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. 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. The Zoom F1 Field Recorder + Shotgun allows you to capture professional audio everywhere your camera takes you.
Zoom F1-SP Features
- 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 1/8" Mic/Line In mini phone jack with Plug-in power (2.5V)
- Stereo 1/8" 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 (sold separately), or AC adapter (AD-17)
- Up to 10 hours of operation with alkaline batteries (when using lavalier)
- F1-SP Field Recorder1
- SGH-6 Shotgun Capsule1
- WSL-1 Windscreen1
- MCL-1 Mic clip1
- BCF-1 Belt clip1
- Quick guide1
- Recording MediamicroSD/microSDHC cards | (Class 4 or higher, up to 32 GB)
- Recording FormatsWAV: 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/24-bit, 96 kHz/24-bit MP3: 48 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps, 256 kbps, 320 kbps Mono/stereo ID3v1 tags supported
- Display1.25" monochrome LCD
- Inputs
- 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 | Input gain: −∞ – +50 dB Maximum sound pressure input: 122 dB SPL
- MIC/LINE IN: Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock) | Supports plug-in power (2.5 V) | Input gain: −12 dB – +36 dB Input impedance: 2 kΩ or more
- Outputs
- PHONE OUT: Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock) | Maximum output level: 11 mW + 11 mW (into 32 Ω load)
- USB: microUSB : Mass storage operation: USB 2.0 High Speed | Audio interface operation: USB class compliant 44.1kHz/16-bit, 48kHz/16-bit, 2-in/2-out Transfer method: asynchronous
- Power
- 2 AAA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium) AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A
- Recording time using batteries: SGH-6 mono shotgun mic capsule (48 kHz/24-bit, mono): Alkaline batteries: about 6.5 hours NiMH batteries 750 mAh): about 6 hours | Lithium batteries: about 11 hours *The above values are approximate.
