Zoom F1-LP field recorder with lavalier microphone

Introducing the Zoom F1-LP field recorder and lavalier mic

The Zoom F1 Field Recorder + Lavalier Mic is the perfect solution for videographers who need to capture the nuance of every word with professional quality audio. Lightweight, portable and high-fidelity, the F1-LP will help you produce professional sounding audio recordings in any environment. Featuring a comprehensive control section and a streamlined design, this field recorder is ideal for capturing live interviews and reporting broadcasts, or even recording podcasts.

Compact Field Recording

The F1-LP is designed to provide pristine audio fidelity, capturing every nuance of your audio source in great detail, achieving sample rates ranging up 24-bit/96kHz. It also features an integrated limiter, designed to eliminate clipping, ensuring a clean and useable take every time.

LMF-1 Lavalier Microphone

The field recorder comes complete with the Zoom LMF-1 lavalier microphone. The lavalier microphone features an omni-directional capsule and is designed to capture every nuance from your source audio. It includes a foam windscreen, designed to minimise sibilance and plosive sounds for a cleaner signal. The lavalier microphone also features an integrated mic clip, allowing you to attach the lav mic directly to your clothes for optimal positioning. As well as being great for audio/visual purposes, the microphone I is also suited to podcasting, Youtube videos and more.

One-Touch Controls

The F1-LP features a comprehensive control section with convenient one touch controls. The unit features dedicated buttons for recording, stopping, playback, limiter, low-cut filter, recorder format and volume output. It also features a range of controls designed especially for videographers. The Record Hold functionality, can be used to prevent the user of the microphone from accidentally hitting buttons during recording, minimising any mistakes when recording. There is also auto-level control designed to keep your levels in tact when louder noises occur. It also boasts USB connectivity so you can transfer your recording directly from the field recorder, whilst in USB audio interface mode.

Interchangeable Microphone Capsules

The F1-LP also boasts the ability to record in both WAV or MP3 formats for maximum flexibility. The WAV files are also automatically time-stamped, catering to Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) standards. You can also change between different microphones with ease. The proprietary 10-pin connector is compatible with Zoom’s interchangeable mic capsules for versatile recording options. It records directly to micro SD or SDHC cards, up to 32GB in size.

Portable Design With LCD Display

The Zoom F1-LP Field Recorder’s highly compact size ensures optimal portability, allowing you to record wherever you go. The Field Recorder can attach to your belt, or slide into your pocket with ease, providing unobtrusive recording capabilities. The monochrome LCD display ensures optimal visibility even in bright sunlight, allowing you to monitor your settings and parameters with ease. The field recorder comes complete with a mic clip, belt clip, 2 x AAA batteries and a quick operating guide for added convenience.

Key Features

• Two-channel audio recorder
• Compatible with Zoom microphone capsules
• Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats
• One-touch button controls
• 1.25” monochrome LCD display
• 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
• Built in limiter and auto level control to avoid clipping
• Pre-Record function
• Tone generator for calibrating audio levels between the F1 and a DSLR or video camera without the need for an attenuator cable
• Sound marker function that outputs quick tone to make syncing audio and video easy
• Records directly to micro SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
• Micro USB port for data exchange to and from computer and use as an audio interface with computer or iOS device
• Runs on only 2 standard AAA alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH rechargeable batteries, or AC adapter (AD-17)
• Up to 10 hours of operation with alkaline batteries (when using lavalier)