Zoom F3 Field Recorder

With 32-bit float recording, the F3 effortlessly captures the quietest raindrops and the loudest explosions. Its small footprint allows for this recorder to be placed anywhere, as you capture and monitor up to 192 kHz of high-quality audio.

FOCUS ON THE SCENE

When you’re working in the field or on set, sound levels can fluctuate often and quickly. The F3 allows you to adapt to your scene without having to set the gain or worry about clipping. In post, you’ll be able to work with your capture, regardless of extremely low or high levels.

BATTLE TESTED

The F3 is built with durable side bars, standard tripod mount and slide-resistant rubber feet ensuring that you can mount it on your gear or hide it in any scene. It’s sturdy metal casing and locking XLR connectors is designed for use in a variety of environments.

WAV WATCHING

Monitor your recordings with seamless accuracy as the F3 displays your audio as real-time waveforms.

RECORD & LISTEN

The headphone output allows you to keep an ear on your recordings, plus a line output enables you to go to your camera or other gear.

ALL-DAY CAPTURE

• Onboard power: 8 hours of battery life from 2x AA batteries
• Alternate power: Unlimited recording via the Zoom AD-17 AC adapter or USB
• Memory cards: Use microSD cards up to 1TB for over 180 hours of recording at the highest sample rate/bit-depth

AUDIO INTERFACE & STREAMING

Connect your F3 to a computer or iOS device via USB as an audio interface and record or stream up to two channels in crystal-clear 24-bit/96 kHz resolution. The loopback function allows you to combine your computer’s audio with the F3 inputs to complete the sound for your stream.

*Available in 32-bit float/ 96 kHz with a firmware update in Spring 2022.