Zoom F6 Line Out Issue & Workaround

In today’s episode, we demonstrate an issue with the ZOOM F6 and how to work around the issue. Specifically, when sending audio from the ZOOM F6 to a hybrid camera with a 3.5mm input, you have to reduce the output level on the F6. But when you do this, a substantial hiss is introduced to the audio. To fix this, you can use an attenuator cable to reduce the audio level which solves the issue.

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.

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

- MOVO -35dB Attenuator Cable - B&H, Amazon

- ZOOM F6 Audio Recorder - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS HSM ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K used for most of the B-roll - B&H, Pictureline

- Olymus 45mm f/1.8 lens - B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic GH5S camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

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