Zoom M4 MicTrak Stereo Microphone and Recorder

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* (19 hour battery life)

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 kΩ or more
 
 
LINE: 3 kΩ 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 150Ω 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 kΩ or more
 
 
 
Outputs
LINE OUT
Connector
Stereo mini jack × 1
 
Maximum output level
+1 dBu
 
Output impedance
110 Ω or less
PHONE OUT
Connector
Stereo mini jack × 1
 
Maximum output level
20 ｍW + 20 ｍW (into 32Ω load)
 
Output impedance
15 Ω or less
Built-in speaker
 
500mW 8Ω 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
 
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 kΩ
Output level
3.3 Vpp
Output impedance
50 Ω 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