Zoom F4 User Manual

Recording
Capturing audio before recording starts (Pre Rec)
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Multi Track Field Recorder
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Capturing audio before recording starts (Pre Rec)
1. Press m.
2. Use e to select REC/PLAY,
and press E.
3. Use e to select Pre Rec,
and press E.
4. Use e to select On,
and press E.
The maximum pre-recording time depends on the file format
and sampling rate used.
File format Sampling rate
Maximum pre-recording
time
WAV
44.1kHz 6 seconds
47.952kHz 6 seconds
47.952kHz(F) 6 seconds
48kHz 6 seconds
48.048kHz 6 seconds
48.048kHz(F) 6 seconds
88.2kHz 3 seconds
96kHz 3 seconds
192kHz 1 second
MP3
44.1kHz 6 seconds
48kHz 6 seconds
The input signal is always buffered for a set amount of time, so it can be captured for up to 6 seconds before
c
is pushed
(pre-recording). This is useful when
c
is pressed late, for example.

Zoom F4 Specifications

General

Number of Inputs	6
Recording Formats	WAV, MP3
Max Sampling Rate	192 kHz
Bit Depth	16/24-bit
Timecode	Yes
Built-In Microphone	No
Memory Card Support	SD/SDHC/SDXC (Up to 512 GB)
Max Input Level	+24 dBu
Media	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Phantom Power	+48V
USB	USB 2.0
Power Source	AA batteries
Weight	2.27 lbs (1.03 kg)
Headphone Output	1/4" Stereo
Number of Channels	8