Zoom F6 Instructions and recipes

Version 2.0 Supplementary Manual
You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.
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Functions added in Version 2.0
■ USB audio interface function supports 32-bit float
The USB audio interface function now supports 32-bit float format.
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■ Function added to automatically connect with F6 Control when starting up
A function has been added that enables automatic reconnection of the F6 and the dedicated F6 Control
app. If they are connected when the F6 is turned off, they will automatically reconnect when the F6 is
started up again.
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■ Shortcut function added to open the Bluetooth Settings Screen
A shortcut function has been added that enables quick access to the Bluetooth Settings Screen by pressing
and holding a specific button.
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■ Function added to format SD cards during startup
A function has been added that enables formatting SD cards by pressing a specific button during startup.
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Contents
Functions added in Version 2.0................................................................................................................................ 2
Using as a USB audio interface with 32-bit float format...................................................................................... 4
Installing drivers...........................................................................................................................................................4
Using as an audio interface.......................................................................................................................................5
Using SD card recording and audio interface functions at the same time........................................................ 7
Automatically connecting with F6 Control when starting up............................................................................. 10
List of shortcuts.........................................................................................................................................................12
Formatting SD cards (Format).................................................................................................................................14
Formatting SD cards during startup...................................................................................................................... 14
Notes about this manual......................................................................................................................................... 15
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Using as a USB audio interface with 32-bit
float format
Starting with firmware version 2.0, the USB audio interface function supports 32-bit float format.
Precautions when using 32-bit float format
• Before using them, always confirm that the apps on the computer or iOS/iPadOS device support 32-bit
float format.
• Before connecting the F6 to speakers or headphones, minimize the headphone volume and line output
level on the F6. Using 32-bit float format with an application that does not support it could result in the
output of unexpected loud noise, which might cause ear injury, for example.
Installing drivers
Windows computers
1. Download the F6 Driver to the computer from zoomcorp.com.
NOTE
The latest F6 Driver can be downloaded from the above website.
2. Launch the installer and follow its instructions to install the F6 Driver.
NOTE
See the Installation Guide included in the driver package for detailed installation procedures.
Mac computers and iOS/iPadOS devices
No driver is necessary for use with Mac computers and iOS/iPadOS devices.
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Using as an audio interface
32-bit float format can be used to transmit F6 input signals to computers and iOS/iPadOS devices as well as
to output signals played back on computers or iOS/iPadOS devices from the F6.
Connecting
1. Press .
2. Use and to select “SYSTEM”, and press .
3. Use and to select “USB”, and press .
4. Use and to select "Audio I/F", and press .
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5. Use and to select “Multi Track (PC/Mac)”, and press .
NOTE
Stereo Mix (PC/Mac) and Stereo Mix (iPad) do not support 32-bit float format.
6. Use and to select “Float”, and press .
Setting Explanation
Linear Use as an audio interface with 24-bit linear format.
Float Use as an audio interface with 32-bit float format.
7. Use a USB cable to connect the F6 with the computer or iOS/iPadOS device.
NOTE
• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
• A dedicated driver is necessary to use 32-bit float format with Windows. Download the dedicated driver
from the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com).
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Using SD card recording and audio interface functions at
the same time
In addition to SD card recording, a computer can also be used to record a backup.
To record a backup to a computer using 32-bit float format, the recording mode (bit depth) must be set to
“Float (32bit)”.
Setting the recording mode (bit depth)
1. Press .
2. Use and to select “REC”, and press .
3. Use and to select “Mode”, and press .
4. Use and to select “Float (32bit)”, and press .
NOTE
SD card recording and audio interface functions can be used with 32-bit float format at the same time only if
“Float (32bit)” is selected.
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After setting the recording mode (bit depth) to “Float (32bit)”, set the SD card recording and audio
interface functions to be used at the same time. Then, connect the F6 and the computer.
Connecting
1. Press .
2. Use and to select “SYSTEM”, and press .
3. Use and to select “USB”, and press .
4. Use and to select “AIF with Rec”, and press .
5. Use and to select “On”, and press .
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6. Use a USB cable to connect the F6 and the computer.
NOTE
• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
• A dedicated driver is necessary to use 32-bit float format with Windows. Download the dedicated driver
from the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com).
• AIF with Rec cannot be used with the following settings and functions.
- When the sample rate is not set to 44.1/48 kHz
- When used as a card reader
- When used as an audio interface
- When used with an FRC-8
• When AIF with Rec is set to On, the sample rate cannot be changed.
• When AIF with Rec is set to On, files with sample rates that differ from the current setting cannot be
played.
• To monitor sound played back from the computer, set the input source to USB1–4 or select USB1–4 in the
output routing.
• See the F6 operation manual for details.
Download the latest operation manual from zoomcorp.com.
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Automatically connecting with F6 Control
when starting up
If the F6 and the dedicated F6 Control app are connected when the F6 is turned off, they will automatically
reconnect when the F6 is started up again.
• Turn off the power when F6 Control and the F6 are connected.
• The next time they are started up, F6 Control and the F6 will automatically start connecting.
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