Zoom PodTrak P8 Podcast Recorder, 6 Microphone Inputs, 6 Headphone Outputs, Phone Input, Sound Pads, Onboard Editing, Record to SD Card, USB Audio Interface, Battery Powered

The Zoom PodTrak P8 has revolutionized my podcast production process. It's a feature-packed podcast recorder that blends superb audio quality, intuitive design, and portability into a device that is accessible for both beginners and seasoned professionals.The first thing that stands out is the sheer audio quality this recorder delivers. With six microphone inputs, it allows for clear and high-quality recording of multiple voices simultaneously. The preamps are incredibly clean, and the noise floor is impressively low, ensuring that your recordings are crisp and free from unwanted noise.The six headphone outputs are another noteworthy feature. This allows each guest to monitor their audio levels comfortably, which is especially useful during a multi-guest podcast recording. The individual volume controls are a thoughtful touch, allowing for a personalized listening experience for each participant.One of my favorite features is the color touchscreen interface. It's clear, responsive, and simplifies navigating the P8's myriad of options. This feature, coupled with the dedicated controls for each channel, makes the operation of this recorder remarkably intuitive, even for those new to podcasting.The unit's portability is another key advantage. Its compact size and the option to power it with AA batteries make the PodTrak P8 an excellent choice for on-the-go podcasters who often record outside of a traditional studio setting.Moreover, the build quality is solid, and the overall design is sleek and modern. It feels robust and durable enough to withstand the rigors of regular use. Also, the integrated sound pads for music or sound effects are a fantastic addition that can truly elevate your podcast's production quality.Given its professional-level features, robust build, and ease-of-use, the PodTrak P8 offers excellent value for money. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting, this device will undoubtedly enhance your production process and the overall quality of your podcasts.

This thing is awesome... I started a podcast and had those Yeti USB mics... Needed an upgrade and needed to have at least 4 mics... This thing is easy to use and has more than I need as a newbie in the Podcast world... As far as using it with a phone, you can adjust and the play back sounds as if they are in the same room as you... Just get it... Worth every penny.

I have been using in a mobile setting for last four months with no issues. I protect it with a CASEMATIX Mixer Hard Shell Travel Case.It's light. It's very very intuitive to use. I never had color coded channels/outputs/indicators before, now I don't want to work with anything else. Everything about it works like its supposed to. Making adjustments on various inputs to get better sound quality is easy. The digital sound effects are easy to add and assign.This should be your first choice if you are coming into podcasting and need to integrate more than two inputs. I can handle four commentators, a microphone collecting ambiance, audio from the computer, someone calling my phone (using the Zoom BTA-2) and play sound with no stress at all. This would be a nightmare on almost any small mixer.

The podtrak fixed all our podcast problems. A great product. Thanks Zoom

I am a professional, sound engineer, filmmaker, content creator, podcaster and media consultant. This board is fantastic!I recently purchased and used it in the field on a video shoot and it paired seamlessly with my laptop and Zoom F3 field Recorder. As anyone will tell you redundancy in the field is important and being able to record directly to the SD card on the board is a great feature, but that’s not all, the board will record to the SD card a separate track for each channel (unaffected by the sliders) in addition to a mixdown, this is a great feature as I could record with a boom mic and lav mic simultaneously, send my main feed to the Zoom F3 and pc and leave the back up feed recording on the SD card.A few limitations on the board are that the interface and screen are more along the lines of a prosumer feel and it takes a little while to get used to adjust the gain of each channel, the compressor and deesser are also put together on one fader and the SD card only records in 44.1k so you have to convert your sample type to 48k for video in post - but if you are just using the SD card for back up like I am and recording directly into an F3 and PC this really isn’t much of a concern.

If you are a podcaster trying to upgrade or someone just wanting to start out on the right foot, this is perfect. With built-in recording, you never have to worry about loosing your episode. And it's true multi-track recording, making editing easier... while doing a better job.

I am very happy overall with this recorder/mixer. The audio works well. The controls are intuitive and I think with the Zoom mics and headphones, the entire kit will provide a new user a great experience. For an advanced user, the lack of control will be frustrating. I think the build quality is good overall but the knobs and sliders feel a little fragile. I think it is worth investing in a case for it if it will be traveling or stored at all. The Bluetooth adapter works very well with my iPhone and the audio quality is great. I would recommend it. The recordings sound great and the editing features work well if you are working in the field and can’t access a pc. The editing is limited so expect that. I think this is perfect for hobbyists, schools, libraries, churches, public access media facilities. Essentially for anyone that doesn’t have the time or experience to use a higher end, more professional product.

