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Zoom M3 MicTrak Stereo Shotgun Microphone and Recorder

RM 1050.00

  • Bidirectional Stereo Shotgun Microphone
  • For Reporting, Audio for Video, Film
  • 2-Channel Stereo Recording
  • 48 kHz / 32-Bit Floating Point Sampling
  • No Gain Adjustment Needed
  • Supercardioid or Figure-8 Polar Pattern
  • 3.5mm Headphone Out and 3.5mm Line Out
  • microSDHC/microSDXC Compatible
  • AA Battery Power or USB-C Bus Power

SKU: ZM3

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Lightweight and ideal for journalism, audio for video, and documentary applications, the M3 MicTrak from Zoom is a 4-channel, camera-mounted, combination shotgun microphone and recorder, with two internal shotgun mics that can switch between hyper-focused supercardioid (90°) or wider bidirectional (180°) modes at the press of a button. Thanks to dual AD converter circuits inherited from the pro F-Series recorders, no gain adjustment is necessary, and the M3 captures quality audio in 48 kHz / 32-bit floating point for crisp sound without clipping.

The M3 sports a 3.5mm headphone output for real-time monitoring and a 3.5mm stereo line out for sending your audio directly to an external recorder, such as a camera audio input or a secondary field recorder. The M3 is fully compatible with microSD cards for onboard recording, minimizing the amount of equipment you need with you on shoots, and can run on two AA batteries, USB-C bus power, or an optional Zoom AD-17 AC adapter (sold separately).

F-Series Features in a Shotgun Microphone

The M3 MicTrak is designed to fuse the professional guts and features of the F-Series recorders with the convenience and portable form factor of a fully stereo shotgun microphone. This middle road allows the M3 to provide excellent functionality at an attractive price, while remaining easy to use in any video-oriented recording scenario.

 

  • 32-bit floating point recording provides excellent headroom and helps to avoid clipping issues
  • High max SPL of 132 dB delivers further protection against clipping for loud sound sources, such as performances, crowds, or other high SPL environments
  • 12 hours of battery life for improved operating time and multiple power options including AA battery, USB bus power, or AC adapter (sold separately)
  • Dual AD converter circuits, derived from the F-Series, make manual input gain adjustment unnecessary
  • Support for broadcast and film quality BWF wav format

Easy to Use

The M3 MicTrak makes location shooting a breeze, with robust built-in recording features that make hauling separate recording devices unnecessary and dedicated outputs for headphone monitoring or line-level signals. The 4-channel internal system allows you record in stereo while simultaneously monitoring the mid and side microphones to hear the differences, a useful feature for mixing an ideal stereo signal from a wide, bidirectional recording.

Portable Recorder

Form Factor Field Recorder
Primary Use Applications Audio-for-Video
Number of Tracks 4
Number of Input Channels 2
Maximum Sampling Rate 48 kHz / 32-Bit (PCM)
Microphone Built-In Supercardioid Shotgun, Mid/Side Configuration
Built-In Figure-8 Shotgun, Mid/Side Configuration
Number of Microphone Preamps 2 Preamps
Built-In Speaker No
Display None
Memory Card Support microSDHC (4 GB to 32 GB)
microSDXC (64 GB to 1 TB)
Internal Storage None
Special Features None

Recording

Audio File Formats Recording:
BWF, iXML, WAV
Sample Rates 48 kHz (Record)
Bit Depth 32-Bit (Recording)
Bit Rates 24 kb/s
Signal Processing & FX None
Timecode Support No
Included Software None

Connectivity

Analog I/O 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Headphone Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Line Output
Digital I/O None
Phantom Power None
Plug-In Power No
System Connection 1 x USB-C (2.0)
Audio Interface Capability Stereo Only
Wireless None
Mobile App Compatible No
*As of June, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility

Performance

Max Output Level +1 dBu
Headphone Output Power 20 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms
Microphone Sensitivity -39 dB (Mid/Side-Bidirectional)
Microphone Max SPL 132 dB SPL
122 dB SPL

Power

Power Options Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter
Battery Type 2 x AA (Not Included)
Approximate Battery Life WAV 48 kHz/32-Bit:
12 Hours (AA Alkaline)
AC/DC Power Adapter 5 VDC at 1 A (Not Included)

Physical

Included Accessories Audio/Mic Cable, Windscreen
Dimensions 7.9 x 2.8 x 1.5" / 20.1 x 7.2 x 3.8 cm
Weight 4.8 oz / 135 g

Packaging Info

Package Weight 0.785 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 11.8 x 3.8 x 3.2"
  • Bidirectional Stereo Shotgun Microphone
  • For Reporting, Audio for Video, Film
  • 2-Channel Stereo Recording
  • 48 kHz / 32-Bit Floating Point Sampling
  • No Gain Adjustment Needed
  • Supercardioid or Figure-8 Polar Pattern
  • 3.5mm Headphone Out and 3.5mm Line Out
  • microSDHC/microSDXC Compatible
  • AA Battery Power or USB-C Bus Power
  • Zoom M3 MicTrak Stereo Shotgun Microphone and Recorder
  • Foam Windscreen
  • Shockmount
  • 3.5mm TRS Cable

Shotgun  Microphone  and  Recorder