The Zoom F-Control is an essential piece of gear for everyone who uses an F8 or F4 multitrack field recorder. With F-Control, you can have total command of your recording experience. F-Control is a mixing control surface that gives filmmakers more power and flexibility when recording in the field. It works alongside the Zoom F8 and F4 to create a complete and professional on-location audio rig. F-Control works intuitively with the F8 and F4 to give you additional mastery over sound design and mixing, as well as broaden your creative possibilities. It connects to your field recorder with a single USB cable, so you can keep your setup clutter-free and be ready to record in seconds.

What's in the box ?

• 1.5m stereo cable
• 1.5m USB cable
• 4 x AA batteries

Main Features:

• 9 faders (eight + Master), each 60mm
• 1/4" Headphone jack
• USB port for external keyboard connection
• Hands-on input/output control for trim, pan, and track arming
• 12-segment LED meters for monitoring channel and output levels
• Dedicated time code buttons
• Track Scene edit buttons: Shortcut commands to Track Name, Scene Increment, Scene Name, Notes, and False Take screens
• Power options: 4 x AA batteries, 4-pin HIROSE connector with external battery pack, and USB bus power via the F4 (not available with the F8)
• Durable metal chassis
• Compatible with Zoom F8 and F4 MultiTrack Field Recorders

Specifications:

• Power Requirements

  • AA size (LR6) battery x 4
  • External DC power supply 9–16 V
  • Battery Operation Time: (When using 8 channels at once, LED Brightness=60, without keyboard)
  • Alkaline batteries: 8.5 hours or more
  • NiMH (2450mAh): 12 hours or more
  • Lithium batteries: 16.5 hours or more

• Connectors

  • TO F Series: USB (Type A)
  • Keyboard: USB (Type A)
  • From F-Series Headphone: 1/4" unbalanced stereo phone
  • Headphone: 1/4" unbalanced stereo phone
  • 9-16V DC IN: HIROSE HR10A-7R-4S 4-pin connector (1 pin: −, 4 pin: +)
  • Power Consumption: 2.5 W
  • Dimensions:9.6 in (W) x 7.11 in (D) x 1.8 in (H)
  • Weight:2.16 lbs (without batteries)