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Zoom M3 MicTrak 2-channel 32-bit Shotgun Mic Recorder

2-track On-camera Recorder with Built-in Shotgun Microphone and 32-bit Float/48kHz Recording
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Easy 2-track Recording

The Zoom M3 MicTrak makes field recording as easy as 1-2-3. This 2-channel shotgun mic recorder captures a variety of sources with stunning 32-bit float/48kHz quality. The M3 includes a built-in shotgun microphone with a specially designed shockmount that keeps setup light and ensures minimal handling noise, along with a line output to send audio to your camera. You also get a selectable mono/stereo pickup pattern for capturing dialog, music, or ambience with spot-on precision. What's more, the M3 saves backup M-S RAW files for further editing during post with the included M3 Edit and Play software. What's more, the M3 can function as a USB microphone, and you can use it as a USB microphone and a 2-channel SD recorder simultaneously. Complete with 12 hours of battery life, the M3 MicTrak allows content creators to capture incredible-sounding recordings in a single take.

Captures great-sounding audio in one take

With the M3 MicTrak, one take is all you'll need. This on-camera recorder's 32-bit float capture ensures clip-free audio without worrying about gain settings. Its built-in shotgun mic offers excellent sound, while its specially designed shockmount minimizes handling noise. Whatever you record, the M3 guarantees crisp, clear results.

Produces pro-level recordings anywhere

The Zoom M3 MicTrak includes mono and stereo recording modes. Mono mode is great for capturing dialog, 90° yields an accurate, transparent stereo recording, and 120° creates a generous stereo capture that's tailor-made for ambience or sound effects. Beyond that, the M3 saves backup mid-side RAW files, allowing you to adjust the stereo width of your recording in post. We're huge fans of the M3's included Edit and Play software, which facilitates stereo adjustments and normalization for syncing and editing. This on-camera recorder's headphone output makes quick referencing easy, and its 3.5mm stereo output makes connecting to your camera a breeze. To top it off, you get 12 hours of battery life, ensuring that the M3 is ready to record whenever you need it.

Versatile operation

You can use the M3 MicTrak as a standalone 2-track recorder, or you can connect it to your PC, Mac, or iOS or Android device and use it as a USB microphone. What's more, you can deploy the M3 as a USB mic and record to an SD card — simultaneously. This ingenious device can be camera-mounted or grip-mounted, and it comes with a high-quality windscreen and a stereo mini cable for your DSLR camera.

Zoom M3 MicTrak 2-channel 32-bit Shotgun Mic Recorder Features:

  • Provides 2 channels of recording with stunning 32-bit float/48kHz quality
  • Built-in X/Y shotgun microphone offers excellent sound
  • Specially designed shockmount keeps setup light and ensures minimal handling noise
  • Includes a mono mode and 90° and 120° stereo modes
  • Saves backup M-S RAW files for further editing during post
  • Included Edit and Play software facilitates stereo adjustments and normalization for syncing and editing
  • Headphone output makes referencing easy
  • 3.5mm stereo output makes connecting to a camera a breeze
  • Records directly to an SDXC card
  • Operates as a USB microphone
  • Deploys as a USB mic and records to an SD card simultaneously
  • Can be camera-mounted or grip-mounted
  • Includes a windscreen and stereo mini cable
  • 12 hours of battery life on 2 AA batteries

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Tech Specs

  • Audio Interface: 2 x 2 USB interface
  • A/D Resolution: 32-bit/48kHz
  • Simultaneous Rec Tracks: 4
  • Simultaneous Play Tracks: 2
  • Built-in Mic(s): 2
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8"
  • Memory (removable): microSDHC (up to 32GB), microSDXC (up to 1TB)
  • File Format: WAV
  • USB: 1 x Type C
  • Power Supply: 2 x AA batteries, 5V DC USB power supply adapter (sold separately)
  • Battery Life: Up 12 to hours (Alkaline @ 32-bit/48kHz)
  • Manufacturer Part Number: ZM3

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Unbelievable Quality and Value

I am absolutely FLOORED with this mic. I was coming from a combination of the Zoom H5 with the SSH-6 stereo shotgun, but wanted something a little more portable, and with the advent of 32-bit recording, the H3 had me intrigued. It's so new there don't seem to be any reviews yet, but with the quality from the previous Zoom products, I figured it was worth a shot.

And holy moly, was it worth it. For the price of the mic, not only do you get a very handy STEREO shotgun mic, in itself a rarity, but a 32-bit recorder attached. I don't know how they managed to fit all that in the space provided, there's barely enough room for the mic and batteries, let alone a quality recorder.

But it's everything it says on the box. SUPER low noise, very good signal, and it will be my main video workhorse for some time to come. On-camera, or more likely positioned on a boom nearby. This thing is absolutely amazing.
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