Zoom F3 - Easy To Use & Powerful Audio Recorder For Wedding Filmmaking (Review)

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0:00 The Zoom F3 is a great, ultra-simple audio recorder!
0:38 Why this recorder is awesome! (32 bit float)
2:09 Build Quality and Size
3:27 USB Input & The BEST MOST INCREDIBLE FEATURE
5:06 Battery Life
6:01 Power On Time (this thing is FAST!)
6:24 Bluetooth Control
6:54 XLR Inputs (where's Quarter Inch?!)
8:12 How Zoom has DRAMATICALLY Simplified The Audio Recording Process
9:44 Audio Quality Test
10:11 The Surprising Way To Adjust Audio Levels
11:10 Backup Audio Track?
12:14 Should You Buy The F3?
14:00 Tascam X8 vs Zoom F3 Video Linked Below!
14:42 Do You Upload Wedding Films To KZbin?
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[@whoismatt]

❓ Are you getting the Zoom F3 or Tascam X8? I have a video coming soon that compares the two recorders in-depth! P.S. This video was colored with my presets! Get them here - whoismatt.com/luts

[@rbunpat]

Neither, I'm broke lmao

[@naisangfilms]

Already pre-ordered it a couple of weeks ago!

[@brennanspark]

Can't wait for the comparison! Thanks Matt. 32 bit float audio is amazing for wedding filmmakers. One less thing we need to stress about.

[@shotbro8521]

wish one of them had internal timecode then they would be perfect!

[@rosyaugust7095]

Zoom F3 field recorder is awesome and 32 float bit. I wish I can buy after I got wedding booked

[@RossBarnett02]

These are game changer! I Immediately bought 2 for our wedding videography company. It's already making a huge difference being able to click record and not stress about audio.

[@Xtr3mice]

Niice, hat is your audio setup for weedings?? hugs from Brazil!

[@RossBarnett02]

@@Xtr3mice When getting audio from The DJ/Band or soundboard, these are my go to for weddings!

[@Xtr3mice]

@@RossBarnett02 nice, I recently bough a Lark Max Duo to weedings, and Im thinking to get this F3, to connect with the Lark and the soundboard (when it haves), to get a safer sound

[@sladjj]

@@RossBarnett02 Do you connect it directly to the DJ soundboard? Does it work well that way?

[@RossBarnett02]

@@sladjj Because you can change the inputs from line or mic in. It works very well running to the DJ soundboard directly. I always keep a 1/4 to XLR cable and an XLR to XLR cable in the bag with me. Typically can go into the line out of the back of a DJ's speaker, or - through the soundboard directly (if you trust the DJ to run proper outs to your recorder) ...speaker is always a better option so you know what you're getting though!

[@RaphealPersaud]

I cannot wait to use this thing at a wedding! If I wasn't sold before, the audio level waveform zooming function sealed it for me. I know traditionally people like to stick to -12 to -6 decibels, but I often find myself just trying to find what 'sounds good', while trying to imagine what the waveform will look like. I finally don't have to imagine anymore!

[@HOWDYVLOG]

Great Video!!! Always helping out the film maker in all of us! Thanks Matt

[@MrKilluminati84]

The best, the one and only Matt!!!!!!! Love your videos man, keep up the good work.

[@buller2400]

Its not the 32 bit float audio recorder we WANTED, its the 32 bit float audio recorder we NEEDED. Looks great!

[@whoismatt]

Hahaha! The dark knight of audio recorders

[@psysword]

Thanks man. I was too lazy to read the manual and as a musician I'm thrilled to be using 32 bit external recording for my pedals and synthesizers.

[@StephenTilmon]

I bought this because of your review. Great job brother. Love your videos!

[@patrickreynolds5262]

You the best in the biz...thank you once again.

[@RyanRakowski]

Excellent review both in quality and content. Thank you for posting this video.

[@rMr.big13]

Hey matt, great videos. Have a question. After watching your review, I decided to buy the F3. Question is, since limited to only 2 inputs, are we able to use an xlr splitter, plug one into a dj console (with a quarter jack,if necessary) and the other side of the splitter to use with the deity timecode sync. In this case,the second xlr input will tied up it , say wireless go ii mics…thanks

[@BBQCrasher]

Thank you Zoom. You got this one right. Been on the sidelines waiting on a portable and affordable 32 bit float recorder. Just need to update the zoom h1 to 32bit float that allows lav mics and field xy and you will have a homerun double play.

