The Zoom F2 is REVOLUTIONARY for Wedding Filmmakers | Review

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The Zoom F2 and F2-BT field recorders pack revolutionary audio technology into a tiny package that is almost perfect for wedding filmmakers. Here is my Zoom F2 and F2-BT review!
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0:00 Intro & Ethics Statement
0:48 Why These Recorders Are Revolutionary
2:38 Build Quality & Ease of Use
3:48 Battery Life Tests
5:15 Ease of Starting & Stopping Recording
6:41 Cost Cutting
7:47 Mic Jack Popping & Peaking
9:00 The Weird Formatting Issue
11:54 Zoom F2 Editor App & Phone App
13:30 Audio Quality Tests
14:59 Can You Use The F2 With A DJ's Sound Board?
15:55 Price of the F2 & F2-BT (& Hidden Costs)
16:51 Should You Buy The Zoom F2/F2-BT?
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@whoismatt 3 года назад

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@motonosity 3 года назад

Okay you’re gonna have to share your audio editing tricks cuz that sounds outstanding.

@JanRaymondCortez 3 года назад

Hell yeah

@paulfairchild8942 2 года назад

Anyone that has a Zoom F2, install firmware update 1.20 (released Feb 2022) from the Zoom site. It resolves the issue where the unit sometimes fails to record a file despite being in record mode; and the issue when recording when the recording will not stop (the file then also fails to record).

@alexclass2108 2 года назад

This! Exactly what I was hoping to read. Glad as I've just run into the issue, and now have updated the firmware hoping it never happens again.

@orestes1984 Год назад

The Zoom F2 is a nice recorder, but not without issues. It's a shame they would chose to use a 3.5mm jack on a recorder cable of 32bit float. You would think they'd use something more professional such as XLRs or even a 1/8th jack to avoid the popping issue to begin with which comes from the weakness of the 3.5mm socket, I guess their primary use market is for people with lav mics. I suppose if you babied it, it would be fine even with a 3.5mm to 1/8th or 3.5mm to XLR adapter. But then what are they aiming this product at? You put a recorder capable of 32bit float, in a device like this, which is aimed at being attached to a lav mic. That's a lot of recording power just for one person walking around with a lav mic. Then you also really need the BT model to be able to monitor what's going on externally. At least some sort of gain monitor would be useful. As this video shows, 32bit is not infallible. Better you spend the money if you're going to buy a recorder (that only records in stereo) and get yourself an F3 instead, with sturdier mic jacks also. I'd recommend this, but only as a wireless lav device, and only if you added time code syncing also. Otherwise there are too many hassles and you might as well have just bought the F3 instead.

@OMTEKNO 2 года назад

Great video! I really like the 32 bit float on the Zoom F2. It can perfectly handle high SPL and dynamic sound from engine. With minor touch in post processing, the audio can be synced to the video and it does the job very well. The only cons is quality of the lav mic. I use deity w lav pro to improve the clarity.

@chandler_h 3 года назад

You are awesome Always introducing me to the best tools!

@keithdennis5085 3 года назад

I appreciate this very informative video; and am very glad to hear that Zoom has fixed the widely reported issue of microphone popping! I always respect your opinion.

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Thanks Keith!

@iamnotapoet 3 года назад

Matt, Thanks SOOO much for this video... I was terrified about all the cable connection popping sounds in all the reviews... Thanks for reaching out to ZOOM and letting us know they FIXED that problem in new hardware.... Now I just need for them to come in stock. -- Zork & Sweetie [ Professional POETS and BED Vloggers]

@timszczesniak6483 3 года назад

Had a pair of the BT versions. Used them for a week before returning and grabbing Tentacle Track E's. Built in timecode, much better included mic, AMAZING app experience

@MisterMayhem17 Год назад

Does it also have 32bit float?

