Podtrak P4 Portable Recorder/Audio Interface
Zoom 'Podtrak P4' - 24-bit/44.1kHz Portable Recorder and USB Audio Interface with 4 XLR Inputs, 4 Sound Pads
4-Input Portable Recorder
Zoom - 'PodTrak P4'
24-bit/44.1kHz Portable Recorder
and USB Audio InterfaceThere really has never been a time when it’s been so easy to create your own podcast! And thanks to Zoom’s ‘PodTrak P4’, getting your show off the ground is so simple! The sleek recording device features 4 inputs – each with its own independent +48V Phantom Power, to hand you and other hosts the versatility you need to use any selection of mics you choose.
The ‘PodTrak P4’ boasts individual headphone outputs with separate volume controls to allow each host to monitor in confidence. There’s 4 programmable sounds pads too so you can trigger your podcasts jingles and sound bites. The ‘PodTrak P4’ is also packing an array of effects too for basic signal processing. A handy USB output makes recording direct to your DAW a breeze too!
The ‘PodTrak P4’ boasts an impressive battery life of up to 3.5 hours from one single charge. But fear not, don’t worry if you have a particularly long interview coming up, the P4 is able to be powered via an external PSU. If you’ve been wondering how best to get your podcast off the ground, the ‘PodTrak P4’ from Zoom is the answer you’ve been searching for!
4xNo of Inputs
3.5mmHeadphones
1xNo of Outputs
at a glance
• 16-bit /44.1kHz audio WAV
• Phantom power for all XLR inputs
• Four mic inputs with XLR connectors
• Gain control knobs and mute buttons for each input
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
• PodTrak P4
• AA Batteries (x2)
• Quick Start Guide
Doubles as a USB Audio Interface
upload direct to your podcast platformIn addition to recording and saving audio direct to an SDXC card, the ‘PodTrak P4’ is able to undertake double duty as an impressive USB audio interface too! Via a USB cable (available separately), it’s possible to connect the ‘PodTrak’ directly to your computer.
From here on in, you can then edit your audio projects in your chosen DAW, add effects and upload straight to your podcast platform of choice!
Onboard Effects
16 effects onboardTo ensure your audio projects are always sounding fresh and pro, Zoom gave the ‘PodTrak’ a selection of effects. With a total of 16 effects just waiting for your experimentation, including delay, reverb and compression.
Via the bright visual display, it’s possible to add up to 5 effects simultaneously to add some real professionalism to your projects!
The Zoom 'PodTrak P4'
The Ultimate Recorder for PodcastingCompact, affordable, and loaded with features, the PodTrak P4 makes it easy to capture professional audio wherever you’re recording your podcasts.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | No of Input Channels | 4 (mono/stereo) |
|---|---|
| No of Output Channels | 1 (headphone Å~ 4) |
| Mic | XLR jacks (2: HOT) |
| Smartphone Connection Jack | TRRS mini jack (4 contacts, TIP: L, RING1: R,RING2: GND, SLEEVE: MIC) |
| USB | USB Type-C (audio interface and mass storage functions) |
| DC 5 V | USB Type-C (for power supply) |
| Headphones | 3.5 mm stereo mini |
| Phantom Power | +48 V |
| Recorder | Formats: WAV 44.1 kHz, 16-bit, mono/stereo Recording media: 4 GB−32 GB SDHC-compliant cards (Class 10 or higher); 64 GB−512 GB SDXC-compliant cards (Class 10 or higher) |
| Audio Interface | 44.1 kHz, 16-bit, 2-in/2-out |
| Power | 2 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium), AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A (USB bus power is supported.) |
| Dimensions | 112 mm (W) Å~ 155 mm (D) Å~ 47 mm (H) |
| Weight | 290 g |