[@vidcamp]

Hi Matt. Can you go into more detail about hooking this up to a DJ speaker line out or a DJ mixer board. During the dinner music his volume is low and when he starts to announce or when the dancing begins the volume is high from his line-out both from the speaker out and board out. My question is, how important is it to set the F3 recorder to line in and set the audio graph before I start recording to have a nice, recorded level on the micro-SD card? Also why does Zoom have a mic and a line-in source menu setting on the recorder since it’s a 32bit recorder?

[@AJCoReTV]

Was thinking of grabbing the F2, now an F3 is out. Def would’ve been cool to have more inputs like 3.5mm line in.

[@filmdawg77]

Love you content keep it up!

[@minorrhoads5318]

Great review , well nifty . now subscribed ,cheers .

[@basilistitieh5862]

thanks you for the great review Matt, can it be used as Lav? if yes any recommendations for a good Lav mic to go with it

[@benjaminniemczyk]

Excellent review. Matt is great.

[@ShutterlabCreative]

Great review! Can this record a line input?

[@AllThingsFilm1]

The Zoom F3 looks like a no brainer to me. I'm sold.

[@ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck]

do you have a video of adding the audio from this device to final cut pro or da Vinci?

[@HikingWithCooper]

The audio does sound really good. What post effects (compressor, EQ) did you use? I think the baseball analogy is right. I read that it can record good levels to plus / minus over 700db which seems far fetched but who knows. Have you tried adapting to a lav and if so do you have a recommendation of a quality adapter?

[@stevenuseda6317]

Bought the x8 after your review but cancelled after hearing about firmware issues and glitches. Now I just got my f3 in today! Lol

[@whoismatt]

Nice! Enjoy it! :)

[@RunKingFilm]

Can it be used as an input for XLR mics on the camera via the line out? Does it provide phantom voltage?

[@MeniMor]

hi matt like the video i have one ? to ask you did you try to put in direct sound from the mixer band system did it worked? did you had no issues with over sound on it or distortion plz let me know thanks

[@totoroutes5389]

For the F3 why did Zoom skip from including a locking 3.5mm mic input?

[@edwardlin2941]

Thank you, very informative. I'm an aspiring content creator, would you recommend a good but not expensive mic and lavaliere?

[@AllAboutVideography]

Great video as always. Why would you need 24 or 16 bit?

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Nicely done I currently use the h4n pro and them quite happy with it. 😮😮

[@dezfyah]

What are you using to shoot this video? Its very clear!!!!

[@Totustuus2022]

I like this device to be used mainly with my podcast when I do interviews in the field. The size and weigh it make it perfect but my question is… can I record using a lav mic? How it can be done?

[@iamedgardbmedia]

I have the zoom h6 and just ordered this because how more simple and the 32 bit.. great review matt

[@seaninherts]

Thanks for the content. I tend to think this is for a very advance film maker who does know what they need. I have an F8N and a Mix Pre 6 ii plus an F6 etc etc. If you need two channels for run and gun and working alone, this is great.

[@roland2371]

Hi you can record from a mixer too? thank you

[@deeperwithgod7932]

great job! James

[@personaltrainersg]

When you have 2 XLR inputs connected (and working fine when using the f3 to record) And you use the lineout to your camera, does each lineout channel represent 1 of the XLR inputs? E.g. 1x shotgun, 1x wireless system. The stereo lineout is 1 channel shotgun, 1 channel wireless? thanks!

[@quiztasiarocks]

Hey Matt, just got the F3, which sd card do are you using?

[@jcvera]

Matt, minute 5:20. After the battery died, the F3 saved the file before shutdown? Like always, thank you for your reviews.

[@grassrunner7983]

can it accept a timecode to sync audio to an action cam?

[@teacherofteachers1239]

I don't have this myself, but perhaps I can suggest something for folks who are asking about its not having a 3.5mm lav mic input. If you already have a nice lav mic of that kind and want to use it with this device, you might want to read about the Rode adapters that let you plug a 3.5mm mic into an XLR input and convert phantom power down to plug-in power. (I tested one inserting a COS 11-D that has a Sennheiser-style plug into the XLR input on a device and it worked nicely.)

