Record clear, crisp dialog in a hurry for your next run-and-gun video shoot or interview with the Zoom F1-SP, a 2-track portable field recorder with an onboard limiter and auto-level control providing distortion-free 24-bit audio, and 3-capsule, supercardioid shotgun microphone for easy setup on your camera. Whereas other F-Series recorders such as the F4, F6, and F8n are centered around a sound bag–ready form factor, the F1-SP's diminutive size is tailored for camera- or tripod-mounted placement.
From the easy-to-read backlit display and simple one-touch controls to the long battery life, the F1-SP is properly equipped to serve you reliably, regardless of your audio background. Whether you need long-duration recording for a wedding, professional audio capture for an interview, or a space-saving setup for outdoor shoots, the F1-SP is ready to handle your crucial audio tasks.
Plus, its operational simplicity ensures that the F1-SP will never get in the way of your workflow, be it simple, complex, or always changing. You can feel confident using it as your main recorder, a USB audio interface for your dedicated computer or iPad rig, or a backup unit for added safety.
F1-SP 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)
General
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. |