Zoom F1-SP Field Recorder and Shotgun Mic

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SKU
378740
  • Zoom F1-SP Field Recorder and Shotgun Mic, the ultimate solution for run-and-gun filmmakers who need to capture professional-quality audio for video.
  • Comes with the SGH-6 Shotgun Mic known for capturing pro-quality, hyper directional sound, and its aluminium body makes it extremely lightweight.
  • While recording to your camera, the F1 can also record to a microSD card, providing a stereo audio file that can be edited in post-production.
  • Monitor your levels, battery life, lo-cut settings and more with the F1’s newly designed monochromatic display, ensuring visibility even in bright sunlight.
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Zoom F1-SP Field Recorder and Shotgun Mic


High Impact Audio

The F1-SP comes with the SGH-6 Shotgun Mic known for capturing pro-quality, hyper directional sound, and its aluminium 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 them 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.

While recording to your camera, the F1 can also record to a microSD card, providing a stereo audio file that 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.

 

Essential Features for Videographers

The F1’s tone generator provides a test tone to assist in setting proper audio levels. Sound markers make aligning audio and video easy. An on-board limiter keeps your levels safe when spikes in loud volume occur. The F1 can be powered using two AAA batteries (included) or with the optional AD-17 power adapter. Transfer recordings to your computer in card reader mode or record directly to your computer using the F1 in USB audio interface mode.

 

One-Touch Controls, Smooth Ride, 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.

 

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 controls1.25” 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 your 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)

 

What's in the Box:

  • F1 Field Recorder
  • SGH-6 Shotgun microphone
  • WSS-6 Windscreen
  • SMC-1 Stereo mini cable for DSLR
  • SMF-1 Shock mount
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • Quick guide
Specification
Specifications

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.