Zoom Podtrak P8 Podcast Recorder
- 4.3" Color LCD touchscreen display. Select from English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese
- 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 remote interviews
- Mix-Minus function automatically prevents echo and feedback from callers phone
- 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
- 2-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
- Up to two hours of use with four AA batteries or use the included AD-14 AC power adapter
- Records directly to SD, SDHC and SDXC cards up to 512GB
- 16-bit /44.1kHz audio in WAV format
- Optional BTA-2 Bluetooth Adapter enables wireless call recording
overview
PODCASTING SIMPLIFIED
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 CONTROLS
The color touchscreen interface makes monitoring, adjusting and onboard editing seamless. Everything you need is a touch away.
P8 Touchscreen Controls
Mic Preamp Slider
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.
Limiter
The Limiter is used to prevent distortion if the volume suddenly gets too loud.
Low Cut
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.
Tone Adjustment
The Tone Adjustment can make your voice darker or brighter, for that perfect podcast voice.
Compressor/DeEsser
Compressor/DeEsser enables your voice to have more presence for that perfect studio podcast sound.
Noise Reduction
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 LANGUAGE
The P8’s touchscreen display can be set to any one of six languages. Choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Japanese.
COLOR-CODED
The P8’s color-coded inputs, outputs, and controls make on-the-fly adjustments a breeze, keeping you focused on the discussion.
TAKE YOUR STUDIO WITH YOU
When recording outside the studio, the P8 provides up to two hours of recording with four AA batteries, or connect a USB power supply for extended use.
In the Box
- PodTrak P8
- AD-14 AC Adapter
- Quick Guide
Brand
detailed specifications
| LCD Screen | 4.3" (480×272) full-color touchscreen LCD |
| Overall Frequency Response | -1.0 dB: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz @44.1 kHz |
| Power | 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH) AC adapter (ZOOM AD-14): DC 5 V/1 A (supports USB bus power) |
| Compatible Media | 4 GB – 32 GB cards compatible with the SDHC specification (class 10 or higher)<br> 64 GB – 512 GB cards compatible with the SDXC specification (class 10 or higher) |
| Weight | 1.43 kg |
power system
| AC Adapter | Power Supply Connector For Ad-14 |
physical specifications
| Dimensions | 295 mm (W) × 248 mm (D) × 61 mm (H) |
interface
| Input channels | Mic inputs: 6 (mono) Smartphone input: 1 (stereo) |
| Output channels | 2 (6 headphones and L/R speaker outputs) |
| USB | Usb Type-c (Audio Interface And Mass Storage Functions). |
brand
| Brand | Zoom |
| Brand | Zoom |
connectors
| Mic Type | XLR jacks (2: HOT) |
| Mic Input Gain | 0 + 70 dB |
| Mic Input Impedance | XLR:3 kO |
| Mic Maximum Input Level | +5 dBu (@0dBFS) |
| Mic Phantom Power | +48 V |
| Smartphone Connection Jack | TRRS mini jack (4 contacts, TIP: L, RING 1: R, RING 2: GND, SLEEVE: MIC) |
| Headphones | 3.5mm stereo mini |
| Speaker Output | TRS jacks (balanced) |