32-BIT Float Recorder with No Gain Adjustment and No Sound Cracking.

ZOOM "F3" is a professional field recorder with two XLR balanced inputs developed for "failure-free recording. It is equipped with two AD converters, one for low gain and the other for high gain (dual AD converters), to achieve a high signal-to-noise ratio for even the smallest of sounds without sound crackling, even at high volume. Input signals are recorded in 32-bit float WAV format, which can retain the resolution at the time of recording, and even after normalization after recording, reproduces sound without degradation, retaining the original resolution.

The combination of dual AD converters & 32-bit float recording and a thoroughly simple design that prevents accidental operation allows anyone to simply press the REC button to record audio without gain adjustment and without sound crackling. The palm-sized, compact and robust housing can also be attached to a boom microphone with Velcro.

Main Features of the ZOOM F3

Compact field recorder with 32-bit float recording capability and 2 inputs/2 tracks

No gain adjustment required for crackling-free recording

Two independent XLR balanced inputs with locking mechanism

Recording in mono or stereo WAV format with up to 192 kHz sampling rate and fixed 32-bit float

High-quality microphone preamplifier with ultra-low noise floor of less than -127 dBu EIN

REC hold function to prevent accidental operation during recording

Real-time waveform display for monitoring input signals

Compact, rugged enclosure with Velcro attachment to boom mics

PHONES and LINE output jacks with dedicated 3.5mm plug volume control

Direct recording to microSDHC/microSDXC (up to 1TB)

High-precision time code* for accurate synchronization with video

Bluetooth connection for remote control via the F3 Control app for Android/iOS**.

USB audio interface with 2-in/2-out, up to 96 kHz/32-bit float***.

Over 8 hours of operation with 2 AA alkaline batteries

Powered by 2 AA batteries, AC adapter (AD-17 sold separately) or USB mobile battery

* Bluetooth adapter "BTA-1" and "UltraSync Blue" from Timecode Systems are required separately.

** Android/iOS application "F3 Control" to be released in March 2022; Bluetooth adapter "BTA-1" is required.

*** Supported by firmware update scheduled for release in March 2022.