@DroopyPenguin95 10 месяцев назад

@@MisterMayhem17I'm very late, but yes. The Track E has 32 bit float. I think the mk1 has a good lav included, but the mk2 doesn't have any lav included, only a built in mic

@MisterMayhem17 10 месяцев назад

@@DroopyPenguin95 appreciate your time 🙏 thanks

@secure808 3 года назад

Always enjoy your content!

@kaylabowiecreative3056 3 года назад

Awesome video! Can’t wait for the comparison!!

@unityinfusionmedia9102 3 года назад

I appreciate all your tutorials mate.... legend 🙌

@bensaheb9869 3 года назад

Hey Matt. Regarding the DJ soundboard subject. I use an XLR pad and from that I go XLR to mini jack into my DR-10L. Works wonders. Should work great for this as well.

@KenStancilJr 3 года назад

Whoa this "sounds" amazing. Thanks for the detailed review.

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Thanks Ken!

@beeisbad 3 года назад

No wonder you have 280K subscribers! This content was f'n great, bro!!

@Jedst3r 3 года назад

What a reveal. That beard conceal was on point. 👏🏻

@whoismatt 3 года назад

😂 boom!

@Palvader 3 года назад

Matt! Your video quality is absolutely stunning! It looks like a Gerald Undone studio makeover!

@whoismatt 3 года назад

😂 slowly getting better at lighting

@clydetaylor3455 2 года назад

Thanks for your stellar review!

@jerodwood 3 года назад

Two questions on it: do you know if there is a downside to simply formatting using your computer vs. the computer app? And do you think the tascam dr-10l lav would be better to use with the f2 or should I buy one of the ones you linked to?

@Ballistic23 3 года назад

Great video. You recommend the COS-11 as an upgrade lav. However I believe that lav needs 5V to work properly and the Zoom only provides 2.5v Any chance you can test the performance of the lav? I suspect there will be an increase in the noise floor.

@scooterfreak94 3 года назад

How would you compare these to the Tentacle Track E? I saw Gerald Undone’s comparison, but I was curious how you would feel with weddings.

@PearceWeddingPhotography 3 года назад

Bought one of these, then bought another two! Love them

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Nice!

@ChessTurner Год назад

Thank you so much for great review

@scotia807 3 года назад

I have 10 olympus ws-822 recorders the work just fine. I saw an earlier video yiu did and started buying them on ebay. Great little recorder syncs up fine with vegas pro video

@stormsofevermore 3 года назад

Great Job, Matt! Thank you!

@nshaps 3 года назад

This was AWESOME. Thank you!!!

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Thanks Nicole!

@strippedlist 3 года назад

Because of the way you present these products i unscribed from Northrup and subscribed to you...i really believe everything you just said about it and have no doubt it could be different...thank you

@VincentTamer Год назад

Great and thorough review! I've been testing this against a Rode Filmmaker Kit. The Rode is nice but at the price and with 32 bit Float this mic is pretty attractive.

@colorgradingcentral 3 года назад

Matt at first I thought this was overhyped in such a tiny package but with your explanation my mind was 🤯 So just to be clear Matt are you saying that with this recorder I wouldn't have to worry about audio clipping??

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Haha yup it’s pretty mind blowing! Just turn It on and hit record. Don’t worry about levels. In your case Denver you may wanna check out the zoom f6 for RU-vid videos. :)

@colorgradingcentral 3 года назад

@@whoismatt alright, alright, alright I will. This is so eye opening, thanks again Matt 👍🏼

@TheSeanBampton 3 года назад

32-bit float point recording means you never have to worry about clipping. Ever. Personally I'm a fan of the Tentacle Sync Track E, but the F2 does the same thing (without timecode).

@wcsdiaries 2 года назад

@@TheSeanBampton do you need time code if you plug directly into camera?

@wcsdiaries 2 года назад

@@whoismatt if you cant format the sd card, at a wedding isnt an easy solution just to bring backup SD cards?

