Zoom M4 MicTrak Handheld Stereo Microphone & Recorder

Manufacturer's Description

The M4 MicTrak is the first portable recorder equipped with 32-bit float recording and built-in timecode generator, giving filmmakers and musicians everything they need to capture outstanding audio.

CLIP-FREE AUDIO

When you’re on-set you can’t afford to come away with clipped or faint audio. The M4 records in 32-bit float, allowing you to capture perfect audio in any situation without the need to set gain.

ROLLING… AND… ACTION!

Filmmakers can use the two XLR inputs for dialogue, while using the X/Y mics to record ambience. In post, your recordings can easily be synced to video, thanks to the M4’s onboard timecode generator.

MAKE GREAT SOUNDING MUSIC VIDEOS

Combine audio captured by the on-board X/Y mics with two additional external microphones to give your videos studio-quality sound in any environment.

WAV WATCHING

Keep an eye on all four tracks of your recording using the M4’s color LCD with a real-time waveform display.

SUPER-LOW HANDLING NOISE

The M4 was engineered to be the quietest handheld recorder ever. Its unique X/Y mics and glossy finish significantly reduces handling noise, ensuring clean, clear audio, everytime

TIMECODE ONBOARD

Serious videographers use timecode to keep their audio and video perfectly in sync. The M4’s built-in timecode generator has professional grade .2 ppm accuracy.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE INPUTS

The M4 has two XLR/TRS inputs that feature the same professional grade, low-noise preamps found in our flagship F-Series recorders.

PERFECT OUTPUTS

Connect the line output to your camera to record a backup or sync track to your video. Monitor your recording using the built-in headphone output.

ONE-STEP NORMALIZATION

Save time in post production by using the on board NORMALIZE function to automatically raise or lower the volume of your recording to the optimal level without compressing the audio.

MONITORING CAPABILITY

Use the headphone output to monitor your recording or use the built in speaker for quick reference playback.

 Features

• 4-Track 32-bit float recorder
• Newly designed stereo X/Y microphones provide unmatched frequency response and clarity
• Body construction, and specialized finish to reduce handling noise
• 2 XLR/TRS inputs with F-Series preamps
• Color LCD Screen with waveform display
• Timecode Generator with 3.5mm in/out
• Onboard Normalization function
• 3.5mm headphone output plus 3.5mm stereo line output for camera connection
• USB Interface compatible with PC, Mac, iOS, and Android (48 kHz at 24 or 32-bit Float**)
• Use as an audio interface and record to SD card simultaneously
• Runs on 4 AA batteries* (18 hour battery life

Specifications

INPUTS

• CHANNELS: 2 (BUILT IN XY MIC) + 2(XLR/TRS INPUTS)

MIC INPUT     

• MIC TYPE: Unidirectional
• SENSITIVITY: -42 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• INPUT GAIN: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
• MAX SOUND PRESSURE INPUT: 135 dB SPL

EXT MIC INPUT     

• CONNECTORS: 1/8"" stereo mini jack
• INPUT GAIN: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
• INPUT IMPEDANCE: 2 kΩ or more

XLR/TRS INPUTS 

• CONNECTORS: XLR (2:HOT)/TRS combo jacks
• INPUT GAIN: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
• INPUT IMPEDANCE: MIC: 3 kΩ or more LINE: 3 kΩ or more
• MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: MIC: +4 dBu LINE: +24 dBu
• PHANTOM POWER: +24/+48V 10mA maximum for each channel
• EQUIVALEN INPUT NOISE: −127 dBu or less (IHF-A) 

OUTPUTS

LINE OUT     

• CONNECTOR: 1/8"" stereo mini jack
• MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +1 dBu

HEADPHONE

• CONNECTOR: 1/8"" stereo mini jack
• MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: 20 mW +20 mW(32 Ω load)
• BUILT-IN SPEAKER: 500mW/8Ω mono speaker 

RECORDING

• RECORDING MEDIA: 4GB–32GB microSDHC cards 64GB–1TB microSDXC cards

WAV     

• SUPPORTED FORMATS: -44.1/47.952/48/48.048/96/192kHz -32-bit float -mono/stereo -BWF and iXML
• MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING TRACKS: 4 (2 BUILT IN XY MIC + 2 XLR/TRS INPUTS 

TIME CODE

• CONNECTOR: 1/8"" stereo mini jack (Tip: IN, Ring: OUT)
• MODES: Off Int Free Run, Int Record Run, Int RTC Run Ext
• FRAME RATES: 23.976ND 24ND 25ND 29.97ND 29.97D 30ND 30D
• PRECISION: ±0.2 ppm
• SUPPORTED INPUT LEVELS: 0.2 – 5.0 Vpp
• INPUT IMPEDANCE: 4.6 kΩ
• OUTPUT LEVEL: 3.3 Vpp
• OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 50 Ω or less 

POWER SUPPLIES

• BATTERIES: 4 AA
• AC ADAPTER: ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A) • USB bus power is supported. 

DISPLAY

• LCD: 1.54"" full color (240 × 240)

REMOTE

• INPUT: RC2/RC4/RCH-5/RCH-6 

USB

• CONNECTOR: USB Type-C
• MASS STORAGE     
• CLASS: USB 2.0 High Speed
• AUDIO INTERFACE WITH REC     
• CLASS: USB 2.0 High Speed
• SAMPLING RATE: 48kHz
• BIT RATE: 24-bit/32-bit float
• CHANNELS: 4 in/2 out
• ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES
• 48 kHz/32-bit float, 2ch recording to microSDHC card: Alkaline batteries: about 18 hours 

INCLUDED

• Quick Guide
• Windscreen 

What’s In The Box

• M4 MicTrak Recorder
• Windscreen
• Quick Tour