Zoom M3 MicTrak Shotgun Mic/Recorder
The Zoom M3 MicTrak is a professional on-camera stereo microphone and recorder designed to capture pristine audio with 32-bit float recording technology, eliminating the need to set gain. It is ideal for filmmakers and content creators who want picture-perfect sound in one take.
Key Features
- 32-bit float recording for clip-free audio capture
- Mono and stereo modes with 90º and 120º stereo capture options
- Includes a custom Zoom shock mount for minimal handling noise
- 3.5mm stereo line output for camera connection and 3.5mm headphone output for monitoring
- USB microphone compatibility with PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices
- Runs on 2 AA batteries with up to 12 hours of battery life
- Supports SDXC cards up to 1TB for extended recording sessions
- Backup Mid-Side RAW file for flexible post-production stereo width adjustment
Specifications
| Input | Details |
|---|---|
| Mid mic (Mono shotgun) | Super cardioid, no gain adjustment needed, max sound pressure 133 dB SPL |
| Side mic | Bidirectional, no gain adjustment needed, max sound pressure 119 dB SPL |
| Outputs | Details |
|---|---|
| Line out | 3.5 mm stereo mini jack, max output +1.2 dBu, output impedance 100 Ω |
| Phone out | 3.5 mm stereo mini jack, max output 20 mW + 20 mW, output impedance 10 Ω |
| Recorder | Details |
|---|---|
| Max recording tracks | 4 |
| Max playback tracks | 2 |
| Recording format | WAV, 48 kHz, 32-bit float stereo, BWF format supported |
| Recording media | MicroSDHC cards 4–32GB, MicroSDXC cards 64GB–1TB |
| USB | Details |
|---|---|
| Connector | USB Type-C, supports data transfer |
| USB mic | USB 2.0 High Speed, 48 kHz, 24-bit, 2-in/2-out |
| File transfer | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Power | Details |
|---|---|
| Batteries | 2 AA (Alkaline, Lithium, or NiMH), approx. 12 hours battery life |
| AC adapter | ZOOM AD-17: DC 5 V/1 A, USB bus power supported |
Weight including batteries: 135 g (approx. 1 lb)
For more information, visit the official Zoom website.
