Zoom Intros F4 MultiTrack Field Recorder

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Zoom North America has introduced the F4, a six-input/eight-track field recorder designed offers four high-quality mic preamps and recording/playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

Here’s the official video intro:

Features

  • 6-input/8-track multitrack field recorder with integrated mixer
  • 6 discrete inputs, including with 4 locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors,
    a stereo 3.5mm input, and Zoom mic capsule input
  • Input 5/6 can be used as a camera return for monitoring only.
  • Compact and lightweight metal chassis, weighing just 2 pounds (without batteries)
  • High-quality mic preamps with up to 75 dB gain, less than -127 dBu EIN, and
    +4 dB line inputs
  • Support for up to 24-bit/192 kHz recording as well as 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, and
    44.1 kHz, plus 47.952 kHz/48.048 kHz for HD video compatibility; 16-/24-bit resolution
  • Accurate time code (0.2 ppm) I/O on standard BNC connectors; drop frame/non-drop
    formats with Jam Sync
  • Three different power supply options: 8x AA batteries, external DC battery pack
    with 4-pin HIROSE connector, and Zoom AD-19 12V AC Adapter with
    DHC-1 DC-HIROSE cable (included)
  • Dedicated gain control knob, 6-segment LED level meter, and PFL/Solo switch for
    each channel
  • Phantom power (+48V/+24V) on every preamp
  • High pass filter, phase invert, and Mid-Side decoder
  • Advanced onboard limiters for input and output
  • Input delay of up to 30 msec per channel / output delay of up to
    10 frames per output
  • Compatible with all Zoom mic capsules; optional ECM extender cable
    enables remote positioning
  • Dedicated headphone output (100 mW) with front panel volume control
  • Dual XLR balanced Main Outs plus 1/8″ stereo mini-jack Sub Out
  • Front panel OPTION button gives quick access to important shortcuts
  • 1.9” white, backlit monochrome LCD
  • Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots, up to 512 GB each
  • Support for extensive metadata (BWF and iXML); input time, date,
    project, scene number, etc.
  • Built-in tripod mount; camera mount adapter also included
  • Use as a 6-in/4-out USB audio interface (@ 96 kHz)
  • The F4 can also be mounted to a tripod and attached to your camera using the included mounting bracket.

Pricing and Availability:

The Zoom F4 is expected to be available in October 2016 for US $649.99. See the Zoom site for more info.

4 thoughts on “Zoom Intros F4 MultiTrack Field Recorder

  1. I dunno about the device but great idea for the promo for it to be full of sounds and absent voices and text. The location sound/soundtrack itself is the pitch.

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