@JRESHOW 3 года назад

My zoom f1 battery door failed right before a wedding. Ended up taping and gluing it shut. Zoom sent me a brand new one, still in the box. Bought the tascam

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Oh no! I avoided the F1, it was too bulky

@carltonjones2915 3 года назад

I had the same BS on my F1, why would trust them now. Tascam kicks it's ass and can take pro level lavaliere mics.

@norman4683 2 года назад

hey Matt, great video！Really helpful！ I had found some problems while using the f2 BT. I used it for recording the sound of my moto-vlog. However, I still faced to clipping problem. I can edit the audio file(such as pulling it down, turning the db lower), but it didn’t save the whole sound. The edge of the sound wave was cut. My friend bought a same f2 BT, and used for moto-vlogging as well, and he got the same problem! So, I’m wondering if that’s our problems of setting or the problem of this device? Because the problems we’ve got seem like not a real 32 bit float recorder. (Ps, we tried different microphones, and the motorcycles were not super super loud, so we don’t think the volume went over the limit of the microphones. One of the microphones is the Rode videomicro, and the maximum spl is 140 db. We are pretty sure the motorcycles’ volume is lower than 140db) What do you think about our situation? Thanks man!

@juanromero961 7 месяцев назад

Hey! Did you ever figure out the problem?

@DeckyMac 3 года назад

Yes!!!! Had the tascam DR10L and jumped on this pre order amazing device!

@fakehoneypictures 3 года назад

Thanks for the great review, Matt! I would also suggest looking into Oscar Sound Tech lavalier mics. They are on par with Sanken and I think they are made in Seattle.

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Thanks! Haven't heard of them, I'll check them out

@Detroupe 2 года назад

You forgot to mention a very important thing. The ZOOM F2 accepts synchronization via Time Code directly with Bluetooth. Can be used with the Atomos X sync or an UltraSync Blue for example. To synchronize sound and video in post production.

@TheLordcasio 2 года назад

Zoom (like Behringer) was considered “pure garbage” in the audio community for years. If you want to use it, feel free. We will shoot a video with a Sound Devices recorder and the top of the line DPA’s.

@juanromero961 7 месяцев назад

Can you use timecode with the phone app? Or timecode only works with those devices you mentioned?

@Detroupe 7 месяцев назад

@@TheLordcasio Not the same price range nor the same use... U can also use DPA DRK4001 with your Sound Device Recorder for about 50 000 US$. Zoom F2bt cost only 200 US$

@jacek5384 2 месяца назад

@@juanromero961 The only device to synchronize timecode with F2-BT is Atomos Ultrasync Blue I believe. One can't synchronize timecode via blutooth between smartphone app and F2-BT without putting Ultrasync Blue in the middle. Still there are issues regarding BT timecode sync F2-BT if your device lost connection. So it's not real pro.

@kazisaud 3 года назад

This is a great advancement in tech. Also, would love to see review of Tentacle Sync Track E audio recorder. Those Little bastards comes with a timecode, which is awesome

@TomDeanProductions 3 года назад

Another great feature of the BT version is the ability to record time code, works perfectly with the Atomos & F6!

@mjscpr 2 года назад

Do you need the UltraSync Blue for this?

@castielvargastv7931 3 года назад

Nice review! Do you have a video how you process your voice audio?

@cineffect 11 месяцев назад

F2 recorder makes an amazing combo when used together with the new generation wireless lavalier mic systems.

@paulgero 3 года назад

solid review again Matt! I hope that Zoom can upgrade the software on the phone app to be able to format...and hopefully they can beef up the battery door and micro SD card door....

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Thanks so much Paul! I doubt they will do anything to the battery or memory card door, but we can hope! 😁

@paulgero 3 года назад

@@whoismatt may have to just add a bit of gaffer's to protect/keep from opening.

@JoshuaCassady 2 года назад

I watched your VS video first and bought the zoom. Now I have my zoom I'm watching this sucker. Man the cheap plastic doors make me nervous. AND I freaking forgot on your first video about it not coming with a USB C cable. I was mucho annoyed. Great video man. Praying for the favor of the Lord to keep blessing you and your family! Love ya man!

