Zoom M4 MicTrak Recorder
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Zoom M4 MicTrak Recorder

4.6

Best portable recorder for creators seeking reliable, high fidelity audio.

This is the ultimate field companion for filmmakers who refuse to worry about clipping or syncing headaches. By pairing 32-bit float technology with a built-in timecode generator, it prioritizes bulletproof audio reliability over the bells and whistles of more complex, studio-bound interfaces.

$199.99

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Alto Music

Who it's for

  • Field recordists and videographers needing reliable, unclipped audio.
  • Filmmakers and content creators working with multiple cameras.
  • Documentary makers and journalists recording on location.

Who should skip it

  • Audio engineers accustomed to traditional 24-bit recording workflows.
  • Budget-conscious hobbyists seeking a basic portable recording solution.
  • Users preferring large touchscreens for immediate, visual control.

Performance breakdown

Dynamic Range

32-bit float technology makes digital clipping virtually impossible to achieve.

Excellent

Sync Precision

Integrated timecode generation simplifies professional video and audio alignment workflows.

Excellent

Input Versatility

Dual XLR inputs provide essential flexibility for multi-source field recording.

Excellent

Portability

Compact form factor fits easily into any filmmaker's mobile kit.

Excellent

Battery Efficiency

Eighteen hours of continuous operation ensures reliability during long production days.

Excellent

Interface Clarity

Full-color LCD display offers clear visibility for monitoring levels on location.

Excellent

Key Specs

Built-in XY Mic

2 XLR/TRS Inputs

Max Sound Pressure Input

135 dB SPL

Recording Media

4GB–32GB microSDHC cards, 64GB–1TB microSDXC cards

Supported Formats

44.1/47.952/48/48.048/96/192kHz, 32-bit float, mono/stereo, BWF and iXML

Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks

4

Time Code Modes

Off, Int Free Run, Int Record Run, Int RTC Run, Ext

Time Code Frame Rates

23.976ND, 24ND, 25ND, 29.97ND, 29.97D, 30ND, 30D

Power Supplies

4 AA batteries or ZOOM AD-17 AC Adapter (DC 5 V/1 A)

Display

1.54″ full color LCD (240 × 240)

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