F6 MultiTrack Field Recorder
CAPTURE THE CALM AND THE STORM
The Zoom F6 is the first professional field recorder to feature both 32-bit float recording and dual AD converters, providing an unprecedented 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 new secret weapon.
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DISPLAY
A 1.54” full-color backlit LCD with monochromatic mode gives you full visibility night and day.
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TRANSPORT CONTROLS
Record, Stop, Pause and Play are front and center for easy access in the field.
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LEVEL CONTROLS
Each input has a dedicated level knob.
STUDIO SOUND ANYWHERE
The new F6 Multitrack Field Recorder from Zoom provides creators the power of a studio wherever they need it.
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
SPECS
Recording Media
| SD CARDS, SDHC CARDS, SDXC CARDS (THAT CONFORM TO STANDARDS) |
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INPUTS
| INPUTS 1–6: |
Connectors XLR jack (pin 2 hot) |
| INPUT (MIC): |
Input gain +12 dB - +75 dB |
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Input impedance 3 kΩ or more |
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Maximum input level +4 dBu |
| INPUT (LINE): |
Input gain −8 dB - +55 dB |
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Input impedance 5 kΩ or more |
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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 Ω input) |
OUTPUTS
| LINE OUTPUT: |
Connectors 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output |
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Output impedance 100 Ω or less |
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Reference output level –10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 kΩ load |
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Maximum output level +10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 kΩ load |
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D/A dynamic range 95 dB typ (−60dBFS input, A-weighted) |
| HEADPHONE OUTPUT: |
Connector 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output |
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Output impedance 15 Ω or less |
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Maximum output level 100 mW + 100 mW (32Ω load) |
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D/A dynamic range 108 dB typ (−60dBFS input, A-weighted) |
RECORDING FORMATS
| WHEN WAV SELECTED: |
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| SUPPORTED FORMATS: |
44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/192 kHz, 16/24-bit/32-bit float, |
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mono/stereo/2-8ch poly, BWF/iXML |
| MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING TRACKS: |
14 (6 inputs x 2 (Linear and Floating) + LR mix) |
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6 (6 inputs (Linear or Floating) at Float(32bit) Mode, 192 kHz) |
| WHEN MP3 SELECTED: |
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| SUPPORTED FORMATS: |
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) |
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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 |
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(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 kΩ |
| OUTPUT LEVEL: |
3.3 Vpp |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: |
50 Ω or less |
POWER
| OPTIONS: |
AC adapter : DC 5V (supports USB bus power) |
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Sony® L-Series battery |
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4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries) |
| CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIME: |
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| 48 KHZ/16-BIT 2CH RECORDING TO SD CARD (LINE OUT OFF, TIMECODE OFF, LED/LCD BRIGHTNESS 5, HEADPHONES INTO 32Ω LOAD, PHANTOM OFF): |
Alkaline batteries 7.5 hours or more |
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NiMH batteries |
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(2450 mAh) |
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10.5 hours or more |
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Lithium batteries 16.5 hours or more |
| 48 KHZ/24-BIT 6CH RECORDING TO SD CARD (LINE OUT OFF, TIMECODE OFF, LED/LCD BRIGHTNESS 5, HEADPHONES INTO 32Ω LOAD, PHANTOM OFF): |
Alkaline batteries 5.0 hours or more |
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NiMH batteries |
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(2450 mAh) |
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7.0 hours or more |
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Lithium batteries 10.5 hours or more |
| 192 KHZ/24-BIT 6CH RECORDING TO SD CARD (LINE OUT ON, TIME CODE SET TO INT FREE RUN, LED/LCD BRIGHTNESS 60, HEADPHONES INTO 32Ω LOAD, PHANTOM AT 48 V): |
Alkaline batteries 0.5 hours or more |
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NiMH batteries (2450 |
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mAh) |
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1.5 hours or more |
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Lithium batteries 3.5 hours or more |
DISPLAY
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1.54" full-color LCD (240 × 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 |
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Specifications Sampling rate 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz |
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Bit Rate 16/24-bit |
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Channels 6 in/4 out |
| STEREO MIX AUDIO INTERFACE OPERATION (NO DRIVER REQUIRED): |
Class USB 2.0 Full Speed |
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Specifications Sampling rate 44.1/48 kHz |
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Bit Rate 16-bit |
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Channels 2 in/2 out |
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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 |
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Specifications Sampling rate 44.1/48 kHz |
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Bit Rate 16/24-bit |
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Channels 8 in/4 out |
| POWER CONSUMPTION: |
10 W |
| EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS: |
100 mm (W) x 119.8 mm (D) x 62.9 mm (H) |
| WEIGHT: |
520 g |
