Zoom F6 MultiTrack Field Recorder
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The Zoom F6 MultiTrack Field Recorder 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 the gain.
Premium Construction
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 a time code at 0.2 ppm accuracy.
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
The Zoom AutoMix lets you keep your eyes on the action by automatically adjusting the levels of your mix to reduce ambient sound.
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 Control
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.
Ambisonics Audio
The F6’s Ambisonics mode offers precision A-to-B decoding and balanced gain linking, enabling you to capture spatial audio for VR and more.
General
| Weight | 520g |
| Headphone Connector | Yes |
- Connectors XLR jack (pin 2 hot)
- Input (MIC): Input gain +12 dB - +75 dB
- Input impedance: 3 kohm or more
- Maximum input level +4 dBu
- 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)
- 14 (6 inputs x 2 (Linear and Floating) + LR mix)
- 6 (6 inputs (Linear or Floating) at Float(32bit) Mode, 192 kHz)
- Supported formats: 128/192/320 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz, ID3v1 tags
- Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2
- 30:46:00 (48 kHz/24-bit stereo WAV)
- 7:41:00 (192 kHz/24-bit stereo WAV)
- AC adapter: DC 5V (supports USB bus power)
- Sony L-series battery
- 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries)
- NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): 10.5 hours or more
- Class USB 2.0 High Speed
- Specifications Sampling rate 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
- Bit rate 16/24-bit
- Channels 6 in/4 out
- Class USB 2.0 full speed
- Specifications sampling rate 44.1/48 kHz
- Bit rate 16-bit
- Channels 2 in/2 out
- Class USB 2.0 high speed
- Specifications sampling rate 44.1/48 kHz
- Bit Rate 16/24-bit
- Channels 8 in/4 out
- Power consumption: 10W
Zoom F6 MultiTrack Field Recorder
Dimension
| External dimensions | (W x D x H): 100 x 119.8 x 62.9 mm |
| Weight | 520 g |
Recording Media
| SD cards, SDHC cards, SDXC cards (that conform to standards) |
Inputs
| Inputs 1–6 |
Input Line
| Input gain −8 dB - +55 dB | |
| Input impedance 5 kphm or more | |
| Maximum input level +24 dBu | |
| Phantom power | +24/+48V 10mA maximum for each channel |
| Equivalent input noise | −127 dBu or less (a-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150-ohm input) |
Outputs
| Line output |
Headphone output:
| Connector 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output | |
| Output impedance 15-ohm or less | |
| Maximum output level 100 mW + 100 mW (32-ohm load) | |
| D/A dynamic range 108 dB typ (−60dBFS input, A-weighted) |
Recording Formats
| Supported 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 |
| Maximum simultaneous recording tracks |
Recording Time
| Using a 32 GB card |
Time Code
| 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
| Options | |
| 48 Khz/16-bit 2ch recording to SD card (line out off, timecode off, led/LCD brightness 5, headphones into 32ω load, phantom off) | Alkaline batteries: 7.5 hours or more |
| Lithium batteries | 16.5 hours or more |
| 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 |
| 192 Khz/24-bit 6ch recording to SD card (line out on, time code set to int free run, led/LCD brightness 60, headphones into 32ω load, phantom at 48 v) | Alkaline batteries: About 0.5 hours |
| NiMH batteries (2500 mAh) | 1 hour or more |
| Lithium batteries | 3 hours or more |
Display
| 1.54-inch full-color LCD (240 × 240) |
USB
| Mass storage operation | Class USB 2.0 high speed |
| Multitrack audio interface operation (driver required for windows, no driver required for macos) | |
| Stereo mix audio interface operation (no driver required) | |
| Note | iOS device audio interface operation supported (stereo mode only) |
| AIF with rec operation (driver required for windows, no driver required for macos) |
Shipping & Returns
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges.
How many days do I have to make a return?
How many days do I have to make a return?
You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days.
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage.
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
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Can I exchange an item?
Can I exchange an item?
We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead.
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund.
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund.
Do you offer repairs?
Do you offer repairs?
We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy.
