Zoom FRC-8 F-Series Remote Controller

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 control 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 makes recording and mixing easy with nine 60 mm faders (eight + Master) and hands-on input/output control for trim, pan, track arming, and PFL. Monitoring channel and output levels is simple with 12-segment LED meters, three user-programmable buttons, and a dedicated time code button.

You can also organize recordings using the Track Scene edit buttons for metadata entry. F-Control gives you the option to connect an external USB keyboard so you can enter information for “Track Name”, “Scene Increment”, “Scene Name”, “Notes”, and “False Take.”

F-Control has two main power options: four AA batteries (for up to 9 hours of operation) or power it with a 4-pin HIROSE connector with an external battery pack. An additional USB bus power option is available when using the F4 (not available with the F8).

Its metal chassis makes F-Control suitable for all production locations. Plus, the F-Control is small and light enough to fit into your gear bag or backpack, so you can take it on any shoot.

Zoom FRC-8 Features

• Works with F8n and F6
• Connect to F8 or F4 via 2 USB ports
• 9 faders (eight + Master), each 60mm
• 1/4" Headphone jack
• 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
• Can be powered with 4 AA batteries, or 4-pin HIROSE connector with external battery pack

• F-Control (FRC-8)1
• 1.5m stereo cable1
• 1.5m USB cable1
• AA batteries4

• Connector to F SeriesUSB Type A
• Connector to keyboardUSB Type A
• Connector from F-Series headphone1/4" unbalanced stereo phone
• Connector 9-16V DC inHIROSE 4-pin connector
• Power consumption2.5 W
• Run time with included batteries8.5 hours
• Run time with NiMH batteries12 hours
• Run time with Lithium batteries16.5 hours