F1-LP : I expected much less noise

I needed an optional and super compact recorder for room and a lav. Since the F2 wasnt available and our of budget I went with this one, also for the exchangable capsules. The F1 is quite noisy, I dont know why the manufacturer cant make it less obviously noisy. And non of the reviews online was even slightly pointing it out. Maybe I got a faulty one. Unfortunately I had no time to send it back. I found out that at least with the limiter turned off its usable. The capsules are great. I was very disappointed thought that the minijack input for the mic is not a stereo line input. I had to buy the 2 XLR combo capsule to use the F1 how I needed it. A shame. All in all still a good device, easy to use.