Zoom F6 Multi Track Field Recorder

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4 Day Rental Price:

$74.00

The Zoom F6 is an ultra-compact, budget-friendly multi track field recorder that represents a middle ground between the more-advanced F8n and the handheld H6. Key features include:

Great for location recording and production sound
32-bit float for clipping-free recordings
Ambisonic audio for VR, AR, and 360-audio productions

Advanced, Budget-Friendly Multitrack Recorder. The Zoom F6 Multi Track Field Recorder is a portable, feature-rich fourteen-track field recorder that’s great for use in the field and on set. It captures crystal-clear clipping-free audio whether you’re using it for sound effects, location sound, or electronic news gathering.

32-Bit Float for Clipping-Free Recordings. The F6 is designed to handle sudden, unexpected shifts in volume in stride without compromising the quality of your captured audio. Its 32-bit float resolution and dual-path A/D converters mean that it’s able to cover the audible spectrum without any digital clipping.

Configurable Recording Settings. The F6 gives you a range of recording modes designed to suit your purposes. You can record all six inputs at the 192 kHz maximum resolution in 24-bit linear or 32-bit float, but Zoom’s dual-path A/D converters also give you the option of recording them simultaneously at up to 96 kHz in 24-bit and 32-bit float while printing a stereo mix.

Ambisonic Support. The F6 lets you record audio in a range of ambisonic formats for VR, AR, and 360-audio productions. The ambisonics mode is versatile, giving you precision A-to-B decoding and balanced gain linking, and the option to use channels 1 to 4 for ambisonic recording while using channels 5 and 6 for other signals like boom or lav mics. You can use the free Zoom Ambisonics Player software to get the most out of the F6’s ambisonic capabilities.

SDXC Card Slot. The single SDXC card slot allows for recording on an SD memory card (separate rental item), with support for SDXC cards up to 512 GB for even longer recording times.

Full-Color LCD. The F6 has a highly visible 1.5-inch full-color backlit LCD that makes leveling and menu navigation quick and simple. A monochromatic mode makes the F6 easy to use in any environment—from low light to direct sunlight.

Three Power Solutions. This recorder can operate on four AA batteries (not included, and the battery case is required - ask for it in the special instructions box at checkout), a Sony L-Series type battery (not included), or a USB Type-C connection.

Q & A

Why don't you include the AA battery case by default?

Due to accessibility restrictions caused the design of the F6 recorder, we find the Sony L-Series battery to be a much better solution. If you would like us to include the AA battery case, please request it in the special instruction box prior to checkout and we’ll include it at no additional cost.

How do I power this thing?

We include an AC adapter and USB-C power cable by default but do not include a battery solution, including the F6 battery case. If you need a battery solution, we recommend adding an L-Series battery to your rental.
Need to power the F6 using a more readily available battery? No problem! We will add the F6 battery case at no additional cost if you request it in the special instructions box before submitting your order. Please note, while we will include the battery case at no cost, you will still need to provide your own batteries. If you need to rent AA batteries, we offer AA batteries in 4-packs and 8-packs as separate rental items.

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Ambisonics Player software

Analog I/O	6x XLR 3-Pin Female Balanced Line/Mic Input (Lockable) 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line Output 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output
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)
Audio File Formats	BWF, MP3, WAV, iXML
Audio Type	Field Recorder
Battery	Not Included 4x AA 1x L Series
Bit Depth	16 / 24 / 32-Bit
Bit Rate	128 to 320 kb/s
Brand	Zoom
Built-in Speaker	None
Clock Accuracy	±0.2 ppm (Timecode)
Digital I/O	1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Timecode In/Out
Display	Color LCD (Backlit)
Dynamic Range	Line Outputs: 95 dB Headphone Outputs: 108 dB
EIN	≤-127 dBu (A-Weighted)
Frame Rates	23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 29.97 DF / 30 / 30 DF
Gain Range	Mic Inputs: +12 to +75 dB Line Inputs: +8 dB to +55 dB
Headphone Output Power	100 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms
Height	4.7"
Host Connection	1x USB Type-C (I/O, USB 2.0)
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
Internal Storage	None
Item Type	Audio
Length	3.9"
Maximum Input Level	Mic Inputs: +4 dBu Line Inputs: +24 dBu
Maximum Output	Line Outputs: +10 dBV
Maximum Sample Rate and Resolution	192 kHz / 32-Bit
Memory Card Slot	SD, SDHC, SDXC (Up to 512 GB)
Microphone	None
Number of Audio Tracks	WAV: 8 (6 Inputs + Stereo Mix)
Phantom Power	+24 / 48 V ≤10 mA current per channel
Power Source	Batteries or AC/DC Power Adapter
Recording Time	WAV 48 kHz/24-Bit: 57.69 Mins per GB (Stereo) WAV 192 kHz/24-Bit: 14.41 Mins per GB (Stereo)
Sample Rate	WAV: 44.1 / 47.952 / 48 / 48.048 / 88.2 / 96 / 192 kHz
Signal Processing	Limiter
Timecode	Yes
Weight	1.2 lbs.
Width	2.5"