[@wilswilcox]

How about a case or a sound bag for the Zoom F3? There are very nice cases available for other Zoom recorders and audio gear. Does the Sachtler SN615 case which fits the Tascam X8 compatible with the Zoom F3?

[@DavidBrackett385]

Does this record in multi track in real time like the h6 does? For instance if I’m in interface mode with loopback can it record seperate into a daw

[@cre8ivecommerce]

Hi 🙂 Would you suggest a Cloudlifter if we use a Sure SM7B? Thx!

[@gugong]

would it be possible if I use Sm7b or mv7 directly to f3 without cloudlifter ? Thank you Sir.

[@nightdonutstudio]

Does left port record in left channel? or can I do left and right channel seperatly?

[@JoshuaCarbaughProductions]

I have an h6, worth to switch for weddings???

[@sharifiahs]

Hey Matt, I'm beginning to record some of my track day footage, and i'd like to pick up something portable to secure within the car, and (3) mics - exhaust, engine, and on person. Wondering if this F3 would suffice or something like an Zoom H6? Not sure if both of these are overkill....

[@xonx209]

How about recording a very quiet audio segment and see how much noise the recorder adds to it?

[@galindovisita6482]

How long would the regular batteries last on this device, using them continuosly

[@michaelscott9266]

Can this be used as an audio recorder and USB audio interface at the same time?

[@aalleejjoo]

Please! Do a review of Zoom R4 for field recording. Thank you

[@ArchAangel21]

can you pan the channels ? (does this even matter with field recording)

[@bobmusikk]

Hellloo ! Can you set phantom independently on each channel ?

[@distensione11]

in your opinion, it could replace the sony klm-3 xlr audio unit? Thanks :-)

[@fabimesizae]

It is my opinion that Zoom F3 and Tascam X8 are two different animals and consequently both useful for different reasons. The XLR combo of the Tascam X8 are extremely useful and the menu setting is also very detailed while the F3 is much smaller and simpler, switch on and record. I have the Tascam X8 and will also buy the F3. Thanks Matt. A hug

[@whoismatt]

Thanks for the hug! 😂👍

[@jazzcornertv]

Great video. The reality is finding out that it could use a battery warning light. In dark venues it is hard to see what is taking place. With 2 mics plugged in your battery power is challenged. Could have added a back up battery power, 2 sd slots. Overall a very good investment especially if you are no expert. Glad i listened and bought. It is editable.

[@ArchAangel21]

What's with ur camera that changes the blooming of the lights in the background (are you using a mist lens?)

[@mtbin2]

Any experience if the F3 is immune to cell phone EMF? I have a tascam dr07II and it cannot be used at all around my iPhone as it’ll pick up digital clicking noise. I need to be able to record and multitask with the phone at the same time.

[@KK47..]

Hey mat. I know this is a f3 video. But when I record 6 mics ( DJI wireless) I keep getting clicks and pops in the recording. Do you think it’s the cables or. The settings on the zoom 😢

[@davidhay1303]

Hey Matt, I have a Lom Elektrousi that I can’t seem to get any sound from. I’m using the 3.5mm output. Someone told me I need to assign the out to 3.5 but I can’t seem to find out how to do that for the life of me. I keep searing all menu and setting options and looking at the manual but I’m obviously missing something. Thank you for your time

[@creativegreatsvisuals]

why do you have to plug quarter inch cables into this recorder ?for weddings ? also will this still be 32 bit float if I synch this the zoom f3 into c70 camera ?

[@Kevlexicon]

this looks pretty cool and the price is right. fwiw, the zoom f6 is my favorite piece of filmmaking equipment. great for onemanband. 32bit float (never peaks), much much improved menu system, solid build quality, 96kHz, phantom power, 6 inputs, stereo/mono file grouping. set it and forget it. admittedly, coming from zoom h4n, the zoom f6 is a giant leap foward (32bit float, can +48v phantom power an mkh416, sony L-type batteries last 8hrs, 6 inputs,) but the satisfaction of bein able to record with my g4 lavs and mkh 416 boom as a safety, without having to worry about powering the mics, peaking, audio quality, battery life ....it jus dramatically improved my filmmaking quality of life. reallly glad products like these exist

[@MattSpaugh]

Kevlexicon, I hate the word game-changer... but y'know... it actually changed the game so...

