Zoom F-4

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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 cableenables 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.

*The F4 is does not have Bluetooth capabilities and is not compatible with the Zoom F8 iOS app.

SPECS

RECORDING MEDIA

DUAL SD CARD SLOT SUPPORTS:	16 MB–2 GB SD cards 4 GB–32 GB SDHC cards 64 GB–512 GB SDXC cards

INPUTS 1-4

CONNECTORS:	XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot)

INPUTS: XLR (MIC)

INPUT GAIN:	+10 – +75 dB
INPUT IMPEDANCE:	3.0 kΩ or more
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL:	+14 dBu (at 0 dBFS, limiter ON)
PHANTOM POWER:	+24/+48V 10mA maximum for each channel

INPUTS: TRS (LINE)

INPUT GAIN:	−10 – +55 dB
INPUT IMPEDANCE:	22 kΩ or more
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL:	+24 dBu (at 0 dBFS, limiter ON)

INPUTS: ADDITIONAL INFO

EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE:	−127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150Ω input)
FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS:	10 Hz – 80 kHz +0.5 dB/−1.5 dB (192 kHz sampling rate)
A/D DYNAMIC RANGE:	120 dB typ (−60 dBFS input, A-weighted)
CROSSTALK:	−90 dB or less (between adjacent channels, 1 kHz)
MIC IN:	ZOOM mic capsule input (use disables Inputs 5/6)

RTN IN

CONNECTORS:	3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output jack
REFERENCE INPUT LEVEL:	-10 dBV (Level: -10 dBV setting), +4 dBu (Level: +4 dBu setting)
INPUT IMPEDANCE:	10k Ω or more
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL:	-10 dBV (Level: -10 dBV setting) +24 dBu (Level: +4 dBu setting)

OUTPUTS: MAIN OUT 1/2

CONNECTORS:	XLR balanced output (2: hot)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:	150 Ω or less
REFERENCE OUTPUT LEVEL:	−10 dBV, 1 kHz, 600Ω load
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL:	+10 dBV, 1 kHz, 600Ω load

OUTPUTS: SUB OUT 1/2

CONNECTOR:	3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output jack
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:	1k Ω or less
REFERENCE OUTPUT LEVEL:	−10 dBV (Normal Output Type), −40 dBV (Mic Output Type), 1 kHz, 10kΩ load
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL:	+10 dBV (Normal Output Type), −20 dBV (Mic Output Type), 1 kHz, 10kΩ load

HEADPHONE

CONNECTOR:	1/4″ unbalanced stereo output jack
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:	15 Ω or less
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL:	100 mW + 100 mW (32Ω load)

D/A

D/A DYNAMIC RANGE:	106 dB typical (−60dBFS input, A-weighted)

RECORDING FORMATS: WHEN MP3 SELECTED

SUPPORTED FORMATS:	128/192/320 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz, ID3v1 tags
MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING TRACKS:	2

RECORDING TIME

USING A 32 GB CARD:	30:51:00 (48 kHz/24-bit stereo WAV) 7:42:00 (192 kHz/24-bit stereo WAV)

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:	±0.2 ppm
SUPPORTED INPUT LEVELS:	0.2 – 5.0 Vpp
INPUT IMPEDANCE:	4.3k Ω or more
OUTPUT LEVEL:	3.0 Vpp ±10%
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:	50 Ω or less

POWER SUPPLIES

BATTERIES:	8 AA
AC ADAPTER:	Zoom AD-19 DC12 V 2A (center plus) via DC-HIROSE cable adapter (both included)
EXTERNAL DC POWER SUPPLY:	HIROSE HR10A-7R-4S 4-pin connector (1 pin: −, 4 pin: +), 9–16 V

CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIME: WHEN RECORDING 2 CHANNELS AT 48 KHZ/16-BIT WITHOUT HEADPHONES

ALKALINE BATTERIES:	9.5 hours or more
NIMH (2450MAH):	11.5 hours or more
LITHIUM BATTERIES:	17.5 hours or more

CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIME: WHEN RECORDING 8 CHANNELS AT 48 KHZ/24-BIT WITH HEADPHONES

ALKALINE BATTERIES:	9 hours or more
NIMH (2450MAH):	10.5 hours or more
LITHIUM BATTERIES:	16.5 hours or more

CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIME: WHEN RECORDING 8 CHANNELS AT 192 KHZ/24-BIT WITH HEADPHONES, PHANTOM POWER, AND DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING

ALKALINE BATTERIES:	2 hours or more
NIMH (2450MAH):	3.5 hours or more
LITHIUM BATTERIES:	6 hours or more

DISPLAY

1.9″ MONOCHROME LCD WITH WHITE BACKLIGHT

USB: MASS STORAGE OPERATION

CLASS:	USB 2.0 High Speed

USB: MULTITRACK AUDIO INTERFACE OPERATION (DRIVER REQUIRED FOR WINDOWS, NOT REQUIRED FOR MAC)

CLASS:	USB 2.0 High Speed
SPECIFICATIONS:	44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, 6-in/4-out

USB: STEREO MIX AUDIO INTERFACE OPERATION (NO DRIVER REQUIRED)

CLASS:	USB 2.0 High Speed
SPECIFICATIONS:	44.1/48 kHz, 16-bit, 2-in/2-outNote: iPad audio interface operation supported (Stereo Mix mode only)

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS

MAIN UNIT:	177.8 mm (W) × 141.1 mm (D) × 54.3 mm (H)

WEIGHT

MAIN UNIT ONLY:

1030 g