About
Lights, camera… perfect audio! The Zoom M3 MicTrak Stereo Shotgun Microphone & Recorder is a powerful on-camera microphone and recorder designed for filmmakers, vloggers, journalists, and content creators. With 32-bit float recording, it captures clean, clip-free sound without needing to adjust gain - so even if the audio suddenly gets loud or quiet, your recording stays crystal clear. Compact, lightweight, and built for run-and-gun shooting, the M3 mounts directly to your camera and lets you capture professional audio anywhere your creativity takes you.
Product Features
- 32-Bit Float Recording – Capture distortion-free audio without needing to adjust gain levels.
- On-Camera Shotgun Microphone & Recorder – Combines a directional shotgun mic with a built-in field recorder for simple audio-for-video setups.
- Multiple Recording Modes – Switch between Mono, 90° stereo, and 120° stereo to suit dialogue, interviews, or ambient sound.
- Mid-Side RAW Backup Recording – Records an additional RAW track so you can adjust stereo width during editing.
- Camera Audio Backup Output – Send audio directly to your camera via the 3.5 mm line output for easy syncing.
- USB Microphone Mode – Connect via USB-C to use the M3 as a mic for streaming, recording, or online meetings.
- Headphone Monitoring – Built-in headphone jack allows real-time monitoring of recordings.
- Lightweight Run-and-Gun Design – Compact form factor and included shock mount reduce handling noise and make it ideal for mobile filming.
- Long Recording Sessions – Up to 12 hours of battery life for full-day shoots.
Product specifications
- Microphone Type: Stereo shotgun (Mid-Side configuration)
- Polar Pattern: Supercardioid / Figure-8
- Recording Format: WAV / BWF with iXML
- Sample Rate / Bit Depth: Up to 48 kHz / 32-bit float
- Tracks: Up to 4 tracks (stereo + Mid-Side RAW)
- Max SPL: 132 dB (mid mic), 122 dB (side mic)
- Storage: microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC cards up to 1 TB
- Connectivity:
- 3.5 mm headphone output
- 3.5 mm stereo line output
- USB-C for power and USB mic mode
- Power: 2 × AA batteries, USB bus power, or optional AC adapter
- Battery Life: Up to 12 hours
- Dimensions: 20.1 × 7.2 × 3.8 cm
- Weight: ~135 g
- Warranty: 6 months
What's in the Box?
- 1x Zoom M3 MicTrak Microphone & Recorder
- 1x Camera Shock Mount
- 1x Foam Windscreen
- 1x 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Cable (for DSLR connection)
- 1x Quick Tour Guide