[@dakid1102]

Thank you sir

[@TimelineVideoProductions]

What's up Matt, do you have any samples of audio using the Zoom F3 from a reception, going from speeches to the DJ music? Does 32bit really adjust it perfectly so I don't have to keep running and checking the levels?

[@sladjj]

also would like to know

[@EmoEmu]

I bought one of these. I'm a photographer first and foremost, so this was my FAST way into good audio. I'm hoping to not just photograph and film birds but also catch their songs. It's a 1-man operation so 1-button operation is amazing.

[@SquidlyFishBeans]

How did it work out for you?

[@EmoEmu]

I love it! I havn't gotten to use it as much as I'd have liked to, but it hasn't failed me so far.

[@Supercatie]

I was holding off on buying the X8 due to numerous reviews reported issues/glitches about it. I really need to decide since I need one of these. Can't wait for the comparison!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks! They're both good recorders! Comparison video will be out soon

[@leobardobivianomedia]

Can I just drop this in FCPx and edit the sound level?

[@jumpropepro6901]

Hue dude, hope all is well. How would I connect the Zoom F3 to a MV7 Shure microphone? Thanks for any help :) If there is something can you put a link for me so I buy the correct thing? Thanks again!

[@MichaelWTurner]

Really wish it had a combo input like my Tascam Dr40, but the 32-bit float is really appealing. Great battery life too. The DR40 gets like 2.5 hours

[@whoismatt]

It’s def better battery than 2.5 hours! 😂

[@bayerphotos]

i just received it today, is amazing but i noticed a problem :( we all know that when we zoom i the wave form it affect the line out and the recording, BUT if you set the Zoom and start recording then any changes on the zoom will affect the Line out only, not the recording, in my case i need this feature as i record everything coming out of the DJ, so i would set different zoom level when people dance than the level at speeches time and i don't want to keep stop and starting the recording!! anyone knows any thing about that??

[@spyridonv]

Is it possible to connect a Rode VXLR+ to a Zoom F3, followed by a lavalier mic such as the Rode Lavalier II? Would this configuration result in good sound quality? Which lavalier mic do you recommend I buy under $300?

[@YoungBlaze]

far as 32 bit recording, even though the actual recording will not peak but wouldnt the Mics thats being used distort before that is even a factor?

[@ciekaweurzadzenia]

When AA batteries are installed and I connect to a smartphone via USB C, does it consume AA batteries or smartphone batteries? Does it have settings which battery takes priority when USB C cable is connected?

[@Promikes]

i bought tascam x8 based on your experience, but it looks like that i cant stand microphone to capture through it in stereo, like binaural Roland CS-10EM is there any way? Looks like no way...

[@jordanbey870]

Can I use the F3 with my Samsung S23??

[@jonathancompagnucci7204]

Great review! On my Zoom H5 I set pad -20dB on XLR inputs when the recorder receives a line signal. Do you need the same setting on F3, even with 32 bit floating point ?

[@Lizzzzzzy921]

No you dont

[@jacobsnightmare1807]

Hey Matt! Great video. If you plug this directly into camera, do you still get all the functionality of this little beast? I'd rather not have to synch separate audio in post if possible. I will, of course, but if I get the same quality direct to camera, that would be my preference. Thank you!!

[@seaninherts]

Hi there. Not quite. You would not get the 32 bit float, however if you set levels fine, and your camera pre-amps as low as they will go, you’ll enjoy the sound. Never will it be as good as that recorded to the micro SD but it will be very good and if your audio is not hissing or popping - too quiet or loud, it’s fine. If it does, then you’ve hopefully pressed record too and have an insurance policy. Good luck.

[@joel.wuestehube]

I would Love something like a zoom h2 with onboard mics and 32bit recording. Maybe with one xlr and one 3.5mm Input. That would be a banger. Plus an internal battery that lasts actually a bit

[@whoismatt]

Maybe they’ll make an F4 😂

[@iPhonedo]

I think I want this!

[@whoismatt]

I think you’d like it! Love your stuff man!

[@gbwalther3198]

Matt, how are you synching your audio of the FX3 with your camera? Tentacle Synch E apparently will NOT work. Are u using an analog slate? 😎😎

[@newyorkcitycomics6702]

Matt, I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this but can you change the recording levels when using the wireless blue tooth adaptor? Or it more just stop record and see the meters?

