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Forget about clipping, forget about gain, and forget about hassle; just power on the Zoom F3 2-Input / 2-Track Portable 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.
Forget about clipping, forget about gain, and forget about hassle; just power on the Zoom F3 2-Input / 2-Track Portable 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.
Form Factor | Handheld Recorder |
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Primary Use Applications | Audio-for-Video |
Number of Tracks | 2 |
Number of Input Channels | 2 |
Max Sample Rate/Resolution | 192 kHz |
Microphone | None |
Number of Mic Preamps | 2 |
Built-In Speaker | No |
Memory Card Support | microSDHC (4 GB to 32 GB) microSDXC (64 GB to 1 TB) |
Internal Storage | None |
Special Features | Remote Control Capable (Remote Available Separately) |
Audio File Formats | BWF, iXML |
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Sample Rates | 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 192 kHz |
Bit Depth | 32-Bit |
Signal Processing & FX | None |
Timecode Support | Yes |
Included Software | None |
Analog I/O | 2 x XLR 3-Pin Female Balanced Line/Mic Input (Lockable) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output |
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Digital I/O | None |
Phantom Power | +24 / 48 V, Selectable On/Off |
Phantom Power Current | 10 mA per Channel |
Host Connection | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 2.0) |
Audio Interface Capability | Stereo Only |
Max Input Level | Mic Inputs: +4 dBu Line Inputs: +24 dBu |
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Max Output Level | Line Outputs: +1 dBu |
Headphone Output Power | 50 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms |
Impedance | Mic/Line Inputs: ≥3 Kilohms Line Outputs: 200 Ohms Headphone Outputs: 200 Ohms |
EIN | ≤-127 dBu |
Power Options | Battery, USB Bus Power, or AC/DC Power Adapter |
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Battery Type | 2 x AA (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) |
Included Accessories | Batteries |
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Mounting Options | None |
Dimensions | 75 x 47.8 x 77.3 mm |
Weight | 242 g (with Batteries) |
The Zoom F3 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Field Recorder is a compact and portable recorder that is designed to capture up to two simultaneous inputs with two tracks of recording. It features a combination of standard XLR/TRS combo inputs with GPIO, Stereo digital mic, and 32-bit/48 kHz Linear PCM recording capabilities.
The Zoom F3 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Field Recorder supports standard XLR/TRS combo input connectors, GPIO expansion connectors, and a stereo digital mic input.
The Zoom F3 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Field Recorder supports high-quality 32-bit/48 kHz Linear PCM recording formats.
Yes, the Zoom F3 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Field Recorder comes with a power adapter, a USB cable, and a cubase LE download. Depending on the retailer, additional accessories may be included as well.
Yes, the Zoom F3 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Field Recorder has a built-in lithium-ion battery that can provide up to 8 hours of operation.