Zoom P4 PodTrak - Podcasting Mixer and Interface

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When I first saw the spec for the Zoom PodTrak P4, my initial reaction was one of great excitement. With 4 x XLR inputs and headphone outputs, in-built sound pads, and the ability to plug in and record either a phone or USB device meant that I thought all my prayers had been answered when it came to finding the ultimate podcasting tool. NOTE – Make sure you buy the right cable. It must be a TRRS cable and not a TRS or TR cable. If you get the wrong cable you will hear the audio coming from your guest or co-host but they won’t hear you. A TRRS cable has three rings in the plug.

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In files, you’ll see all the files currently on the SD card. In sound pad you have the option to customize the four sound pad buttons (new sounds can be added via the SD card). The mic settings allow you to apply a lo-cut filter or a (digital) limiter. File transfer is used when the device is plugged into a computer via USB instead of taking out the SD card from one and inserting it into the other.Although the Zoom Podtrak P4 does not have many fancy features for audio editing and recordings, it helps podcasters greatly with some great designs, which can’t be easily done with the Zoom H6. Yes, the Zoom PodTrak P4 does have phantom power if you need it. Can you use the Zoom PodTrak P4 for podcasts? Press the Menubutton, use the Play/Pauseand Stopbuttons to navigate to Settings,then press the Recordbutton. So next up is the noise-only recording with the RE20 going into the PodTrak at level 9 on the input knob. Interestingly the noise is lower than the RODE, though still unacceptably loud, in my opinion. This is because of 2 things.

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A limiter will reduce the dynamic range of the audio that passes through it. But unlike a compressor that gradually reduces the signal above the target level, a limiter completely prevents a signal from passing through above the selected threshold. The Zoom PodTrakP4’s customizable sound pads can instantly trigger music, ads, jingles, and even pre-recorded interviews. Easily load your own sounds or choose from 11 pre-recorded presets. Go Where the Story Takes YouAs I mentioned earlier, I can rarely use my excellent RE20 mic because it takes so much power to drive it. One of the great things about the PodTrak is that it has plenty of power for the RE20.