

An optional BTA-1 wireless adapter allows the unit to be controlled by the F3 Control iOS/ Android app. The USB type-C port allows file transfer and the aforementioned audio interface capabilities.

The F3 can function as an audio interface with 2 inputs and 2 outputs up to 96 kHz/32-bit. The F3 supports micro SDHC and microSDXC cards up to 1TB. Here are some less-vital perks of the F3: Those are features that most concern field recordists. At $349.99, the Zoom F3 is the cheapest 32-bit recorder on the market. Mic, mic 48V phantom power, line, and line 48V phantom power are all supported by the F3. The F3 has a metal casing and slip-free rubber feet. Along with a typical tripod mount, the F3 has “durable” side bars idea for strapping to boom poles, car engines, motorcycle frames, and so on. The F3 is powered by 2 AA batteries and reportedly lasts for 8 hours. Note that these are not dual TRS/XLR combo jacks seen on many other recorders. Twin locking XLRs allow professional inputs. The recorder is rated for an EIN of -127 dBU, which is just one dB short of a a Sound Devices MixPre-6 II professional recorder. In fact, there’s no need to set levels at all since 32-bit captures a vast span of sound. The means the sounds you record will never be damaged from overly loud sources. In addition, it can capture audio in 32-bit float.

The F3 captures high resolution sound from CD-quality (44.1 kHz) to sound design friendly 192 kHz.
