Zoom M4 MicTrak

Zoom M4 MicTrak
4-Channel Field & Music Recorder

The first portable recorder to feature both 32-bit recording and a built-in timecode generator for easy synchronisation with video. This innovative and compact recorder offers 4 tracks and is the perfect solution for musicians and filmmakers.

• X/Y microphone with honeycomb protective grille
• 4-track recording (L+R and 2 XLR/combo inputs)
• Colour LCD display (waveform display)
• Time code generator (in-out) for synchronisation with video applications
• 4x AA battery operation (up to 18 hours)
• 32-bit float USB mic function for Mac/Windows and iOS/Android
• Improved coating to reduce grip noise during recording

PERFECT TRACKS. IN ONE TAKE
The M4 MicTrak is the first portable recorder with 32-bit float recording and built-in timecode generator, providing everything filmmakers and musicians need for outstanding audio recording.

AUDIO WITHOUT CLIPPING
On set, you can't risk working with audio that is overdriven or too quiet. The M4 records with 32-bit float, which allows you to record audio perfectly in any situation, even without clipping.

ATTENTION... AND... ACTION!
Filmmakers can use the two XLR inputs to record dialogue, while you record atmosphere via the X/Y microphones. In post-production, the M4's built-in timecode generator makes it easy to synchronise recordings to a video.

CREATE GREAT SOUNDING MUSIC VIDEOS
Combine the audio recorded with the internal X/Y microphones with two external microphones to give your videos studio-quality sound regardless of the environment.

WAV-WATCHING
Keep track of your tracks at all times via the M4's proprietary colour LCD display with real-time waveform display.

EXTREMELY LOW HAND NOISE
The goal in designing the M4 was to create the quietest handheld recorder ever. The unique, resiliently suspended X/Y microphones and high-gloss finish minimise hand noise, ensuring clean, clear audio at all times.

TIMECODE ON BOARD
Serious videographers use timecode to perfectly synchronise audio and video. The M4's built-in timecode generator provides professional accuracy of 0.2 ppm.

POWERFUL INPUTS
The M4 features two XLR/TRS inputs equipped with the same professional, low-noise preamps as the flagship F-Series recorders.

PERFECT OUTPUTS
Connect the line output to your camera to record a backup or sync track to your video. Listen to recordings via the built-in headphone output.

NORMALISATION IN ONE STEP
Save time in post-production by automatically raising or lowering the volume of your recordings to the optimum level, even without audio compression, using the built-in NORMALIZE function.

LISTENING OPTIONS
Use the headphone output to listen to your recording, or use the built-in speaker for quick reference playback.

SIX SECONDS FOR SAFETY
The PRERECORD function captures and stores audio six seconds at a time before you press the RECORD button - perfect for any surprise recording start.

RECORD ALL DAY
With 18 hours of battery life, the M4 can record all day if needed.

RC4 REMOTE CONTROL
Control your M4 from up to 5 metres away using the Zoom RC4 (sold separately).

32-BIT FLOAT AUDIO INTERFACE
The M4 can be used as an audio interface with 32-bit float technology and 4 inputs and 2 outputs.

In the Box
• M4 MicTrak
• Windscreen
• Quick Guide

Optional Accessories
• Zoom AD-17 Power supply
• Zoom RC4 remote control

Specifications

INPUTS

CHANNELS

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

MIC TYPE

Unidirectional

SENSITIVITY

-42 dB, 1 kHz @ 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

EXT MIC INPUT INPUT GAIN

Adjustment unnecessary
(dual AD converter circuits used)

EXT MIC INPUT INPUT IMPEDANCE

2 kΩ or more

XLR/TRS INPUTS CONNECTORS

XLR (2: HOT)/TRS combo jacks

XLR/TRS INPUTS GAIN

Adjustment unnecessary
(dual AD converter circuits used)

XLR/TRS INPUTS INPUT IMPEDANCE

MIC: 3 kΩ or more
LINE: 3 kΩ or more

XLR/TRS INPUTS MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL

MIC: +4 dBu
LINE: +24 dBu

XLR/TRS INPUTS PHANTOM POWER

+24/+48V
10mA maximum for each channel

XLR/TRS INPUTS PHANTOM POWER

−127 dBu or less (IHF-A)

OUTPUTS

LINE OUT 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)

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

WAV 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/dt>

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

USB 2.0 High Speed

AUDIO INTERFACE WITH REC

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