Zoom F6 Set Up for FILM PRODUCTION! (PFL Settings/Bit Depth/Sample Rate)(Zoom F6 Part 14)

[@anlantis5986]

I don't think its too many zoom f6 videos there is not many up at the moment and I am finding your videos very helpful!! Thank you

[@RebelTech1990]

It’s funny, when the F6 came out there were so many people covering the release. After I started uploading my videos I noticed that I was one of, only a couple, people that still made stuff on it.
I’m at a point, now, where I need to do a lot more research to get a video done. A lot of it is stuff I never thought I’d use but there is so much the F6 has to offer.
Keep an eye out for more videos to come. Thanks for checking out my videos! I really appreciate it!

[@goodeggproductions]

I'm so glad I found this video. The headphone output part of the F6 was like reading Mandarin to me and you explained it easily for me. For 2 years, I've been screwing with levels to try to isolate tracks in playback and setup. Thank you for showing me that the volume dial actual DOES have a function if you press it in. You also made me feel completely stupid, since it's so simple (now), but it's going to make future jobs so much easier and faster.

[@RebelTech1990]

This is exactly why I make these videos. Some of these small details are so easy that they are easily overlooked. Sometimes you just need something pointed out to understand it.
I know how that feels all too much. I face palm myself multiple times a week when I find something that’s right in front of my face.
Thank you for checking out the video, I’m glad it was helpful! Keep an eye out for my F6 videos, I have a bunch planned.

[@user-pb2om6eg5j]

Thanks for this really clear and helpful video. Really appreciate your tutorials

[@RebelTech1990]

Thanks for checking out the videos!

[@BushMasterThermal]

Amazing vid finally found your channel dedicated Zoom F6 in-depth Info.

[@RebelTech1990]

Thanks for checking out the video! I’m planning some new F6 stuff so keep and eye out for those!

[@BushMasterThermal]

@@RebelTech1990 I have a question on the Limiter. Does it work with the Line output as well? So i can send Audio to the camera without fear of clipping.
It seemed like it only worked correctly if line output was set to 0db might of been an old firmware.

[@RebelTech1990]

I just checked it out. Go to the output settings-line out- Limiter- Turn On. Then adjust the settings how you like them. There’s a lot there so it may take some trial and error to get it the way you want it. I may cover this in a video but I would have to do some research to get it just right. Hope this helped!

[@BushMasterThermal]

@@RebelTech1990 Will give it a try thanks

[@binetix]

It is a good practice to keep HPF with 5-10Hz above the minimum for each particular mic in accordance with the mic's frequency response (diagram) in order to avoid the low-frequency imperfections. Most mics work between 20Hz-40KHz, so HPF could accept minimum values of 30Hz or so.

[@binetix]

Any film production with separate audio and video recording requires manual or automatic synchronization. If you are using F6 only as an audio hub (without other external recorders like F2 or F3) then the easiest way to automate this synchronization is to connect the timecode out signal to your camera's mic. In more complex cases you can use UltraSync devices...

[@sobaagency]

Just bought mine, after owning the Podtrack, the H5 ... I got this unit because I want to get into timecode.

[@RebelTech1990]

That's a good upgrade. If you want some videos on Timecode, with the F6, Chris Speigl has great videos covering it.
Thanks for checking out the video!

[@kurokid2441]

hhh, I'm the second...bro
gladly seeing this video which is also about F6:)
every time I went to the scene to record audio, I was used to setting the device all over again base on different situation.
like performance, courses, lecture, etc...

[@RebelTech1990]

I basically do the same thing but for the most part after I set my sample rate and bit depth the audio levels just flow as the shoot goes on. 32 bit float helps so much with dynamic actors. It has saved me a couple of times. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@kurokid2441]

@@RebelTech1990 Yeah, you're right. If I'm shooting some interviews or voice over stuff, I usually use 24bit/48kHz because I know there will not be any unpredictable sound over the top. But when it comes to performance or classes....I have to use 24+32bit or 32bit only to make it possible that I can handle those suddenly shout-loud sound...

[@RebelTech1990]

48 sample rate is a guarantee but I just throw 24/32 on all the time. Just to have the option. The best part about audio is it doesn't take up that much space.

[@kurokid2441]

@@RebelTech1990 Correct. I just agree with it. I insert a 128GB SDXC into my F6 while I put a 256GB SDXC into my Podtrak P8(always record every channel even mute so that will be huge...),hhh

[@ClassicCyclingCC]

Thanks for the video.

[@RebelTech1990]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@binetix]

24V phantom power is more energy efficient and if you are using F6 on batteries mostly this setting shouldn't be avoided. Most RODE and AKG condenser mics, for example, fully support 24V and 48V...