@maartenvandenbosch6210 Год назад

Thanks for your interesting review. I chose the BT version, since formatting is now easily done via the phone app (i use android).

@SylvainDuford Год назад

Thanks for the great review! Is there a sub $100 lav mic that would be a worth upgrade to the stock one?

@DarrellMartinelli47 2 года назад

Hey Matt...Thanks for the review, I am late to the game with this as I love my DR-10L so much...but the latest firmware version brings SD card formatting from the app

@scoopof3d 3 года назад

To give some credit to Zoom, they replace the whole F1 unit if your battery door breaks. Even outside warranty. Looking forward to getting these BT.

@jeffrey3205 3 года назад

Hey Matt, love your reviews, they are always spot on. Can you please review the Tentacle Sync Track E also? I've been told that they compete very well with the zoom. Looking forward to seeing the Tentacle review soon. Great job again Matt.

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Thanks! I'll see about picking one up :)

@stevenuseda6317 3 года назад

@@whoismatt I'll loan you one if you'd like. I have 2 👍

@delnorteoficial 3 года назад

First comment! Great video Matt! I'll look into using these for my upcoming project!

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Thank you!

@AbuKhadijah 3 года назад

Finally 💪

@SuperfastMatt 3 года назад

Hi Matt, I picked up the F2 and your suggested lav mic upgrade (11D) and I'm not getting any sound with the 11D plugged in. The lav says it needs 3-10v plug-in power and the f2 says it supplies 2.5v. Could this be the problem? is there a way around this without buying a different recorder or lav?

@yinYangMountain 3 года назад

Awesome video! But, I have questions: 1. Formatting the recorder on "revolutionary" Apple Silicone / Big Sur? 2. Programs for attenuating the audio on "revolutionary" Apple Silicone / Big Sur?

@HoglundOverland 3 года назад

What's your thoughts on the Rode Lavalier GO Professional Wearable Microphone? Not recommended?

@vbatsigr 3 года назад

Great review! I'm researching to buy a recorder and was wondering if I can use this as external recorder with a descent mic (not xlr). Here in Greece wedding is a bit different - no vows or such so no needs for lav mic. Just need a good recorder and not worry about peaking or too low recording..

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Possibly, it really depends on if the mic needs phantom power or not. The f2 doesn’t provide a ton of power to the mic

@AndresArosemena 3 года назад

excellent video Matt!! I am very impressed to know it records 32 float at that price! A lot of the cost cutting issues you mentioned can be overlooked except the one of not being be able to connect correctly to a DJ sound board... that really sucks!!

@JerryGartnerPersonal 2 года назад

This is not a cost cutting issue. DJ mixing boards output a line level signal. This is about 1 volt. The F2 has a mic input, which receives a mic level signal, which is around 0.01 volt. You are sending the F2 100 times the voltage that is is designed for. You need to use a passive DI box to convert the line level signal of the sound board down to the mic level signal that the F2, or any mic level input can handle.

@AndresArosemena 2 года назад

@@JerryGartnerPersonal thanks for the explanation Jerry!

@JerryGartnerPersonal 2 года назад

@@AndresArosemena You are welcome. I am learning about this stuff all the time!

@AndresArosemena 2 года назад

@@JerryGartnerPersonal as we all should be!

@stevenaustin4591 Год назад

I may add this to my wishlist for 2023 :)

@angel_falls_creative 3 года назад

Tentacle Sync E comparison, please!

@mikeblack_pw 3 года назад

One thing holding me back from getting this is that it isn't any store yet. Not even Amazon. It was apparently supposed to ship in December 2020, but as of February 2021, Vistek (Canada), B&H, Amazon Canada still have it listed as "on order". Zoom themselves haven't return social post messages or direct emails. A bit frustrating. And I'm ready to buy!

