ZoomF2 Field Recorder with Lavalier Microphone and Bluetooth Control

After all these years I still love using this, its durable, amazing quality, fits right in any of my equipment bags, and very user friendly. I have been thinking about getting a second one.

Works great for recording non-amplified vocals.I use my F2-BT for live theatre, which can be whisper quiet or loud and belting; I have eight total.The newest firmware allows for formatting through the app.I like that I can set custom file names and add file notes through the app as well as set time/date automatically to sync with my phone’s clock.I wish I could connect more than one F2-BT to my phone app but that’s life.*edit* the iPhone app now can connect to more than one device (albeit one at a time).I saw some one dude here mention he had a hard time recording his motorcycle.The 32-but float doesn’t CLIP, but the small diaphragm of the lav mic can only do so much. If trying to record amplified sounds or anything more robust than vocals, try using a different mic.I tried recording a concert with the lav mic on my person while in the pit and while it never clipped, the diaphragm popped every time the bass drum hit with that bass E string.It would probably perform decently in that arena all the way back of house but that’s no fun as a guest.Anyhow. For the price, this is a great device. I also have Rode Wireless Go II that I like for other applications, mostly making a stereo capture of a room. Rode’s is good for people either with or without an attached lav mic but Rode doesn’t have locking input/output. Sadness. But I digress.If thinking about picking up an F2-BT, you’ll be content with your purchase.I also have a few F1 and an H5 that I use with SSH-6. SSH-6 with H5 is awesome. SSH-6 with F1 is good but you’ll get noise over headphone out if F1 is plugged in over USB to a power pack.

Had to record ADR for a short film.I'm not an audio guy at all, but this sucker is idiot Proof. Caught everything we needed, and now the short is being submitted to festivals.10/10

The ability record 32-bit at this price point is like carrying around a mini zoom F6. Of course, you’re not unlocking superior sound quality with the included lav mic so upgrade if you can. Sure, there’s a plastic feel to it, but it is light and extremely mini, a welcome feature.It’s made so you don’t have to worry about audio levels, but there’s no practical way to monitor audio other than over the app or directly from an output jack on the device, so you’re trusting that you secured it on your talent properly to avoid any ruffling of cloths or strong wind conditions (occasionally).I would definitely opt for the B2 version to connect directly to your iOS device. You can adjust some settings, lock the mic, and view audio levels via Bluetooth connection. The option to connect to devices for timecode through the aforementioned connection is a huge plus.It’s a set it and forget it device, however not without some worry. Still, a worthwhile investment in 32-bit recordings, run and gun style, or solo shooting.

This is something I have been looking for. I most shoot one-man-band style and monitoring video AND audio can be a chore. This has been a Godsend, especially with one my clients who is a motivational speaker. One moment he’s quiet and seconds later he’s yelling to draw attention. The 32bit float handles his hills and valleys perfecting. I set it to record, periodically check out the status from my phone (Bluetooth version) and sync in post. I love it. It will ALWAYS be in my kit.

I have used this as a concealed mic, and also placed it out in the woods for 5-6 hours in winter, but with excellent results. I love what 32-bit recording can do post processing. Simple interface, easy to use. SD Card removal is a bit precarious, and the battery compartment is also a bit awkward, but nothing a bit of practice can't solve. I definitely recommend buying, great product.

Nice addition to my arsenal of Zoom recorders. 32 bit float makes it easy to get up and running especially since I'm a one man production company.

It's a great product all-around for all the reasons you can read in every other review. Small, functional, high-quality sound, etc. - I love it. But after just 3 months of light use and no damage of any kind, mine is running into a specific and unfortunate problem that happens seemingly at random and with no level of predictability.During a recording, a 'record' light on the device lights up as red, indicating effective recording. My Zoom F2, randomly, will stop recording in the middle of a session, but the light will remain red, meaning I have no idea it has malfunctioned.It does seem to be a malfunction, though, as when I go to turn off the device (switching from "Hold" to "On", then pressing the "Record" button), the light won't shut off like it does when it is fully functioning. Even if I switch the device to "Off", it just stays red. I have to remove the batteries and put them back in. Then, I find on my PC that the recording from that specific session was cut short at some random point during the session.Because this happens at random, and rather frequently, the device is basically unusable for me. I simply cannot afford to randomly lose recording sessions for my line of work. Your mileage may vary, and it seems not many people have this issue, though keep in mind that this can happen.