Zoom F1-SP Field Recorder and Shotgun Microphone

Overview

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 canrecord 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.

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

Features

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.

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 ?" Mic/Line In mini phone jack with Plug-in power (2.5V)
•  Stereo ?" 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
•  Uns 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

• 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 MP, 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