Zoom PodTrak P8 Podcasting Mixer and USB Interface

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.

Main Features

Touchscreen Controls
The colour touchscreen interface makes monitoring, adjusting and onboard editing seamless. Everything you need is a touch away.

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.

Compressor/Deesser
Compressor/DeEsser enables your voice to have more presence for that perfect studio podcast sound.

Colour-Coded
The P8’s colour-coded inputs, outputs, and controls make on-the-fly adjustments a breeze, keeping you focused on the discussion.

• 4.3" colour 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

Specifications

Inputs & Outputs

• 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:

  • Type: XLR jacks (2: HOT)
  • Input Gain: 0 + 70 dB
  • Input Impedance: XLR：3 kΩ
  • Maximum Input Level: +5 dBu (@0dBFS)
  • Phantom Power: +48 V

• Smartphone Connection Jack:

  • Type: TRRS mini jack (4 contacts, TIP: L, RING 1: R, RING 2: GND, SLEEVE: MIC)
  • Input Impedance: 3 kΩ
  • Maximum Input Level: +2.5 dBu

• USB:

  • USB TYPE-C (Audio Interface And Mass Storage Functions).:
  • Use A Usb Cable That Supports Data Transfer. Usb Bus Power Is Supported.

• Headphones:

  • Type: 3.5mm stereo mini
  • Maximum Output Level: 20 mW + 20 mW @32 Ω
  • Output Impedance: 27 Ω

• Speaker Output:

  • Type: TRS jacks (balanced)
  • Maximum Output Level: +5.5 dBu
  • Output Impedance: 320 Ω

AC Adapter

• Format: 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: 44.1 kHz、16-bit、6 in / 2 out
• Frequency Response: -1.0 dB: 20 Hz ～ 20 kHz @44.1 kHz
• Equivalent Input Noise: EIN -124 dBu (IHF-A) @+70 dB, 150 Ω input
• Display: 4.3" (480×272) full-colour touchscreen LCD
• Power Supply: 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 Using Batteries:: Recording 44.1kHz/16-bit/4ch audio to SD card (when +48 V is OFF and headphone impedance is 32 Ω)Alkaline batteries: about 2 hours NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 3.5 hours Lithium batteries: about 6.5 hours• The above values are approximate.
• Power Consumption: 5 W
• External Dimensions: 295 mm (W) × 248 mm (D) × 61 mm (H)
• Weight (UNIT ONLY): 1.43 kg