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. The Zoom F1 Field Recorder + Shotgun allows you to capture professional audio everywhere your camera takes you.
The F1-SP comes with the SGH-6 Shotgun Mic known for capturing pro-quality, hyper directional sound, and its 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.
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. 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. 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 buttons make record levels, limiter settings, and volume output easily accessible and the SMF-1 shock mount was engineered to eliminate unwanted thumping sounds caused by vibrations when shooting on the move.
The F1’s tone generator provides a test tone to assist in setting proper audio levels. It also features sound markers making aligning audio and video easy plus, the on-board limiter keeps your levels safe when spikes in loud volume occurs.
The F1 can be conveniently powered using two AAA batteries (included) or with the optional AD-17 power adapter. Furthermore, you can transfer recordings to your computer in card reader mode or record directly to your computer using the F1 in USB audio interface mode.