Zoom just unveiled the new F4, a six-input/eight-track field recorder for sound that includes four low-noise mic preamps, time code and a solid metal build. Like the Zoom F8, the F4 is equipped with mic preamps for recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz and it uses a Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) that generates time code at 0.2 ppm accuracy — a first at this price point, according to Zoom. For recording flexibility, the F4 features four locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors, a 3.5mm stereo input, and a Zoom mic capsule input, for a total of six discrete inputs, all of which enable it to record up to eight tracks. The F4 also provides two Main Outs and two Sub Outs as well as a 1/4″ headphone jack with dedicated volume control.

Compact and lightweight, the F4 weighs just 2.27 pounds without batteries and features a durable metal chassis. The F4 also includes a 1.9-inch white backlit monochromatic LCD display that makes the F4 suitable for all lighting environments, from the studio to the field. The Zoom F4 will be available in stores October 2016 for $649.99. Here are the details.