The Zoom PodTrak P8 is a simple and intuitive 13-input, 2-output USB audio interface. It's designed in such a way that it allows for simple recording, editing and mixing for any podcast recording. The unit comes with extensive controls for all areas of production: on-board Trim/Split/Fade functions, volume sliders for each channel, mute & "on-air" buttons and a large and colourful LCD touchscreen display with various controls. It also comes with 9 assignable sound pads each with 4 banks and 13 pre-loaded effects. Zoom has designed the PodTrak P8 with 6 mic inputs, each with XLR connectors & phantom power. Each of those inputs has its own headphone output with individual volume controls. The P8 has a dedicated channel for recording phone calls and the sixth channel can be switch to a USB mode to record your guests via computer e.g. through a video call. Both include mix-minus features that prevent echo and feedback. It's a comprehensive audio desk, fit for any podcaster.
Zoom PodTrak P8 Key Features:
- Intuitive 13-input, 2-output USB audio interface
- Allows for simple recording, editing and mixing
- Bright and colourful LCD touchscreen display
- Allows up to simultaneous 13 recording tracks
- A dedicated phone interview recording channel
- 6 mic inputs, each with XLR connectors & phantom power
- Each channel has volume sliders, mute & "on-air" buttons
- Trim, Split, Fade functions with on-board editing
- Limiter, Low Cut filter, Tone, Compressor/De-esser
- BTA-2 Bluetooth enables wireless call recording (sold separately)
- Mix-Minus function prevents echo/feedback
- 9 assignable sound pads with 4 banks, with 13 pre-loaded effects
- 6 headphone outputs with individual volume controls
- Will record directly to SD/SDHC/SDXC cards up to 512GB
- Up to 16-bit /44.1kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or MP3 formats
- Class-compliant mode for iOS compatibility
- DC Powered for permanent set up
- Can be powered by 4 AA batteries, lasting up to 2 hours
What's in the box?
- 1 x PodTrak P8
- 1 x AD-14 AC Adapter
- 1 x Quick Guide
Product Specification
| Channel | 8 |
| Channels | 6x LR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input, 6x 1/8"/3.5 mm TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output, 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output, 1x 1/8"/3.5 mm TRRS Unbalanced Aux In/Out |
| Dimensions | H61 x W295 x D248mm |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Included Accessories | AC Power Cable, Power Adapter, USB Cable, AA Size Battery x4 |
| Inputs | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Unbalanced Aux In/Out |
| Phantom Power | Yes |
| Recording Formats | WAV 16bit/44.1kHz |
| Size | H61 x W295 x D248mm |
| Type | Audio Mixer |
| Weight | 1430g |
| Manufacturers Link | Zoom |