Zoom F3, Grey

Q: Are the preamps comparable to the f6/f8?

Seems like it. I had the F6, returned it for the Tascam X8, mostly for price, but then when the F3 was announced, I pre-ordered it and returned the X8, which I wanted to love, but didn't. I'm finding the sound quality to be the same as the F6. My first job using the F3 went flawlessly. One mic, solo shooting, no opportunity to adjust anything during the event, five speakers back-to-back. Easily adjusted for very different speaker volumes in post.

Q: If I use the line out to a camera will it output the 32 bit floating audio?

NO - From what I tested - I was able to set the levels of the output to the camera when I change the size of the waveform of the F3. However, the audio that was recorded into my camera was standard 24bit audio as if I used a mic directly to the camera. This makes sense to me because the audio coming out of the F3 is analog at that point which doesn't carry over the 32-bit technology. The wave file recorded to the SD card inside the F3 is where the digital 32-bit float format is created/captured.

Q: When plugged into your laptop or tablet by usb-c, can the zoom f3 be powered as well by the usb-c or must it always run on batteries?

It does not need batteries to run when plugged in via USB. This was a big point for me as I'm using it on a camera rig so didn't want the extra weight of batteries.

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Compatible devices
Personal
Brand
Zoom
Hardware interface
MicroSD
Microphone form factor
Built-In
Format
WAV

💾512GB SD card support

🔊Dual AD converters

🎚️32-bit float recording

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Zoom F3 2-input Field Recorder (F3Zoomd1)

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Description

🎙️ Capture Every Detail, Own Every Moment

CLIP FREE AUDIO CAPTURE - Experience pristine sound with 32-bit float recording and dual AD converters that eliminate clipping and preserve every detail.
RUGGED COMPACT DESIGN - Built with a durable metal casing and versatile mounting options, perfect for on-the-go professionals.
ULTRA LOW NOISE PREAMPS - Capture crystal-clear audio with industry-leading −127 dBu EIN noise floor preamps.
MASSIVE STORAGE CAPACITY - Supports SD cards up to 512GB, so you never run out of space during critical sessions.
HIGH RESOLUTION RECORDING - Record up to 192 kHz sampling rate in WAV format for studio-quality files.

The Zoom F3 is a professional-grade 2-track field recorder featuring 32-bit float recording and dual AD converters for flawless, clip-free audio. Its rugged metal body and compact size make it ideal for field use, while ultra-low noise preamps ensure pristine sound quality. Supporting up to 192 kHz sampling and 512GB SD cards, it delivers studio-level recordings wherever you go.

Specifications

Item Weight	454 g
Product Dimensions	7.62 x 8.89 x 5.08 cm; 454 g
Batteries	2 AA batteries required.
Item model number	F3
Color Name	Grey
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Hardware Interface	MicroSD
Material Type	Metal
Battery type	Alkaline
Media Format	WAV
Standing screen display size	2 Inches

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Are the preamps comparable to the f6/f8?

If I use the line out to a camera will it output the 32 bit floating audio?

When plugged into your laptop or tablet by usb-c, can the zoom f3 be powered as well by the usb-c or must it always run on batteries?

Can recording be paused and restarted, saving audio to the same file? Or is it only possible to stop, beginning a new file when you restart?

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