Zoom M4 MicTrak with 32-Bit Float, 4-Tracks, 2 XLR/TRS inputs, X/Y Mic Capsule, Timecode, Normalization, On-Board Monitoring, Battery Powered, Audio Interface, For Musicians, Podcasters, Videographers

Product Information

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 For field recording purposes, low sensitivity microphones are not ideal for recording quieter sounds and will accentuate the hissing self-noise of the device.

The M4 sports a 3.5mm headphone output for real-time monitoring, a mono speaker, a 3.5mm stereo line output, and it has a full-color LCD display for adjusting and monitoring your recordings. The M4 can run on four AA batteries for up to 18 hours of continuous operation as well as USB-C bus power and the optional Zoom AD-17 AC adapter (sold separately). Designed with musicians and videographers in mind, the M4 features an onboard timecode generator. Timecode generators are used to keep audio and visuals perfectly in sync, so you get professional results without having to re-align each file when it comes to post production. The M4 deliver pin-point accuracy with prof-grade .2ppm accuracy. Zoom does not provide any specifications of the self-noise (typically a bad sign), and what specifications they do provide are disappointing.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. This means that in the studio or in a live environment, this compact unit can offer a range of setups to suit various situations. It can also be used as an audio interface when linked to your computer via the USB connection, so you can run directly to your DAW. That makes it a great option for podcasters who work from home, but also need to take their show out and about from time to time.

It would have been really nice to see a stereo 3.5mm line input (as seen on the Zoom H1n), to give the M2 the option of using lavalier or low noise, plug-in-powered (PiP) microphones. 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 Other useful features include the ability to prerecord for up to 6 seconds and you can also remote control the M4 using the optional RC4.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.

Elastically suspended microphones and attenuating housing coating to reduce handling noise during recording

Easy 4-track Recording

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. However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers. You can also save time in post-production by using the onboard NORMALIZE function to automatically raise or lower the volume of your recording to the optimal level without compressing the audio. Price & Availability bit recording is an incredible format. In theory, it provides a far, far greater dynamic range than you’ll ever need, so peaking and digital ‘overs’ are a thing of the past — in fact, Zoom’s 32-bit products don’t even come with gain controls.

Serious videographers use timecode to perfectly synchronise audio and video. The M4’s built-in timecode generator provides professional accuracy of 0.2 ppm. Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty For my particular project, I needed to record the sound of coins moving and sliding like they would in Smaug’s dragon hoard. I decided to treat the M4 with no mercy — just ‘point and shoot’, without any precautions to ensure the recording quality. I set up in the middle of my lounge room with the coins piled on a towel, and I didn’t even bother to switch off the heater fan, so I knew there was a risk of sound contamination. The PRERECORD function captures and stores audio six seconds at a time before you press the RECORD button - perfect for any surprise recording start.

Zoom M4 MicTrak 4-channel 32-bit Portable Recorder Features:

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