Zoom F-Control for F8n, F8, F6, and F4 Multitrack Field Recorders
- For Location Sound Recordists
- 9 Faders (8 Channel + 1 Master)
- 1/4" Headphone Jack
- USB Connection & Keyboard Input
- Trim, Pan, Track-Arming Controls
- 12-Segment LED Meters
- Track Scene Edit Buttons
- Battery or DC Power
- USB Bus Power for F4 Only
- Includes Batteries, USB & Audio Cables
Product Description
Designed for the location sound recordist, the F-Control from Zoom is a mixing control surface designed for the F8n, F8, F6, and F4 multitrack field recorders. It creates a complete and professional audio rig that offers a broad spectrum of creative possibilities with complete control over sound design and mixing.
The interface provides nine 60mm faders (eight + Master) and hands-on input/output control for trim, pan, and track arming. Monitoring channel and output levels is simple with 12-segment LED meters, three user-programmable buttons, and a dedicated timecode button.
Additional controls include Track Scene Edit buttons which provide shortcut commands to Track Name, Scene Increment, Scene Name, Notes, and False Take. The unit connects to the F8/F4 recorder via USB for a seamless and uncluttered setup, while an additional USB port lets you connect an external keyboard to quickly enter metadata while out in the field. An included 1/4" stereo cable connects the F8/F4 phone out to F-Control's phone in, so you can monitor audio via F-Control's headphone jack.
The durable metal chassis is robust enough to go anywhere, and yet small and light enough to fit into gear bags and backpacks. The F-Control can be powered by an optional DC power supply or via the included four AA batteries. Additionally, the unit can be USB-powered when using the F4 (not available with the F8). The F-Control ships with a stereo audio cable and a USB cable.
Specifications
| Controls | Faders: 9 x 2.4" / 60.0 mm Trim/Pan Knobs: 8 Active Track: 8 Buttons Pre-Fade Listen: 8 User Buttons: 3 Dedicated Function Buttons: Scene Inc, Scene Name, Note, Track Name, False Take, and Timecode Transport Controls: Play/Pause, Rec, REW, Stop, FF Headphone Knob: Volume Control Output Button: Toggles L/R, Main, and Sub Menu: Button and Endless Encoder |
| Display & Indicators | Channels: 8 x 12-Segment LED Display Main Output: Stereo 12-Segment LED Display |
| Connectors | To F Series: USB Type-A Keyboard: USB Type-A Headphone In: 1/4" Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Out: 1/4" Unbalanced Stereo 9-16 VDC IN: Hirose HR10A-7R-4S 4-Pin Connector (1 Pin: −, 4 Pin: +) |
| Power Requirements | 4 x AA (LR6) Batteries External Power Supply: 9-16 VDC |
| Power Consumption | 2.5 W |
| Battery Operation Time | Using 8 Channels at Once, LED Brightness at 60, without Keyboard: Alkaline Batteries: 8.5 Hours or More NiMH (2450 mAh): 10 Hours or More Lithium Batteries: 18 Hours or More |
| Dimensions | 9.6 x 7.1 x 1.8" / 243.8 x 180.6 x 45.7 cm |
| Weight | 2.2 lb / 1.0 kg (Without Batteries) |
