Portable audio recorders | Handheld recorders

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

The F2 is incredibly small, but its audio quality will amaze you.

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.

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

Screw-lock connectors keep your lav plugged-in securely no matter the situation.

With the F2 actors can record and playback their lines to perfect their delivery.

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.

You can also pair the F2-BT with a Bluetooth timecode synchronization device to receive and write timecode to recorded files. See Bluetooth Control features here.

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. See the F2 Editor features here.

Whether a stroll through your garden, or the whispers and shouts of a dramatic reading, the F2 provides crystal clear recordings.

The F2 can record up to 15 hours (14 hours on the F2-BT) with two AAA batteries.

Record on microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards up to 512GB.

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

The F2 Field Recorder gives you the option to choose the recording format that works best for your projects. Choose from 44.1 kHz/32-bit float or 48 kHz/32-bit float mono WAV files.

The F2 Is Perfect For Recording Interviews Anywhere.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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

F2 / F2-BT
Input
Connector: 3,5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock) Supports plug-in power (2.5 V)
Input impedance: 2 k? 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 32 O load)
Recording media
Cards compatible with microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC specifications (Class 4 or higher, 512 GB maximum)
Recording formats
WAV, 44.1kHz/32-bit float, 48kHz/32-bit float Mono, BWF format supported WAV
USB
USB Typ-C
Note: Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.
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 adaptor
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Ver4.2

The above values are approximate. Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

External dimensions: 57,5 mm (w) x 46,4 mm (D) x 22,4 mm (H)
Weight (main unit only): 32 g

Notes: A tiny but powerful field recorder capable of recording two channels in extremely high resolution. Records directly to microSD via a pair of mic/line inputs, with up to 8 hours recording time from a pair of AA batteries.

Supplier's Notes:
The small and mighty field recorder

Small design, big sound

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.

Award winning audio

Featuring the dual A/D converters and low-noise preamps found in our professional F-Series recorders, the F3 guarantees high-quality recordings in any setting or situation.

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.

The F3 is well-equipped for long location shoots or remote fieldwork, with a variety of power options and massive storage.

With two alkaline AA batteries, take advantage of over eight hours of battery life.

Set yourself up for an unlimited charge via the AD-17 AC adapter or USB power supply.

Use a micro SD card up to 1TB to record over 180 hours of audio at the highest possible sample rate/bit-depth.

30' of control

Versatile control options give your production more flexibility than ever. Stay out of the shot and record from a distance of up to 30-feet (10m) using the F3 control app for iOS and Android*.
*F3 control app for Android available Spring 2022.
BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter sold separately.

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.

What's in the box

F3 Field Recorder
AA Batteries (x2)
Quick Tour

Specifications

Input and output channels
Inputs - MIC/LINE (mono): 2
Outputs - LINE OUT: 1, PHONE OUT: 1
Inputs
MIC/LINE (MONO)

Connectors: 2 XLR (2: HOT)

Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
Input impedance: MIC: 3 kO or more, LINE: 3 kO or more
Maximum input level: MIC: +4 dBu,
LINE: +24 dBu

Phantom power: +24/48 V, Combined channel total of 10 mA or less

Equivalent input noise: ?127 dBu or less (IHF-A) when waveform magnification is ×1024 with 150 ? input
Outputs

Line out

Connector: 1 stereo mini jack

Maximum output level: +1 dBu

Output impedance: 100O or less
Phone out
Connector: 1 stereo mini jack
Maximum output level: 50 mW + 50 mW (into 32 O load)

Output impedance: 15O or less
Recorder

Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2

Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 2

Recording format: WAV - 44.1/48/ 88.2/96/192 kHz, , 32-bit float mono/stereo,
BWF and iXML formats supported
Recording media: 4 - 32 GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification

64 GB - 1 TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification

Display: LCD with backlight (96×64 resolution)

USB
Connector: USB Type-C - Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.

Audio interface operation:
USB 2.0 High Speed, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz, 24-bit, 2-in/2-out
Mass storage operation: USB 2.0 High Speed
Remote

Dedicated wireless adapter (ZOOM BTA-1)

Power:
2 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A
USB bus power is supported

Notes: Zoom's top-of-the-range handheld recording option, the H6essential records up to six tracks via built-in stereo mics and four mic/line inputs. Top quality 32-bit/96 kHz recording quality.

Supplier's Notes:
Zoom H6essential Handy Recorder

The Flagship - Zoom's most robust handheld recorder, the H6essential is a recording powerhouse. With 6 tracks of 32-bit float recording, the H6essential provides unprecedented quality and unmatched versatility.

