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A small recorder for a big job
The F2-BT is the world's smallest and lightest* 32-bit float recording-compatible recorder, a field recorder with built-in Bluetooth. The F2-BT comes with a lavalier microphone that clearly captures human voices, enabling high-quality monaural audio recording suitable for location recording of movies, dramas, news, vlogs, YouTube, etc. The F2-BT is the world's smallest and lightest* 32-bit float recording-compatible recorder.
As a 32-bit float-compatible audio recorder, as of May 2022. According to Zoom research.
◎Don't be fooled by the size.
Weighing only 32g (excluding batteries), the ultra-compact size fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. ZOOM's smallest, lightest, and most wearable recorder ever. But the sound quality is astounding. Professional-quality sound that can be used for movies and broadcasts.
Just press ◎REC
Equipped with two AD converters with different input gains, the recorder records both loud and quiet sounds in high quality without the need for gain adjustment. The 32-bit float WAV file format maintains the original resolution even when the volume is raised or lowered for editing. The REC button allows you to record everything from whispers to screams with confidence.
◎Lock the microphone
A screw-lock connector is used to prevent the microphone cable from disconnecting. This ensures a secure and reliable connection between the lavalier microphone and recorder.
◎Settings can be made on a PC
The "F2 Editor" for PC/Mac allows you to perform various operations such as various settings of the "F2" and formatting of the SD card. The USB connection is also convenient for transferring recorded audio files to a PC.
Main Features
Ultra-compact and lightweight monaural field recorder with 32-bit float recording capability
Includes a screw-lock lavalier microphone (LMF-2) that can be attached to the chest of the user's clothing.
Dual AD converter circuitry and 32-bit float recording eliminates the need for gain adjustment and allows recording without sound crackling.
Recording in 44.1kHz or 48kHz sampling, 32-bit float WAV format
High-precision time code for accurate synchronization with video (F2-BT only)**.
External MIC input jack with 3.5mm plug for 2.5V plug-in power
PHONE/LINE output jack with 3.5mm plug and dedicated volume control
Direct recording to microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC up to 512GB
USB connection for various settings such as low cut and date/time settings via the F2 Editor application for PC/Mac
Remote control via Bluetooth connection from the F2 Control app for iOS and Android (F2-BT only)
Up to 15 hours of operation with two AAA alkaline batteries (F2-BT: up to 14 hours)
Three power sources: 2 AAA batteries, AC adapter (AD-17), USB mobile battery
Specifications
Input
Connector 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock), plug-in power (2.5 V)
No input gain adjustment required (dual AD converter circuitry)
Input impedance 2 k Ω min.
Maximum input level -5.5 dBu
Output
Connector 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock)
Maximum output level 20 mW + 20 mW (with 32 Ω load)
Recording media
microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards (Class 4 or higher, max. 512 GB)
Recording Format
WAV: 44.1 kHz/32-bit float, 48 kHz/32-bit float mono, BWF format supported
USB
USB TYPE-C* Use a USB cable compatible with data transfer.
Mass storage class operation USB 2.0 High Speed
PC application operation USB 2.0 High Speed
Power supply
Two AAA batteries operation (alkaline, lithium, or nickel-metal hydride batteries)
AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Ver4.2
F2-BT Continuous recording time
Alkaline battery: approx. 14 hours
Ni-MH battery (750 mAh) Approx. 10 hours
Lithium battery: approx. 18 hours
When connected to the LMF-2 lavalier microphone (48 kHz/32-bit float) and using F2 Control *The above values are only a guide. Battery life is based on our test method. Battery life varies greatly depending on usage conditions.
Dimensions
57.5 mm (W) × 46.4 mm (D) × 22.4 mm (H)
Weight (main unit only)
32 g
LMF-2 Lavalier Microphone
Connector 3.5 mm stereo mini (with screw lock)
Directionality Omni-directional
Sensitivity: 32 dB/1 Pa 1 kHz
Maximum input sound pressure 115 dB SPL
Cable length 160 cm