Zoom F1 Field Recorder with Shotgun Microphone

2-Channel Field Audio Recorder

SGH-6 Shotgun Microphone

SMF-1 Shockmount Attaches to Camera

1/8" Stereo Mic/Line Input

24-Bit/96 kHz Audio, WAV and MP3

On-Board Limiter and Auto-Level Control

One-Touch Controls, Easy-to-Read Display

Up to 32GB on microSD or microSDHC Card

2 x AAA Batteries Record up to 6.5 Hours

Windscreen, Audio Cable for Camera

The Zoom F1 Field Recorder with Shotgun Microphone combines a two-channel, F1 audio recorder with a directional SGH-6 shotgun microphone capsule to provide run-and-gun video makers with a flexible solution for capturing high-quality audio for video. Lightweight and with a low-profile design, it attaches to a camera using the included SMF-1 shockmount, which eliminates unwanted thumping sounds caused by vibrations when shooting on the move.

The F1 is equipped with a stereo 1/8" mic/line input that delivers plug-in power to small microphones, and a proprietary 10-pin connector that is compatible with all Zoom microphone capsules. It records stereo audio up to 24-bit/96 kHz in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats, directly to microSD or microSDHC cards. The unit offers a series of one-touch buttons that give you quick access to record level, limiter control, lo-cut filter, and volume output as well as an 1/8" stereo phone/line output jack with a dedicated volume control, and a monochromatic LCD display, which is easy to read even in bright sunlight.

The recorder comes with essential features for videographers including a tone generator for setting levels, sound markers for aligning audio and video, an on-board limiter to keep your levels in check when loud spikes in volume occur, and a Rec Hold function to avoid accidental operation of buttons. A micro-USB port is available for data exchange to and from a computer, as well as for use as an audio interface with a computer or iOS device.

The F1 utilizes two standard AAA alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH rechargeable batteries, or an AD-17 AC adapter (available separately), and offers a run time of up to 6.5 hours with alkaline batteries when using the shotgun mic. The unit ships with a windshield and a stereo cable to connect the recorder to the audio input of the camera.

Key Features

Two-channel audio recorder

Capture audio at weddings, interviews, and more

Includes lightweight SGH-6 shotgun microphone capsule

Includes SMF-1 shockmount to attach recorder/mic to your camera

Lightweight and low-profile design

Compatible with all Zoom microphone capsules

Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio

Broadcast WAV format (BWF)—files are automatically time-stamped

Multiple MP3 formats

One-touch button controls

1.25" monochromatic LCD display can be read under bright light

Record Hold function to avoid accidental operation of buttons

Stereo 1/8" mic/line input jack with plug-in power (2.5V)

Stereo 1/8" phone/line output jack with dedicated volume control

Built-in limiter and auto level control to avoid clipping

Low-cut filter

Pre-Record function

Tone generator for calibrating audio levels between the F1 and a DSLR video camera without the need for an attenuation cable

Sound marker function outputs quick tone for syncing audio and video

Records directly to microSD and microSDHC cards up to 32 GB

Micro-USB port for data exchange to and from computer

Use as an audio interface to record directly to your computer or iOS device

Runs on two standard AAA alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH rechargeable batteries, or AD-17 AC adapter (available separately)

Up to 6.5 hours of operation with alkaline batteries (when using shotgun mic capsule)

Includes windshield and stereo cable to connect recorder to camera audio input

• Zoom F1 Specs
• Type ... 2-channel audio recorder
• Recording Formats ... WAV
• 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/24-bit, 96 kHz/24-bit
• BWF-compliant
• MP3
• 48, 128, 192, 256, 320 kb/s
• Mono/stereo ID3v1 tags supported
• Recording Media ... microSD and microSDHC cards (Class 4 or higher, up to 32 GB)
• Inputs ... Mic In
• Proprietary 10-pin connector, compatible with all Zoom mic capsules
• Mic/Line In
• Connector: 1/8" / 3.5 mm stereo mini, with screw lock
• Plug-In Power: 2.5 V
• Input Gain: -12 to +36 dB
• Input Impedance: 2 kOhms or more
• Outputs ... Connector: 1/8" / 3.5 mm stereo mini, with screw lock
• Maximum Output Level: 2 x 11 mW (into 32 Ohms load)
• Shotgun Microphone ... Type: SGH-6, mono
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Sensitivity: -39 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
• Maximum Sound Pressure Input: 122 dB SPL
• Construction: Aluminum body
• USB ... Connector
• Micro-USB
• Mass Storage Operation
• USB 2.0 high-speed
• Audio Interface Operation
• 2 x in / 2 x out
• 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 48 kHz/16-bit
• USB class-compliant
• Transfer method
• Asynchronous
• Power ... 2 x AAA batteries, alkaline, NiMH, or lithium
• AD-17 AC adapter (available separately): 5 VDC / 1 A
• Recording Time ... With SGH-6 Shotgun Mic Capsule (48 kHz/24-bit, Mono):
• Alkaline Batteries: 6.5 hours, approximately
• NiMH Batteries (750 mAh): 6 hours, approximately
• Lithium Batteries: 11 hours, approximately
• Dimensions (W x D x H) ... 2.5 x 3.1 x 1.3" / 64.0 x 79.8 x 33.3 mm
• Weight ... 4.2 oz / 120.0 g (without batteries)
• Packaging Info
• Package Weight ... 1.55 lb
• Box Dimensions (LxWxH) ... 11.5 x 8.4 x 3.1"