Features

6-track 32-bit float recorder with Dual A/D Converters
Clip-free recording with no need to set gain
Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
Interchangeable Mic Capsule System 3.0 with 32-bit float support
Included X/Y Mic Capsule captures up to 135 dB SPL
4 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connector
Colour LCD Screen
Built-in mixer to adjust each track's audio level
Built-in speaker for quick reference playback
3.5mm headphone output plus 3.5mm line output
Voice Guidance accessibility for the visually impaired
32-Bit Float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via USB-C port
Use as an interface and record to SD card simultaneously
Using the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter, sync with wireless timecode devices via bluetooth
Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter to pair with the H6essential Control App for iOS
Record to SD cads up to 1TB
10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
*Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included

Outputs you need

Use the line output to connect to a camera and the headphone output to monitor your audio.

Quieter controls

Recording and rotary controls have been meticulously designed to allow for silent operation.

Onboard speaker

Use the improved onboard speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference.

Six perfect tracks

The 4 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature ultra-clean Zoom preamps, and the included X/Y microphones can capture up to a booming 135 dB SPL, equivalent to a jet taking off.

Record and stream

Use the USB-C port to connect to PC, Mac, iOS, and Android device to use the H6essential as a 32-bit float interface while simultaneously recording all 6 tracks to an SD card.

Pair with your iOS device

Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter to pair with your iOS device to remotely hit record, adjust your mix, view your waveforms, and change settings.

Bluetooth timecode

With the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter you can also pair with Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video sync. *BTA-1 Adapter not included.

Specs

Input & output channels

Inputs
Mic capsule: 1
MIC/LINE (mono): 4

Outputs
LINE OUT: 1
Headphones: 1
Built-in speaker (mono): 1

INPUTS
XY mic: XYH-6e: 90O XY stereo format
Directionality: Unidirectional
Sensitivity: -42dB/1Pa at 1kHz
Maximum sound pressure input: 135 dB SPL

MIC/LINE (mono)
Connectors: 4 XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR:2 HOT TRS:TIP HOT)
Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuits used)
Input impedance: MIC: 3.8 kO or more, LINE: 39 kO or more
Maximum input level: MIC: +4 dBu, LINE: +24 dBu
Phantom power: +48 V
Channel total: 32 mA or less
Equivalent input noise MIC: -120 dBu or less(IHF-A) @150 O input, LINE: -95 dBu or less(IHF-A) @600 O input

OUTPUTS

LINE OUT
Connector: Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level: +1 dBu
Output impedance: 110 O or less

Headphones
Connector: Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW(when 32 O load)
Output impedance: 10 O or less

Built-in speaker
Type: 20 mm x 30mm elliptical dynamic speaker
Effective maximum output: 250mW

RECORDER
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 8
Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 6

Recording formats:
WAV
44.1/48/96 kHz,
32-bit float mono/stereo
BWF and iXML formats supported

Recording media: 4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification, 64GB-1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification

Display: 2.0-inch full-colour LCD 360 x 240

USB
Connector: USB Type-C - Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
Audio Interface : USB 2.0 High Speed
Input and output channels: 6 in / 2 out (Multi), 2 in / 2 out (Stereo)
Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/96 kHz (AIF only), 44.1/48 kHz (AIF + onboard recording)
Bit depth: 24-bit, 32-bit float
File transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed

Remote

Dedicated wireless adapter: ZOOM BTA-1

Power

4 AA batteries: Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries
AC Adapter: ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A) - USB bus power is supported.

Estimated continuous operation times using batteries: 2-track recording (XYH-6e)
Alkaline batteries: About 18 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): About 14.5 hours
Lithium batteries: About 30 hours

48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, no headphones, no LINE OUT, no REMOTE, Power Saving on, Display Brightness Medium
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

Estimated continuous operation times using batteries: 6-track recording (XYH-6e and inputs 1-4)
Alkaline batteries: About 3.5 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): About 4 hours
Lithium batteries: About 9 hours
48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, headphones used (33O load), no LINE OUT, no REMOTE, Power Saving on, Display Brightness Medium
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

Power consumption: 5 W maximum

Dimensions
Recorder: 78.1 mm (W) × 160.1 mm (D) × 42.8 mm (H)
XYH-6e: 69.1 mm (W) × 50.8 mm (D) × 43.0 mm (H)
Weight Recorder: 381 g (including batteries)
XYH-6e: 42 g
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

Notes: Whether you're a game developer, filmmaker or musician, virtual reality is the undeniable future of content creation. While 360-video is exploding in popularity, the ability to easily create 360-audio has lagged behind...until now.

The Zoom H3-VR virtual reality audio recorder is the complete solution for capturing and processing spatial audio for VR, AR and mixed-reality content. With a built-in Ambisonic mic, recorder and decoder, the H3-VR puts 360-audio in the palm of your hand.

