32-Bit Float
Recording
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 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) |
| RECORDING FORMATS | |
| When WAV selected: | |
| Supported formats: | 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) |
| When MP3 selected: | |
| 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) 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) |
| 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 |
| Power consumption: | 10 W |
| External dimensions: | 100 mm (W) x 119.8 mm (D) x 62.9 mm (H) |
| Weight: | 520 g |