[@macworld33]

Hi. first of all thanks for making this video. I am a camera guy so I was hoping for something for a newbie who was going to have to do his own sound. Here is how it sounds to this newbie. "your D.o.T. is set to 12 or -13 at least with a cos one or 7 zero. now when you go into your nfs settings you may or may not want banana, I am goin to do another video just on banana so let me know in the comments. Everything under the limiter is around five if you are a murfpiz, if you are not a powered nurfpiz, and to be honest who really is these days than, chuckle, Of course you are going to want to be in non fribitz mode. Now let's set the blame settings...

[@prskyviews]

Glad I found you!

[@RebelTech1990]

Happy to help! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@ViciousXUSMC]

Just curious, what did you use to record the audio for this video? I do not see a LAV, nor do I see a giant SM7B in frame. Off camera shotgun mic?

[@RebelTech1990]

Most likely it was the Oktava MK012 or the Sennheiser MKH 416. I use both for boom mics. I do have more now but back then it was one of those two.

[@mariorivas7886]

Thanks a lot !!!

[@RebelTech1990]

You’re welcome! Thanks for checking out the video, I’m glad it helped!

[@usernamenotvisibIe]

I'm super lost! Please help. For some reason headphone are not working only on the line out jack. Please advise

[@RebelTech1990]

Have you seen my video on headphone routing?
If not here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/MP-gKMDUsTg/v-deo.html
You may have pressed in the headphone volume dial and switched the setting. Let me know if this helps.

[@scourneene]

Is it possible to use this to live steam with a camera somehow. I was looking at the zoom Q8 vid camera but the picture quality is lame and it's in 24 bit.

[@RebelTech1990]

You can do the audio and video separately. So set up the F6 at n audio interface and the camera via capture card. But you can't send 32 bit to the cpu. It caps out at 24. Zoom actually just released a 32 bit audio interface, so that may be better for your use.

[@vutrieuanh8176]

thanks 4 share

[@RebelTech1990]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@alainhalimi3821]

Hi I cant find a way to turn down the volume of the zoom playing f6 a LOUD BEEP when pressing record, it kills me. Any idea how to do that? Thanks

[@RebelTech1990]

That's an easy fix. go to Menu-Output-Headphone Out-Alert Vol. Then you can adjust the alert volume to your headphones. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@naijapopuptv]

How can I create folder on zoom f6

[@RebelTech1990]

I’m gonna do a video on this but here’s a quick tutorial.
Menu-Finder-SD-New Folder-Name it.
I should have a video out before may about this topic.
Thanks for checking out the video!

[@kalealee3675]

Thanks for all the good information 👍 I want to try stereo recoding, do I need to use the link setting ? (Just bought F6 and I am a beginner in recording)

[@RebelTech1990]

This is very easy to do, I do plan to do a video on it but I 1, need a stereo pair of mics and 2, I need to research/test some stuff to make sure I know what I'm talking about. For you I will give you what I know based on pages 99-100 in the Zoom F6 Manual.
To get there: Menu-Input-Link Settings-Input Link
Now that you are at the proper menu I'll explain what you need to choose. By selecting the Stereo boxes that will link the corresponding tracks to a stereo format. Ex: 1/2, 3/4, 5/6. "When stereo-linked, odd tracks are handled as left and even tracks as right channels". Now this is just for stereo recording. This I understand fully. The "MS" mode is where I have less experience with. It says "When MS stereo-linked, odd tracks are handled as mid signals and even
tracks as side signals". I will have to do some tests to understand that one further but for what you want I feel the standard stereo setting will work out.
Give it a try and test it out with different stuff. Let me know how it goes and I can add it to my video notes for the video in the future. Thanks for checking out the video!
Oh also I have a lot of Zoom F6 videos in a playlist so if you are looking to get into learning about the F6, this is the place to be. I am throwing out much more about it all the time. Also adding YT shorts to the mix as well. Hope this was helpful and thanks again!

[@brendanvictory7361]

Sir pls the noise in my sound is very bad and is loud than vocal how can i reduce am a sound man and am new not perfect

[@RebelTech1990]

What mic and cable are you using? Also what do you have your gain set to?

[@zandersturgill]

Does the AVX receivers fit in the F6? It's an L-shape and so I'm worried if part of it would rub or not fit on the F6. Like, if I connected four to five avx receivers, would the metal bar block them from all fitting in?

[@RebelTech1990]

I have used two and a boom mic while in the bag and that was very snug but I did it. Now the real question is are you planning on putting it in a bag? Because if you don’t have it in the bag then the receivers can turn out of the way and you don’t have to worry about losing inputs.
I do plan to do some videos on this topic. I just need to do a video on the AVX system first.

