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.

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 ⅛" Mic/Line In mini phone jack with Plug-in power (2.5V)
• Stereo ⅛" 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, or AC adapter (AD-17)
• Up to 10 hours of operation with alkaline batteries (when using lavalier)

Specifications

• General
  
  • Recording media: microSD/microSDHC cards | (Class 4 or higher, up to 32 GB)
    
  • Recording formats : WAV: 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
    
  • Display    1.25" 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.

What's in the box

• 1 x Zoom F1 Field Recorder with Shotgun Microphone
  
• 1 x SGH-6 Shotgun Microphone
  
• 1 x SMF-1 Shockmount
  
• 1 x WSS-6 Windscreen
  
• 1x SMC-1 Stereo Mini Cable for Camera
  
• 2 x AAA Batteries