Zoom F1: new small audio field recorder with lavalier or directional microphone

[15:08 Wed,31.January 2018 by Thomas Richter]

The new F1 Audio Fieldrecorder from Zoom is ideal for body audio with a lavalier microphone (which is bundled as F1-LP with the F1) or for directional audio recording directly on the camera and shotgun microphone (F1-SP) due to its small size (it fits into an open hand). For example, the F1 can be worn on a belt and hidden under a sweater or in a jacket pocket. Much like Tascam&s DR-10L.

The new LMF-1 Lavalier microphone, in conjunction with the F1 stereo audio recorder, enables recording of up to 24 bit/96 kHz audio on the internal microSD card and, thanks to its wired connection, is designed to avoid problems with radio audio systems during recording, such as interference or noise. In the second product version (F1-SG) the F1 audio recorder is bundled with the SGH-6 capsule directional microphone and shock mount, which is plugged on directly. Recordings are recorded in MP3 or. WAV format - the latter automatically including timestamp and thus Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) compatible.

Zoom F1-LP with Lavalier microphone

The F1 is controlled by the built-in monochrome 1.25" LCD display via the dedicated buttons for audio level, Lo-Cut filter, volume and limiter as well as the buttons for start/stop recording, playback and options.

Functions include pre-record, auto lock, limiter and auto level to prevent overload. The current of the F1 can be obtained either from two AAA batteries (with an operating time of up to 10 hours) or from an optional AD-17 power adapter. The sound can also be recorded directly to the iPad or PC via USB using Audio Interface mode.

Microphone selection for the Zoom F1

Via the Zoom&s own 10-pin interface, an interchangeable microphone from Zoom&s range (such as the SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun, XYH-5 Stereo-X/Y- or MSH-6 Stereo Mid-Side capsule microphone) can also be plugged directly onto the F1. The lavalier microphone is plugged into the Mic/Line In input - headphones can be connected to the Phone/Line-Out output to control the recorded sound.

Zoom F1-SP with directional micro

The F1-LP audio recorder (including the LMF-1 Lavalier, two clips, a wind screen and two AAA batteries) costs about 200 Euro, the F1-SP (including shotgun microphone, shock mount, wind screen, batteries, a clip and cable) about 250 Euro - both will be available in a few days.

Zoom F1-LF

Zoom F1-SP

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more infos at bei www.zoom.co.jp

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