Zoom F2-BT Ultracompact Bluetooth-Enabled Portable Field Recorder with Lavalier Microphone

The Zoom F2-BT Portable Field Recorder can supply up to 2.5V of plug-in power to condenser mics that require it. Since the Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone can be powered by a battery, it will not draw plug-in power from the F2-BT. There will not be problems and no way to damage the mic.

Information on file size per minute of recording has not been provided by the manufacturer. However, the F2 and F2-BT can be used with microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards up to 512 GB (Class 4 or higher).

No phantom power is supplied. Plug-In Power is offered at 2.5 volts. You can use your miophone wi: Mackie M48 Single-Channel 48V Phantom Power Supply B&H # MAM48: https://bhpho.to/3dCDrya Supplies One Channel of Phantom Power XLR 3-Pin Input and Output Transparent, Noise-Free Operation Power and Battery Status Indicators Powered via 9V Battery or AC Adapter Sturdy Steel Construction Then convert the XLR down to a 1/8" (3.5mm) mini connection: Kopul LMT100 - Low to High Impedance Matching Transformer (1.5') B&H # KOLMT100: https://bhpho.to/2SFH9j5 Standard XLR to 1/8" For Mono Microphones

Timecode support is available via a Bluetooth connection with an UltraSync BLUE device such as BH #ATOMSYBL01US.

A Countryman B6 wired for Sennheiser with locking 3.5mm connectivity will work with the Zoom F2-BT Ultracompact Bluetooth-Enabled Portable Field Recorder. Countryman offers several variables other than connector, such as sensitivity and color, but BH #COB6W4BSR is a good example of a compatible solution. Variables can be chosen on its product page: https://bhpho.to/36n1AbE

The F2-BT was not intender for that type of application, but you can make it work. The input on the F2-BT is mic level while the output from the console is line level and also uses a locking 3.5mm TRS connector, so you will need to use a line-to-mic level attenuating cable to pad the console's output signal to match the recorder's input level as well as an adapter with a locking connector to attach to the recorder's input. We have a selection of attenuating cables with different types of connectors that will work. If the console has a "tape out" with dual RCA connectors, you can use the Sescom SES-43DB-# 43 dB Pad DSLR Attenuating Line to Mic Level Cable - 18" (B&H #SES43DBMZ2P). Then to connect to the input of the recorder, add a female-to-female coupler such as the Hosa Technology GMM303 3.5mm Female Stereo Mini to 3.5mm Female Stereo Mini Adapter (B&H #HOASMFSMF) along with a cable such as the Sennheiser CL1 cable (B&H #SECL1) which has standard and locking 3.5mm connectors on the ends. The locking end will connect to the F2-BT's input. Please feel free to contact us by phone or through live chat if you would like further assistance.

I see the response below but that's not my question. I understand you can't monitor audio remotely. I get that. You can't listen to the audio itself from the app. My question is different: if the card gets full, will the unit notify the app with those warning messages? It seems you can see the battery level but will it warn you when it's really low. The best selling point of bluetooth to me is being made aware of major issues on a unit that is 10 feet away. Otherwise having bluetooth connectivity isn't that useful to me.

To monitor audio from the F2 you will have to use the output port on the unit, you will not be able to monitor over bluetooth.