User Manual

03
Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM multitrack eld recorder.
The
provides the following features in a compact form.
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Record the quietest and loudest sounds at high quality with
32-bit oat WAV format
The high-quality analog input circuits can handle signals ranging from the
most delicate to a professional maximum level of +24 dBu.
In addition to 16/24-bit WAV recording, 32-bit oat WAV recording, which
does not require input level adjustment, is also supported.
With 32-bit float WAV format, the recording resolution can be retained
even when changing levels greatly after recording.
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Simultaneously record 6 channels and 14 tracks
Up to 14 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, including 16/24-bit WAV
and 32-bit float WAV for Inputs 1–6 along with left and right tracks of a
stereo mix.
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Support for three types of batteries
A USB mobile battery, L battery or AA batteries can be used for power.
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Two remote control options
Wireless control is possible by installing a ZOOM wireless adapter (e.g.
BTA-1) and using the F6 Control iOS app.
Moreover by connecting an F6 Control, which is a mixer-style controller
designed especially for F Series recorders, with a USB cable, 60mm track
faders, LED level meters and various transport buttons can be used for in-
tuitive sound control. Combined with the F6 Control iOS app, iPhones and
iPads can also be used as large meters with excellent visibility.
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Support for SMPTE timecode input and output along with
wireless timecode input
The uses a high-precision oscillator that enables it to independently
generate accurate timecode with a discrepancy of less than 0.5 frames
per 24 hours.
If a BTA-1 dedicated wireless adapter is installed, wireless timecode can
be received from a Timecode Systems UltraSync BLUE and written to re-
corded les.
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Headphone jack with 100mW+100mW maximum output
Clear headphone monitoring is possible using the digital boost function
while sending audio signals to a video camera or other device from the
LINE OUT jack.
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Flexible signal routing also makes mixer use possible
Pre-fader and post-fader signals from inputs 1–6 can be routed to outputs
freely.
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Phantom power supply (+24 V or +48 V)
This can be set for each input separately.
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USB audio interface use with up to 6 ins and 4 outs possible
Use as a 2-in/2-out or 6-in/4-out audio interface (driver required for Win-
dows).
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Output multitrack audio by USB while recording
While recording to the installed SD card, multitrack audio can be sent to
and from a computer by USB with up to 8 inputs (6 inputs + L/R stereo
mix) and 4 outputs.
This enables simultaneous backup recording and Internet live streaming.
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360º audio
Ambisonic mode enables 360º spatial audio recording using VR mics. De-
coding from Ambisonic format A to format B is supported along with gain
and setting link functions.