In the past, capturing VR audio required a dedicated Ambisonic mic, a separate recorder and a computer for encoding the audio from raw Ambisonics A format to VR-ready Ambisonics B format. Now, with the H3-VR, all of the encoding and decoding is done on board, saving time, money and effort at every step.

Ambisonics Audio for VR:

The H3-VR's 4-capsule Ambisonic mic captures precise 360-degree VR audio recordings up to 24 bit/96 kHz. And without ever connecting to a computer, the onboard decoder allows you to export Ambisonics B-format files directly.

Binaural 3D Stereo:

The H3-VR also records stereo binaural WAV files up to 24 bit/48 kHz. Stereo binaural provides a hyper-realistic spatial recording that enhances 2D productions with 3D audio.

Standard Stereo:

The H3-VR even offers standard stereo recording for recordings that will be played out of speakers rather than headphones.

5.1ch Surround for Video:

Free to download, ZOOM Ambisonics Player software can easily convert Ambisonics audio to a 5.1ch surround file that is pre-aligned to the proper speakers, and is exported to your video or audio editor for syncing with standard video.

Live Streaming 360:

The H3-VR also enables you to live stream events in 360 degrees so that wherever your fans are, they'll have access to the best seats in the house.

Notes: Top quality recordings anywhere you want from Zoom's smartly designed M4, incorporating a 32-bit recording unit into a microphone format. Built-in timecode generator makes life easy for filmmakers.

Supplier's Notes:
The first portable recorder to feature both 32-bit recording and a built-in timecode generator for easy synchronisation with video. This innovative and compact recorder offers 4 tracks and is the perfect solution for musicians and filmmakers.

X/Y microphone with honeycomb protective grille
4-track recording (L+R and 2 XLR/combo inputs)
Colour LCD display (waveform display)
Time code generator (in-out) for synchronisation with video applications
4x AA battery operation (up to 18 hours)
32-bit float USB mic function for Mac/Windows and iOS/Android
Improved coating to reduce grip noise during recording

Perfect tracks. In one take.

The M4 MicTrak is the first portable recorder with 32-bit float recording and built-in timecode generator, providing everything filmmakers and musicians need for outstanding audio recording.

Audio without clipping

On set, you can't risk working with audio that is overdriven or too quiet. The M4 records with 32-bit float, which allows you to record audio perfectly in any situation, even without clipping.

Attention... And... Action!

Filmmakers can use the two XLR inputs to record dialogue, while you record atmosphere via the X/Y microphones. In post-production, the M4's built-in timecode generator makes it easy to synchronise recordings to a video.

Create great sounding music videos

Combine the audio recorded with the internal X/Y microphones with two external microphones to give your videos studio-quality sound regardless of the environment.

Wav-watching
Keep track of your tracks at all times via the M4's proprietary colour LCD display with real-time waveform display.

Extremely low hand noise

The goal in designing the M4 was to create the quietest handheld recorder ever. The unique, resiliently suspended X/Y microphones and high-gloss finish minimise hand noise, ensuring clean, clear audio at all times.

Timecode on board

Serious videographers use timecode to perfectly synchronise audio and video. The M4's built-in timecode generator provides professional accuracy of 0.2 ppm.

Powerful inputs

The M4 features two XLR/TRS inputs equipped with the same professional, low-noise preamps as the flagship F-Series recorders.

Perfect outputs

Connect the line output to your camera to record a backup or sync track to your video. Listen to recordings via the built-in headphone output.

Normalisation in one step

Save time in post-production by automatically raising or lowering the volume of your recordings to the optimum level, even without audio compression, using the built-in NORMALIZE function.

Listening options

Use the headphone output to listen to your recording, or use the built-in speaker for quick reference playback.

Six seconds for safety

The PRERECORD function captures and stores audio six seconds at a time before you press the RECORD button - perfect for any surprise recording start.

Record all day

With 18 hours of battery life, the M4 can record all day if needed.

RC4 remote control

Control your M4 from up to 5 metres away using the Zoom RC4 (sold separately).

32-bit float audio interface

The M4 can be used as an audio interface with 32-bit float technology and 4 inputs and 2 outputs.

Tech Specs

USB-C connector (2.0)
USB bus power supported
2x XLR/jack combo sockets with 48V phantom power
Recording media
4GB-32GB microSDHC cards
64GB-1TB microSDXC cards
Built-in loudspeaker
Headphone jack
Line-out
Time code in/out
Connection for Zoom RC4 remote control (not included)
Recording format: 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/96/192kHz (48kHz in audio interface mode), 32-bit float mono/stereo BWF and iXML

Whats in the box

Quick Guide
Windscreen

Optional accessories

Power supply Zoom AD-17
Zoom RC4 remote control