Product Description
The Zoom M4 MicTrak is a game - changer for filmmakers and musicians. It's the first portable recorder with 32 - bit float recording and a built - in timecode generator. Capture perfect audio in one take! It records in 32 - bit float, ensuring clip - free audio without gain adjustment. Filmmakers can use XLR inputs for dialogue and X/Y mics for ambience, and easily sync recordings to video with the onboard timecode generator. Create high - quality music videos with studio - quality sound. The color LCD shows real - time waveforms for easy monitoring. It has super - low handling noise, professional - grade timecode accuracy, high - performance inputs, and perfect outputs. Save time in post - production with one - step normalization. The preroll function captures 6 seconds of audio before recording. With 18 hours of battery life, it's ready whenever you are. Control it from up to 5 meters away with the Zoom RC4 (sold separately). It can also be used as a 32 - bit float, 4 - in/2 - out audio interface. Key features include a 4 - track 32 - bit float recorder, new stereo X/Y microphones, reduced handling noise, F - Series preamps, a color LCD with waveform display, and more. Technical specs cover inputs, outputs, recording media, timecode, power supplies, and more.
Using the Zoom M4 MicTrak is straightforward. First, insert the appropriate microSD card into the recorder. You can use 4 AA batteries or connect an AC adapter like the ZOOM AD - 17. If you're shooting a film, plug your dialogue mics into the XLR inputs and use the X/Y mics for background sounds. For music videos, combine audio from the on - board mics and external ones. To start recording, press the record button. Remember, the preroll function will save 6 seconds of audio before you hit record, so you don't miss any important moments. While recording, you can monitor the audio through the headphone output or the built - in speaker. After recording, use the on - board normalization function to adjust the volume to the optimal level without compressing the audio. When it comes to syncing with video, the built - in timecode generator will help you align the audio and video perfectly. As for maintenance, keep the recorder clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If the handling noise becomes an issue, check the unique X/Y mics and the finish for any damage. And when not in use, store it in a safe place. Also, make sure to check the battery level regularly, especially if you're using alkaline batteries as they have about 18 hours of continuous operation time at 48 KHZ/32 - bit float, 2CH recording to a microSDHC card.
