Detail 01
32-bit float recording
It allows work with captures at extremely low or high levels without setting gain or worrying about clipping.
Product detailSKU #1500000372113
ZoomF3 Multitrack Field Recorder
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The Korena take
F3 is a compact two-input, two-track field recorder built for scenes where levels move quickly. Its 32-bit float recording captures very low and very high levels without setting gain or worrying about clipping, while sampling reaches 192 kHz. Dual A/D converters and low-noise preamps handle the capture path. Real-time waveforms and a headphone output keep monitoring close at hand; the 1/8-inch line output can feed a camera or other gear. Side bars, a tripod mount, rubber feet, metal casing, and locking XLR connectors support field and on-set placement.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Field or on-set recording where sound levels fluctuate quickly and gain setting would interrupt the work.
- Sending the recorder’s line output to a camera or other gear while monitoring through headphones.
- Mounting the recorder on gear or placing it discreetly in a scene with its tripod mount and rubber feet.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Two inputs and two tracks
The F3 records and monitors a two-channel setup.
Detail 03
Up to 192 kHz sampling
It supports capture and monitoring at sampling rates up to 192 kHz.
Detail 04
−127 dBu EIN noise floor
The recorder is specified with this equivalent input-noise figure.
Detail 05
Eight hours of operation
Two standard alkaline AA batteries provide the stated battery life.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Power is supplied by two standard AA batteries or a USB battery pack.
- 02The recorder provides a 1/8-inch phone/line output for connection to a camera or other gear.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many channels can the F3 record?
It has two inputs and records two tracks.
02Do I need to set gain when recording with the F3?
No. Its 32-bit float recording is designed for changing scenes without setting gain or worrying about clipping.
03How can I monitor recordings?
The F3 shows real-time waveforms and includes a headphone output.
04How long does it run on AA batteries?
Two alkaline AA batteries provide up to eight hours of battery life.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsConnections & power
- Stereo Output
- 1/8 inch phone/line jack
- Inputs
- 2
7 detailsOther
- Noise Floor
- −127dBu EIN
- Hours of Operation
- 8
- Channels
- 2
- Sampling
- Up to 192kHz
- Float Recording
- 32-bit
- Required Batteries
- 2 standard AA or USB battery pack
- Tracks
- 2
