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Zoom F1 Field Recorder with Shotgun Microphone

by Zoom
Original price $229.99 - Original price $229.99
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$229.99 - $229.99
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SKU 27181
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Zoom F1-sp Field Rec.+shotgun

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.

Capture All The Action
The Zoom F1 Field Recorder + Shotgun allows you to capture professional audio
everywhere your camera takes you.

High Impact Audio
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.

Ready, Aim, Record
Connect the F1 and Shotgun to the included shock mount and attach it to your camera.
Then connect the F1’s audio output to your camera’s input using the included 3.5mm stereo cable and you’re ready to record.

Audio Redundancy
While recording to your camera, the F1 can also record to a microSD card, providing a stereo audio file which can be edited in post-production.

Bright Light? No Problem.
Monitor your levels, battery life, lo-cut settings and more with the F1’s newly designed monochromatic display, ensuring visibility even in bright sunlight.

One-Touch Controls
One-touch buttons make record levels, limiter settings, and volume output easily accessible.

Smooth Ride
The SMF-1 shock mount was engineered to eliminate unwanted thumping sounds caused by vibrations when shooting on the move.

Essential Features for Videographers

CALIBRATE AND SYNC
The F1’s tone generator provides a test tone to assist in setting proper audio levels. Sound markers make aligning audio and video easy.

NO CHANCE OF OVERLOAD
An on-board limiter keeps your levels safe when spikes in loud volume occurs.

CONVENIENT POWER SOURCES
The F1 can be powered using two AAA batteries (included) or with the optional AD-17 power adapter.

USB Connectivity
Transfer recordings to your computer in card reader mode or record directly to your computer using the F1 in USB audio interface mode.

Record in Multiple Audio Formats
The F1 records audio in WAV or MP3 formats. WAV files are automatically
time-stamped, making them Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) compliant.

One Recorder, Multiple Mic Options
With our proprietary 10-pin connector, the F1 is compatible with all of Zoom’s interchangeable mic capsules, providing options for any recording situation.

Glazer's SKU 27181
Manufacturer Zoom
MFG SKU ZF1SP
Product Specs
Type 2-channel audio recorder
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)
Inputs 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 to +36 dB
Input Impedance: 2 kOhms or more
Outputs Connector: 1/8" / 3.5 mm stereo mini, with screw lock

Maximum Output Level: 2 x 11 mW (into 32 Ohms load)
Shotgun Microphone Type: SGH-6, mono

Polar Pattern: Supercardioid

Sensitivity: -39 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz

Maximum Sound Pressure Input: 122 dB SPL

Construction: Aluminum body
USB 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
Recording Time With SGH-6 Shotgun Mic Capsule (48 kHz/24-bit, Mono):
Alkaline Batteries: 6.5 hours, approximately
NiMH Batteries (750 mAh): 6 hours, approximately
Lithium Batteries: 11 hours, approximately
Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.5 x 3.1 x 1.3" / 64.0 x 79.8 x 33.3 mm
Weight 4.2 oz / 120.0 g (without batteries)