F6 Recorder

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Model:

ZF6

Release date:

July 2019

Price:	$649.99

Features

Initial supply may be limited and orders will by fulfilled first-come, first-served
6-channel/14-track field audio recorder/mixer
Six discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR connectors
High quality mic preamps with up to 75 dB gain and an EIN of -127dBu or less
Switchable +4dBu inputs with mic/line options
32-bit float recording & dual AD converters
Advanced look-ahead hybrid limiters
Zoom AutoMix software
Accurate time code (0.2 ppm) I/O on 3.5mm stereo mini; dropframe/non-drop formats with Jam Sync
Three different power supply options: 4x AA batteries, L-Series batteries (sold seperately), or AD-17 AC Adapter (sold seperately)
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)
Optional BTA-1 adapter (sold seperately) allows wireless remote control, file renaming, and metadata entry with free Zoom F Control App for iOS

Description

Overview

The Zoom F6 is an extremely compact recorder, featuring six inputs, solid time code, multiple power options and wireless control, in addition to 32-bit float recording and dual AD converters for an unprecedented amount of dynamic range.

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 adjusting gain!

Mic Preamps
The F6 is equipped with six high-quality preamps featuring a super-low noise floor (-127 dBu EIN), high gain (up to 75 dB), and selectable mic/line levels for each input.

Precision Time Code
On or off, the F6’s Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) generates time code at 0.2 ppm accuracy.

Advanced Look-Ahead Hybrid Limiters
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.

Components

1.54" full-color backlit LCD display with monochromatic mode gives you full visibility night and day.
Record, Stop, Pause and Play are front and center for easy access in the field.
Dedicated level knob for each input.
USB-C connection allows you to back up your files, livestream while recording and more. The USB port also doubles as a power port.
3.5mm stereo mini unbalanced line out jack for quickly connecting to external mixers, cameras, recording devices and more.
Slot for the BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter (sold seperately) provides wireless capability to this ultra-portable field recorder.
Six discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR connectors.
Neutral-sounding 100 mW headphone amplifier with plenty of volume for noisy environments.
Dedicated 3.5mm stereo mini jack offers flexible time code I/O for external audio or video devices.
Record up to 512 GB on an SD card while streaming or recording to your DAW.
Powered by four AA batteries or an L-Series battery (sold seperately)

Recording Formats
The F6 can record in 32-bit float up to 96 kHz, 24-bit up to 192 kHz or both simultaneously in BWF-compatible WAV formats.

Metadata
Cataloging files with the F6 is quick and easy. Enter track name, scene names, notes, and more in both BWF and iXML.

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.

iOS Wireless App
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 with use of the optional BTA-1 adapter (sold seperately).

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.

Ambisonics Audio
The F6’s Ambisonics mode offers precision A-to-B decoding and balanced gain linking, enabling you to capture professional spatial audio for VR, AR and more. Download the FREE Zoom Ambisonics Player software to decode and edit your 360-audio with ease.

Specifications

<Recording media>SD cards, SDHC cards, SDXC cards (that conform to standards)</Recording media> <Inputs></Inputs> <Inputs 1-6></Inputs 1-6> <Connectors>XLR jack (pin 2 hot)</Connectors> <Input (mic)></Input (mic)> <Input gain>+12 dB - +75 dB</Input gain> <Input impedance>3 kΩ or more</Input impedance> <Maximum input level>+4 dBu</Maximum input level> <Phantom power>+24/+48V 10mA maximum for each channel</Phantom power> <Input (line)></Input (line)> <Input gain>-8 dB - +55 dB</Input gain> <Input impedance>5 kΩ or more</Input impedance> <Maximum input level>+24 dBu</Maximum input level> <Equivalent input noise>−127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150 Ω input)</Equivalent input noise> <Outputs></Outputs> <Line output></Line output> <Connectors>3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output</Connectors> <Output impedance>100 Ω or less</Output impedance> <Reference output level>–10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 kΩ load</Reference output level> <Maximum output level>+10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 kΩ load</Maximum output level> <D/A dynamic range>-95 dB typ (-60dBFS input, A-weighted)</D/A dynamic range> <Headphones></Headphones> <Connector>3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output</Connector> <Output impedance>15 Ω or less</Output impedance> <Maximum output level>100 mW + 100 mW (32Ω load)</Maximum output level> <D/A dynamic range>108 dB typ (−60dBFS input, A-weighted</D/A dynamic range> <Recording formats></Recording formats> <WAV></WAV> <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</Formats> <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)</Maximum simultaneous recording tracks> <MP3></MP3> <Maximum simultaneous recording tracks>2</Maximum simultaneous recording tracks> <Time code></Time code> <Formats>128/192/320 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz, ID3v1 tags</Formats> <Connectors>3.5 mm stereo mini (Tip: IN, Ring: OUT)</Connectors> <Modes>Off, Int Free Run, Int Record Run, Int RTC Run, Ext, Ext Auto Rec (audio clock can be synchronized to time code)</Modes> <Frame Rates>23.976 ND, 24 ND, 25 ND, 29.97 ND, 29.97 D, 30 ND, 30 D</Frame Rates> <Precision>±0.2 ppm</Precision> <Allowed input level>0.2 – 5.0 Vpp</Allowed input level> <Allowed input impedance>4.6 kΩ</Allowed input impedance> <Output level>3.3 Vpp</Output level> <Output impedance>50 Ω or less</Output impedance> <Power>(4) AA batteries (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries); DC 5V AC adapter (supports USB bus power, sold seperately); L-Series battery (sold seperately)</Power> <Continuous Recording Time>48 kHz/16-bit 2ch recording to SD card</Continuous 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 (LINE OUT off, TIME CODE off, LED/LCD Brightness 5, headphones into 32Ω load, PHANTOM off) "</48 kHz/16-bit 2ch recording to SD card> <48 kHz/24-bit 6ch recording to SD card>Alkaline batteries: 5 hours or more; NiMH batteries (2450 mAh): 7 hours or more; Lithium batteries: 10 hours or more (LINE OUT off, TIME CODE off, LED/LCD Brightness 5, headphones into 32Ω load, PHANTOM off)</48 kHz/24-bit 6ch recording to SD card> <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 (LINE OUT on, TIME CODE set to Int Free Run, LED/LCD Brightness 60, headphones into 32Ω load, PHANTOM at 48 V)</192 kHz/24-bit 6ch recording to SD card> <Display>1.54" full-color LCD (240 Å~ 240)</Display> <USB></USB> <Class>USB 2.0 High Speed</Class> <Multitrack audio interface operation ></Multitrack audio interface operation > <Notes>Driver required for Windows, no driver required for MacOS</Notes> <Sampling rate>44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz</Sampling rate> <Bit Rate>16/24-bit</Bit Rate> <Channels>6 in/4 out</Channels> <Stereo mix audio interface operation></Stereo mix audio interface operation> <Notes>"No driver required. iOS device audio interface operation supported (stereo mode only) "</Notes> <Sampling rate>44.1/48 kHz</Sampling rate> <Bit Rate>16-bit</Bit Rate> <Channels>2 in/2 out</Channels> <AIF with Rec operation></AIF with Rec operation> <Notes>Driver required for Windows, no driver required for MacOS</Notes> <Sampling rate>44.1/48 kHz</Sampling rate> <Bit Rate>16/24-bit</Bit Rate> <Channels>8 in/4 out</Channels> <Power Consumption>10W</Power Consumption> <External dimensions>3.9" x 4.7" x 2.5" (100 mm (W) x 119.8 mm (D) x 62.9 mm (H))</External dimensions> <Weight>1.2 lbs. (530 grams)</Weight>

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