ZOOM F4 Multitrack Field Recorder with Timecode - 6 Inputs/8 Tracks

ITEM #: ZOOM-F4 MFG #: F4

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F4 - Overview

The ZOOM F4 - Hollywood Sound Goes Indie

Professional Field Recording Has Never Been So Accessible
Creators are making more waves in film than ever before. Thanks to affordable technology and distribution channels like YouTube, we're ushering in a new era of creativity.and it's only just begun. The ZOOM F4 propels your film's sound to a whole new level. With 6-input/8-track recording, super-low-noise mic preamps, and time code with pinpoint accuracy, the F4 offers Hollywood sound at an indie budget.

The Essentials For Professional Recording
Super Low-Noise Mic Preamps
The F4 is equipped with our highest-quality mic preamps. Like the F8, the F4's mic preamps enable pristine recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/192kHz. Its impressive audio specs include an extremely low noise floor (-127dBu EIN) and high gain (up to 75dB), with +4dB line-level inputs.

TCXO Time Code
For precise audio/video syncing, the F4 utilizes a Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) that generates time code at 0.2ppm accuracy - a first for this price point. The F4 supports all standard drop frame and non-drop formats, and can jam sync to time code provided by external devices. Standard BNC connectors enable easy integration into any rig.

Advanced Onboard Limiters
Advanced onboard limiters provide overload protection which lets you capture audio in a wide range of dynamic sound environments. Limiting can be applied to all 4 channels simultaneously at full resolution, with 10dB of headroom and controls for setting threshold, attack, and release.

Multiple Recording Features
The F4 gives you recording options such as Multi-Track, Dual SD Card & Dual-Channel recording as well as Camera Return for monitoring audio sent to your camera and built-in shortcuts that give you access to TC Jam, Trim Link, Clear Clip and others.

Onboard Mixer & Effects
An onboard mixer allows for flexible signal routing from all inputs to all outputs (pre- or post-fader) with user-adjustable level, pan, and input/output delay. Built-in limiters can be applied to all channels and tracks simultaneously. The F4 also includes built-in high-pass filtering to reduce the sound of wind and other noise, plus phase inversion and Mid-Side decoding.

  • Features:

    • 6 inputs: 4 locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo, stereo 3.5mm & Zoom mic capsule inputs (ECM extender cable option)
    • Input 5/6 can be used as a camera return for monitoring only
    • High-quality mic preamps with up to 75dB gain, less than -127dBu EIN & +4dB line inputs
    • Support up to 24-bit/192kHz recording as well as 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz & 44.1kHz, plus 47.952kHz/48.048kHz for HD video compatibility; 16-/24-bit resolution
    • Accurate time code (0.2ppm) I/O on standard BNC connectors; drop frame/non-drop formats with Jam Sync
    • 3 power options: 8x AA batteries, external DC battery pack with 4-pin HIROSE connector & Zoom AD-19 12V AC Adapter with DHC-1 DC-HIROSE cable
    • Dedicated gain control knob, 6-segment LED level meter & PFL/Solo switch
    • Phantom power (+48V/+24V)
    • High pass filter, phase invert & Mid-Side decoder
    • Advanced onboard limiters
    • Input delay of up to 30 msec/channel; output delay of up to 10 frames/output
    • 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 512GB each
    • Support for extensive metadata (BWF and iXML)
    • Built-in tripod mount
    • Use as a 6-in/4-out USB audio interface (@ 96kHz)
     
  • Specifications:

    • Inputs: XLR)
    • Input Gain: +10 - +75dB
    • Input Impedance: 3.0kΩ or more
    • Max. Input Level: +14dBu (@ 0dBFS, limiter ON)
    • Phantom Power: +24/+48V 10mA max./channel

      Inputs: TRS
    • Input Gain: -10 - +55dB
    • Input Impedance: 22kΩ or more
    • Max. Input Level: +24dBu (@ 0dBFS, limiter ON)

      Inputs: Additional Info
    • EIN: -127dBu or less (A-weighted, +75dB input gain, 150Ω input)
    • Frequency Characteristics: 10Hz - 80kHz +0.5dB/-1.5dB (192kHz sampling rate)
    • A/D Dynamic Range: 120dB typ (-60dBFS input, A-weighted)
    • Crosstalk: -90dB or less (between adjacent channels, 1 kHz)
    • MIC IN: ZOOM mic capsule input (use disables Inputs 5/6)

      RTN IN
    • Connectors: 3.5mm stereo mini unbal. output jack
    • Reference Input Level: -10dBV (-10dBV setting), +4dBu (+4dBu setting)
    • Input Impedance: 10kΩ or more
    • Maximum Input Level: -10dBV (-10dBV setting), +24dBu (+4dBu setting)

      Outputs: MAIN OUT 1/2
    • Connectors: XLR bal. output
    • Output Impedance: 150Ω or less
    • Reference Output Level: -10dBV, 1kHz, 600Ω load
    • Max. Output Level: +10dBV, 1kHz, 600Ω load

      Outputs: SUB OUT 1/2
    • Connector: 3.5mm stereo mini unbal. output jack
    • Output Impedance: 1kΩ or less
    • Reference Output Level: -10dBV (Normal Output Type), -40dBV (Mic Output Type), 1kHz, 10kΩ load
    • Max. Output Level: +10dBV (Normal Output Type), -20dBV (Mic Output Type), 1kHz, 10kΩ load

      Recording
    • Media: 16MB - 2GB SD, 4 - 32GB SDHC, 64 - 512GB SDXC
    • Supported Formats (MP3): 128/192/320kbps, 44.1/48kHz, ID3v1 tags
    • Max. Simultaneous Rec Tracks: 2

      Time Code
    • Connector: BNC
    • Modes: Off, Int Free Run, Int Record Run, Int RTC Run, Ext, Ext Auto Rec (audio clock can be synchronized to timecode)
    • Frame rates: 23.976ND, 24ND, 25ND, 29.97ND, 29.97D, 30ND, 30D
    • Precision: ±0.2ppm
    • Supported Input Levels: 0.2 - 5.0Vpp
    • Input Impedance: 4.3kΩ or more
    • Output Level: 3.0Vpp ±10%
    • Output Impedance: 50Ω or less

      USB
    • Mass Storage: High Speed 2.0
    • Multi-Track/Stereo Operation: High Speed 2.0
    • Interface Specs: 44.1/48/96kHz (multi), 44.1/48kHz (stereo); 16/24-bit (multi), 16-bit (stereo), 6 in/4 out (multi), 2 in/2 out (stereo)

      Power & Physical
    • Batteries: 8 AA
    • AC adapter: AD-19 DC12 V 2A (center plus) via DC-HIROSE cable adapter
    • External DC power supply: HIROSE HR10A-7R-4S 4-pin connector, 9-16 V
    • Display: 1.9" monochrome LCD w/ white backlight
    • Dimensions (HxWxD): 2.1" x 7" x 5.5"
    • Weight: 2.27lbs
     
  • Item Includes:

    • Camera mount adapter
    • AD-19 12V AC Adapter
    • DHC-1 DC-HIROSE cable
    • Cubase LE & WaveLab LE download codes
    • Operation manual
     
  • GTIN:

    0884354016890
     

F4 - Required Accessories

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