Capture quiet detail and powerful dynamics on location
The Zoom F6 Multi-Track Field Recorder brings six microphone inputs, 32-bit float recording and precision timecode into a compact recorder/mixer. From intimate dialogue to the sudden impact of a live performance, its dual A/D converters and 32-bit float recording let you capture changing dynamics without adjusting input gain in float mode.
Six inputs for a flexible recording setup
Connect external microphones or line-level sources through six locking Neutrik XLR inputs. Each input offers selectable mic/line operation, with low-noise preamps providing up to 75 dB of gain and selectable +24 V or +48 V phantom power for compatible microphones.
Built for production workflows
The onboard temperature-compensated timecode generator delivers ±0.2 ppm accuracy, helping keep audio and picture synchronised. Dedicated input-level knobs and a 1.54-inch full-colour LCD keep key controls and meters accessible, while separate headphone and line outputs support monitoring and routing on set.
- Six-input recorder/mixer with up to 14 simultaneous recording tracks, depending on recording mode.
- WAV recording at sample rates up to 192 kHz, with 16-bit, 24-bit and 32-bit float options and BWF/iXML support.
- Simultaneous linear and float recording options; track count varies with format and sample rate.
- Advanced look-ahead hybrid limiters for protection when recording in 24-bit mode.
- Zoom AutoMix automatically adjusts mix levels to help reduce ambient sound.
- 3.5 mm timecode input/output with jam sync and drop-frame/non-drop-frame support.
- Dedicated 3.5 mm headphone output with volume control and a separate stereo line output.
- SD, SDHC and SDXC recording media supported, up to 1 TB.
- 6-in/4-out USB audio interface operation at up to 96 kHz; 32-bit float USB operation requires firmware version 2.0 or later.
- Simultaneous USB audio interface use and recording to SD card at up to 48 kHz.
- Power options include four AA batteries, a compatible Sony L-Series battery, USB bus power or an optional Zoom AD-17 adapter.
- Optional wireless control through the Zoom F Control app for iOS requires the separately available BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter.
- Ambisonics mode supports A-to-B decoding and linked gain for spatial-audio workflows.
Dimensions and weight
100 × 119.8 × 62.9 mm (W × D × H); recorder weight: 520 g. These are recorder specifications, not packed shipping dimensions or weight.
Included in the box
F6 Field Recorder, camera mount adapter and Quick Start Guide. Optional power accessories, Bluetooth adapter and external microphones are sold separately.
