F3 Features

- 2-channel / 2-track field audio recorder 

- Featuring 32-bit float recording and dual AD converters for full dynamic range and clip-free audio capture 

- 2 discrete inputs with locking XLR connectors 

- Input signals can be monitored with realtime waveform display on LCD 

- Compact and Durable (can be attached to boom mic with velcro) 

- High quality mic preamps provide a super-low noise floor (−127 dBu EIN)

- Record up to 192 kHz sampling/32-bit float WAV format, mono or stereo files 

- Stereo ⅛" Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated Volume control

- Records directly to microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 1 TB

- Wireless iOS/Android* remote control available through optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (*Android version to be released in 2022) 

- Use as 2-in/2-out USB audio interface (up to 32-bit float/96 kHz) Over 8 hours of operation with two AA alkaline batteries 

- Runs on only 2 standard AA batteries or AC adapter (AD-17) or USB battery pack 

- Wireless timecode synchronization (*Optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter and UltraSync Blue device by Timecode Systems are required.) 

Specs

Input and output channels

Inputs MIC/LINE (mono): 2

Outputs LINE OUT: 1

PHONE OUT: 1

Inputs

MIC/LINE (mono) Connectors: 2 XLR (2: HOT)

Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)

Input impedance: MIC: 3 kΩ or more

- LINE: 3 kΩ or more

Maximum input level: MIC: +4 dBu

- LINE: +24 dBu

Phantom power: +24/48 V

- Combined channel total of 10 mA or less

Equivalent input noise: −127 dBu or less (IHF-A) when waveform magnification is ×1024 with 150 Ω input

Outputs

LINE OUT Connector: 1 stereo mini jack

Maximum output level: +1 dBu

Output impedance: 100 Ω or less

PHONE OUT Connector: 1 stereo mini jack

Maximum output level: 50 mW + 50 mW (into 32 Ω load)

Output impedance: 15 Ω or less

Recorder

Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2

Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 2

Recording format: WAV

- 44.1/48/ 88.2/96/192 kHz,

- 32-bit float mono/stereo

- BWF and iXML formats supported

Recording media: 4 – 32 GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification

- 64 GB – 1 TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification

Display

- LCD with backlight (96×64 resolution)

USB

Connector: USB Type-C

- Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.

Audio interface operation: USB2.0 High Speed

- 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz, 24-bit linear/32-bit float

- 32-bit float format is supported for firmware version 2.0 or later.

- 2-in/2-out

Mass storage operation: USB 2.0 High Speed

REMOTE

- Dedicated wireless adapter (ZOOM BTA-1)

POWER

- 2 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)

- AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A

- USB bus power is supported.

Estimated continuous operation time using batteries 48 kHz/32-bit float, 2ch recording to microSDHC card Alkaline batteries: about 8 hours NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 8.5 hours Lithium batteries: about 18 hours

• The values are approximate. (without headphones, PHANTOM off, LCD Backlight off) Alkaline batteries: about 2 hours

• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. 48 kHz/32-bit float, 2ch recording to microSDHC card NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 3 hours

They will vary greatly according to use conditions. (headphones into 32Ω load, PHANTOM at 48 V (5 mA), LCD Backlight off) Lithium batteries: about 7.5 hours

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