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!
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 in the Box
What’s included with the F6
F6 Field Recorder
Camera mount adapter
AA batteries (x4)
Cubase LE and WaveLab LE download codes
Quick Start Guide
Optional F6 Accessories
Zoom AD-17 5V AC Adapter
BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter
Bag
SPECS
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 kΩ or more
Maximum input level +4 dBu
INPUT (LINE):
Input gain −8 dB – +55 dB
Input impedance 5 kΩ 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 Ω input)
OUTPUTS
LINE OUTPUT:
Connectors 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output
Output impedance 100 Ω or less
Reference output level –10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 kΩ load
Maximum output level +10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 kΩ load
D/A dynamic range 95 dB typ (−60dBFS input, A-weighted)
HEADPHONE OUTPUT:
Connector 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output
Output impedance 15 Ω or less
Maximum output level 100 mW + 100 mW (32Ω load)
D/A dynamic range 108 dB typ (−60dBFS input, A-weighted)
AC adapter : DC 5V (supports USB bus power)
Sony® L-Series battery
4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries)
CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIME:
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
NiMH batteries
(2450 mAh)
10.5 hours or more
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
NiMH batteries
(2450 mAh)
7.0 hours or more
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
NiMH batteries (2450
mAh)
1.5 hours or more
Lithium batteries 3.5 hours or more
DISPLAY
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
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
