Zoom F1 Field Recorder with Lavalier Microphone
Key Features
- Zoom F1 Field Recorder
- With LMF-1 lavalier microphone
- 2-channel audio recording
- 24-bit/96 kHz audio support
- Automatically time-stamped BWF
- One-touch button controls
- Record Hold function
- Monochromatic LCD
- Low-cut filter and built-in limiter
- Sound marker function
Overview
The Zoom F1 Field Recorder is a solution for recording high-quality audio for vlogging, videography, documentary making. It comes with an LMF-1 lavalier microphone. This 2-channel audio recorder captures 24-bit/96 kHz sound in BWF-compliant WAV or MP3 formats straight to a microSD or microSDHC card. There are dedicated control buttons to access record level, volume output, low-cut filter, and limited control. Apart from the proprietary 10-pin connector, the recorder has 3.5 mm stereo mini jack with separate volume control. You can comfortably read the monochromatic display even in bright sunlight. Team up the recorder with an audio interface software to capture sound directly to your PC. On two fully-charged AAA batteries, the recorder delivers a total of 10 hours of run time.
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detailed specifications
| Maximum Recording Time | With Lavalier Mic (48 kHz/24-bit, Mono, Plug-In Power On); Alkaline Batteries: 10 hours, approximately; NiMH Batteries (750 mAh): 9 hours, approximately; Lithium Batteries: 16 hours, approximately |
| Type of Input Connector | Mic In; Proprietary 10-pin connector, compatible with all Zoom mic capsules; Mic/Line In; Connector: 1/8" / 3.5 mm stereo mini, with screw lock; Plug-In Power: 2.5 V; Input gain: ?12 dB to +36 dB; Input impedance: 2 kOhms or more |
| USB Port | Connector: Micro-USB; Mass Storage Operation: USB 2.0 high-speed; Audio Interface Operation: 2 x in / 2 x out, 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, USB class-compliant; Transfer method: Asynchronous |
| Power | 2 x AAA batteries, alkaline, NiMH, or lithium AD-17 AC adapter (available separately): 5 VDC / 1 A |
| Type of Microphone | 2-channel audio recorder |
a/v details
| Recording Formats | WAV: 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/24-bit, 96 kHz/24-bit, BWF-compliant; MP3: 48, 128, 192, 256, 320 kb/s, Mono/stereo ID3v1 tags supported |
| Recording Media | microSD and microSDHC cards (Class 4 or higher, up to 32 GB) |
display & viewfinder
| Screen Size | 1.25" |
| Display Type | LCD monochrome |
physical specifications
| Weight | 4.2 oz / 120.0 g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 2.5 x 3.1 x 1.3" / 64.0 x 79.8 x 33.3 mm |
- Zoom F1 Field Recorder with Lavalier Microphone
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