ZOOM F6 – MULTITRACK FIELD RECORDER

The Zoom F6 is a professional field recorder to feature both 32-bit float recording and dual AD converters, providing an incredible amount of dynamic range. With 6 inputs, Zoom’s solid time code, multiple power options and wireless control, the F6 is poised to be your secret weapon. In the field, fluctuating dynamics can prove challenging. Loud sounds can cause clipping and quiet sounds can get lost in the noise. The F6 uses 32-bit float recording with dual A/D converters to capture both explosive and subtle sounds at full audio quality – without ever adjusting gain.

The F6 is equipped with six professional-grade preamps. Featuring a super-low noise floor (-127 dBu EIN), high gain (up to 75 dB) and selectable mic/line levels for each input, the F6 is built for location sound. Keep your tracks perfectly synced even when you power down for lunch. On or off, the F6’s Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) generates time code at 0.2 ppm accuracy. When recording in 24-bit, the F6 uses advanced look-ahead hybrid limiters to provide overload protection. By adding a 1-millisecond delay, the limiters “look ahead” anticipating clipping before it’s recorded. Zoom AutoMix lets you keep your eyes on the action by automatically adjusting the levels of your mix to reduce ambient sound.

The F6 can record in 24-bit and 32-bit float up to 192 kHz, or both simultaneously at up to 96 kHz. Cataloging files with the F6 is quick and easy. Enter track name, scene names, notes, and more in both BWF and iXML. Use the F6 and your headphones to keep tabs on your tracks pre- or post-fader. Check levels, route signals to the left or right and set alert tones for battery and recording status. The F6’s F Control APP lets you monitor signals, adjust levels, trigger transport controls, enter metadata and more from your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth. The Zoom F-Control (FRC-8) gives you more flexibility in the field. With 60 mm faders and controls for trim, pan and track-arming, the FRC-8 is a must-have for any professional filmmaker. The F6’s Ambisonics mode offers precision A-to-B decoding and balanced gain linking, enabling you to capture spatial audio for VR, AR and more. Download the FREE Zoom Ambisonics Player software to decode and edit your 360-audio with ease.

FEATURES:

• 6-channel/14-track field audio recorder/mixer
• 6 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR connectors
• high quality mic preamps with up to 75 dB gain and less than -127 dBu EIN
• switchable +4dB inputs with mic/line options
• advanced Look-Ahead Hybrid Limiters
• Zoom AutoMix software
• accurate time code (0.2 ppm when on and when powered off) I/O on 3.5mm stereo mini, dropframe/non-drop formats with Jam Sync
• three different power supply options: 4x AA batteries, Sony L-Series batteries, or Zoom AD-17 12V AC Adapter (L-Series batteries not included)
• 3.5mm stereo mini unbalanced output jack
• dedicated headphone output (100 mW) with volume control SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, up to 512 GB
• use as an 6-in/4-out USB audio interface (up to 96kHz)
• use as an audio interface and record to SD card simultaneously (up to 48kHz)
• free Zoom F control app for iOS allows wireless remote control, file renaming and metadata entry

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• 1x F6 field recorder
• 1x camera mount adapter
• 4x AA batteries
• 1x Cubase LE and WaveLab LE download codes

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

RECORDING:

• media: SD cards, SDHC cards, SDXC cards (that conform to standards)

INPUTS:

• inputs 1-6: connectors XLR jack (pin 2 hot)
• input (mic): input gain +12 dB/+75 dB
• input impedance: 3 kOhm or more
• maximum input level: +4 dBu
• input (line): input gain -8 dB/+55 dB
• input impedance: 5 kOhm or more
• maximum input level +24 dBu
• phantom power: +24/+48V 10mA maximum for each channel
• equivalent input noise: -127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150 Ohm input)

LINE OUTPUTS:

• connectors: 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output
• output impedance: 100 Ohm or less
• reference output level: -10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 kOhm load
• maximum output level: +10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 kOhm load
• D/A dynamic range: 95 dB typ (-60dBFS input, A-weighted)

HEADPHONE OUTPUTS:

• connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output
• output: impedance 15 Ohm or less
• maximum output level: 100 mW + 100 mW (32Ohm load)
• D/A dynamic range: 108 dB typ (-60dBFS input, A-weighted)

RECORDING FORMATS:

• supported formats (when WAV selected): 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/192 kHz, 16/24-bit/32-bit float, mono/stereo/2-8ch poly, BWF/iXML
• maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 14 (6 inputs x 2 (linear and floating) + LR mix), 6 (6 inputs (linear or floating) at float(32bit) Mode, 192 kHz)
• supported formats (when MP3 selected): 128/192/320 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz, ID3v1 tags
• maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2

RECORDING TIME:

• using a 32 GB card: 30:46:00 (48 kHz/24-bit stereo WAV), 7:41:00 (192 kHz/24-bit stereo WAV)

TIMECODE:

• connectors: 3.5 mm stereo mini (tip: IN, ring: OUT)
• modes: Off, Int Free Run, Int Record Run, Int RTC Run, Ext, Ext Auto Rec (audio clock can be synchronized to timecode)
• frame rates: 23.976 ND, 24 ND, 25 ND, 29.97 ND, 29.97 D, 30 ND, 30 D
• precision: +/-0.2 ppm
• allowed input level: 0.2 5.0 Vpp
• allowed input impedance: 4.6 kOhm
• output level: 3.3 Vpp
• output impedance: 50 Ohm or less

POWER:

• AC adapter : DC 5V (supports USB bus power)
• power consumption: 10 W
• battery: Sony L-Series
• 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries)

CONTINOUS RECORDING TIME 48 kHz/16-bit 2ch recording to SD card:

• Alkaline batteries: 7.5 hours or more
• NiMH batteries (2450 mAh): 10.5 hours or more
• Lithium batteries: 16.5 hours or more

CONTINOUS RECORDING TIME 48 kHz/24-bit 6ch recording to SD card:

• Alkaline batteries 5.0 hours or more
• NiMH batteries (2450 mAh): 7.0 hours or more
• Lithium batteries 10.5 hours or more

CONTINOUS RECORDING TIME 192 kHz/24-bit 6ch recording to SD card:

• Alkaline batteries 0.5 hours or more
• NiMH batteries (2450 mAh): 1.5 hours or more
• Lithium batteries: 3.5 hours or more

DISPLAY:

• full-color LCD (240 x 240)

USB:

• mass storage operation: class USB 2.0 High Speed

MULTITRACK AUDIO INTERFACE OPERATION (driver required for Windows, no driver required for MacOS):

• Class USB 2.0 High Speed
• specifications sampling rate: 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
• bit rate: 16/24-bit
• channels: 6 in/4 out

STEREO MIX AUDIO INTERFACE OPERATION (no driver required):

• Class USB 2.0 Full Speed
• specifications sampling rate: 44.1/48 kHz
• bit rate: 16-bit
• channels: 2 in/2 out
• note: iOS device audio interface operation supported (stereo mode only)

AIF WITH REC OPERATION (driver required for Windows, no driver required for MacOS):

• Class USB 2.0 High Speed
• specifications sampling rate: 44.1/48 kHz
• bit rate: 16/24-bit
• channels: 8 in/4 out

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS:

• measurement in W x D x H: 100 mm x 119.8 mm x 62.9 mm
• weight: 520 g