Zoom F1-SP

The Zoom F1-SP is a compact field recorder and shotgun microphone kit designed for run-and-gun video creators. It pairs Zoom’s palm-sized F1 two-track recorder with the SGH-6 shotgun microphone, so you can capture clean, focused dialogue for interviews, documentaries, and vlogs while recording separately from your camera.

Highlights

• Compact F1 two-track recorder records up to 24-bit/96 kHz WAV or MP3
• Included SGH-6 supercardioid shotgun microphone for focused dialogue
• Shock mount for attaching to a camera’s shoe
• Foam windscreen to reduce wind and breath noise
• Stereo mini cable to send audio to your camera
• Runs on two AAA batteries or an AC adapter

Zoom F1-SP: Better Audio for Video Creators

On-camera microphones are designed to capture everything around them, which often means thin, echoey dialogue. The F1-SP solves that with a shotgun microphone that focuses on what you point it at and rejects sound from the sides. Mount it on your camera, aim it at your subject, and the F1 records clean, detailed audio that sounds far better than your camera’s built-in mic.

Because the F1 records separately from your camera, you get high-resolution audio with its own level controls and a dedicated headphone output for monitoring. Sync it with your video in editing, or send a copy to your camera through the included cable as a reference track.

F1-SP Recording Features

The F1 records to microSD cards at up to 24-bit/96 kHz in WAV format, or to MP3 to save space. Its mic input supports plug-in power for the SGH-6 and other compatible microphones, and its gain range covers quiet interviews and louder scenes alike. Simple controls make it easy to start recording quickly in the field.

Using the F1-SP on Location

Mount the F1-SP on your camera’s shoe with the included shock mount to reduce handling noise, keep the windscreen on outdoors, and point the microphone at your subject’s mouth. For the cleanest dialogue, get the camera and microphone as close to your subject as the shot allows. Always monitor with headphones and record a short test before the take.

Zoom F1-SP FAQ

Do I need a camera to use the F1-SP? No. The F1 is a standalone recorder, so you can use it for podcasts, interviews, and audio-only recording without a camera.

Can I use the F1 with other microphones? Yes. The F1’s 3.5 mm mic/line input works with compatible lavalier and shotgun microphones, and Zoom also sells the F1 in a lavalier bundle.

Zoom F1-SP Specifications at a Glance

• Recorder: Zoom F1, two tracks
• Formats: WAV up to 24-bit/96 kHz; MP3 48 to 320 kbps
• Input: 3.5 mm stereo mini mic/line with plug-in power (2.5 V)
• Input gain: -12 dB to +36 dB
• Microphone: SGH-6 supercardioid shotgun
• Storage: microSD/microSDHC up to 32 GB
• Power: 2 AAA batteries or AC adapter
• Included: SGH-6 mic, shock mount, windscreen, stereo mini cable

Syncing F1-SP Audio With Your Video

Because the F1 records separately from your camera, you’ll line up the audio and video in your editing software. The easiest method is to send the F1’s headphone output to your camera’s mic input with the included stereo mini cable, so the camera records a reference track. Most editing programs can then automatically sync the high-quality F1 recording to the camera’s reference audio. A clap at the start of each take also gives you a clear sync point if you need to line things up by hand.

Who Buys the Zoom F1-SP

• YouTubers, vloggers, and content creators
• Documentary and event videographers
• Journalists recording interviews on location
• Churches, schools, and businesses producing video content

Why Buy the Zoom F1-SP From Metro Sound & Lighting

Metro Sound & Lighting isn’t a catalog-only retailer. We sell, install, and service audio and video gear in-house, so our team can help you choose the right recording kit and accessories for your camera and support you after the sale. We also build media production systems for businesses, churches, and schools, with B2B and integrator pricing on volume orders.

Browse more options in our Field Recorders category, or see the full specifications on the official Zoom F1-SP product page.