Zoom F1-LP Field Recorder with Lavalier Mic

The F1 Field Recorder + Lavalier Mic completes your video’s story by providing outstanding audio no matter where your production takes you.

The F1-LP comes with Zoom’s newly engineered LMF-1 lavalier mic, designed for capturing every nuance. Combined with the F1, you can record high-resolution audio up to 24 bit/96 kHz, perfect for interviews, wedding vows, and more.

With its minimal profile, the F1 attaches neatly on belts, waistbands, or slipped into a pocket so the recorder can be easily concealed.

Features

• 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

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

INPUTS

• MIC 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

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:

• 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)

WATCH: F1 Field Recorder + Lavalier Mic Introduction