Perfect Tracks in One Take.

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)

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.

RECORD ALL DAY

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

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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Quick Tour

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 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

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 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

4-track recording (built-in XY mic with INPUT 1/2), 48kHz/32-bit float,

phantom power off, headphones used (33Ω 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

* Batteries not included

** For Android, 32-Bit Float cannot be used with USB Microphone