Zoom PodTrak P8 Portable Multitrack Podcast Recorder

The Zoom PodTrak P8 is easy to use and can handle the most ambitious podcasts. With all the functions you need to record, edit and mix, the PodTrak P8 is your complete podcast studio. Touchscreen ControlsThe color touchscreen interface makes monitoring, adjusting and onboard editing seamless. Everything you need is a touch away.P8 Touchscreen:· The Mic Preamp Slider allows you to dial in the level or gain of each mic. Make adjustments until the signal is peaking in the “Good Range”. Peaking in the “Over Range” section can cause distortion in your sound.· The Limiter is used to prevent distortion if the volume suddenly gets too loud.· The Low Cut reduces low frequency noise that is present in almost any recording environment, whether it’s air conditioning, street sounds, vibrations, and other sources. · The Tone Adjustment can make your voice darker or brighter, for that perfect podcast voice.· Compressor/DeEsser enables your voice to have more presence for that perfect studio podcast sound.· In the On Air screen select Noise Reduction to decrease background noise by automatically turning down the mic levels for tracks not in use.It Speaks Your LanguageThe P8’s touchscreen display can be set to any one of six languages. Choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Japanese.Color-CodedThe P8’s color-coded inputs, outputs, and controls make on-the-fly adjustments a breeze, keeping you focused on the discussion.Crystal-Clear RecordingThe PodTrak P8 features six of Zoom’s best-sounding mic inputs, providing pristine audio for you and your guests. With up to 70 dB of gain the P8 can handle demanding microphones such as Shure’s SM7B*.*Shure SM7B is an exclusive product of Shure Incorporated.This Call Will Be RecordedThe P8 features a dedicated channel for recording phone calls. And channel six can be switched to USB mode to record your guests via computer. Both options include a Mix-Minus feature to prevent echo and feedback for the caller.On Air ButtonWhen a channel’s ON AIR is disabled, you can still hear the tracks through your headphones, but they won’t be recorded, or go through speakers or USB. Helpful when having sidebar conversations or prepping your guests during breaks.Wireless ConnectivityUse the optional Zoom BTA-2* Bluetooth Receiver to wirelessly connect your phone to record remote guests.*BTA-2 available separately.Added Production ValueMake your podcast sound professional by triggering sound effects, intro music, jingles, pre-recorded interviews and more, with nine multi-colored sound pads. Choose from 13 preloaded sounds or load your own. Create up to four banks of sounds for a total of 36 sound clips at your fingertips.Outputs For Every OccasionThe P8 features six independent headphone outputs, each with individual volume control. For professional playback, the P8’s main outputs allow you to connect to studio monitors. Editing OptionsWith the P8’s onboard editing, easily trim, split and fade audio clips to produce a finished episode. You can also transfer track files to your computer to do a final mix.Take Your Studio With YouWhen recording outside the studio, the P8 provides up to 2 hours of recording with four AA batteries, or connect a USB power supply for extended use.Audio InterfaceA USB-C port allows the PodTrak P8 to function as an audio interface when connected to a computer for recording or live streaming.




FEATURES

Full-color LCD touchscreen display
Record up to 13 tracks simultaneously
Six mic inputs with XLR connectors and optional phantom power
Individual volume sliders, mute buttons and “on air” indicators for each channel
Dedicated channel for recording phone interviews
Optional BTA-2 Bluetooth enables wireless call recording
Mix-Minus function automatically prevents echo and feedback from call audio
Nine assignable Sound Pads with four banks
13 pre-loaded sounds including applause, laugh track and more
Six headphone outputs with individual volume controls let everyone hear clearly
Onboard editing
13-input, 2-output USB audio interface
Class-compliant mode for iOS compatibility
Battery power provides up to two hours of use with four AA batteries
Records directly to SD, SDHC and SDXC cards up to 512GB
Up to 16-bit /44.1kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats




SPECIFICATIONS
Number of input channels

Mic inputs: 6 (mono)
Smartphone input: 1 (stereo)

Number of output channels

2 (6 headphones and L/R speaker outputs)

Connectors

MIC
XLR jacks (2: HOT)
Smartphone connection jack
TRRS mini jack (4 contacts, TIP: L, RING 1: R,
connection jack RING 2: GND, SLEEVE: M



IC)
USB
USB Type-C (audio interface and mass storage functions)
Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.
Headphones
3.5 mm stereo mini
Speaker output
TRS jacks (balanced)
AC adapter
Power supply connector for AD-14
Phantom Power
+48V

Recorder

Formats
WAV 44.1kHz, 16-bit, mono/stereo
Recording media
4-32 GB cards compatible with the SDHC specification (class 10 or higher)
64-512 GB cards compatible with the SDXC specification (class 10 or higher)
Audio interface
44.1kHz, 16-bit, 2-in/2-out

Display

4.3" (480Å~272) full-color touchscreen LCD

Power


4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH)
AC adapter (ZOOM AD-14): DC 5 V/1 A (supports USB bus power)

Estimated continuous operation time

Recording
44.1kHz/16-bit/4 ch. audio to SD card
using batteries (when +48V is OFF and headphone impedance is 32 ohm)
Alkaline batteries: about 2 hours NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 3.5 hours
Lithium batteries: about 6.5 hours
• The above values are approximate.
• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

External Dimensions

295 mm (W) Å~ 248 mm (D) Å~ 61 mm (H)

Weight (unit only)

1.43 kg

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