Zoom F1-SP

The F1-SP is a combination set consisting of the F1 2-channel field recorder and the SGH-6 shotgun microphone with supercardioid characteristic. The set is designed for use with a DSLR or comparable camera and allows audio recording either directly to microSD / microSDHC card or via supplied cable on the camera.

In addition to the SGH-6 input, the field recorder also offers a Mic / Line input, which can be used to connect a lavalier microphone, among other things.

Features Zoom F1-SP

• 2-channel audio recorder
• Supports up to 24 bit / 96 kHz audio in BWF compatible WAV or a variety of MP3 formats
• Rec Hold function to prevent accidental key presses
• Built-in limiter and automatic level control to avoid clipping
• Sound marker function that outputs a quick tone to simplify synchronization of audio and video
• Records directly to microSD and microSDHC cards up to 32 GB
• Micro USB port for data exchange with computer and use as an audio interface

Technical Specifications

F1 Field Recorder

• Display: 1.25" monochrome LCD
• Recording media: microSD / microSDHC (Class 4 or higher, up to 32 GB)
• Recording formats:
  WAV: 44.1 kHz / 16 bit, 48 kHz / 16 bit, 48 kHz / 24 bit, 96 kHz / 24 bit
  MP3: 48 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps, 256 kbps, 320 kbps (Mono / Stereo ID3v1 tags are supported)

SGH-6 shotgun microphone

• polar pattern: supercardioid (3 directional microphone units)
• Sensitivity: -39 dB / 1 Pa at 1 kHz
• Gain input: -infinity to +50 dB
• Max. Sound pressure level input: 122 dB SPL

Connections

Input

• 1x SGH-6 via Zoom Mic capsule input
• 1x Mic / Line via 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (2.5 V; Gain: -12 dB to +36 dB; Input impedance: 2 kOhm or more)

Output

• 1x headphones via 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (max. output level: 11 mW + 11 mW)
• 1x Micro-USB (mass storage / audio interface)

General product information

• Power supply: Two AAA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)

Scope of delivery

• 1x F1 Field Recorder
• 1x SGH-6 Shotgun Microphone
• 1x WSS-6 windscreen
• 1x SMC-1 Stereo Mini Cable for DSLR
• 1x SMF-1 Shock Mount
• 2x AAA battery
• 1x Quick Start Guide