[@Minus20Design]

Great tutorial. It was very informative. I was wondering if you had any recommendations on DAWs you'd recommend for working with floating 32 bit Zoom F6 recordings in post. I'm using Logic Pro and it converts imported 32 bit files to 24 bit.

[@RebelTech1990]

The first thing you should try, if you haven’t already, I’d create a session with 32 bit as the default bit rate. The import the files into that session.
If that doesn’t work then you might have to use something else. I haven’t used many DAWs, mostly because I got used to Studio One and haven’t looked back. Pro Tools is only good if you are in a professional studio and even then I feel like it’s dated software.
If that doesn’t work. Then see if the file is still recoverable even if it’s been converted to 24bit. It might be converting it but not taking away the data. This happens sometimes with video FPS. Give that a try and let me know how it goes.

[@kamalnep]

Thank you for your video i am not sure if i heard it can it be used with Rhode video mic pro plus . As i am thinking of getting one

[@RebelTech1990]

I’ve tried some 3.5mm mics with an adapter. It doesn’t work. I tried multiple configurations but no luck. The F6 also doesn’t have a “line in” option, which is something I wish they added. Technically the time code runs both ways but I don’t think you can use that signal for an audio source.
If you are looking for something with a 3.5mm option, the handy recorders have them. Some other field recorders might but I don’t know for sure.
In my opinion, the 3.5mm mics should only be used as a “in camera” option. If you have a xlr recorder of any kind, just go with an xlr mic. The audio quality is usually much better.
Hope this helps and thank you for checking out the video!

[@rickhickman2730]

So they still didn't update the firmware to allow you to adjust trim with the faders 😭?

[@RebelTech1990]

When you’re in 32 bit only, the faders act as gain knobs

[@Garyrice1990]

What option would I set the channel to plugging into a sound board? Would it be "Line"?

[@RebelTech1990]

The only output is the “Line Out”. As far as I know you just have to set the line out level and plug into the port with a 3.5mm cable. It is still a little noisy so I don’t know how good the quality is after the 1.7 update. I haven’t check it recently.
What are you looking to do with it? Maybe I can test some stuff for you.

[@travisgrenke]

dual 24 + 32 bit linear or float?

[@RebelTech1990]

I set it for float. You can choose the file in the sd card after. This will give you a float file and 24 bit file. Hope this helps! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@travisgrenke]

@@RebelTech1990 thanks for some reason I can't import the files into FCPX nor Davinci from the SD card. First time doing it.....

[@awesometjgreen]

Hi, do you have a recommendation for a audio bag to use with the f6? I just ordered one and I'm wondering what the best bag would be to get.

[@RebelTech1990]

You're in luck, I just put out a video covering the KTek Stingray bag. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/kuhpgIC-axQ/v-deo.html . There are a couple of options but I really like this one the most. I do give my impressions on some others but not from a users point of view. Hope this helps and thank you for checking out the video!

[@abettervideographer]

Is it possible to setup the F6 to dual record a safety track? (Like you have one signal, but it gets recorded twice at two different levels in two different tracks.)

[@RebelTech1990]

The only way to do it is record the line out signal. But that isn’t really good for quality.
There is a duel mode, 16/32 and 24/32. With 32 bit you really don’t need a safety track. I’ve used the 32 bit file format for a while and never had a problem. It really does replace the need for backup tracks.
Thanks for checking out the video!

[@abettervideographer]

@@RebelTech1990 Oh that's right. I feel silly now - no reason for safety tracks with 32 bit float. I guess I wasn't sure that the 32 bit would be understood by my video editing software. I use Premiere Pro. Do you know if Premiere Pro can read 32 bit per chance?

[@RebelTech1990]

I use Premiere Pro with 32 bit files all the time. It works great there

[@Mrtroma]

Is there a tutorial for how to record multiple individual tracks simultaneously to the SD card? I keep getting them all on the same file of the SD card. Or is that some thing you have to do in editing to separate them? Thanks for the helpful videos!

[@RebelTech1990]

I had this same question not too long ago, so you're in luck. Let's just hop this isn't something new.
So you're, most likely, recording in Poly format. Go to menu-Rec-File Format- and chose Mono/Stereo. This should allow you to record each track to their own separate wave file.
Hope this helps and let me know if this works. Thanks for checking out the videos!

[@kacperabuda3684]

Hi there! I can't find a definitive answer, so maybe You guys could help me a little bit. Can You set both 32 but float and 192khz simultaneously, or is 192khz blocked when using 32bit float?

[@RebelTech1990]

192 kHz isn't available when 32 bit float is in play. Meaning, it can't be used with 32 bit, 16+32, or 24+32. Out of curiosity, what are you recording at 192kHz?

