Compact dimensions, powerful sound

With 32-bit floating point recording, the F3 effortlessly captures the quietest raindrops and the loudest explosions. The small size allows you to place this recorder in any place and record and listen to high-quality sound with a frequency of up to 192 kHz.

Focus on the stage

Sound levels often fluctuate quickly during outdoor shooting and on a movie set. With the F3, you can adapt to any scene without having to re-adjust your device or worry about distortion. In post-processing, your recording will always be useful, no matter how low or high the sound level is.

Sound for a medal

The dual A / D converters and low-noise preamplifiers from our professional F-series recorders ensure that the F3 always records high-quality recordings in all environments and situations

Seasoned in combat

The F3 has solid side reinforcements, a standard tripod mount, and non-slip rubber feet, so it can be mounted on any gear and hidden in any scene. Its rugged metal housing and lockable XLR connectors are designed for use in a wide variety of environments.

WAV Watching

The F3 allows you to monitor recordings with flawless accuracy as it displays real-time audio material in the form of graphs.

Recording and listening

The headphone output allows you to keep track of your recordings - you can also send them to the camera or other devices via the line output.

Hassle-free recording all day long

With multiple power options and a large memory capacity, the F3 is well equipped for long shooting days and remote outdoor sessions.

Full of energy

When using two alkaline batteries, the operating time is eight hours.

Alternative power

The AD-17 power supply or USB battery allows unlimited charging of the device.

Memory cards

Use microSD cards up to 1 TB and record over 180 hours of audio at the highest possible sampling rate / bit depth.

Control range of 10 m

Comprehensive control options give your production more flexibility than ever before. Keep your distance to the scene being filmed and control your footage from up to 10 meters away with the F3 Control app for iOS and Android *.

* The F3 Control app will be available from spring 2022.

The BTA-1 adapter is available as an option.

Audio interface and streaming

Connect the F3 to a computer or iOS device via USB and use it as an audio interface to record and stream two channels in crystal clear 24bit / 96kHz resolution. The Loop Back function allows you to connect your computer's audio signal to the F3 inputs to complete your streaming audio selection.

Specification

• 2-channel, 2-track portable audio recorder
  
• 32-bit floating point recording and dual A / D converters for maximum dynamic range and distortion-free audio recording
  
• 2 separate inputs with lockable XLR sockets
  
• Switchable phantom power (+ 24V / + 48V)
  
• The ability to monitor the input signals in real time in the form of a graph on the LCD display
  
• Compact and durable (can be attached to the microphone arm with Velcro)
  
• Extremely low base noise (-127 dBu ON) thanks to high-quality mic preamps
  
• Record mono or stereo files in WAV format with sampling rates up to 192kHz / 32 bit floating point
  
• 3.5mm stereo headphone / line output with volume control
  
• Record directly to microSDHC and microSDXC cards with a capacity of up to 1 TB
  
• Wireless remote control for iOS / Android * via optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (* Android version coming in 2022)
  
• USB audio interface function with two inputs and outputs (up to 24 bit / 96 kHz)
  
• 7 hours with AA alkaline batteries
  
• Works with only two standard AA batteries, AC adapter (AD-17) or USB adapter
  
• Wireless timecode synchronization (* in combination with the optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter and Timecode Systems UltraSync Blue device

Version 2.0 of the system has been released for the Zoom F3. The following functions have been added to the USB audio interface:

• 32-bit Float support
  
• Mixing the input audio to mono, which is useful for webcasting
  
• Direct monitoring of input audio without lag
  

Delivery range

• F3 portable recorder
  
• AA batteries (2)
  
• Quick Start Guide