Channel: Curtis Judd

Category: Education

Tags: recordersoundzoomzoom f3videofloatsound recorderreviewaudio recorder32-bit floatwide dynamic rangeaudio32 bit

Description: In this week’s episode, we have a look at the ZOOM F3 audio recorder. This sound recorder can record wide dynamic range sound with its dual analogue to digital converters per input and 32-bit float recording capabilities. This tiny recorder features two high quality microphone inputs and a solid body that can attach to a camera or your belt or even to your wrist with a strap. To learn more about 32-bit float wide dynamic range audio, please see this sound for video session: youtu.be/x4Kc_IFgRXo If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. school.learnlightandsound.com Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com ko-fi.com/curtisjudd Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases: - ZOOM F3 32-bit float audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/6RvZm - ZOOM BTA-1 bluetooth adapter — B&H, Amazon geni.us/vqICA1 - ZOOM F8n Pro 32-bit float audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/fdkN4s - Sound Devices MixPre II series 32-bit float recorders — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/O8e0 - Tascam Portacapture x8 32-bit float audio recorder — B&H, Amazon geni.us/BE098 - Sennheiser MKH416 Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/AVgsgHZ - AA Li-Ion rechargeable batteries — Amazon geni.us/gKjQ6G - Aputure 600D PRO LED Light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store geni.us/3fj3g0g - Impact Luxbank softbox - B&H geni.us/pJEgP - Aputure Amaran 100D - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/A3HByXB - Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj - Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H geni.us/GWKt - Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl - Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/6cvOQ The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed: share.mscbd.fm/curtisjudd Get your first month free when you purchase an annual subscription by using my coupon code CURTISJUDD at checkout.. Here’s a playlist of some of my favorite tracks over at Musicbed: share.mscbd.fm/curtisjuddplaylist Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd #ZOOM #F3 #Sound Index: 00:00 Start 00:11 Summary 00:21 Introduction 00:32 XLR inputs & self-noise 01:14 32-bit float wide dynamic range 01:35 32-bit float demonstration 05:45 Sample rates 05:49 No gain setting, just amplification (post fader) 06:47 No meters 07:13 Amplification level (post fader) 08:32 2 track recorder, mono or stereo 09:07 Build quality 09:38 Mounting with 1/4 screw or belt 09:57 Powering the F3 10:42 USB audio interface 11:01 Loopback 11:15 Direct monitoring 11:49 Screen 11:59 microSD cards 12:08 Bluetooth BTA1 add-on with app control 12:28 Ultrasync Blue timecode 12:45 Line/mic output 13:09 Output limiter for live sound or sending sound to camera 13:56 Headphone jack 14:24 RF immunity 15:00 Size and weight 15:12 Price and warranty 15:27 No 1/4 or 3.5mm inputs 15:49 Plastic battery door 16:08 Bluetooth add-on BTA1 16:53 Belt loops can get in the way 17:10 Colored headphone amplifier 17:37 Buttons and ergonomics 17:55 Cannot record at same time as USB interface 18:14 Timecode limitations — not a lot of camera report 18:57 Max input level +4dBu & loud sound 19:39 Set amp level before recording 20:19 My take 20:59 Which situations is it NOT good for? 22:11 Which situations is it good for? 23:15 Versus Tascam Portacapture x8 24:57 Versus Sound Devices MixPre 27:02 Please buy my courses