M4 Features

  • 4-Track 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
  • 2 XLR/TRS inputs with F-Series preamps
  • Color LCD Screen with waveform display
  • Timecode Generator with 3.5mm in/out
  • Onboard Normalization function
  • 3.5mm headphone output plus 3.5mm stereo line output for camera connection
  • USB Interface compatible with PC, Mac, iOS, and Android (48 kHz at 24 or 32-bit Float**)
  • Use as an audio interface and record to SD card simultaneously
  • Runs on 4 AA batteries* (18 hour battery life)


* Batteries not included
** For Android, 32-Bit Float cannot be used with USB Microphone

Specs

Inputs

CHANNELS   2 (BUILT IN XY MIC) + 2(XLR/TRS INPUTS)
MIC INPUT MIC TYPE: Unidirectional
  SENSITIVITY: -42 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
  INPUT GAIN: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
  MAX SOUND PRESSURE INPUT: 135 dB SPL
EXT MIC INPUT CONNECTORS: 1/8" stereo mini jack
  INPUT GAIN: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
  INPUT IMPEDANCE: 2 kΩ or more
XLR/TRS INPUTS CONNECTORS: XLR (2:HOT)/TRS combo jacks
  INPUT GAIN: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
  INPUT IMPEDANCE: MIC: 3 kΩ or more LINE: 3 kΩ or more
  MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: MIC: +4 dBu LINE: +24 dBu
  PHANTOM POWER: +24/+48V 10mA maximum for each channel
  EQUIVALEN INPUT NOISE: −127 dBu or less (IHF-A)

Outputs

LINE OUT CONNECTOR: 1/8" stereo mini jack
  MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +1 dBu
HEADPHONE CONNECTOR: 1/8" stereo mini jack
  MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: 20 mW +20 mW(32 Ω load)
BUILT-IN SPEAKER   500mW/8Ω mono speaker

Recording

RECORDING MEDIA   4GB–32GB microSDHC cards 64GB–1TB microSDXC cards
WAV SUPPORTED FORMATS: -44.1/47.952/48/48.048/96/192kHz -32-bit float -mono/stereo -BWF and iXML
  MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING TRACKS: 4 (2 BUILT IN XY MIC + 2 XLR/TRS INPUTS)

Timecode

CONNECTOR   1/8" stereo mini jack (Tip: IN, Ring: OUT)
MODES   Off Int Free Run, Int Record Run, Int RTC Run Ext
FRAME RATES   23.976ND 24ND 25ND 29.97ND 29.97D 30ND 30D
PRECISION   ±0.2 ppm
SUPPORTED INPUT LEVELS   0.2 – 5.0 Vpp
INPUT IMPEDANCE   4.6 kΩ
OUTPUT LEVEL   3.3 Vpp
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE   50 Ω or less

Power Supplies

BATTERIES   4 AA
AC ADAPTER   ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A) • USB bus power is supported.

DISPLAY

LCD   1.54" full color (240 × 240)

Remote

INPUT   RC2/RC4/RCH-5/RCH-6

USB

CONNECTOR   USB Type-C
MASS STORAGE CLASS: USB 2.0 High Speed
AUDIO INTERFACE WITH REC CLASS: USB 2.0 High Speed
  SAMPLING RATE: 48kHz
  BIT RATE: 24-bit/32-bit float
  CHANNELS: 4 in/2 out

Estimated Continuous Operation Time Using Batteries

48 KHZ/32-BIT FLOAT, 2CH RECORDING TO MICROSDHC CARD   Alkaline batteries: about 18 hours

Included

    Quick Guide
    Windscreen

M4 Features

  • 4-Track 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
  • 2 XLR/TRS inputs with F-Series preamps
  • Color LCD Screen with waveform display
  • Timecode Generator with 3.5mm in/out
  • Onboard Normalization function
  • 3.5mm headphone output plus 3.5mm stereo line output for camera connection
  • USB Interface compatible with PC, Mac, iOS, and Android (48 kHz at 24 or 32-bit Float**)
  • Use as an audio interface and record to SD card simultaneously
  • Runs on 4 AA batteries* (18 hour battery life)


* Batteries not included
** For Android, 32-Bit Float cannot be used with USB Microphone

Specs

Inputs

CHANNELS   2 (BUILT IN XY MIC) + 2(XLR/TRS INPUTS)
MIC INPUT MIC TYPE: Unidirectional
  SENSITIVITY: -42 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
  INPUT GAIN: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
  MAX SOUND PRESSURE INPUT: 135 dB SPL
EXT MIC INPUT CONNECTORS: 1/8" stereo mini jack
  INPUT GAIN: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
  INPUT IMPEDANCE: 2 kΩ or more
XLR/TRS INPUTS CONNECTORS: XLR (2:HOT)/TRS combo jacks
  INPUT GAIN: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
  INPUT IMPEDANCE: MIC: 3 kΩ or more LINE: 3 kΩ or more
  MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: MIC: +4 dBu LINE: +24 dBu
  PHANTOM POWER: +24/+48V 10mA maximum for each channel
  EQUIVALEN INPUT NOISE: −127 dBu or less (IHF-A)

Outputs

LINE OUT CONNECTOR: 1/8" stereo mini jack
  MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +1 dBu
HEADPHONE CONNECTOR: 1/8" stereo mini jack
  MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: 20 mW +20 mW(32 Ω load)
BUILT-IN SPEAKER   500mW/8Ω mono speaker

Recording

RECORDING MEDIA   4GB–32GB microSDHC cards 64GB–1TB microSDXC cards
WAV SUPPORTED FORMATS: -44.1/47.952/48/48.048/96/192kHz -32-bit float -mono/stereo -BWF and iXML
  MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING TRACKS: 4 (2 BUILT IN XY MIC + 2 XLR/TRS INPUTS)

Timecode

CONNECTOR   1/8" stereo mini jack (Tip: IN, Ring: OUT)
MODES   Off Int Free Run, Int Record Run, Int RTC Run Ext
FRAME RATES   23.976ND 24ND 25ND 29.97ND 29.97D 30ND 30D
PRECISION   ±0.2 ppm
SUPPORTED INPUT LEVELS   0.2 – 5.0 Vpp
INPUT IMPEDANCE   4.6 kΩ
OUTPUT LEVEL   3.3 Vpp
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE   50 Ω or less

Power Supplies

BATTERIES   4 AA
AC ADAPTER   ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A) • USB bus power is supported.

DISPLAY

LCD   1.54" full color (240 × 240)

Remote

INPUT   RC2/RC4/RCH-5/RCH-6

USB

CONNECTOR   USB Type-C
MASS STORAGE CLASS: USB 2.0 High Speed
AUDIO INTERFACE WITH REC CLASS: USB 2.0 High Speed
  SAMPLING RATE: 48kHz
  BIT RATE: 24-bit/32-bit float
  CHANNELS: 4 in/2 out

Estimated Continuous Operation Time Using Batteries

48 KHZ/32-BIT FLOAT, 2CH RECORDING TO MICROSDHC CARD   Alkaline batteries: about 18 hours

Included

    Quick Guide
    Windscreen
SKU FXRM04
Brand ZOOM

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