Zoom M4 MicTrak 4-Track Handheld Recorder

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The Zoom M4 MicTrak 4-Track Handheld Recorder 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.

BUILT FOR CREATORS
Rollling...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 onboard 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 shock mounted 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.

THE INS AND OUTS
Hight-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.

Six Seconds of Safety
The PRERECORD function captures and saves six seconds of audio before you hit RECORD - perfect for unexpected starts.

Record All Day
With 18 hours of battery life, the M4 is ready to record whenever you need it.
RC4 Remote Control
Control your M4 from up to 5 meters away with the Zoom RC4 (sold separately).

32-BIT FLOAT AUDIO INTERFACE
The M4 can be used as a 32-bit float, 4-in/2-out audio interface.

Package Includes:

• M4 MicTrak
• Windscreen
• Quick Tour

Zoom M4 MicTrack - Features:

• 4-Track 32-bit float recorder
• Newly designed stereo X/Y microphones provide unmatched frequency response and clarity
• New shockmount system 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 (48khHZ at 24 or 32-bit Float). For Android, 32-Bit Float cannot be used with USB Microphone.
• Use as an audio interface and record to SD card simultaneously
• Runs on 4 AA batteries (not included; 18 hour battery life)

• Inputs:
  • Channels: 2 (built-in X/Y mics) + 2 (XLR/TRS inputs)
  • Mic Input:
    • Mic Type: Unidirectional
    • Sensitivity: -42 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
    • Input: Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuit used)
    • Maximum Sound Pressure Input: 135 dB SPL
  • External Mic Input:
    • Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
    • Input Gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuit used)
    • Input Impedance: 2 kΩ or more
  • XLR/TRS Inputs:
    • Connector: XLR (2: Hot)/TRS combo jacks
    • Input Gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuit 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
    • Equivalent Input Noise: -127 dBu or less (IHF-A)
• Outputs:
  • Line Out:
    • Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
    • Maximum Output Level: +1 dBu
    • Output Impedance: 110 Ω or less
  • Headphone:
    • Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
    • Maximum Output Level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32Ω load)
    • Output Impedance: 15 Ω or less
  • Built-In Speaker: 500mW/8Ω mono speaker
• Recorder:
  • 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 formats supported
  • Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 4
  • Maximum Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 4
• Timecode:
  • 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
• Display: 240 x 240 LCD, 1.54" full color
• Remote: Dedicated remote control (ZOOM RC2, RC4, RCH-5 or RCH-6)
• USB:
  • Connector: USB Type-C; Use a USB cable that supports data
    transfer. USB bus power is supported.
  • Mass Storage: USB 2.0 High Speed
  • Audio Interface w/ Recording: USB 2.0 High Speed, 48 kHz, 24-bit/32-bit float, 4-in/2-out
• Power:
  • 4 AA batteries
  • AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A
    USB bus power is supported.
• Estimated Continuous Operation Times Using Batteries:
  • 2-track recording (built-in XY mic), 48kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, no headphones, no line out, timecode off, no remote, display power saving on, display brightness at 60:
    • Alkaline: about 18 hours
    • NiMH (1900 mAh): about 14.5 hours
    • Lithium: about 31 hours
  • 4-track recording (built-in XY mic with INPUT 1/2), 48kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, headphones used (33Ω load), no line out, timecode off, no remote, display power saving on, display brightness at 60:
    • Alkaline: about 10 hours
    • NiMH (1900 mAh): about 8.5 hours
    • Lithium: about 18.5 hours
• Power Consumption: 5 W maximum
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 2.76 x 8.12 x 1.85 in | 70.2 x 206.2 x 47 mm
• Weight: 11.46 oz | 325 g, including batteries