During NAB this year, Zoom has announced a new field recorder: the Zoom F6. This compact recorder features 32-bit float recording via the six XLR inputs, and dual Analog/Digital converters. The Zoom F6 is now ready to ship, and we know a little bit more about it. Zoom F6 – The Compact Production Workhorse The Zoom F6 is the little brother of the Zoom F8 that is available since 2015. The F6 is a small box that measures only 100 mm x 119.8 mm x 62.9 mm for a weight of 520g. It draws only 10W and can be powered either by Sony L-Series batteries, 4AA batteries, or an AC adapter/power bank via the USB type-C connector (requires DC 5V power). The Zoom F6 powering options What I find useful is that each powering options are a different place. The AA battery compartment is at the bottom of the unit, the Sony L battery is on the back, while the USB port is on the left. Otherwise, there is no information if you can use each port for redundancy purposes. Having a compact and reliable unit that can run for hours is great, but the features of a field recorder matter most. Zoom F6 Features The F6 supports various recording formats and sample rates, including 44.1/48/96/192 kHz at 16/24-bit/32-bit float in mono/stereo/2-8ch poly. You can record six tracks simultaneously at the maximum setting (192 kHz at 32-bit float). If you don’t need the extra bits, you can record up to fourteen...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 21 June, 2019