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  • Handheld Microphone
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  • 2x AA / NiMH Batteries
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Overview

M4 MicTrak Handheld Recorder

Perfect Tracks. In One Take.

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.

Key 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

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.

Additional Features:

  • 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)

Built for Creators

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.

The Ins and Outs

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.

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 19 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.

What's Included

M4 MicTrak Recorder
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Product Specifications

M4 MicTrak Handheld Recorder

Inputs

 
Directionality Unidirectional
Sensitivity −42 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
Input Gain Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
Maximum 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
Max. 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 1/8" Stereo Mini Jack
Maximum Output Level +1 dBu
Headphone
 
Connector 1/8" Stereo Mini Jack
Max. Output Level 20 mW +20 mW(32 Ω load)

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
Max. Simultaneous Recording Tracks 4 (2 BUILT IN XY MIC + 2 XLR/TRS INPUTS)

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

Power Supplies

 
Batteries 4x AA
AC Adapter ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A) • USB bus power is supported.

Display

 
LCD 1.54" Full Colour (240 x 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: 48 kHz
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

Questions & Answers

Zoom M4 MicTrak Handheld Recorder

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