Zoom F6

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 Places 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.

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.

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.

• 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 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 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 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

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• 6-channel/14-track field audio recorder/mixer

• 32-bit float recording with dual A/D converters

• Six discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR connectors

• High-quality mic preamps with up to 75 dB gain and less than -127 dBu EIN

• Switchable +4 dB inputs with mic/line options

• Advanced Look-Ahead Hybrid Limiters

• Zoom AutoMix™ software

• Accurate timecode (0.2 ppm) with I/O on 3.5mm stereo mini; dropframe/non-drop formats with Jam Sync

• Three power supply options: 4x AA batteries, Sony L-Series batteries, or Zoom AD-17 5V DC Adapter

• 1.54" full-color backlit LCD with monochromatic mode

• SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, up to 1 TB

• Functions as a 6-in/4-out USB audio interface (up to 32-bit float / 96 kHz)

• Free Zoom F Control App for iOS allows wireless remote control, file renaming, and metadata entry

RECORDING SPECIFICATIONS:

• Sampling rates: 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/192 kHz

• Bit depths: 16/24-bit linear, 32-bit float

• Supports Ambisonics mode for 360º audio recording

INPUT/OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS:

• Analog inputs: 6 x XLR 3-pin female balanced line/mic inputs (lockable)

• Analog output: 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced line output

• Headphone output: 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output

• Timecode I/O: 1 x 3.5 mm TRS

• USB: 1 x USB Type-C (I/O, USB 2.0)

POWER SPECIFICATIONS:

• Power options: 4x AA batteries, Sony L-Series batteries, or Zoom AD-17 5V DC Adapter

• Battery life (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: 4.5 hours or more

• NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): 7.0 hours or more

• Lithium batteries: 10.5 hours or more

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 100 mm x 62.9 mm x 119.8 mm

• Weight: 530 g (without batteries)