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gaijin:
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

mcfoster:
That thing looks pretty sweet. I would be afraid of losing it though. If it sounds really good and is affordable, I would up fr trying it. I wonder if it can do 8 hours with internal batteries on P48?

kindms:
does usb audio. would be a nice small recorder to pair with my sonosax m2d2 vs phone

fireonshakedwnstreet:
This looks really nice.

rocksuitcase:
So tiny. I was discussing with kindms that the apparent market for this is amateur video and field reporter types who work with small crews. Although it fits on a boom pole, it is certainly not a device for large scale movie/film production as the timecode isn't universal.

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