Zoom Podtrak P8 8-channel Podcasting Mixer
FEATURES
• 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
Description
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.
The color touchscreen interface makes monitoring, adjusting and onboard editing seamless. Everything you need is a touch away.
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 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 enables your voice to have more presence for that perfect studio podcast sound.
The P8’s touchscreen display can be set to any one of six languages. Choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Japanese
The P8’s color-coded inputs, outputs, and controls make on-the-fly adjustments a breeze, keeping you focused on the discussion
The PodTrak P8 features six of Zoom’s best-sounding mic inputs, providing pristine audio for you and your guests.
With up to 70dB of gain the P8 can handle the most demanding microphones.*
When 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.
Use the optional Zoom BTA-2* Bluetooth Adapter to wirelessly connect your phone to record remote guests
The P8 features six independent headphone outputs, each with individual volume control. For professional playback, the P8’s main outputs allow you to connect your studio monitors.
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.
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
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR FOR AD-14
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-color 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 hoursNiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 3.5 hoursLithium 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
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.
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.
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.
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
CRYSTAL-CLEAR RECORDING
The PodTrak P8 features six of Zoom’s best-sounding mic inputs, providing pristine audio for you and your guests.
With up to 70dB of gain the P8 can handle the most demanding microphones.*
ON AIR BUTTON
When 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 CONNECTIVITY
Use the optional Zoom BTA-2* Bluetooth Adapter to wirelessly connect your phone to record remote guests
OUTPUTS FOR EVERY OCCASION
The P8 features six independent headphone outputs, each with individual volume control. For professional playback, the P8’s main outputs allow you to connect your studio monitors.
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.
Zoom Podtrak P8 8-channel Podcasting Mixer Specification
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
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR FOR AD-14
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-color 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 hoursNiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 3.5 hoursLithium 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
Zoom Podtrak P8 8-channel Podcasting Mixer