{"product_id":"zoom-m4-mictrak-4-channel-field-music-recorder","title":"Zoom M4 MicTrak 4-Channel Field \u0026 Music Recorder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zoom M4 MicTrak combines the convenience of an integrated stereo recorder with external inputs for more demanding music and location work. Its built-in microphones can capture a performance on their own, while two XLR\/TRS inputs let you add close microphones or suitable equipment feeds. Built-in timecode gives it an additional role in sound-for-picture workflows. For a musician, filmmaker or small production team, the M4 offers a way to keep the recording kit compact while still capturing separate sources that can be shaped more carefully in the edit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCapture the whole performance and its important details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe XY stereo microphones provide a coherent overall picture, useful for a rehearsal, acoustic ensemble or environmental recording. Two external inputs allow you to bring selected sources closer. You could record a singer and instrument separately while retaining the room sound, or capture two dialogue microphones alongside ambience. Four-channel recording means those perspectives do not have to be permanently blended together at the point of capture. Later, you can decide whether the production needs more intimacy, more room or a different balance between the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExternal connections that broaden the possibilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe XLR\/TRS combination inputs accept microphones and compatible line sources, with phantom-power options for suitable condenser microphones. A 3.5mm input provides another connection option within the recorder's supported routing. This flexibility is useful when a session changes: a planned stereo recording might need an additional microphone for a quiet instrument, or a location interview might benefit from a closer microphone than the onboard pair can provide. Check the input configuration before the session so that the chosen connections match the channels you intend to record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e32-bit float for a wide range of performances\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecording in 32-bit float at sample rates up to 192kHz gives compatible editing software considerable freedom to establish the final level. That is helpful when a performance includes sharp changes in volume or when one operator is managing both picture and sound. The higher sample-rate options can also be relevant to specialist sound-design work, although ordinary dialogue and video projects do not automatically benefit from the maximum setting. Choose the setting for the production, and remember that microphone placement, wind protection and clean source signals remain fundamental to a usable recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTimecode supports a more organised video workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe M4's built-in timecode capability helps recordings participate in a compatible synchronised production workflow. Timecode identifies when material was captured so that picture and sound can be aligned more efficiently in post-production. It is most useful when the cameras, recorder and editing process are planned together: frame rates and connection arrangements need to agree. A clear audio reference and sensible file organisation remain worthwhile even when timecode is available. For small productions, reducing the time spent identifying and aligning takes can make the whole edit more manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA precise bridge between picture and sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe built-in timecode generator is specified at 0.2ppm accuracy, giving a compatible production a stable timing reference. The M4 also works as a four-input, two-output USB audio interface at 48kHz in supported 24-bit or 32-bit float configurations. That gives the microphones and external inputs another use when the work moves to a computer. Confirm the selected recording application supports the intended format, then use the same microphone setup for narration, additional takes or other material needed to complete the production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePortable capture with room to develop\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour AA batteries support mobile operation, with USB connectivity extending the recorder's role in compatible production setups. Headphone monitoring lets you confirm the recording path and hear problems that may be masked by the room. For music, use that monitoring to compare the close microphones with the stereo pair; for dialogue, prioritise consistency and intelligibility. The M4 is a strong fit when you want an integrated recorder that can handle a simple stereo session today and a more deliberate multichannel or video recording tomorrow, without building an entirely separate system for each job.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zoom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58503007994239,"sku":"10010294","price":139.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1216\/1407\/files\/zoom-m4-2560.jpg?v=1790198936","url":"https:\/\/sxpro.co.uk\/products\/zoom-m4-mictrak-4-channel-field-music-recorder","provider":"SX Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}