@vivid-efx 3 года назад

I just purchased and awaiting arrival of the base model. Glad to have seen your video on it. I am definitely a novice so here is my novice question that I have searched multiple channels and have yet to find anything that goes deeper into the "hold switch". Does it detect audio and start recording on its own when in hold or is it basically turning it off and relies on someone to manually flip it back to record to start recording?

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Basically the hold switch turns the buttons off so they don’t do anything if they are pressed. You have to press record before flipping the hold switch

@weddings5649 11 месяцев назад

FANTASTIC REVIEW

@GetRealwithMike 2 года назад

Hi Matt, excellent info. I haven't bought my audio equipment yet so this is awesome. Now here's something that you didn't address. I'm doing a documentary this summer and I'll be interviewing people. If I have two or three of these, is it possible to use the BT app to monitor all of them at the same time? Using several mics can get complicated real fast so before I spend money, can, or how can I do this with the F2? Thanks

@whoismatt 2 года назад

You can connect to one then disconnect and connect to another. You can’t monitor the audio wirelessly but you can start and stop recording

@KEJProductions 3 года назад

Favorite line: "ZOOMGATE OVER." Baahahaha! This is SO fantastic Matt. Thank you for filling the gaps we missed!

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Thanks y'all! Love youuuuu

@j.carter3714 3 года назад

Sounds good!! I bought 2!

@UsmanAlamch 3 года назад

Thanks for the Tip.

@TitanViews 3 года назад

If somebody has been thinking how to hide mic on person - u got answer here, just grow a beard 😂

@whoismatt 3 года назад

STEALTH 100

@kilroyfilms7590 3 года назад

Now Matt has given thumbs up im all in :-). With regard to not being to format without cable and pc, if you already have another device like zoom h1n or tascam or anything that takes micro sd, just format in that device which will take up far less space in your kit bag than a laptop.

@TopblokeGolf 3 года назад

Do you keep the product?

@mushimushi8079 Год назад

FYI with the new firmware (1.2) you CAN format the SD card straight from the android/ios APP now, along with basically all of the other functions available on the PC sw.

@ourtexasfamilyvideos62 Год назад

I'm going to buy 2 Tascam DR-10L units simply because you have used them on a daily basis and have recommended them in the past. I've also seen where they are almost bullet proof under most conditions. New technology is good, but I tend to go with what's tried and true.

@DamianDodd Год назад

Thanks. After having wireless lav send audio to receiver before the ceremony but somehow not record vows I’m going recorder. Does the app receive from multiple BT recorders? Purchased with your links to support your great channel.

@whoismatt Год назад

You can connect to one recorder at a time to change settings but you can swap between them pretty easily

@virtualtourpa Год назад

If I buy 3 of these and mic 3 people (as I will be soon doing) can the app monitor all 3 units? Or just one? Thanks for the review Matt.

@MadGearBand 3 года назад

When Matt adds a new video, no one has to worry about me not being turned on.

@whoismatt 3 года назад

😂😂😂

@A-SRC 3 года назад

Thanks for the review. I bought serveral Zalman ZM-MIC1 for 7$ each and 3 used Olympus WS-811 Voice-Recorders on ebay for 20$ each (1x for groom, 1x for church audio-speakers and 1x as backup) - best audio solution I have used for almost 10 years. Good sound quality, loud enough, long battery life, big display with backlight, 2GB internal memory for up to 30 hours recording time, 192 kbit/s stereo recording quality (far enough for a voice). I see absolutely no reason to spend more money for a semi-pro projects like a wedding. Of course I use my Zoom H8 for any other situations, but a simple voice recorder doesnt have to be that expensive.

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Nice budget option!

@PaulVoorberg 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the review. When you're connected via bluetooth to the mobile app, can you still use the physical record button on the Zoom F2 to start and stop recording? Or is that button disabled when the device is connected and controlled by the phone? I ask because I like to use my phone for monitoring only. I want to start and stop recording with the Zoom F2 button.

