ZOOM - M4 - MicTrak Microphone Recorder - 32-bit float

M4 MicTrak
Four Track Recording with Timecode Generator and 32-Bit Float

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.

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.

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

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RECORD ALL DAY
With 19 hours of battery life, the M4 is ready to record whenever you need it.

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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.

Here’s what comes in the package:

M4 MicTrak Recorder
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M4 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)

* Batteries not included
** For Android, 32-Bit Float cannot be used with USB Microphone
Specs
INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS
Inputs Built-in mic (stereo) 1
MIC/LINE (mono) 2
MIC / LINE IN (stereo, supports plug-in power) 1
Outputs LINE OUT 1
PHONE OUT 1
Built-in speaker (mono) 1

INPUTS
Built-in mic 90º XY stereo format
Directionality Unidirectional
Sensitivity -42 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
Maximum sound pressure input 135 dB SPL
MIC/LINE (mono) Connector XLR/TRS combo jacks × 2 (XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT)
Input gain Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuit used)
Input impedance MIC: 3 kO or more
LINE: 3 kO or more
Maximum input level MIC: +4 dBu
LINE: +24 dBu
Phantom power +24/+48 V
Channel total 10 mA or less
Equivalent input noise –127 dBu or less (IHF-A)
with volume display amplification at maximum and 150O input
MIC / LINE IN (stereo, supports plug-in power) Connector Stereo mini jack × 1
Input gain Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuit used)
Input impedance 2 kO or more

OUTPUTS
LINE OUT Connector Stereo mini jack × 1
Maximum output level +1 dBu
Output impedance 110 O or less
PHONE OUT Connector Stereo mini jack × 1
Maximum output level 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32O load)
Output impedance 15 O or less
Built-in speaker 500mW 8O mono speaker

RECORDER
MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING TRACKS 4
MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS PLAYBACK TRACKS 4
RECORDING FORMATS WAV
44.1/47.952/48/48.048/96/192 kHz, 32-bit float mono/stereo
BWF and iXML formats supported
RECORDING MEDIA 4–32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification
64GB–1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification

DISPLAY
LCD 1.54-inch full-color LCD (240 × 240)
USB
Connector USB Type-C
• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
USB Mic USB 2.0 High Speed
48 kHz
24-bit/32-bit float
4-in/2-out
File transfer USB 2.0 High Speed

TIMECODE
Connector 3.5mm stereo mini (TIP: input, RING: output)
Modes Off, Internal, External
Frame rate 23.976 ND, 24 ND, 25 ND, 29.97 ND, 29.97 D, 30 ND, 30 D
Precision ±0.2 ppm
Allowed input level 0.2 – 5.0 Vpp
Input impedance 4.6 kO
Output level 3.3 Vpp
Output impedance 50 O or less

REMOTE
Dedicated remote control ZOOM RC2, RC4, RCH-5 or RCH-6

POWER
4 AA batteries Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH
AC adapter ZOOM AD-17: DC 5 V/1 A
• USB bus power is supported.

ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES | 2-TRACK RECORDING
Alkaline batteries About 19 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) About 14.5 hours
Lithium batteries About 31 hours

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
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.
They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES | 4-TRACK RECORDING
Alkaline batteries About 10 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) About 8.5 hours
Lithium batteries About 18.5 hours

4-track recording (built-in XY mic with INPUT 1/2), 48kHz/32-bit float,
phantom power off, headphones used (33O load), no line out, timecode off, no remote, display power saving on, display brightness at 60
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.
They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
Power consumption 5 W maximum
Dimensions 70.2 mm (W) × 206.2 mm (D) × 47.0 mm (H)
Weight (including batteries) 325 g

Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms