https://www.newsshooter.com/2022/01/19/zoom-f3/Curious about the groups thoughts on this one. I have not been a huge fan of the preamps on the Zooms historically. Don't love the lack of a mini jack line in either. Curious if anyone has an opinion on this vs a MixPre3ii, the new Tascam Portacapture, or any similar devices.
Portable Recorder
Form Factor Handheld Recorder
Primary Use Applications Audio-for-Video
Number of Tracks 2
Number of Input Channels 2
Max Sample Rate/Resolution 192 kHz / 32-Bit
Microphone None
Number of Mic Preamps 2
Built-In Speaker No
Memory Card Support microSDHC (4 GB to 32 GB)
microSDXC (64 GB to 1 TB)
Internal Storage None
Special Features Remote Control Capable (Remote Available Separately)
Recording
Audio File Formats BWF, iXML
Sample Rates 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 192 kHz
Bit Depth 32-Bit
Signal Processing & FX None
Timecode Support Yes
Included Software None
Connectivity
Analog I/O 2 x XLR 3-Pin Female Balanced Line/Mic Input (Lockable)
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output
Digital I/O None
Phantom Power +24 / 48 V, Selectable On/Off
Phantom Power Current 10 mA per Channel
Host Connection 1 x USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
Audio Interface Capability Stereo Only
Performance
Max Input Level Mic Inputs:
+4 dBu
Line Inputs:
+24 dBu
Max Output Level Line Outputs:
+1 dBu
Headphone Output Power 50 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms
Impedance Mic/Line Inputs:
≥3 Kilohms
Line Outputs:
200 Ohms
Headphone Outputs:
200 Ohms
EIN ≤-127 dBu
Power
Power Options Battery, USB Bus Power, or AC/DC Power Adapter
Battery Type 2 x AA (Included)
Approximate Battery Life 48 kHz/32-Bit:
8 Hours (AA Alkaline, 2 Channels, Recording)
8.5 Hours (AA NiMH, 2 Channels, Recording)
18 Hours (AA Lithium, 2 Channels, Recording)
AC/DC Power Adapter 5 VDC at 1 A (Not Included)
Physical
Included Accessories Batteries
Mounting Options None
Dimensions 3 x 1.9 x 3" / 75 x 47.8 x 77.3 mm
Weight 8.5 oz / 242 g (with Batteries)
Available End of Feb 2022
MSRP $349.99