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FXR101-SP

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F1 FIELD RECORDER

+ SHOTGUN MIC

For Run and Gun Video Creators

The Zoom F1 Field Recorder + Shotgun Mic is the ultimate solution for run-and-gun filmmakers who need to capture professional quality audio for video.

Capture All The Action

The Zoom F1 Field Recorder + Shotgun allows you to capture professional audio everywhere your camera takes you.

High Impact Audio

The F1-SP comes with the SGH-6 Shotgun Mic known for capturing pro-quality, hyper directional sound, and it’s aluminium body makes it extremely lightweight. Combined with the F1, you can record high-resolution audio up to 24 bit/96 kHz, providing high-impact audio

for any video production.

Ready, Aim, Record

Connect the F1 and Shotgun to the included shock mount and attach it to your camera.

Then connect the F1’s audio output to your camera’s input using the included 3.5mm stereo cable and you’re ready to record.

Audio Redundancy

While recording to your camera, the F1 can also record to a microSD card, providing a stereo audio file which can be edited in post-production.

Bright Light? No Problem.

Monitor your levels, battery life, lo-cut settings and more with the F1’s newly designed monochromatic display, ensuring visibility even in bright sunlight.

One-Touch Controls

One-touch buttons make record levels, limiter settings, and volume output easily accessible.

Smooth Ride

The SMF-1 shock mount was engineered to eliminate unwanted thumping sounds caused by vibrations when shooting on the move.

Essential Features for Videographers

CALIBRATE AND SYNC

The F1’s tone generator provides a test tone to assist in setting proper audio levels. Sound markers make aligning audio and video easy.

NO CHANCE OF OVERLOAD

An on-board limiter keeps your levels safe when spikes in loud volume occurs.

CONVENIENT POWER SOURCES

The F1 can be powered using two AAA batteries (included) or with the optional AD-17 power adapter.

USB Connectivity

Transfer recordings to your computer in card reader mode or record directly to your computer using the F1 in USB audio interface mode.

Record in MultipleAudio Formats

The F1 records audio in WAV or MP3 formats. WAV files are automatically time-stamped, making them Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) compliant.

One Recorder, Multiple Mic Options

With our proprietary 10-pin connector, the F1 is compatible with all of Zoom’s interchangeable mic capsules, providing options for any recording situation.

SSH-6 Stereo shotgun capsule with directional mic and adjustable side mic.

XYH-6 Stereo X/Y Capsule with adjustable capsules.

MSH-6 Stereo mid-side capsule with adjustable stereo width.

XYH-5 Stereo X/Y capsule with shock-mounted microphones.

EXH-6 Dual combo input capsule.

SGH-6 Mono shotgun capsule with directional pickup.

Features at a glance

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