Zoom F1-SP: Connecting To Your Camera / Setting Levels

Hi everyone, this is John from Zoom, and I am here to show you how to set levels on the F1 when used with your DSLR camera.

If levels are not set properly, this can result in distorted or noisy audio.

The F1 can output a test tone (1kHz sine wave at -6dBFS) used as reference to adjust the level of a digital camera audio input.

First, turn down the input gain on your camera. Disable automatic gain if enabled. Please refer to your camera’s operation manual for instructions.

Connect the F1 output to your camera’s input using a 3.5mm stereo cable.

While holding the STOP button, press the Record Format button. This will enable the test tone.

Use the volume plus and minus buttons to adjust the F1 output level. While checking the audio level meter on your camera, adjust the F1 output level until the camera’s audio meter never exceeds -6dBFS, or until the F1 volume reaches 100.

If the F1 volume is at 100 but the camera’s audio meter is below -6dBFS, increase your camera’s input level in small increments until it is at about -6dBFS.

To stop the test tone, press the Record Format button while holding the STOP button.

[kreative-tv]

Do you have settings recommendation when recording bands. I cant seem to find the right settings

[Thefatveganchef]

Is it possible to buy a kit that includes both mics? I am seeing a need for both a lav and shotgun.

[herberttanuvasa]

Is there a delay between audio and video when using the F1 as a mic for the camera?

[protoman]

Can “plug in power” or “mic bias” dc voltage from a dslr mic input jack damage the headphone output on the zoom f1? Plug in power can range from 1-5v on cameras. Does the zoom f1 have something like capacitors on the headphone output to block the dc voltage?

[petercerrato]

A phantom powered XLR input would of really made the F1 awesome... Is this possible Zoom?

[tommy]

Hi I am using F1 and followed the instruction above so set my mic. But the recording in the camera is still quite noisy, the noise floor is a bit high.
Do you have any suggestion for that?

[TheCameraManReviews]

Hi what is this mic like when in windy conditions?

[artfilmsprodutora]

Guys, a have a F1. When I press the battery slot, the unit simple turn off. That happens with you too?

[vasilisman]

In these adjustments you say it is right to have mic level limiter on at gh5?

[frejfallqvist]

Do I have to press record on both camera and zoom to start?