Zoom · Updated September 2026
Zoom F6: price & specs
Zoom F6. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: zoomcorp.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Zoom F6 is listed at $599.99 on zoomcorp.com as of 2026-08-04, #7 cheapest of 9 field recorders (median $369); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 15/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 7 in class.
Verified Sep 22, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Seen at
- zoomcorp.com$599.99read
Each figure is what that seller's own page published on the day we read it — not our price of record, and not a live quote. Follow the link for what it costs right now.
Price history
$599.99Is the Zoom F6 a good buy?
At $600, the Zoom F6 is #7 cheapest of the 9 field recorders we track, where the median is $369. On the spec sheet, its xlr inputs of 6 is the highest of the 10, its max tracks of 14 is the highest of the 10, and its max bit depth bits of 32 is the highest of the 10.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $599.99 — current on record (was $699.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zoom |
| Released | — |
| Xlr inputs | 6 |
| Max tracks | 14 |
| Max bit depth bits | 32 |
| Max sample rate (kHz) | 192 |
| Thirty two bit float | Yes |
| Phantom power | Yes |
| Built in mics | No |
| Storage type | SD |
| Display type | color-LCD |
| Power source | AA |
| Battery life hrs | 7.5 |
| Weight grams | 520 |
Source: zoomcorp.com (read 2026-09-22) · corroborated by kmcamera.com (read 2026-07-11). The official Zoom F6 product page confirms this exact model — the 6-input/14-track F6 field recorder with 32-bit float dual-AD recording — and lists the specs used: six XLR inputs, 14 max simultaneous tracks, up to 192 kHz, 16/24-bit and 32-bit float, +24/+48V phantom power, a single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, a 1.54" full-color backlit LCD (non-touch), 4x AA primary power with 7.5h alkaline continuous recording, and 520 g weight; it also states "Available at the following retailers for $699.99", which is the published US price used. K&M Camera's retailer listing corroborates the model identity and key specs (6 inputs + stereo mix, color backlit LCD, SD/SDHC/SDXC up to 1 TB, +24/48V phantom, 4x AA, no built-in microphone) and lists a $749.99 street price. Precision Camera similarly confirms the same model and specs. No fetched page states a release date, so releaseDate is left null.
Is the Zoom F6 worth it vs cheaper field recorders?
Zoom F6 against its closest cheaper and pricier field recorders on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked
| Product | Price | Xlr inputs | Max tracks | Max bit depth bits | Max sample rate (kHz) | Thirty two bit float |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoom F6 this | $599.99 | 6 | 14 | 32 | 192 | Yes |
| Sony PCM-D10 | $499.99 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 192 | No |
| Sound Devices MixPre-3 II | $895 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 192 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Zoom F6 cost?
The Zoom F6 has a US price of $599.99, as of 2026-08-04.
How does the Zoom F6 compare on price?
At $600, the Zoom F6 is #7 cheapest of the 9 field recorders we track, where the median is $369.
Has the Zoom F6's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-07-25 the Zoom F6 has fallen 20%, from $749.99 to $599.99.
What is the lowest price the Zoom F6 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Zoom F6 is $599.99 on 2026-08-04 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the Zoom F6?
At $599.99, the Zoom F6 is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-07-25.
What are the Zoom F6's key specs?
Zoom F6 (Zoom): xlrInputs 6, maxTracks 14, maxBitDepthBits 32, maxSampleRateKhz 192, thirtyTwoBitFloat Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-09-22.
Price of record: $599.99 at zoomcorp.com, 2026-08-04. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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