Zoom F1 User Manual

Selecting the recording format
The recording format can be selected in consideration of audio quality and le size.
1.
Press to select the recording format.
The following recording formats can be set. They are listed in order from highest quality (largest le
size) to lowest quality (smallest le size).
• 96k 24bit (96 kHz/24-bit WAV)
• 48k 24bit (48 kHz/24-bit WAV)
• 48k 16bit (48 kHz/16-bit WAV)
• 44.1k 16bit (44.1 kHz/16-bit WAV)
• MP3 320k (320 kbps MP3)
• MP3 256k (256 kbps MP3)
• MP3 192k (192 kbps MP3)
• MP3 128k (128 kbps MP3)
• MP3 48k (48 kbps MP3)
NOTE
This cannot be changed while recording.
HINT
• WAV format is better for recording when audio quality is important.
• When recording in MP3 format, the audio quality is reduced, but the le size is smaller. This is convenient
when you want to record large amounts and use less space on the microSD card, for example.
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Zoom F1 Specifications

General

Type	Field Recorder
Audio Formats	WAV, MP3
Max Sample Rate/Resolution	96 kHz / 24-Bit
Power	2 x AAA Batteries, USB Bus Power
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours
Simultaneous Recording Tracks	2
Built-In Microphone	No
Input Channels	2
Output Channels	1
USB	1 x Micro-USB
Recording Media	microSD/microSDHC cards (up to 32 GB)
Dimensions	64 x 79.8 x 34 mm
Display	Monochrome LCD
Line Input	1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS
Headphone Output	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS
Microphone Input	1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS