Zoom F6: Is it time to upgrade your recorder? | Curtis Judd

In this episode we discuss whether or not you should upgrade to a new recorder from your ZOOM F6. We cover things to consider when choosing a potential new recorder– and when to pass on shiny new tech. In this episode we examine what’s available on the market in late 2023, show you how to determine whether recorder features will be useful to your workflow, and give you some opinions on and examples of when it’s best to upgrade versus not. Let’s take a closer look!

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. See https://school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

• Zoom F6 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/pCFS
• Zoom F8n Pro Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/fdkN4s
• Sound Devices MixPre II Series — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/O8e0
• Sound Devices 888 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/O8e0
• Sennheiser MKH 50 Supercardioid Condenser Microphone— B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/iYb065
• Sennheiser MKH 416 Supercardioid Shotgun Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/AVgsgHZ
• Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Condenser Microphone — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/mUcDk
• Mogami XLR cables — B&H https://geni.us/awnBq2I
• Canare XLR cables — B&H https://geni.us/8y4B
• Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/8a8tt
• Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure https://geni.us/y6ym5V
• Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/AuMKRr
• Aputure Spotlight Mount —  Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
• Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H https://geni.us/GWKt
• Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
• Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs
• Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
• Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47

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Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 The Big Question 00:57 Bad reasons to upgrade 02:14 Be specific! 03:30 The $$$ farce 03:49 Good reasons to upgrade 05:04 How to stop impulse gear-buying 06:40 The impact of 32-bit float 08:06 My Take 08:20 Please buy my courses ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYWj-TcTT8w