Zoom F1 User Manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a ZOOM Field Recorder (hereafter, " ").
The
has the following features.
Wearable and compact
Thanks to its compact design, the can be easily attached to clothing during recording sessions.
In addition, the dedicated removable shock mount can be used to reduce noise when mounted on a digital SLR
camera.
Compatible with ZOOM mic capsules
The is compatible with all Zoom mic capsules, allowing you to switch microphones according to your audio
needs.
Supports various recording formats
Use 96 kHz/24-bit Mono/Stereo PCM (WAV/BWF), MP3 and other formats when recording.
Marks can also be added to and removed from WAV and MP3 les.
Supports multiple languages
In addition to Japanese and English, the allows loading of dedicated les to support various languages.
Compatible with microSDHC cards
The can use microSDHC cards with capacities up to 32 GB. Moreover, the can also be used as a card
reader when connected to a computer via USB.
Utilizes an asynchronous transfer system
The utilizes an asynchronous transfer system that is not aected by computer jitter, enabling faithful repro-
duction of the original sound.
Convenient test tone function
When connecting the to a camera, you can adjust the audio levels for optimal recording.
Useful operation features
Other functions include prerecording of up to two seconds, sound markers convenient for aligning video and
audio les, a low-frequency cut lter, a limiter and plug-in power support.
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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