[@whoismatt]

You can change the levels

[@mariocrb]

I have a zoom an old H2N and the sd door is a rubber one as this

[@DavidBrackett385]

Silly question but if I have a shore SM 7B or any other gain hungry mic, would a cloudlifter be needed? I’m guessing it would help to bring down noise floor just like any interface?

[@whoismatt]

I would try the recorder without it to see if it’s necessary

[@fandralofasgard]

My Zoom H1 has had gaf tape on the card door for probably 4 years. I feel you, and that is really cool!

[@whoismatt]

😂 gaff tape fixes everything

[@fandralofasgard]

@@whoismatt I've gotten cuts on gigs before and tapped them up with my gaf tape real quick

[@echoestherapy]

It's really a mini Zoom F6!!! finally..

[@liamcofelldwyer]

Great vid! FYI the affiliate link didn’t work for me.

[@bendrixbailey1430]

Need a recommendation! Very clear and well organized video, so I subscribed. I’m new to film making and sound recording. Primarily nature videos and instructional videos. This will be my first sound recorder. You mentioned purchasing the right microphones. There are none listed in your affiliate links. Would you suggest on to me, and perhaps add it to your links?

[@whoismatt]

Really depends on what you are planning on recording

[@nelsphoto]

How would you use this recorder in a real world wedding or other run and gun job? Did you test the 3.5mm output to camera? I am an audio novice so just curious.. I was thinking for a wedding or even an interview I would send the audio out to the camera and try to get it as close as possible and just keep the 32 bit file for backup and emergency use of clipped or low signal. Is that your plan with these recorders or do you just capture scratch audio and sync in post?

[@whoismatt]

Hey Nels! You could definitely connect it to a camera if you wanted. For weddings because there are so many sources of audio and I don’t recommend using wireless transmitters and receivers, I always sync everything in post.

[@paulshawbailey]

Definitely getting it. So small and compact for portability.

[@whoismatt]

So much smaller than your F6! :)

[@paulshawbailey]

@@whoismatt LOL so true!

[@luucamNY]

This is dope I work with kid drummers and sometimes mic them up with a rode wireless and using 2 different gains is an extra step in post I can avoid with this I can now have speech and drum audio all in one 😳

[@MattSpaugh]

Another great video - you're so good at this. I have the F6 and sing its praises every chance I get. As an audio engineer with possibly more years of experience than you've been on the planet, I can say that nothing has changed audio recording like 32-bit float. I might take issue with your assertion that this is a 'beginner model' recorder. This thing smokes many much more expensive 'pro' recorders I've used. The only real shortcoming would possibly be the preamps, and that lack of combi-jacks. But none of that is said to take away from your overview. Keep up the great work. OH... and you can use those 'feet' to hang this on your belt. I use a stiff tactical belt. No more audio bag needed: run one channel to your boom, slap a Hollyland receiver in channel two for lav backup audio, done dealio.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks fellow Matt! Haha you’re right about beginner model, it’s definitely an advanced beginner model 😂 I’m was talking about it more in terms of ease of use which makes it harder for beginners to screw up.

[@MattSpaugh]

@@whoismatt Spot on there for sure. Keep up the great work. If you're ever in Atlanta, beers are on me.

[@tvm2209]

f6 or two F3 's ?

[@MattSpaugh]

@@tvm2209 F6

[@PeterMossUkulele]

Hi - Great video. This is my next purchase. Just a quick question. Some other reviewers when using the 4 buttons on the top underneath the screen only adjust the headphone monitoring and line out levels and not the actual recording. You suggest they do to get the input gain in the ball park prior to normalising in edit. Please can you clarify? Thanks, Peter.

[@toddwiseman1421]

This has been confusing me as well. The manual suggests the "waveform magnification" setting only affects the monitoring and not the recording level. But I own one and have recorded two files done at very different magnification levels and the resulting files are clearly coming in at different levels. So I would say, the setting you make on the unit absolutely has a bearing on the recorded file. I will add, the gain on the two files can be adjusted so they meet in the middle and end up sounding the same, thanks to the 32 bit float, which is actually quite amazing.

[@PeterMossUkulele]

@@toddwiseman1421 Thanks Todd for coming back to me. This has caused a lot of confusion in other reviews. As I understand it, prior to recording you can adjust the waveforms which will increase the signal level recorded. However once recording, no recording levels can be adjusted only the headphone monitoring and line out levels. Its bigger brother the F6 you can adjust inputs once recording. Cheers, Peter.

