Zoom F3

When you're working in the field or on set, sound levels can fluctuate often and quickly. The F3 allows you to adapt to your scene without having to set the gain or worry about clipping. In post, you'll be able to work with your capture, regardless of extremely low or high levels.

Small Design, Big Sound With 32-bit float recording, the F3 effortlessly captures the quietest raindrops and the loudest explosions. Its small footprint allows for this recorder to be placed anywhere, as you capture and monitor up to 192 kHz of high-quality audio.

Focus on the Scene When you're working in the field or on set, sound levels can fluctuate often and quickly. The F3 allows you to adapt to your scene without having to set the gain or worry about clipping. In post, you'll be able to work with your capture, regardless of extremely low or high levels.

Award-Winning Audio Featuring the same dual A/D converters and low-noise preamps found throughout the F-Series, the F3 guarantees high-quality recordings in any setting or situation.

Battle Tested With a standard tripod mount and durable side bars included, the F3 is built for placement in a variety of environments. Its sturdy build ensures that you can mount it on your gear or hide it in your scene.

WAV Watching Monitor your recordings with seamless accuracy as the F3 displays your audio as real-time waveforms.

• 2-channel / 2-track field audio recorder

• Featuring 32-bit float recording and dual AD converters for full dynamic range and clip-free audio capture

• 2 discrete inputs with locking XLR connectors

• Input signals can be monitored with real time waveform display on LCD

• Compact and Durable (can be attached to boom mic with Velcro)

• High quality mic preamps provide a super-low noise floor ('127 dBu EIN)

• Record up to 192 kHz sampling/32-bit float WAV format, mono or stereo files

• Stereo >" Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated Volume control

• Records directly to microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 1TB

• Wireless iOS/Android remote control available through optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (Android version to be released in Spring 2022)

• Use as 2-in/ 2-out, up to 24-bit/ 96 kHz USB audio interface (Available in 32-bit float/ 96 kHz with a firmware update in Spring 2022.)

• Over 8 hours of operation with two AA alkaline batteries

• Runs on only 2 standard AA batteries or AC adapter (AD-17) or USB battery pack

• Wireless timecode synchronization (Optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter and UltraSync Blue device by Timecode Systems are required.)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• 2-channel/2-track portable field audio recorder

• 32-bit float recording with dual A/D converters for full dynamic range and clip-free audio capture

• Two discrete inputs with locking XLR connectors

• High-quality mic preamps with an ultra-low noise floor ('127 dBu EIN)

• Real-time waveform display on 1.54" monochrome LCD

• Compact and durable design with metal casing and locking XLR connectors

• Records directly to microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 1 TB

• Functions as a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface (up to 32-bit float / 96 kHz)

• Wireless iOS/Android remote control available through optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter

• Wireless timecode synchronization with optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter and UltraSync Blue device

RECORDING SPECIFICATIONS:

• Sampling rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/192 kHz

• Bit depth: 32-bit float

• File formats: Mono or stereo WAV files

INPUT/OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS:

• Analog inputs: 2 x XLR 3-pin female balanced line/mic inputs (lockable)

• Analog output: 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced line output

• Headphone output: 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output

• USB: 1 x USB Type-C (I/O, USB 2.0)

POWER SPECIFICATIONS:

• Power options: 2x AA batteries, Zoom AD-17 AC adapter, or USB power supply

• Battery life: Over 8 hours with two alkaline AA batteries (phantom power off)

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 75 mm x 77.3 mm x 47.8 mm

• Weight: 242 g (without batteries)