Mesa profissional, alta qualidade, muito satisfeito

Este equipo es magnífico y no tengo mucho de que quejarme, para quien piensa en comprarla les dejo mis pros y contras así como un breve review.Antes de empezar y aunque parezca bobo debo indicar que está hecho para PODCAST no esperen otras funciones. Equipos Zoom como el H6/H8/L8/L12, etc. son para usos múltiples y encuentran funciones no presentes en el PodTrak 8.Pros:* Graba hasta 13 tracks simultáneos, 6 micrófonos, L/R en llamada, / L/R en los pads, el micrófono 6 puede ocuparse para entrada USB L/R y al grabar simultáneamente entrega la mezcla de todo lo grabado en estereo. El RodeCaster Pro solo tiene entrada para 4 micrófonos.* Editor de audio práctico y funcional interno, recortar, mezclar con otro para agregar música de background y ajustar el volumen, etc.* Cada micrófono se ajusta independientemente, cada uno tiene su propio switch de phantom power, mejor que los L8/L12 que están por grupos y puede añadir color a la voz (es excelente).* De ganancia tiene 70db por lo que fácilmente puedes conectar un Shure SM7B.* La pantalla a color y táctil hace que se vuelva una pieza de hardware impresionante.* Los sliders se sienten sólidos y de buena calidad.* Puede usarse como interfaz y grabador al mismo tiempo.* Salidas para 6 audífonos con ajuste propio de volumen.* Los soundpads son 9x4 bancos, pueden configurarse para funcionar en diversas formas como loop, etc. También se personaliza el nombre del banco y el color.* Funciona también con 4 pilas AA con duración aproximada de 2 horas.* La transferencia de archivos grabados y la conexión de interfaz es mediante USB-C.* Evita la captación de audio de otros micrófonos cuando nadie habla.* Multi-idioma en pantalla, incluyendo español.* Deferente del RodeCaster Pro este sí graba multi-track, cada wave separado, en el RodeCaster Pro graba todo en un solo archivo y para separarlo hay que instalar en una PC el software companion, lo que significa perder tiempo.Contras:* Diferente del RodeCaster Pro carece de noise gate, configuración anti-pop.* Diferente de otros modelos Zoom este no soporta ASIO y no vienen que software de Steinberg incluido.* No tiene muchas de las funciones conocidas en otros equipos de Zoom como: metrónomo, matrix, pan, efectos, etc. Se comprende pues no fue diseñada para eso.* No tiene ducking como la RodeCaster Pro* Graba solo a 16bits pero soporta reproducción a 24bits.* No soporta Hi-z, pero es entendible pues es para micrófonos no para guitarras, etc.* No tiene bluetooth integrado como la RodeCaster Pro, pero puede comprarse el adaptador de Zoom aparte.Encontré un bug o no sé si así está pensado, es que por fuerza graba todos los tracks siempre, pero se puede configurar a solo grabar la mezcla estéreo de todas las entradas. Pero de elegir grabar todos los tracks separados no hay manera de evitar que se graben todos los tracks aunque no estén conectados o con volumen 0 o incluso con volumen cancelado o fuera del aire.Funciones que la RodeCaster Pro posee actualmente es posible que en un futuro firmware aparezcan tales opciones como noise-gate o incluso agregar un Reverb, EQ, etc.Le compré el software de Steinberg WaveLab Cast y va de lujo, todo lo que se necesita para afinar detalles. Incluso agregar el ducking de manera extremamente fácil. Físicamente impresiona mucho, sobre todo por la gran pantalla a color de alta calidad y touch. Si se organiza todo bien con los soundpads es posible que terminando de grabar un podcast ya esté todo listo para exportarlo como mp3 y transferirlo al PC para subir el episodio.La utilizo con micrófonos dinámicos Rode PodMic y la verdad es que la calidad es impresionante, olvídense de los micrófonos de condensador. He recibido muchos elogios por parte de mis seguidores por la calidad de audio. Recién abrimos un podcast público y pueden checarlo ustedes mismos, aparecemos en spotify como braxicanos.

Muy buena interface de audio te da muy buenas prestaciones para que puedas grabar tranquilamente un Podcast de calidad

Muito bom o produto e chegou no dia determinado.

O Produto está aparentemente funcionando. Porém veio com marcas de uso, algumas manchas como se fosse equipamento de vitrine.(Seguem as fotos porém não aparecem bem nas fotos). A função Denoise aparentemente não está funcionando. Farei mais alguns testes mas minha experiência não foi satisfatória. Infelizmente.