Zoom F1-SP 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Field Recorder with Shotgun Microphone

Zoom F1-SP 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Field Recorder with Shotgun Microphone

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.

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.