Zoom M-3 Shotgun Mic with 32-Bit Float Recording Overview:

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.

Features:

• Stereo Shotgun Microphone with 90 degree, 120 degree, and MONO
• Built in 32-bit float recorder
• Records additional Mid-Side RAW file for post-production stereo adjustment
• Includes custom Zoom Shock Mount
• Lo cut filter
• Camera mounted or grip mounted
• 3.5mm stereo line output for camera connection
• 3.5mm headphone output
• Companion Edit & Play software to adjust stereo width and normalize recorded files
• Records to SDXC cards
• USB Microphone compatible with PC and Mac
• Runs on 2 AA batteries* (12 hour battery life)

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 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
• Maximum output level +1.2 dBu (into 2 kΩ load)
• Output impedance 100 Ω

PHONE OUT

• Connector 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
• Maximum output level 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32Ω load)
• Output impedance 10 Ω

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 mic
• USB 2.0 High Speed
• 48 kHz, 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 5 V/1 A
• USB bus power is supported.

Estimated Continuous Operation Time Using Batteries

• Alkaline batteries About 12 hours
• NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) About 11 hours
• Lithium batteries About 21 hours
• Rated current Batteries: 234 mA
• USB bus power / DC 5V power supply: 186 mA
• Power consumption 1.5 W maximum
• Dimensions 71.6 mm (W) × 201.3 mm (D) × 38 mm (H)
• Weight (including batteries) 135 g