Zoom F6 32 Bit Float Recording

Zoom F6 32 Bit Float Recording 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 needing to adjust gain!

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.

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.

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.

 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:

Recording Media

SD CARDS, SDHC CARDS, SDXC CARDS

INPUTS

• INPUTS 1–6: Connectors XLR jack (pin 2 hot)
• INPUT (MIC): 
• Input gain +12 dB - +75 dB
• Input impedance 3 kΩ or more
• Maximum input level +4 dBu
• INPUT (LINE): 
• Input gain −8 dB - +55 dB
• Input impedance 5 kΩ 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 Ω input)

OUTPUTS

• LINE OUTPUT: 
• Connectors 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output
• Output impedance 100 Ω or less
• Reference output level –10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 kΩ load
• Maximum output level +10 dBV, 1 kHz, 10 kΩ 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 Ω or less
• Maximum output level 100 mW + 100 mW (32Ω load)
• D/A dynamic range 108 dB typ (−60dBFS input, A-weighted)

RECORDING FORMATS

WHEN WAV 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, 192 kHz)

WHEN MP3 SELECTED: 

• SUPPORTED FORMATS:128/192/320 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz, ID3v1 tags
• MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING TRACKS: 2