Zoom F4 with six inputs and eight tracks (is like a new low priced F8!)

[heathen]

2. It looks like you can control fader setting. Is so, you can reduce the L/R track to just 5 and 6 post fader and control gain via the fader.

I was not able to make this work.  I'm not saying it's impossible, but I wasn't able to find a way to do it.

[rippleish20]

2. It looks like you can control fader setting. Is so, you can reduce the L/R track to just 5 and 6 post fader and control gain via the fader.

I was not able to make this work.  I'm not saying it's impossible, but I wasn't able to find a way to do it.

Accomplishing what I suggested first depends on whether you can actually control the fader level - Does selecting fader in this screen give you control or is it like the level menu item where there are a couple of settings?

[graywolf]

I feel like an idiot asking this, but how do I use a pair of mini input mics (Countryman B3, CA14) with this?  I tried plugging them into the 5/6 input on the side, and got nothing.   

5/6 is -10 or +4 line in. You would need an external pre-amp.

1/4" Phone plugs are -10 line in, once again you would need and external pre-amp.

XLR's are mic in. With and adapter they should work for you.

[rippleish20]

I feel like an idiot asking this, but how do I use a pair of mini input mics (Countryman B3, CA14) with this?  I tried plugging them into the 5/6 input on the side, and got nothing.   

5/6 is -10 or +4 line in. You would need an external pre-amp.

1/4" Phone plugs are -10 line in, once again you would need and external pre-amp.

XLR's are mic in. With and adapter they should work for you.

Yeah he realized that after talking to them and is going with an external pre-amp. I am still curious is the fader and l/r would be an alternative strategy

1/4" are +4 however, I believe

[dallman]

Yeah he realized that after talking to them and is going with an external pre-amp. I am still curious is the fader and l/r would be an alternative strategy

The fader is post recording affecting the output of the recording, so I do not see how that would work.

[rippleish20]

Yeah he realized that after talking to them and is going with an external pre-amp. I am still curious is the fader and l/r would be an alternative strategy

The fader is post recording affecting the output of the recording, so I do not see how that would work.

I looked at the flow diagram and its going to be more awkward than I thought.

I stream from the F8 by changing the output routing so its only sending the channels I want to stream. I was thinking that when you record the L/R channel you could do the same thing but you can't. All armed tracks go into the L/R mix.

I've never cared about the L/R mix, so I've never thought about this before,  but if you turn on recording of L/R and then turn the fader to 0 db for all tracks except five and six does the L/R mix recording only have whats coming through on five and six?

[heathen]

Running a pair of mics through a CA 9200 preamp into the 5/6 input, what gain setting should I use for the 5/6 input?  The choices are −10 dBV and +4 dBu.  This would be for loud amplified shows.

[aaronji]

^ Depends on the sensitivity of the mics and the SPLs, but probably the +4 dBu is better for loud rock. Check the chart on Sengpiel...

[IronFilm]

Black Friday Deal: The Zoom F4 is $499:

https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-F4-Multitrack-Field-Recorder/dp/B01KZHQWY0

Damn, what a bargain! I spent more than that, but don't regret a single penny of it.

[heathen]

New firmware is out, including support for ambisonic mics: https://www.zoom-na.com/news/firmware-update-zoom-f4-firmware-20-recording-360-degree-audio

[IronFilm]

Just got notified B&H has a Zoom F4 for $420 daily deal.

Pounce on it! Is the golden perfect recorder for any one to start out on, and that is unbelievably cheap.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1260110-REG/zoom_zf4_f4_multitack_field_recorder.html

[detroit lightning]

Greetings F4 thread! I'm thinking about buying one of these - how is the battery life w/ AA's and/or the battery pack? Are there different battery pack options?

Thanks!

[heathen]

Greetings F4 thread! I'm thinking about buying one of these - how is the battery life w/ AA's and/or the battery pack? Are there different battery pack options?

Thanks!

I've only used the Talentcell battery that is regularly recommended for the F4 and F8, and it basically lasts forever.

[IronFilm]

Zoom F4 on sale for $350

And I thought US$350 for a *secondhand* Zoom F4 I've been seeing on eBay was crazy cheap.


http://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_154261401026713&key=8bcacfaa034c0b4a66a6e2547b5154f2&libId=joo0jkz001000axm000DAfggtzky0&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dvxuser.com%2FV6%2Fshowthread.php%3F362593-Zoom-F4-on-sale-for-350&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Flink.bandh.com%2FYesConnect%2FHtmlMessagePreview%3Fw8XpwUPMGaUepsq58jSBtBOdJrMIPb9eAL6m2SPh96E%3D.enc&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dvxuser.com%2FV6%2Fforumdisplay.php%3F29-Location-Sound-Post-Audio&title=Zoom F4 on sale for %24350&txt=https%3A%2F%2Flink.bandh.com%2FYesConnect%2FHt...6m2SPh96E%3D.enc



The first $100 off is the typical "Instant Savings", & the second $100 discount is also applied instantly, but requires the Promo Code (which is 15535343757788641). Someone reported that they were not able to apply the Promo Code online, & had to call the store to get the deal.



Offer expires 11/20/18 11:59 EST



I imagine the deal means the F4n is in the works.



Hope that means a firmware update with the F4n goodies is also coming for the F4 a few months after the F4n is released... I want automix / advanced hybrid limiters / better headphone preamp on my F4 with the F8 v5 style firmware update!!

[kleiner Rainer]

Hi all,

Zoom released firmware V3.0:

https://www.zoom.co.jp/news/F4-update_v3


- Advanced Look-Ahead Hybrid Limiters: cool! I need that - steam whistles can go off anytime

- Zoom AutoMix™ function

- Recording to SD card and USB simultaneously

- Headphone boost - should improve levels on low efficiency headphones

Seems Zoom gives the F8 improvements to us F4 users with a slight delay. Very nice!

Greetings,

Rainer