The BP4027 (AT815ST) Stereo Shotgun Microphone from Audio-Technica is a direct result of input Audio Technica received from broadcasters over the last few years. After extensive testing of this microphone by television broadcast professionals, as well as at Olympic test events, this microphone became a favorite among broadcasters, sound recordists and videographers.

Designed for broadcasters, videographers and sound recordists

Compact, lightweight design is perfect for camera-mount use

Independent Line-cardioid and Figure-of-eight condenser elements

Switchable low-frequency roll-off

Switch selection of non-matrixed M-S mode and two internally-matrixed left/right stereo modes

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is a suggestion for a case?

A: You can use the Auray WMC-500 Wide-Mouth EVA Case (B&H # AUWMC500) to store and protect the Zoom M3 MicTrak Stereo Shotgun Microphone and Recorder.

Q: 2. Can you switch from mic to line level input on the DR-07X? The older DR-07 has this feature.

A: Yes, the TASCAM DR-07X 2-Input / 2-Track Portable Audio Recorder can accept both mic and line level input.

Q: 3. Noise floor vs smic 2?

A: Unfortunately, Zoom has not disclosed the exact noise floor for the M3 MicTrak Stereo Shotgun Microphone and Recorder.

Q: 4. Is there a low battery warning signal?

A: The Zoom M3 MicTrak's power button LED will blink orange to indicate a low battery, and will blink frequently to indicate a very low battery.

Q: 5. In USB mode, what do you hear through the mic's 3.5 mm jack? A) Computer playback only. B) Computer playback + mic monitoring with round-trip latency (VideoMic NTG to PC/Mac to VideoMic NTG). C) Computer playback audio + mic monitoring with direct zero latency. D) Direct, zero-latency mic monitoring only.

A: As per Rode, if you are using the VideomicNTG as your selected output source, then you will be monitoring the mic signal and playback audio being processed from the DAW or program. Answer B.

Q: 6. Does this thing have an ability to be mounted on a threaded mount on he end of a pole?

A: Yes, you can use a cold shoe adapter to mount the Zoom M3 MicTrak Stereo Shotgun Microphone and Recorder on a boompole or stand. The Frio Hold Universal Shoe Mount (B&H # FRENLFRC2A) has 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 threads on the bottom. The Vello Cold Shoe Mount with 1/4" Thread (B&H # VECS20) or the JOBY Cold Shoe Mount Adapter (B&H # JOJB01528) can be used with a thread adapter like the Impact Female 1/4"-20 to Male 3/8"-16 Thread Adapter (B&H # IMCA109) to attach to a boompole.

Q: 7. Will this work with new iPhones via lightning dongle?

A: Yes it will

Q: 8. What is the part number of a deadcat I can purchase for use with the Zoom M3?

A: Zoom has confirmed that the Zoom HWS-6 Hairy Windscreen (BH #ZOHWS6) will fit the Zoom M3 MicTrak Stereo Shotgun Microphone and Recorder.

Q: 9. How many minutes can you record using a 128GB MicroSD card?

A: If you use the Zoom M3 MicTrak Stereo Shotgun Microphone and Recorder to record 4 simultaneous tracks of WAV audio at 48 kHz / 32-bit onto a 128GB microSD memory card, you will get approximately 46 hours, 17 minutes, and 46 seconds of recording time. For 2 tracks of recorded audio with the same settings on a 128GB microSD card, you will get approximately 92 hours, 35 minutes, and 33 seconds of recording time.

Q: 10. How do I connect my Audio Technica headphones to this mic? Is there an adapter I need to use so I can monitor the sound? (Sorry in advanced. Not a "tech person")

A: When the VideoMic NTG Hybrid is used as a USB mic, the 3.5mm output jack on the mic functions as a headphone output to monitor the sound. Since there is only one 3.5mm output, it can either be used to connect to an analog mic input on a camera, recorder, mixer, etc. OR it can be used as a headphone output when the mic is connected via USB.