@ysimaging 3 года назад

They should make a case for this recorder 😳

@PPimenta 3 года назад

I was thinking that for someone just starting, in budget, the zoom F2 should be a great single (only one) option to record both bride and groom, because of the 32bit technology, bride audio should better than a single tascam in the groom.

@ExploreTravelTV 3 года назад

great stuff, looks and sounds like a great unit. wondering would this work as a recorder for a wireless system? I use a two transmitter and one receiver system and often plug that receiver into my Zoom H4n. it works great but I do a lot of run and gun type work too and it is a bit larger of a unit and have to fiddle with the volume adjustments etc. thanks

@PedroAnastazi 3 года назад

yeah any kit like this (recorder with a 3.5mm input socket) will work, however you gta watch for what type of mic youre using, how the input source is treated (whether u can select mic or line) and how youre setting up your audio in general... unbalanced mics on a system like your twin trans might have issues with interference (might but mist likely not) but on this set up, unbalanced should be ok. Your mic will also need to either run its own power (ie powered shotgun like a Senny k6 ME64/66 or button battery powered lapel possibly) or it simply wont function on this unit. These units only feed enough power out to run a lapel mic

@ExploreTravelTV 3 года назад

@@PedroAnastazi ok cool. I have the Saramonic TX9 wireless dual lav system it is pretty decent system. I might get one of those smaller wireless systems though we will see. Lark 150 looks nice.

@CineChi Год назад

Hi Matt, have to tried using the F2 with a video mic ? if so how was it ?

@GarethStack 3 года назад

might be an idea to add the tentacle synch recorders to your comparison vid too, as they're also 32bit and bluetooth I believe

@stevenkralovec 3 года назад

Yaaas. I’ve been more interested in those too

@pheasantpluck 3 года назад

Not same for same this is the budget version of those it looks like - Zoom undercutting Tentacle Sync - but there needs to be an option for people to spend less than $330 for single lav recorder - dope that it's 32bit float

@TheSeanBampton 3 года назад

I would say the the Track E is miles ahead of the F2, because of the built in timecode and much higher quality lav mic. If the ability to swap batteries is important, then the F2 is the way to go (although the Track E will last for 10+ hours on one charge). Five or six F2s or Track Es can replace all other audio gear for the ceremony and speeches. One in the DJ board, one in the XLR at the speaker and one on each person speaking (along with a TX650 on the actual wireless Mic from the DJ) and you've got audio covered.

@The_GreenMachine Год назад

what lav mic would you recommend for this for someone trying to stay around $100? the two you have listed are SUPER expensive for someone just starting out

@MrLeeConsidine 3 года назад

Would love to know what kind of EQ and effects you used to enhance the audio on the mic. Sounds great!

@PedroAnastazi 3 года назад

compression and a limiter is your friend. Noise reduction is also handy on cheap mics like this one...

@SethDunlap 3 года назад

You’re revolutionary technology ❤️

@whoismatt 3 года назад

My love for you is greater than 32-bit float audio's dynamic range

@FrankieDoguet 3 года назад

Great review! Thanks Matt, One question though, would you use it as an external recorder, with a shotgun mic as an example ?

@whoismatt 3 года назад

You could try, I would just be wary of needing to power the shotgun mic, as the F2 doesn't provide much in the way of phantom power.

@FrankieDoguet 3 года назад

@@whoismatt I was thinking of a VideoMic NTG, as a solo (or small crew) narrative filmmaker, it could be a nice option for capturing dialogue ;)

@JerryGartnerPersonal 2 года назад

@@FrankieDoguet I have a Sennheiser MKE 600 with an internal battery. The F2 works great as a recorder for this. I can even tuck it into my blimp, stick it on a boom, and control it from my phone. Pretty sweet setup, if you ask me.

@CarloTimothy 3 года назад

hey Matt, couldn't you just buy an attenuator if you want to use the F2 for line level recording?

