ZOOM M3 MicTrak Stereo Shotgun Microphone and 32-bit Audio Recorder

Name: ZOOM M3 MicTrak Stereo Shotgun Microphone and 32-bit Audio Recorder
Brand: ZOOM
SKU: ZOOM-M3
Price: 199.99 USD
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ITEM #: ZOOM-M3 MFG #: M3

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M3 - Overview

Zoom M3 Mictrak is a shotgun microphone/recorder. The M3 is the first shotgun mic with 32-bit float recording.

Picture Perfect Sound. In One Take
The M3 MicTrak gives filmmakers the ability to elevate their content with pristine audio. This on camera stereo microphone / recorder captures every sonic nuance with 32 bit float recording.

32-Bit Float Recording
The M3 captures clip free audio, every time. With 32 bit float recording, there's no need to set gain. Whether it's dialogue, sound effects or outdoor ambience, you'll always get the perfect take.

Features:
- Bidirectional Stereo Shotgun Microphone
- For Audio for Video, Reporting, Film
- 2-Channel Stereo Recording
- 48 kHz / 32-Bit Floating Point Sampling
- No Gain Adjustment Necessary
- 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
Specifications:
- Inputs
  Mid Mic (Mono shotgun)
- Directionality: Super cardioid
- Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuit used)
- Maximum sound pressure input: 133 dB SPL
  Side Mic
- Directionality: Bidirectional
- Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuit used)
- Maximum sound pressure input: 119 dB SPL
  
  Outputs
  Line Out
- Connector: 3.5mm stereo mini jack
- Maximum Output Level: 1.2 dBu (into 2 kOhm load)
- Output impedance: 100 Ohm
  Phone Out
- Connector: 3.5mm stereo mini jack
- Maximum Output Level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 Ohm load)
- Output Impedance: 10 Ohm
  
  Recorder
- Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 4
- Maximum Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 2
- Recording Format: WAV 48 kHz, 32-bit float stereo BWF format supported
- Recording Media: 4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification 64GB-1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification
  
  USB
- Connector: USB Type-C (Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.)
- USB Mic: USB 2.0 High Speed, 48 kGzm 24-bit 2-in/2-out
- File Transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed
  
  Power
- 2 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH) AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A USB bus power is supported.
- Estimated continuous operation times using batteries: These values are approximate. Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions. These are times until the POWER indicator blinks orange (rapidly).
- Alkaline batteries: about 12hrs
- NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 11 hours
- Lithium batteries: About 21 hours
Item Includes:
- 1x Zoom M3 MicTrak Stereo Shotgun Microphone and Recorder
- 1x Foam Windscreen
- 1x Shockmount
- 1x 3.5mm TRS Cable
Warranty:
- Limited 1-Year Warranty

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M3 - Reviews

Overview

M3 - Overview

Zoom M3 Mictrak is a shotgun microphone/recorder. The M3 is the first shotgun mic with 32-bit float recording.

Features:
- Bidirectional Stereo Shotgun Microphone
- For Audio for Video, Reporting, Film
- 2-Channel Stereo Recording
- 48 kHz / 32-Bit Floating Point Sampling
- No Gain Adjustment Necessary
- 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
Specifications:
- Inputs
  Mid Mic (Mono shotgun)
- Directionality: Super cardioid
- Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuit used)
- Maximum sound pressure input: 133 dB SPL
  Side Mic
- Directionality: Bidirectional
- Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuit used)
- Maximum sound pressure input: 119 dB SPL
  
  Outputs
  Line Out
- Connector: 3.5mm stereo mini jack
- Maximum Output Level: 1.2 dBu (into 2 kOhm load)
- Output impedance: 100 Ohm
  Phone Out
- Connector: 3.5mm stereo mini jack
- Maximum Output Level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 Ohm load)
- Output Impedance: 10 Ohm
  
  Recorder
- Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 4
- Maximum Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 2
- Recording Format: WAV 48 kHz, 32-bit float stereo BWF format supported
- Recording Media: 4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification 64GB-1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification
  
  USB
- Connector: USB Type-C (Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.)
- USB Mic: USB 2.0 High Speed, 48 kGzm 24-bit 2-in/2-out
- File Transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed
  
  Power
- 2 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH) AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A USB bus power is supported.
- Estimated continuous operation times using batteries: These values are approximate. Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions. These are times until the POWER indicator blinks orange (rapidly).
- Alkaline batteries: about 12hrs
- NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 11 hours
- Lithium batteries: About 21 hours
Item Includes:
- 1x Zoom M3 MicTrak Stereo Shotgun Microphone and Recorder
- 1x Foam Windscreen
- 1x Shockmount
- 1x 3.5mm TRS Cable
Warranty:
- Limited 1-Year Warranty