[@HikingWithCooper]

@@PeterMossUkulele The thing is that levels don't matter. You can boost or decrease by 770db in either direction. So you can record a kitten meowing from 50 yards as an F-16 flies by and make both sound good without adjusting in the field. According to Sound Devices, the greatest difference in sound pressure on Earth is about 210db. Float 32 has a dynamic range of 1,528db.

[@joseangel4428]

Thank you very much for this useful video. A question: to record to a Zoom H6, in a event, from a speaker, should I use the 1/4 cable -like from a mixer- or the XLR cable? I would say, the out of a speaker is line or microphone level? Thank you very much again.

[@whoismatt]

It shouldn't matter which cable you use as long as you have the recorder set to mic or line level

[@joseangel4428]

@@whoismatt The problem is the Zoom H6 doesn´t have line-mic knob... Only a 20 db knob

[@ryanhinmanfilms]

Could setting this incorrectly wreck the file?

[@jamesbonaiuto2973]

Best review so far. One question that lingers: does changing the magnification level *before* starting a recording affect the volume of the .wav that is recorded and opened on a DAW?

[@whoismatt]

Technically yes? When I opened the audio in audition the levels were louder, but then I could just bring them back down if needed. 32 bit is so flexible

[@flawnwilliams]

@@whoismatt According to the F3 manual: "Changing the magnification rate, even in the middle of recording, will not affect the recording level." It affects only the visual magnification and the monitoring level of the headphone and line outputs.

[@whoismatt]

@@flawnwilliams ah gotcha, maybe it just felt to me like it was louder 😂

[@toddwiseman1421]

@@flawnwilliams I noticed this too and was (and still am, a little) confused about this point. I did a test though, recording one file at 1x waveform amplification and the other at 128x. When I bring them into Audition after, they are clearly recorded at different levels. Now if I boost the gain on the nearly silent file and reduce the gain on the heavily clipped file, they sound really similar. But it seems to me that it does adjust some kind of recording level when you adjust the magnification level before recording. I'm not sure why the manual says it doesn't.

i hope there will be a bluetooth control app for android soon -.-

[@BobbyD262]

Similar question about using a Zoom F6 to plug in to a speaker. Plugged it in to one of the DJ's speakers via XLR out on the speaker and recorded 32-bit float. I kept getting the "exceeded maximum signal" warning. It didn't matter if I had the input set to MIC or LINE. But once I got home, I think was able to recover the loudest parts. Is there any danger to this approach? I think the speaker said it was +4dbu. And the DJ was screaming into the mic some times, haha. I get the idea of using a pad to attenuate the signal lower. But isn't the point of using 32-bit float recording is that you don't need to worry about stuff like that?

[@whoismatt]

Not sure, as I haven’t used the f6. I would always keep an attenuator in your bag in the event you need it

[@fabimesizae]

I want it!

[@JP4]

How often would a videographer need more than 2 XLR imports? I’m somewhat new to video however, I’m considering selling my Zoom H8 for this solely for 32 bit float and the size. I also have the FX3, even though it only records up to 24 bit with the XLR Handle. Thanks for the review!

[@whoismatt]

2 inputs are usually enough. :) you may run into some edge cases where you need more but I wouldn’t worry too much about them

[@gustavfrankecinematography]

Please can you make a tutorial on how to use this at weddings? There isn't a single one on KZbin 😢

[@papsny]

Here's my experience when connecting audio to the main sound system or DJ: 1. Some DJs are douchebags and will max the audio leaving you with useless audio 2. Someone will go to an unmanned audio system and play around the knobs 3. Douchebag guests moves the dial on a Zoom H6 4. Some DJs disconnect or do not want any connection to their system So: -32 bit float helps when the DJ cranks up the audio -Always, always, always have a backup -Never rely on the main audio system for audio, mic up people as much as you can With the Zoom F3, you can hide it in a case and just leave the cable out, you also wont have to worry about audio peaking. You can connect it to a powerbank. Great video, thanks Matt!

[@sladjj]

Does it works well connected to a DJ mixer at a wedding? I've read somewhere that when connected to a DJ mixer the 32bit won't help much, is that right?