Key Features
For Videographers & Sound Recordists
2 Ultralow-Noise Mic Pres via XLR Jacks
No Gain Adjustment Needed
32-Bit Float Recording Avoids Clipping
Headphone and Line Outputs
Hold Switch Averts Unintended Operation
USB Power / 8 Hours via AA Batteries
microSD Card Recording / USB Audio I/O
Waveform Display, Easy 1-Touch Controls
Boompole- and Pocket-Friendly Design
Overview
Forget about clipping, forget about gain, and forget about hassle; just power on the Zoom F3 portable 2-track field recorder and press record to capture clear, distortion-free sound from your external XLR mics in an instant for your next video shoot, interview, or sound design excursion. With two premium mic preamps and 32-bit float technology, the F3 handles the softest and loudest sounds you can throw at it while avoiding distortion, maintaining low-noise performance, and freeing you from the responsibility of adjusting gain. Recordings ruined by clipped converters and poorly set preamps are things of the past.
From the real-time waveform display and one-touch controls to the flexible powering options and precision timecode functionality, the F3 is properly equipped to please novices and demanding veterans alike. Whether you need long-duration stereo recording for an interview, redundant capture of dual-mic setups for a video shoot, or failure-proof recording on location, the F3 has the modes, resolutions, and media support to handle your crucial audio tasks. Plus, its operational versatility ensures that the F3 will always enhance your workflow, be it simple, complex, or always changing. You can feel confident using it as your main recorder, a USB audio interface for your dedicated computer rig, or a backup unit for added safety.
Key Specs
Portable Recorder
Form Factor
Handheld Recorder
Primary Use Applications
Audio-for-Video
Number of Tracks
2
Number of Input Channels
2
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 32-Bit
Microphone
No
Number of Microphone Inputs
2
Built-In Speaker
No
Memory Card Support
microSDHC (4 GB to 32 GB)microSDXC (64 GB to 1 TB)
Internal Storage
No
Special Features
Remote Control Capable (Remote Available Separately)
Recording
Audio File Formats
Recording:BWF, iXML, WAV
Sample Rates
WAV:44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 192 kHz (Mono/Stereo)
Bit Depth
32-Bit (Floating Point)
Signal Processing & FX
No
Timecode Support
Yes
Included Software
No
Connectivity
Analog I/O
2x XLR 3-Pin Female Balanced Line/Mic Input (Lockable)1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line Output1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output
Digital I/O
No
Phantom Power
+24 / 48 V, Selectable On/Off
Phantom Power Current
10 mA per Channel
System Connection
1x USB-C (2.0)
Audio Interface Capability
Stereo Only
Wireless
Bluetooth*Via Optional Adapter
Mobile App Compatible
Yes, Adapter Required (Not Included): Android & iOSApp Name: F3 ControlFunctionality: Remote Control
Performance
Max Input Level
Mic Inputs:+4 dBuLine Inputs:+24 dBu
Max Output Level
Line Outputs:+1 dBu
Headphone Output Power
50 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms
Impedance
Mic/Line Inputs:≥3 KilohmsLine Outputs:≤100 OhmsHeadphone Outputs:≤15 Ohms
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
≤-127 dBu
Power
Power Options
Battery, USB Bus Power, or AC/DC Power Adapter
Battery Type
2x AA (Not Included)
Approximate Battery Life
48 kHz/32-Bit:8 Hours (AA Alkaline, 2 Channels, Recording)8.5 Hours (AA NiMH, 2 Channels, Recording)18 Hours (AA Lithium, 2 Channels, Recording)
AC/DC Power Adapter
5 VDC at 1 A (Not Included)
Physical
Included Accessories
No
Mounting Options
3/8"-16 Female (Bottom)
Dimensions
3 x 1.9 x 3" / 75 x 47.8 x 77.3 mm
Weight
8.5 oz / 242 g (with Batteries)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.05 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.4 x 6.4 x 2.4"
What's in the Box:
Zoom F3 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Field Recorder
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Brand:ZoomSKU:ZF3Tags:Audio for Video, Portable Digital Recorders, Portable Field Recorder, Pro Audio, Zoom, ZOOM AUDIO RECORDER, Zoom F3