Zoom F6 6-Input / 14-Track Multitrack Field Recorder

Zoom F6 6-Input / 14-Track Multitrack Field Recorder

The Zoom F6 professional field recorder features both 32-bit float recording and dual A/D 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.

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

Specifications

Portable Recorder

Number of Tracks	WAV: 8 (6 Inputs + Stereo Mix)
Max Sample Rate/Resolution	192 kHz / 32-Bit
Microphone	None
Built-In Speaker	None
Display	Color LCD (Backlit)
Memory Card Support	SD, SDHC, SDXC (Up to 512 GB)
Internal Storage	None

Recording

Audio File Formats	BWF, MP3, WAV, iXML
Sample Rates	WAV: 44.1 / 47.952 / 48 / 48.048 / 88.2 / 96 / 192 kHz
Bit Depth	16 / 24 / 32-Bit
Bit Rates	128 to 320 kb/s
Signal Processing	Limiter
Timecode	Yes
Frame Rates Supported	23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 29.97 DF / 30 / 30 DF
Clock Accuracy	±0.2 ppm (Timecode)
Recording Time	WAV 48 kHz/24-Bit: 57.69 Mins per GB (Stereo) WAV 192 kHz/24-Bit: 14.41 Mins per GB (Stereo)

Connectivity

Analog I/O	6 x XLR 3-Pin Female Balanced Line/Mic Input (Lockable) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output
Digital I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Timecode In/Out
Phantom Power	+24 / 48 V
Phantom Power Current	≤10 mA per Channel
Host Connection	1 x USB Type-C (I/O, USB 2.0)

Performance

Gain Range	Mic Inputs: +12 to +75 dB Line Inputs: +8 dB to +55 dB
Max Input Level	Mic Inputs: +4 dBu Line Inputs: +24 dBu
Max Output Level	Line Outputs: +10 dBV
Headphone Output Power	100 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms
Dynamic Range	Line Outputs: 95 dB Headphone Outputs: 108 dB
Impedance	Mic Inputs: ≥3 kOhms Line Inputs: ≥5 kOhms Line Outputs: ≤100 Ohms Headphone Outputs: ≤15 Ohms Timecode Input: 4.6 kOhms Timecode Output: ≤50 Ohms
EIN	≤-127 dBu (A-Weighted)

Power

Power Options	Batteries or AC/DC Power Adapter
Battery Type	4 x AA (Included) 1 x L Series (Not Included)
Approximate Battery Life	WAV 48 kHz/16-Bit: 7.5 Hours (Alkaline, 2 Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom Off, with Headphones) 10.5 Hours (NiMH, 2 Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom Off, with Headphones) 16.5 Hours (Lithium, 2 Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom Off, with Headphones) WAV 48 kHz/24-Bit: 5 Hours (Alkaline, All Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom Off, with Headphones) 7 Hours (NiMH, All Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom Off, with Headphones) 10.5 Hours (Lithium, All Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom Off, with Headphones) WAV 192 kHz/24-Bit: 0.5 Hours (Alkaline, All Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom On, with Headphones) 1.5 Hours (NiMH, All Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom On, with Headphones) 3.5 Hours (Lithium, All Channels, Backlit Display, Phantom On, with Headphones)
AC/DC Power Adapter	5 VDC (Not Included)

Physical

Dimensions	100 x 62.9 x 119.8 mm
Weight	530 g