Zoom F1 Field Recorder with Lavalier Microphone

Essential Features for Videographers

AUTO LOCK
The Record Hold function or the Hold Switch can be used to prevent your subject from accidentally hitting buttons while recording.

NO CHANCE OF OVERLOAD
An on-board limiter and auto-level control keep 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 or iPad 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)  complia

One Recorder,  Multiple Mic Options

With our proprietary 10-pin connector, the F1 is compatible with all of Zoom’s interchangeable mic capsules, providing more options for recording.

SSH-6 Stereo shotgun capsule with directional mic and adjustable side mic. 

XYH-6 Stereo X/Y Capsule with adjustable capsules. 

MSH-6 Stereo mid-side capsule with adjustable stereo width.

XYH-5 Stereo X/Y capsule with shock-mounted microphones. 

EXH-6 Dual combo input capsule.

SGH-6 Mono shotgun capsule with directional pickup

Features at a glance

• 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)

*Camera not included

Here's what's included

• F1 Field Recorder
• LMF-1 Lavalier microphone
• WSL-1 Windscreen
• MCL-1 Mic clip
• BCF-1 Belt clip
• 2 AAA batteries
• Quick guide

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

INPUTSMIC IN 

ZOOM mic capsule input

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

Lavalier mic 

Plug: 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock)
Directionality: Omnidirectional
Sensitivity: -32 dB/1 Pa at 1kHz
Maximum sound pressure input: 115 dB spl
Cable length: 160 cm

OUTPUTSPHONE 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

Lavalier mic (48 kHz/24-bit, mono, plug-in power on):
Alkaline batteries: about 10 hours
NiMH batteries 750 mAh): about 9 hours
Lithium batteries: about 16 hours
*The above values are approximate.

Dimensions

64 mm (W) x 79.8 mm (D) x 33.3 mm (H)

Weight

120 g (without batteries)