@ElecTro996 2 года назад

I am wondering the same thing. Did you find anything about this?

@lowesmed5681 3 года назад

Great video! Which recorder would you recommend for picking up the DJ soundboard?

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Zoom h4n is still my go to. If you have the budget though, get the zoom f6

@lowesmed5681 3 года назад

@@whoismatt Thanks for the reply! I'll look into those :)

@andreistefan5883 3 года назад

Thank you for this review! One minor quibble I have about this is the lack o a 1/4 screw hole for easy mounting on a camera rig. I plan on using this with a rode videomicro for live concert recording and events, so I have to jerry rigg something to make it work.

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Yeah that’s definitely a bummer. May need to rig up a strap of some sort you could clip it to

@TVideoupload 2 года назад

I wouldn’t want one, extra weight. Just fashion your own for this special use case

@andreistefan5883 2 года назад

@@TVideoupload don't quite understand where the extra weight is since is a hole.

@TVideoupload 2 года назад

@@andreistefan5883 usually they have a metal sleeve or if cheap it needs room and more plastic to accommodate the threading.

@andreistefan5883 2 года назад

@@TVideoupload that would still be insignificant in terms of weight. But no matter, it is what it is.

@mijaresfilms 3 года назад

Gracias Matt AWESOME!!

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@willcampbell4321 3 года назад

The amount of times I've went back to check if I've pushed record before the ceremony begins is too real every time you brought up the worry. Never remember if I have

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Glad I’m not alone 😂

@MattBrandon 2 месяца назад

Can you record directly to an iPhone using the F2 BT? I would be an excellent iPhone lav if you could.

@teddyb4168 Год назад

Sweetwater rox, I went to see a drum clinic a few years ago and they have a beautiful space in Fort Wayne.

@ColtKirwan 3 года назад

I hope tacam updates their dr-10l to a 32bit recorder with the same body

@davidkain3555 3 года назад

How many F2-BT’s can you use with the Bluetooth app? And is there a global start record for multiple F2-BT’s to sync record a stereo or spatial recording?

@mrdrgonzo 3 года назад

You would just need a -40db attenuation device to plug it into a line level device, I got one off Amazon for like £5, works a charm.

@strider785 Год назад

Can you link the one that you purchased please?

@onzkicg 3 года назад

lol @14:19 😂 his beard was the wind screen & pop filter!!!

@whoismatt 3 года назад

It does it all 😜

@ToddWhirley 3 года назад

Matt, did you test the Sanken Cos-11d with this recorder? Other lavs? Was curious how they performed. I don't know what plugin power this provides vs. the power needed by various lavs. Any insight is helpful. Thanks for the video

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Hey Todd! No, I haven’t tested other lavs but my friends at KEJ productions have. They have a video about it on their RU-vid channel

@robsquad_films Год назад

Looking into buying one of these finally haha I still love the set and forget with these types of mics and at least ill have bluebooth unlike the tascam

@E11evenEntertainment 3 года назад

if you're on location you could use your camera to format the card that you are using for the zoom f2

@whoismatt 3 года назад

Good call, but then you're introducing the camera's file structure and folders to the micro SD card, which will hopefully not cause an issue.

@ethan_ryan Год назад

Do you have any uploads with the F2 and Countryman B3 or B6? Do you run into issues with the F2 not being able to supply 5V?

@Mr_Bean 2 года назад

thanks for sharing, my question is : can I use Zoom F2 to record Cardo (motorcycle intercom) audio output (splited from Cardo's speaker) by using attenuation cable ?

@lmcoolk12 3 года назад

How much space does an hour of audio take up on the card?

@g4outdoors 3 года назад

I have the 10L. Cant wait to see the side by side audio,,,, or hear?

@whoismatt 3 года назад

😂👍

@J_bui 2 года назад

Any tips to help remove clothing rustle with this mic? Especially if we are taping it to the mid-chest with surgical tape and moving around during the shots.