The Zoom MicTrak M4 Handheld 4-Track Recorder Offering a fantastically compact and affordable all-in-one audio recording solution for filmmakers, musicians, podcasters, and content creators, the M4 MicTrak from Zoom delivers four tracks of crystal clear, clip-free audio thanks to its quality, stereo X/Y mic capsule with cardioid pickup pattern, two combos XLR-1/4" TRS inputs with up to +48V phantom power and sampling rates up to 192 kHz / 32-bit floating point. The M4 supports four modes of time code input via an auxiliary 3.5mm stereo jack, with precision down to ±0.2 ppm, a vital utility for any documentary filmmaker or content creator that needs to match audio to video with high accuracy.
The M4 sports a 3.5mm headphone output for real-time monitoring, a powerful mono speaker, a 3.5mm stereo line output, and a vibrant 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).
| Product Type | Portable Audio Recorder |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Handheld Recorder |
| Primary Applications | Audio-for-Video, Dictation & Transcription, Podcasting |
| Tracks | 4 |
| Input Channels | 4 |
| Max Sample Rate | Up to 192 kHz / 32-bit PCM |
| Audio Formats | BWF, WAV, iXML |
| Bit Depth | 32-bit |
| Built-in Microphones | X/Y Stereo Cardioid Pair |
| Microphone Preamps | 4 |
| Max SPL | 135 dB SPL |
| Microphone Sensitivity | -42 dB |
| Display | 1.54" Color LCD (Backlit) |
| Memory Card Support | microSDHC (4-32 GB), microSDXC (64 GB-1 TB) |
| Analog Inputs | XLR-1/4" Combo (x2), 3.5mm Mic Input |
| Outputs | 3.5mm Line Out, 3.5mm Headphone Out |
| USB | USB-C (Audio Interface / Data) |
| Phantom Power | +24V / +48V |
| Timecode Support | Yes |
| Frame Rates | 23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 fps (including DF modes) |
| Power Options | 4 x AA Batteries, USB Bus Power |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours (AA Alkaline, 48 kHz / 32-bit) |
| Included Accessories | Windscreen |