Zoom F2-BT Field Recorder

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The only problem with the belt clip is it is very stiff which makes it hard to actually put on a belt or someone’s pants. The included lavalier microphone’s connector is also quite tall so you need to be careful it doesn’t get bent or broken if someone sits down. The Zoom F2 and it’s Bluetooth enabled sibling the F2-BT are a high-quality, one-stop portable recording solution. Thanks to the included LMF-2 omnidirectional lavalier microphone and powerful WaveLab editing software, you’ll be able to accurately capture your field recordings, voice-overs, podcasts and more with ease.

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, also available in white, 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. FEATURES The F2-BT is a step up from the ZoomF2 as it has built-in Bluetooth. This means that you can start/stop recordings, display battery levels, adjust output volume, control low-cut filtering, and more from the Zoom F2 Control app on your smartphone or tablet. In addition to this, you can pair the F2-BT with an UltraSync BLUE device by Timecode Systems (available separately) to receive and write timecode to recorded files. Hard-Wearing Hardware Once you start your recording, use the F2’s HOLD switch to ensure you don’t accidentally stop recording.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. Runs on only 2 standard AAA alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH rechargeable batteries, or AC adapter (AD-17) Having the ability to record 32-bit float audio to a small device that you can also monitor (as long as you are attaching a TX unit to the Zoom F2) is super handy. It is also nice to know that the only monitoring you need to do is to make sure there isn’t wind noise or rubbing on clothes, etc. This means you can concentrate on shooting and not have to endlessly be worrying about levels. Powered by two AAA alkaline/lithium batteries, NiMH rechargeable batteries or USB power supply (Zoom AD-17, Art. 325751 - not included)

Otherwise, most of the work of cleaning up and syncing audio to video should be done on your DAW. ConclusionThe files can be transferred to a computer via USB, then you can use the supplied Steinberg WaveLab Cast softwareto edit, enhance, mix, and export your audio. Real World Use For podcasters, videographers, bloggers, journalists and more, the F2 is the perfect audio solution for creators on the move.

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. Narration and Voice Over The base Zoom F2 doesn’t really compete against the Tentacle Sync option. In a lot of ways, the base Zoom F2 doesn’t have a direct competitor. Conclusion The F2 boasts two high-quality recording resolutions to choose from—32-bit / 44.1 kHz or 32-bit / 48 kHz, both in mono uncompressed WAV format. No data compression means that no quality is lost in the creation of the audio files. You can use the onboard 80 Hz low-cut filter to reduce rumble and bass buildup in your recordings. INPUT CONNECTOR:Both F2 modelsinclude a lavalier microphone. The only difference between the two versions is that the Zoom F2-BT features Bluetooth. Having Bluetooth allows for wireless timecode synchronization with a Timecode Devices UltraSync BLUE. F2 KEY FEATURES