ZooM F6 field recorder

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!
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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.

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.
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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.
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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.

Specifications:

• 6 Channels
• 14 Tracks
• 32 Bit float recording via dual AD converter
• 6 Inputs: XLR female
• Compact and light aluminium housing
• High-quality microphone preamplifier with up to 75 dB gain
• Inherent noise: -127 dBu (A-weighting, Gain = 75dB, 150 Ohm source impedance)
• With phantom power (+48 V / +24 V)
• Look-ahead hybrid limiter with one millisecond time offset to avoid clipping
• Simultaneously record onto SD card and computer via USB connection
• Recordings up to 32 bit / 96 kHz or 24 bit / 192 kHz
• Works as a 6 in / 4 out USB audio interface with max. 96 kHz
• Time code input and output via 3.5 mm TRS jack
• 3.5 mm stereo jack output
• 3.5 mm stereo headphone output
• 3 Power options: 4 x type AA batteries, Zoom AD-17 power supply (optional) or Sony L-series batteries (optional)
• Slot for SD/SDHC/SDXC cards with up to 512 GB
• Remote control via free Zoom F Control iOS app (requires optional Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter)
• Controllable via optional zoom F-Control FRC-8
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 100 x 119.8 x 62.9 mm
• Weight: 520 g
• Includes camera mount adapter, 4 AA batteries, operating instructions and download codes for Cubase LE and WaveLab LE software