Description
Here’s a breakdown of the Zoom F6’s specs:
Recording
Portable recorder with 6-input and 8-track capabilities
Supports WAV, BWF, iXML, and MP3 file formats
Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, bit depth: 16, 24, or 32 bits
Bit rates: 128 to 320 kbps
Timecode support: Yes, with ±0.2 ppm accuracy
Connectivity
Analog I/O:
+ 6x XLR 3-pin female balanced line/mic inputs (lockable)
+ 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS female unbalanced line output
+ 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS female unbalanced headphone output
Digital I/O:
+ 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS timecode in/out
Phantom power: +24V or +48V, with a current limit of ≤10 mA per channel
Power
Power options: battery or AC/DC power adapter
Battery type: 4x AA (not included) or L series (not included)
Approximate battery life:
+ WAV 48 kHz/16-Bit: up to 10.5 hours with NiMH batteries and phantom off
+ WAV 48 kHz/24-Bit: up to 7 hours with NiMH batteries and phantom off
+ WAV 192 kHz/24-Bit: up to 1.5 hours with NiMH batteries and phantom on
Display and Controls
Color LCD backlit display
Remote control capable via optional adapter and mobile app (iOS only)
Other
Dimensions: 3.9 x 2.5 x 4.7″ / 100 x 62.9 x 119.8 mm
Weight: 1.2 lb / 530 g
Included accessories: stand adapter
Overall, the Zoom F6 is a compact and feature-rich portable recorder designed for audio-for-video applications, with a focus on ease of use and high-quality sound capture.