This means that in the studio or in a live environment, this compact unit can offer a range of setups to suit various situations. It can also be used as an audio interface when linked to your computer via the USB connection, so you can run directly to your DAW. That makes it a great option for podcasters who work from home, but also need to take their show out and about from time to time. It would have been really nice to see a stereo 3.5mm line input (as seen on the Zoom H1n), to give the M2 the option of using lavalier or low noise, plug-in-powered (PiP) microphones.

For 16 and 24-bit recordings, setting the optimal gain level that maximizes signal strength while staying below 0dBFS is a skill that can only be learned through practice (and even then is not foolproof). The M4 sports a 3.5mm headphone output for real-time monitoring, a mono speaker, a 3.5mm stereo line output, and it has a full-color LCD display for adjusting and monitoring your recordings. The M4 can run on four AA batteries for up to 18 hours of continuous operation as well as USB-C bus power and the optional Zoom AD-17 AC adapter (sold separately). Combine audio captured by the onboard X/Y mics with two additional external microphones to give your videos studio-quality sound in any environment. WAV WATCHING If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered

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Beginners especially struggle with setting gain levels, often making recordings that are so quiet they are not usable, or so loud that the audio distorts.. You can also save time in post-production by using the onboard NORMALIZE function to automatically raise or lower the volume of your recording to the optimal level without compressing the audio. Price & Availability bit recording is an incredible format. In theory, it provides a far, far greater dynamic range than you’ll ever need, so peaking and digital ‘overs’ are a thing of the past — in fact, Zoom’s 32-bit products don’t even come with gain controls. When you’re on-set you can’t afford to come away with clipped or faint audio. The M4 records in 32-bit float, allowing you to capture perfect audio in any situation without the need to set gain. Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty

Save time in post-production by automatically raising or lowering the volume of your recordings to the optimum level, even without audio compression, using the built-in NORMALIZE function. However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers. On set, you can’t risk working with audio that is overdriven or too quiet. The M4 records with 32-bit float, which allows you to record audio perfectly in any situation, even without clipping.Save time in post production by using the on board NORMALIZE function to automatically raise or lower the volume of your recording to the optimal level without compressing the audio. MONITORING CAPABILITY Zoom does not provide any specifications of the self-noise (typically a bad sign), and what specifications they do provide are disappointing. The PRERECORD function captures and saves six seconds of audio before you hit RECORD - perfect for unexpected starts. Filmmakers can use the two XLR inputs to record dialogue, while you record atmosphere via the X/Y microphones. In post-production, the M4’s built-in timecode generator makes it easy to synchronise recordings to a video. Combine the audio recorded with the internal X/Y microphones with two external microphones to give your videos studio-quality sound regardless of the environment.

Other useful features include the ability to prerecord for up to 6 seconds and you can also remote control the M4 using the optional RC4. For field recording purposes, low sensitivity microphones are not ideal for recording quieter sounds and will accentuate the hissing self-noise of the device. The PRERECORD function captures and stores audio six seconds at a time before you press the RECORD button - perfect for any surprise recording start. Elastically suspended microphones and attenuating housing coating to reduce handling noise during recordingControl your M4 from up to 5 meters away with the Zoom RC4 (sold separately). 32-BIT FLOAT AUDIO INTERFACE