[@kacperabuda3684]

Thanks for the answer! I am a sound designer and I use 192khz recordings when i want to stretch or pitch down a sound, or do some heavy processing on it.

[@RebelTech1990]

That’s really cool! I’ve been wanting to get into that kind of work. I’m gonna start making a library of my own, just to mess around with

[@kacperabuda3684]

@@RebelTech1990 Nice! If you'd need some help, then hit me up. I have done a few sample packs already, so I can give You some tips ;)

[@RebelTech1990]

Sounds good! I appreciate it!

[@munjelo1]

hello, i must always setup time and date after switching off f6. why?

[@RebelTech1990]

I’ve heard one other person having the same issue. He spoke to Zoom and they said plug it in USB power on over night. He did that and then shut it down for 24 hours. After all of that he said it helped. But Zoom did say that it’s a “temporary fix”. A little ridiculous but that’s how they seem to operate. Hopefully this will be addressed in a firmware update.
My suggestion is to make sure you have 1.7 firmware installed. If that doesn’t help then do a factory reset and see if that helps. If the factory reset doesn’t have 1.7 then reload it in and see if it is fixed.
Hope this helps, let me know how it goes.

[@boykeification]

is 48 khz for full HD 1080 output video?and 92 khz or more for 2K and 4K video result? just for synch between audio and video. correction me if i'm wrong...so thats why i always asking asst.D.O.P. about the output/ video result ..

[@RebelTech1990]

The resolution doesn't have anything to do with it. The Fps to Sample rate is what matters. 48khz was created to match the "standard" 24fps. Essentially double the Fps for the Sample rate. You can use more but eventually it will be output to 48khz and 24FPS. Of course there are special circumstances but for the most part if you use 48khz you'll be fine. This mostly applies to video production. if you want more range then you can go higher, but it's not necessary.

[@boykeification]

@@RebelTech1990 ohhh,i see..thank you for explaination ,sir...

[@arunr4103]

just one more doubt do this -12 & -6 mic level works when recording in 32bit float work flow? or is it just for 24/16 bit

[@RebelTech1990]

The level that you see bouncing up and down when you speak into the mic. Just try to keep it between -6 and -12. Doesn’t have to be perfect just use that as a reference. Don’t mess with the levels too much, once you get it set, or it will be more work while editing. This is just good audio practice, works with any type of recording. Also don’t use your tech as a crutch. Just because you have something very useful like 32 bit float, doesn’t mean you should get lazy. Keep up with the work, like you would if you didn’t have it. You do have it and use it as a safety net. Just don’t rely on it too much.

[@TommysPianoCorner]

Thanks for your videos. I have the F6 and have found that it does not remember the ‘date and time’ between uses. I have relied leaving both the AA batteries and the Sony battery in but when I switch it on a few days later it asks me to set the date and time again. Is this normal?

[@RebelTech1990]

That's strange, it doesn't ask me that unless I update the firmware. What firmware version do you have installed?

[@TommysPianoCorner]

@@RebelTech1990 I have the latest (1.6 I think). I tested again yesterday. Switched it on, it asked me to set the time which I did. Switched it off again. Did not remove either the AA batteries or the Sony battery. Switched it on this morning and it immediately asked me to set the time again.

[@RebelTech1990]

My first suggestion is to update to 1.7 if you haven’t already. If that doesn’t work then you should try a factory reset. I’m not sure what firmware it will set you to if you do that but it doesn’t matter if it fixes the problem. Also you can always update the firmware anytime.
Try those things and let me know how it goes.

[@TommysPianoCorner]

@@RebelTech1990 OK, I just updated to 1.7. I've re-set the Date and Time and powered it off. I'll leave it a few hours and then power on again to see if it asks me to re-set the date and time. I assume the Factory Reset is in the settings somewhere?

[@RebelTech1990]

Yup the Factory Rest is in the “System” section of the menu. Did the Firmware update help your issue?

[@alainhalimi3821]

ua-cam.com/video/eEIl7LL-Zyk/v-deo.html
problem with f6
i have myself a ticking sound since i update the firmware with 1.90E

[@RebelTech1990]

Have you gone through the signal path to make sure it isn't anything else. XLR cable, Mic, interference. These could be issues before, you figure out what may be wrong with the F6.
In the video you sent I saw the level issue but not ticking. I assume that is a more recent problem. In regards to the Issues in the video, it seems like the pre amps on 4-6 most likely have a hardware issue. Could be software but my bets are on a preamps defect.
In regards to your ticking issue, I haven't heard or experienced anything like it. Did it only do this after the 1.9 update?