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    new tiny Zoom F3 recorder

    Maybe I am misunderstanding what you are describing. The F3 has headphone monitoring volume -/+ buttons next to the headphone jack (oposite side of the device from the XLR jacks). This will lower and raise the volume to the headphones while you are monitoring. The monitoring is active once...
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    new tiny Zoom F3 recorder

    I had been using rechargeable 2700 mah Maha Powerex AA batteries, and had been getting about four hours of recording. Then the batteries wore out (end of life) and the F3 died in the middle of recording. I missed recording some infrequent birds because I didn’t know the batteries were dying...
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    new tiny Zoom F3 recorder

    In the audio file you uploaded, I can hear what you are talking about. In recording with the F3 I have not experienced that audio canned/echo sound. With the F3 I use either a long shotgun mic or an 11.5" parabolic dish, and neither mic choice results in the canned or echo sound you have...
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    new tiny Zoom F3 recorder

    After you have completed editing the files, are you saving the files in a WAV or MP3 file format? The only thought that comes to me is... If an MP3 file is compressed too much it can begin so sound "canned", or even like it is watery. The highs can begin to sound thin and distorted...
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    new tiny Zoom F3 recorder

    If you have the recording set to MONO, and both Channel 1 and Channel 2 are set to "ON", then the F3 will record and save two WAV files: one for Channel 1 and one for Channel 2. This is because the device is set to record two individual channels. If you are only using a single mic and are...
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    new tiny Zoom F3 recorder

    Two different types, that each have their place. parabolic shotgun Parabolics are very directional and provide a lot of rejection from the rear and sides to isolate the bird in front. In the U.S., Wildtronics makes three different parabolic setups that range in price from about $320 - $750...
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    new tiny Zoom F3 recorder

    I agree about 32-bit regarding post production editing. One thing that surprised me with the combination of the F3 pre-amps, and 32-bit's increased negative dynamic range, is how low a signal level one can record, then boost, and have good quality audio. The F3's pre-amps are quiet enough (I...
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    new tiny Zoom F3 recorder

    I handhold the mic. Some of the great benefits of the Zoom F3 (aside from 32-bit float) are the small size, light weight, and ease of use. For me adding a tripod would be a hindrance. I could not start recording as fast, get recordings in confined areas, etc. The only place a tripod mounted...
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    new tiny Zoom F3 recorder

    Recently I purchased a Zoom F3 and have had some time to work with it in the field. It is a very nice little field recorder for capturing birds. I am using it with a Sennheiser MKH-416 shotgun mic, and use an Auray wind softie on the mic. My previous setup was connecting the MKH-416 to an...
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