Zoom F6 6-Input / 14-Track Multi Track Field Recorder

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ZoomSKU: ZF6

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Sale price$749.99
  • Studio Quality Sound Anywhere
  • 6 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR connectors
  • Advanced Look-Ahead Hybrid Limiters
  • Use as an audio interface and record to SD card simultaneously
  • F6 6-Input / 14-Track Multi Track Field Recorder

  • Camera-Mount Adapter

  • 4 x AA Batteries

  • Limited 1-Year Warranty

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Description

CAPTURE THE CALM AND THE STORM

film crew recording on train station platform

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.

32-BIT FLOAT RECORDING

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 needing to adjust gain!

FOR THOSE HARD TO REACH

Rugged enough to withstand the most demanding scenarios and small enough to fit into the tightest spaces, the F6 will become your go-to recorder.

Zoom F6 with XLR cables plugged in

MIC PREAMPS

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.

PRECISION TIME

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.

Man with clap board

ADVANCED LOOK-AHEAD HYBRID

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

Zoom AutoMix lets you keep your eyes on the action by automatically adjusting the levels of your mix to reduce ambient sound.

Audio tech checking audio levels with Zoom F6

Fine tune your mix

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 F-Control is sold separately.

Monitor What Matters

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.

Zoom F6 on table

iOS Wireless Control

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.*
*Optional BTA-1 required

AMBISONICS AUDIO

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.

General
Number of Tracks WAV: 8 (6 Inputs + Stereo Mix)
MP3: 2
Maximum Sampling Rate 192 kHz / 32-Bit
Microphone None
Built-In Speaker No
Display 1.54" full-color LCD (240 × 240)
Memory Card Support SD, SDHC, SDXC (Up to 512 GB)
Internal Storage None
Power Consumption 10 W
Weight 1.2 lb / 530 g
External Dimensions (W x D x H) 3.9 x 2.5 x 4.7" / 100 x 62.9 x 119.8 mm
Recording
Audio File Formats BWF, MP3, WAV, iXML
Sample Rates WAV:
44.1 / 47.952 / 48 / 48.048 / 88.2 / 96 / 192 kHz
Bit Depth 16 / 24 / 32-Bit
Bit Rates 128 to 320 kb/s
Signal Processing & FX Limiter
Timecode Support Yes
Frame Rates Supported 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 29.97 DF / 30 / 30 DF
Clock Accuracy ±0.2 ppm (Timecode)
Recording Time WAV 48 kHz/24-Bit:
57.69 Mins per GB (Stereo)
WAV 192 kHz/24-Bit:
14.41 Mins per GB (Stereo)
Connectivity
Analog I/O 6 x XLR 3-Pin Female Balanced Line/Mic Input (Lockable)
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output
Digital I/O 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Timecode In/Out
Phantom Power +24 / 48 V
Phantom Power Current ≤ 10 mA per Channel
Host Connection 1 x USB Type-C (I/O, USB 2.0)
Gain/Trim Range Mic Inputs:
+12 to +75 dB
Line Inputs:
+8 dB to +55 dB
Max Input Level Mic Inputs:
+4 dBu
Line Inputs:
+24 dBu
Max Output Level Line Outputs:
+10 dBV
Headphone Output Power 100 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms
Dynamic Range Line Outputs:
95 dB
Headphone Outputs:
108 dB
Impedance Mic Inputs:
≥3 Kilohms
Line Inputs:
≥5 Kilohms
Line Outputs:
≤100 Ohms
Headphone Outputs:
≤15 Ohms
Timecode Input:
4.6 Kilohms
Timecode Output:
≤50 Ohms
EIN ≤-127 dBu (A-Weighted)
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 kΩ
Output Level 3.3 Vpp
Output Impedance 50 Ω or less
Power
Options AC adapter : DC 5V (supports USB bus power)
Sony® L-Series battery
4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries)
Approximate Battery Life WAV 48 kHz/16-Bit:
7.5 Hours (Alkaline, 2 Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom Off, with Headphones)
10.5 Hours (NiMH, 2 Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom Off, with Headphones)
16.5 Hours (Lithium, 2 Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom Off, with Headphones)
WAV 48 kHz/24-Bit:
5 Hours (Alkaline, All Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom Off, with Headphones)
7 Hours (NiMH, All Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom Off, with Headphones)
10.5 Hours (Lithium, All Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom Off, with Headphones)
WAV 192 kHz/24-Bit:
0.5 Hours (Alkaline, All Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom On, with Headphones)
1.5 Hours (NiMH, All Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom On, with Headphones)
3.5 Hours (Lithium, All Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom On, with Headphones)