Zoom F1-SP

The Ultimate Audio Solution for Run-and-Gun Filmmakers The Zoom F1 Field Recorder + Shotgun Mic is the ultimate solution for run-and-gun filmmakers who need to capture professional quality audio for video.

Capture All The Action The Zoom F1 Field Recorder + Shotgun allows you to capture professional audio everywhere your camera takes you.

High Impact Audio The F1-SP comes with the SGH-6 Shotgun Mic known for capturing pro-quality, hyper directional sound, and it's aluminum body makes it extremely lightweight. Combined with the F1, you can record high-resolution audio up to 24 bit/96 kHz, providing high-impact audio for any video production.

Ready, Aim, Record Connect the F1 and Shotgun to the included shock mount and attach it to your camera. Then connect the F1's audio output to your camera's input using the included 3.5mm stereo cable and you're ready to record.

Audio Redundancy While recording to your camera, the F1 can also record to a microSD card, providing a stereo audio file which can be edited in post-production.

• two-channel audio recorder

• Compatible with Zoom microphone capsules

• Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats

• One-touch button controls

• 1.25" monochrome LCD display

• Rec Hold function to avoid accidental operation of buttons

• Stereo " Mic/Line In mini phone jack with Plug-in power (2.5V)

• Stereo " Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated volume control

• Built in limiter and auto level control to avoid clipping

• Pre-Record function

• Tone generator for calibrating audio levels between the F1 and a DSLR or video camera without the need for an attenuator cable

• Sound marker function that outputs quick tone to make syncing audio and video easy

• Records directly to micro SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB

• Micro USB port for data exchange to and from computer and use as an audio interface with computer or iOS device

• Runs on only 2 standard AAA alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH rechargeable batteries, or AC adapter (AD-17)

• Up to 10 hours of operation with alkaline batteries (when using lavalier)

• *Camera not included

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Two-channel audio recorder

• Compatible with Zoom microphone capsules

• Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or various MP3 formats

• One-touch button controls

• 1.25" monochrome LCD display

• "Rec Hold" function to prevent accidental operation

• Records directly to microSD/microSDHC cards up to 32 GB

• Micro USB port for data exchange and use as an audio interface with computer or iOS device

• Powered by 2 AAA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) or AC adapter (Zoom AD-17)

• Up to 10 hours of operation with alkaline batteries (using lavalier mic)

RECORDING SPECIFICATIONS:

• WAV formats: 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/24-bit, 96 kHz/24-bit

• MP3 formats: 48 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps, 256 kbps, 320 kbps (mono/stereo)

• ID3v1 tags supported

INPUT/OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS:

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MIC IN:

Zoom mic capsule input

• Mono shotgun mic (SGH-6):

• Directionality: Super cardioid (3 directional mic units)

• Sensitivity: '39 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz

• Maximum sound pressure input: 122 dB SPL

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MIC/LINE IN:

• Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock)

• Supports plug-in power (2.5 V)

• Input gain: '12 dB to +36 dB

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PHONE OUT:

• Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock)

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USB:

• microUSB:

• Mass storage operation: USB 2.0 High Speed

• Audio interface operation: USB class compliant 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, 2-in/2-out

• Transfer method: asynchronous

POWER SPECIFICATIONS:

• 2 AAA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium)

• AC adapter (Zoom AD-17): DC 5V/1A

• Recording time using batteries with SGH-6 mono shotgun mic capsule (48 kHz/24-bit, mono):

• Alkaline batteries: approximately 6.5 hours

• NiMH batteries (750 mAh): approximately 6 hours

• Lithium batteries: approximately 11 hours

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Dimensions: 64 mm (W) x 79.8 mm (D) x 37.5 mm (H)

• Weight (without batteries): 120 g