Zoom M3 MicTrak

Zoom M3 MicTrak
The first shotgun microphone with 32-bit float recording

The new lightweight stereo in-camera recorder that records in 32-bit float to ensure perfectly modulated audio on every recording. The M3 has a line output to send audio directly to the camera input and has a selectable mono/90°/120° recording pattern.

• Stereo shotgun microphone with stereo recorder
• High level stability (133dB SPL)
• Support for mid-side (M/S) raw recording
• Shock mount for camera included
• REC/ PLAY button and mono/90/120
• 2x AA battery operation (up to 12 hours)

PERFECT SOUND WITH EVERY PICTURE. IN ONE TAKE
The M3 MicTrak offers filmmakers the ability to enhance their content with pristine sound quality. Designed to be mounted on a camera, the stereo microphone with built-in recorder records every sonic nuance with 32-bit float technology.

32-BIT FLOAT RECORDING
The M3 records clipping-free audio at all times. Thanks to 32-bit float recording, no equalisation is necessary. Whether it's dialogue, sound effects or ambience in outdoor recordings, you'll always get a perfect recording.

ABSOLUTELY READY AT ALL TIMES
The specially designed elastic mount keeps weight to a minimum and ensures minimal transmission of handheld noise.

MONO AND STEREO MODES
Switch easily between mono and stereo modes. Mono mode is ideal for dialogue recording. 90º provides accurate, transparent stereo recording. 120º stands for a generous stereo pick-up, which is especially recommended for atmosphere or sound effects.

MORE FLEXIBILITY IN POST-PRODUCTION
The M3 saves a backup file in mid-side RAW format at any time, giving you the flexibility to adjust the stereo width of the recording in post-production.

BACKUP FOR YOUR RECORDINGS
Use the 3.5mm stereo output to connect the M3 to your camera and record a backup there. This is especially useful for synchronising audio to a video.

EFFECTIVENESS IN POST-PRODUCTION
With the M3 Edit and Play software, you can adjust the stereo width of your recordings and normalise your files to prepare them for dubbing and post-production.

USB MIC
Connect the USB-C port to a PC or Mac to use the M3 as a USB microphone for streaming or recording.

MONITORING
Listen to your recordings via the 3.5mm headphone output.

POWER SUPPLY
Power the M3 on long production days with up to 12 hours of recording from two Type AA batteries.

STORAGE
Record onto SDXC cards with a capacity of up to 1 TB.

In the Box
• M3 MicTrak
• Foam Windscreen
• Shockmount
• stereo mini cable
• Quick Guide


Specifications

INPUTS

CHANNELS

2 (BUILT IN MS SHOTGUN MIC)

MIC TYPE

Super-cardioid/bi-directional

SENSITIVITY

MID MIC: -39dB, 1kHz @ 1 Pa
SIDE MIC: -39dB, 1kHz @ 1 Pa

INPUT GAIN

Adjustment unnecessary
(dual AD converter circuits used)

MAX SOUND PRESSURE INPUT

MID MIC: 132dB SPL
SIDE MIC: 122dB SPL

OUTPUTS

LINE OUTE CONNECTOR

1/8" stereo mini jack

LINE OUT MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL

+1 dBu

HEADPHONE CONNECTOR

1/8" stereo mini jack

HEADPHONE MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL

20 mW +20 mW, (32 Ω load)

RECORDING

RECORDING MEDIA

4GB–32GB microSDHC cards
64GB–1TB microSDXC cards

WAV SUPPORTED FORMATS

48kHz, 32-bit float, stereo, BWF

WAV MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING TRACKS

4 (STEREO + MS RAW)

POWER SUPPLIES

BATTERIES

2 AA

AC ADAPTER

ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A) • USB bus power is supported

USB

CONNECTOR

USB Type-C

MASS STORAGE

USB 2.0 High Speed

AUDIO INTERFACE WITH REC

USB 2.0 High Speed

SAMPLING RATE

48kHz

BIT RATE

24-bit integer

CHANNELS

2 in/2 out

ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES

48 kHz/32-bit float, 2ch recording to microSDHC card

Alkaline batteries: about 12 hours