Topic: Zoom F3 Part 2

[mepaca]

$237.49 at Amazon today. Can't be beat.

[yousef]

I've picked up one of these and expect to receive it the next couple of days.

I'm hoping to tape a fairly special gig in about a week's time - are there any particular tips or pitfalls to avoid?

Normally I wouldn't risk new gear at an important show but I'm anticipating fairly tight security so a one-box ultra stealth solution is tempting.

Is it really as simple as: put decent batteries in, turn phantom on, set recording format and hit go? Having secured the hold switch, of course.

Aiming to run a pair of DPA 4022s straight into it.

[adrianf74]

I've picked up one of these and expect to receive it the next couple of days.

I'm hoping to tape a fairly special gig in about a week's time - are there any particular tips or pitfalls to avoid?

Normally I wouldn't risk new gear at an important show but I'm anticipating fairly tight security so a one-box ultra stealth solution is tempting.

Is it really as simple as: put decent batteries in, turn phantom on, set recording format and hit go? Having secured the hold switch, of course.

Aiming to run a pair of DPA 4022s straight into it.

Exactly as you've described. It's that easy!

[yousef]

Exactly as you've described. It's that easy!

Amazing. Thank you 

[BlueSky71]

Exactly as you've described. It's that easy!

Amazing. Thank you 

Just make sure you are aware of battery life. If it's a long show, I would change batteries at setbreak until you test your mics into that recorder to see how long they will go. I get scared about doing any more than 3 hours myself, but many members have reported their results earlier in the thread

[Datfly]

Exactly as you've described. It's that easy!

Amazing. Thank you 

Just make sure you are aware of battery life. If it's a long show, I would change batteries at setbreak until you test your mics into that recorder to see how long they will go. I get scared about doing any more than 3 hours myself, but many members have reported their results earlier in the thread

Use Lithium Batteries for long shows without worry. Not stealthing then hook it up to a small power bank.

[yousef]

Thanks for the further replies.

I'm pretty sure that show will be barely 90 minutes but I'll still invest in some premium ones.

Really looking forward to getting my hands on this little thing...

[Rairun]

Thanks for the further replies.

I'm pretty sure that show will be barely 90 minutes but I'll still invest in some premium ones.

Really looking forward to getting my hands on this little thing...

Off-topic, but I think I ran into you at the Deaf Institute some 12 years ago! Did you ever share your recording of Bowerbirds? I was thinking about that show just the other day, and I'd love to give it another listen.

[dallman]

Thanks for the further replies.

I'm pretty sure that show will be barely 90 minutes but I'll still invest in some premium ones.

Really looking forward to getting my hands on this little thing...

One thing I think worth pointing out, is that while you do not actually set the gain and you do not need to worry about the gain, you can set the (fader) output, which may save you a few steps in post. It is intuitive, and you will see the buttons giving you the ability for each channel on the front screen, with the buttons to alter your output which again affects not your true gain, but how hot or not the signal that goes into your DAW or editing software is. The good news is even if this is way off, you will be fine.

[yousef]

Off-topic, but I think I ran into you at the Deaf Institute some 12 years ago! Did you ever share your recording of Bowerbirds? I was thinking about that show just the other day, and I'd love to give it another listen.

Hello! I don't think that recording ever got shared but I know I saw it on an old hard drive a few weeks ago - will dig it out...

Were you taping as well? Apologies for my poor memory...

[yousef]

One thing I think worth pointing out, is that while you do not actually set the gain and you do not need to worry about the gain, you can set the (fader) output, which may save you a few steps in post. It is intuitive, and you will see the buttons giving you the ability for each channel on the front screen, with the buttons to alter your output which again affects not your true gain, but how hot or not the signal that goes into your DAW or editing software is. The good news is even if this is way off, you will be fine.

Interesting - ta for that. I'm thinking I should probably read through the 32-bit recording threads at some point soon.

[Rairun]

Hello! I don't think that recording ever got shared but I know I saw it on an old hard drive a few weeks ago - will dig it out...

Were you taping as well? Apologies for my poor memory...

No worries! I only saw you with your gear on the way out. I wasn't taping, I was only just starting to dip my toes into it at the time - I had a little Zoom H1 and a camera, and I recorded a couple of songs from a position that wasn't great for audio.

Ta, let me know when you dig it out!

[wehideandseek]

My editor is about to purchase one for the newsroom: any necessary accessories you'd recommend for field use?

ETA: just saw the EVA case & Anker power supply reccs

[yousef]

I gave this a test run at band rehearsal last night using AT-853s via Samson phantom adaptors.

Very impressed with the ease of use but it really ate those batteries. I started off with some partially used alkalines and then swapped to a set of Energizer Max alkalines that the drummer had to hand (previous use unclear).

I've picked up some Energizer Max Plus AAs today as I can't seem to find any of the Energizer Ultimate Lithiums that I used to use in my D8 but I wondering if these will be sufficient to power a pair of 4022s for 90 minutes.

I found a page comparing the two types of cell here: https://modernsurvivalblog.com/alternative-energy/2-reasons-why-lithium-aa-batteries-are-better-than-alkaline/

What do you reckon? Will the relatively small current required by the DPAs be ok for these batteries or should I try and source some Lithiums before Tuesday?

I suppose I should just sacrifice a set and leave them running tonight and see what happens...

[detroit lightning]

I gave this a test run at band rehearsal last night using AT-853s via Samson phantom adaptors.

Very impressed with the ease of use but it really ate those batteries. I started off with some partially used alkalines and then swapped to a set of Energizer Max alkalines that the drummer had to hand (previous use unclear).

I've picked up some Energizer Max Plus AAs today as I can't seem to find any of the Energizer Ultimate Lithiums that I used to use in my D8 but I wondering if these will be sufficient to power a pair of 4022s for 90 minutes.

I found a page comparing the two types of cell here: https://modernsurvivalblog.com/alternative-energy/2-reasons-why-lithium-aa-batteries-are-better-than-alkaline/

What do you reckon? Will the relatively small current required by the DPAs be ok for these batteries or should I try and source some Lithiums before Tuesday?

I suppose I should just sacrifice a set and leave them running tonight and see what happens...

If you aren't stealthing, or space constrained, I'd pick up a battery block and power it via usb-c. Good ones are still relatively cheap, and will give you a ton of run time.

Edit - saw your earlier posts...so it sounds like an external battery isn't what you need.