Zoom F6 Professional Multitrack Field Recorder
With 6 mic preamps, advanced look-ahead limiters, and 32-bit float recording up to 96 kHz, the Zoom F6 is the ultimate tool for capturing audio in the field.
Overview
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 adjusting 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 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, the F6 is built for professional sound.
Precision Time Code
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… read more you keep your eyes on the action by automatically adjusting the levels of your mix to reduce ambient sound.
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.*
*Optional BTA-1 required
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.
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.
- 6 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR connectors
- Dedicated level knob on each input
- 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 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 (batteries not included)
- Neutral-sounding 100 mW headphone amplifier with plenty of volume for noisy environments
- 3.5mm stereo mini unbalanced line out jack for quickly connecting to external mixers, cameras, recording devices and more
- 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
- 1.54" full-color backlit LCD with monochromatic mode gives you full visibility night and day
- Transport Controls: Record, Stop, Pause and Play are front and center for easy access in the field
- USB-C connection allowing you to back up your files, live stream while recording and more. The USB port also doubles as a power port
- BTA-1 Adapter Slot: Add Zoom's optional BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter to provide wireless capability to this ultra-portable field recorder
- Time code I/O for external audio or video devices via dedicated 3.5mm stereo mini jack
- SD Card Slot: Record up to 512 GB on an SD card while streaming or recording to your DAW
- L-Series Battery Connection: Count on the F6 through take after take when paired with a Sony L-Series battery
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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!
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 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, the F6 is built for professional sound.
Precision Time Code
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… read more you keep your eyes on the action by automatically adjusting the levels of your mix to reduce ambient sound.
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.*
*Optional BTA-1 required
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.
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.
Features:
- 6-channel/14-track field audio recorder/mixer- 6 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR connectors
- Dedicated level knob on each input
- 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 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 (batteries not included)
- Neutral-sounding 100 mW headphone amplifier with plenty of volume for noisy environments
- 3.5mm stereo mini unbalanced line out jack for quickly connecting to external mixers, cameras, recording devices and more
- 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
- 1.54" full-color backlit LCD with monochromatic mode gives you full visibility night and day
- Transport Controls: Record, Stop, Pause and Play are front and center for easy access in the field
- USB-C connection allowing you to back up your files, live stream while recording and more. The USB port also doubles as a power port
- BTA-1 Adapter Slot: Add Zoom's optional BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter to provide wireless capability to this ultra-portable field recorder
- Time code I/O for external audio or video devices via dedicated 3.5mm stereo mini jack
- SD Card Slot: Record up to 512 GB on an SD card while streaming or recording to your DAW
- L-Series Battery Connection: Count on the F6 through take after take when paired with a Sony L-Series battery
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Specs
What's included with the F6:
- Camera mount adapter
- Cubase LE and WaveLab LE download codes
- Quick Start Guide
Optional F6 Accessories:
- Zoom AD-17 12V AC Adapter
- BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter
- Bag
Recording media: SD cards, SDHC cards, SDXC cards (that conform to standards)
Inputs
- INPUT 1-6: Connectors XLR jack (pin 2 hot)
- Input (mic):
- Input gain +12 dB - +75 dB
- Input impedance3 kOhm or more
- Maximum input level +4 dBu
- Phantom power +24/+48V 10mA maximum for each channel
- Input (line):
- Input gain -8 dB - +55 dB
- Input impedance 5 kOhm or more
- Maximum input level +24 dBu
\
- Equivalent input noise: \0x2212127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150 Ohm input)
Outputs
- Line output:
- Connectors 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output
- Output impedance 100 Ohm or less
- Reference output level -10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 kOhm load
- Maximum output level +10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 kOhm load
- D/A dynamic range -95 dB typ (-60dBFS input, A-weighted)
- Headphone:
- Connector 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output
- Output impedance 15 Ohm or less
- Maximum output level 100 mW + 100 mW (32Ohm load)
- D/A dynamic range: 108 dB typ (\0x221260dBFS input, A-weighted
Recording formats
- WAV:
- 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)
- MP3:
- Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 2
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 kOhm
- Output level 3.3 Vpp
- Output impedance 50 Ohm or less
Power:
- AC adapter : DC 5V (supports USB bus power)
- Sony L-Series battery (not included)
- 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries) (not included)
Display: 1.54" full-color LCD (240 A~ 240)
Power Consumption: 10W
External dimensions: 100 mm (W) x 119.8 mm (D) x 62.9 mm (H)
Weight: 530 grams
- Camera mount adapter
- Cubase LE and WaveLab LE download codes
- Quick Start Guide
Optional F6 Accessories:
- Zoom AD-17 12V AC Adapter
- BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter
- Bag
Recording media: SD cards, SDHC cards, SDXC cards (that conform to standards)
Inputs
- INPUT 1-6: Connectors XLR jack (pin 2 hot)
- Input (mic):
- Input gain +12 dB - +75 dB
- Input impedance3 kOhm or more
- Maximum input level +4 dBu
- Phantom power +24/+48V 10mA maximum for each channel
- Input (line):
- Input gain -8 dB - +55 dB
- Input impedance 5 kOhm or more
- Maximum input level +24 dBu
\
- Equivalent input noise: \0x2212127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150 Ohm input)
Outputs
- Line output:
- Connectors 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output
- Output impedance 100 Ohm or less
- Reference output level -10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 kOhm load
- Maximum output level +10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 kOhm load
- D/A dynamic range -95 dB typ (-60dBFS input, A-weighted)
- Headphone:
- Connector 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output
- Output impedance 15 Ohm or less
- Maximum output level 100 mW + 100 mW (32Ohm load)
- D/A dynamic range: 108 dB typ (\0x221260dBFS input, A-weighted
Recording formats
- WAV:
- 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)
- MP3:
- Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 2
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 kOhm
- Output level 3.3 Vpp
- Output impedance 50 Ohm or less
Power:
- AC adapter : DC 5V (supports USB bus power)
- Sony L-Series battery (not included)
- 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries) (not included)
Display: 1.54" full-color LCD (240 A~ 240)
Power Consumption: 10W
External dimensions: 100 mm (W) x 119.8 mm (D) x 62.9 mm (H)
Weight: 530 grams
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 2.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ZOO ZF6
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-542-5270
Email: info@zoom-na.com
Web: https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/contact/
Phone: 631-542-5270
Email: info@zoom-na.com
Web: https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/contact/
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