M2 Features
- Stereo 32-bit float recorder
- Newly designed stereo X/Y microphones provide unmatched frequency response and clarity
- Body construction and specialized finish to reduce handling noise
- LCD screen with waveform display
- Easy-to-use front panel controls
- Mono mode for ENG application
- Onboard Normalization function
- 3.5mm headphone output
- Includes a newly designed mic clip to mount on a mic stand
- USB Microphone compatible with PC, Mac, iOS, and Android (48 kHz at 24 or 32-bit Float**)
- Use as a USB microphone and record to SD card simultaneously
- Runs on 2 AA batteries* (11 hour battery life)
* Batteries not included
** For Android, 32-Bit Float cannot be used with USB Microphone
Specs
Inputs
| Built-in mic |
90º XY stereo format |
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Directionality |
Unidirectional |
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Sensitivity |
−42 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz |
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Maximum sound pressure input |
135 dB SPL |
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Outputs
| PHONE/LINE OUT jack |
Connector |
Stereo mini jack |
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Maximum output level |
20 mW + 20 mW (into 32Ω load) |
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Output impedance |
10 Ω or less |
| Built-in speaker |
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500mW 8Ω mono speaker |
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Recorder
| Recording format |
WAV |
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44.1/48/96 kHz, 32-bit float |
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Stereo/mono |
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BWF and iXML formats supported |
| Recording media |
4–32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification |
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64GB–1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification |
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Display
USB
| Connector |
USB Type-C |
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• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. |
| USB Mic |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
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48 kHz |
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24-bit or 32-bit float |
| File transfer |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
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Power
| 2 AA batteries |
Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH |
| AC adapter |
ZOOM AD-17: DC 5 V/1 A |
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• USB bus power is supported. |
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Estimated Continuous Operation Time Using Batteries
| Alkaline batteries |
About 11 hours |
| NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) |
About 10.5 hours |
| Lithium batteries |
About 22 hours |
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Stereo recording, 48kHz/32-bit float, no headphones, display backlight off
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.
They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
| Power consumption |
5 W maximum |
| Dimensions |
221.5 mm (W) × 61.9 mm (D) × 59.3 mm (H) |
| Weight (including batteries) |
204 g |
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Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms