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Product Highlights
  • Light & Compact Audio Recorder
  • 32-Bit Float Recording
  • Records 44.1kHz/32-bit float or 48kHz/32-bit float audio files
  • Includes Omnidirectional Lavalier Mic
  • No Gain Adjustment Needed
Model:
F2
F2-BT
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Overview

F2 | Field Recorder
32-Bit Float Technology in Zoom's Smallest, Lightest Recorder Ever

For podcasters, videographers, bloggers, journalists and more, the F2 is the perfect audio solution for creators on the move.

Key Features:

  • Light and compact audio recorder
  • 32-Bit Float recording for full dynamic range and clip free recording
  • No gain adjustment necessary
  • Records 44.1kHz/32-bit float or 48kHz/32-bit float audio files
  • Rec Hold function to avoid accidental operation of buttons
  • Stereo ⅛" Mic/Line In mini phone jack with Plug-in power (2.5V)
  • Stereo ⅛" Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated volume control
  • 80 Hz low cut filter

Audio on Autopilot

The F2 features 32-bit float recording technology, allowing you to record the loudest audio signals without worrying about clipping. It will also record the quietest signals in beautiful detail. And the best part is you don’t have to worry about setting the gain. Just plug in the lav and hit record.

Please Hold 

Once you start your recording, use the F2’s HOLD switch to ensure you don’t accidentally stop recording. 

Also available with Bluetooth Control

The F2-BT comes with built-in Bluetooth. And with the free Zoom F2 Control app the F2-BT can wirelessly start/stop recordings, display battery levels, adjust output volume, control lo-cut and more. 

The F2 Editor  

The F2 Editor for PC and Mac allows you to adjust settings, format SD cards and more. Simply connect your F2 or F2-BT via a USB cable and launch the editor. The USB connection also makes it easy to transfer files to your computer.

Lavalier Included

The LMF-2 omnidirectional lavalier microphone has a low-profiled design, captures high-quality audio, and includes a windscreen and lapel mic clip.  

Additional Features:

  • High precision internal clock (±0.5ppm) to avoid audio and video syncing issues
  • Records directly to micro SD and SDHC cards up to 512 GB
  • USB-C for connection to F2 Editor for settings
  • Runs on only 2 standard AAA alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH rechargeable batteries, or AC adapter (AD-17)
  • Up to 15 hours of operation (14 hours on the F2-BT) with two AAA alkaline batteries

What's Included

F2 Field Recorder 
LMF-2 Lavalier Microphone 
WSL-1 Windscreen 
MCL-1 Mic Clip 
2x AAA Batteries 
WaveLab Cast Software 
F2 Operation Manual

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Product Specifications

F2 Field Recorder

INPUT

CONNECTOR 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock) Supports plug-in power (2.5 V)
INPUT GAIN None (dual AD conversion system)
INPUT IMPEDANCE 2 kΩ or more
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL −5.5 dBu

OUTPUT

CONNECTOR 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock)
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32Ω load)

RECORDING MEDIA

CARDS COMPATIBLE WITH MICROSD/MICROSDHC/MICROSDXC SPECIFICATIONS (CLASS 4 OR HIGHER, 512 GB MAXIMUM)  

RECORDING FORMAT

WAV: 44.1kHz/32-bit float, 48kHz/32-bit float Mono, BWF format supported

USB

USB TYPE-C  
MASS STORAGE OPERATION USB 2.0 High Speed
PC APP OPERATION USB 2.0 High Speed

POWER

2 AAA BATTERIES (ALKALINE, LITHIUM OR RECHARGEABLE NIMH BATTERIES) AC ADAPTER (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A  

MISC

BLUETOOTH Bluetooth Ver4.2 (F2-BT only)
CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIME WHEN USING LAVALIER MIC (48KHZ/32-BIT FLOAT) Alkaline batteries: about 14 hours
  NiMH batteries (750 mAh): about 10 hours Lithium batteries: about 18 hours
  • The above values are approximate.
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS 57.5 mm (W) × 46.4 mm (D) × 22.4 mm (H)
WEIGHT (MAIN UNIT ONLY) 32 g

LMF-2 LAVALIER MIC

CONNECTOR 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock)
DIRECTIONALITY Omnidirectional
SENSITIVITY –32 dB/Pa at 1 kHz
MAXIMUM SOUND PRESSURE INPUT 115 dB SPL
CABLE LENGTH 160 cm

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Zoom F2 Field Recorder

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