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 six 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 utilizes 32-bit float recording with dual A/D converters to capture both explosive and subtle sounds at full audio quality without the need 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 with 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.
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.* The F-Control is sold separately.
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 allows you to monitor signals, adjust levels, trigger transport controls, enter metadata, and more from your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth.**Optional BTA-1 required
Ambisonic Audio
The F6’s Ambisonics mode provides precise A-to-B decoding and balanced gain linking, allowing you to capture spatial audio for VR, AR, and other applications. Download the FREEZoom Ambisonics Player softwareto decode and edit your 360-audio with ease.
Zoom F6 MultiTrack Field Recorder with 32-bit Float 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 1 TB
Use as a 6-in/4-out USB audio interface (up to 32-bit float* / 96kHz) *Firmware V2.0 or later required.
Use as an audio interface and record to an SD card simultaneously (up to 48kHz)
Free Zoom F Control App for iOS allows wireless remote control, file renaming, and metadata entry

Specifications:
INPUTS

Inputs 16: Connectors XLR jack (pin 2hot)
Input (mic): Input gain +12 dB – +75 dB

Input impedance 3 k or more
Maximum input level +4dBu

Input (line): Input gain 8 dB – +55 dB

Input impedance 5 k or more
Maximum input level +24dBu

Phantom power: +24/+48V 10mA maximum for eachchannel
Equivalent input noise: 127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150 input)

OUTPUTS

Line output: Connectors 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output

Output impedance 100 or less
Reference output level 10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 k load
Maximum output level +10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 k load
D/A dynamic range 95 dB typ (60dBFS input,A-weighted)

Headphone output: Connector 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output

Output impedance 15 or less
Maximum output level 100 mW + 100 mW (32 load)
D/A dynamic range 108 dB typ (60dBFS input,A-weighted)

RECORDING FORMATS

When WAV is selected:

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: 14 (6 inputs x 2 (Linear and Floating) + LR mix), 6 (6 inputs (Linear or Floating) at Float(32bit) Mode, 192kHz)

When MP3 is selected:

Supported formats: 128/192/320 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz, ID3v1tags
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2

RECORDING TIME

Using a 32 GB card: 30:46:00 (48 kHz/24-bit stereo WAV), 7:41:00 (192 kHz/24-bit stereoWAV)

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 totimecode)
Frame rates: 23.976 ND, 24 ND, 25 ND, 29.97 ND, 29.97 D, 30 ND, 30D
Precision: 0.2ppm
Allowed input level: 0.2 5.0Vpp
Allowed input impedance: 4.6k
Output level: 3.3Vpp
Output impedance: 50 orless

POWER

Options:AC adapter: DC 5V (supports USB bus power)

Sony L-Series battery
4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMHbatteries)

Continuous recording time:

48 kHz/16-bit 2ch recording to SD card (LINE OUT off, TIMECODE off, LED/LCD Brightness 5, headphones into 32 load, PHANTOM off):

Alkaline batteries: 7.5 hours or more
NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): 10.5 hours or more
Lithium batteries: 16.5 hours ormore

48 kHz/24-bit 6ch recording to SD card (LINE OUT off, TIMECODE off, LED/LCD Brightness 5, headphones into 32 load, PHANTOM off):

Alkaline batteries: 4.5 hours or more
NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): 7.0 hours or more
Lithium batteries: 10.5 hours ormore

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 32 load, PHANTOM at 48 V):

Alkaline batteries: About 0.5 hours
NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): 1 hour or more
Lithium batteries: 3 hours ormore

DISPLAY

1.54″ full-color LCD (240 240)

USB

Mass storage operation: Class USB 2.0 HighSpeed
Multitrack audio interface operation (driver required for Windows, no driver needed for MacOS): Class USB 2.0 High Speed

Specifications Sampling rate 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
Bit Rate 16/24-bit Linear / 32-bit Float (Firmware V2.0 or later required)
Channels 6 in/4out

Stereo mix audio interface operation (no driver required): Class USB 2.0 Full Speed

Specifications Sampling rate 44.1/48 kHz
Bit Rate 16-bit Linear
Channels 2 in/2 out
Note: iOS device audio interface operation supported (stereo modeonly)

AIF with Rec operation (driver required for Windows, no driver required for MacOS): Class USB 2.0 High Speed

Specifications Sampling rate 44.1/48 kHz
Bit Rate 16/24-bit Linear / 32-bit Float (Firmware V2.0 or later required)
Channels 8 in/4out

Power consumption: 10W

DIMENSIONS

External dimensions: 100 mm (W) x 119.8 mm (D) x 62.9 mm(H)
Weight: 520g