P8 PodTrak Recorder

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 a complete podcast studio.

Touchscreen Controls
The color touchscreen interface makes monitoring, adjusting and onboard editing seamless.

• 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”
• Limiter is used to prevent distortion if the volume suddenly gets too loud
• 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 can make your voice darker or brighter, for that perfect podcast voice.
• Compressor/DeEsser enables your voice to have more presence for that perfect studio
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• Noise Reduction decreases background noise by automatically turning down the mic levels for tracks not in use

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 almost any microphone, including the podcast-standard Shure SM7B.

Call Recording
The P8 features a dedicated channel for recording phone calls and channel six can be switched to USB mode to record your guests via computer. Both options include a Mix-Minus feature to prevent echo and feedback for the caller.

You can also use the optional Zoom BTA-2 Bluetooth Adaptor (sold seperately) to wirelessly connect your phone to record remote guests.

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.

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 to studio monitors.

Editing Options
With the P8’s onboard editing, easily trim, split and fade audio clips to produce a finished episode. You can also transfer track files to your computer to do a final mix.

Take Your Studio With You
When recording outside the studio, the P8 provides up to 2 hours of recording with four AA batteries, or connect a USB power supply for extended use.

Audio Interface
A USB-C port allows the PodTrak P8 to function as an audio interface when connected to a computer for recording or live streaming.

Sound Board
Make your podcast sound professional by triggering sound effects, intro music, jingles, pre-recorded interviews and more, with nine multi-colored sound pads. Choose from 13 preloaded sounds or load your own. Create up to four banks of sounds for a total of 36 sound clips at your fingertips.

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.