ZOOM / P8

The ZOOM PodTrak P8 is a multi-track recorder with all the features you need to produce a podcast program. Most of the main functions can be operated on the color touch screen. It provides simple and intuitive operation, allowing you to comfortably produce professional programs.

■Multi-track recorder
■Podcast compatible
■6 microphone inputs
■6 headphone outputs

[Product specifications]
■Number of input/output channels
Number of input channels: 6 microphone inputs (mono), 1 smartphone input (stereo)
Number of output channels: 2 (6 headphones, L/R speaker out)
■Connection terminal
MIC:
Specifications: XLR jack (2nd hot)
Input gain: 0 to + 70 dB
Input impedance: 3 kΩ
Maximum input level: +5 dBu (@0dBFS)
Phantom power: +48 V
■Smartphone connection terminal
Specifications: TRRS mini jack (4-pole/TIP: L, RING1: R, RING2: GND, SLEEVE: MIC)
Input impedance: 3 kΩ
Maximum input level: +2.5 dBu
■USB:
USB Type-C (audio interface function, mass storage function)
*Please use a USB cable that supports data transfer. Supports USB bus power.
■Headphones:
Specifications 3.5 mm stereo mini
Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW @32 Ω
Output impedance: 27 Ω
■Speaker out
Specifications TRS jack (balanced)
Maximum output level +5.5 dBu
Output impedance 320 Ω
■AC adapter: Power terminal for AD-14
■Recorder:
Format WAV 44.1 kHz, 16-bit mono/stereo
Recording media SDHC standard compatible card 4 GB to 32 GB (Class 10 or higher)
SDXC standard compatible card 64 GB to 512 GB (Class 10 or higher)
■Audio interface: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit, 2in2out
■Frequency response: -1.0 dB: 20 Hz to 20 kHz @44.1 kHz sampling
■Equivalent input noise: -124 dBu or less (IHF-A) @+70 dB, 150 Ω input
■Display: 4.3"" full-color LCD (480 x 272), touch screen
■Power supply
　4 x AA batteries (alkaline, nickel-metal hydride, lithium)
　AC adapter (ZOOM AD-14): DC 5 V/1 A
　※ USB bus power supported.
■Estimated battery life during continuous use
　44.1 KHZ/16-BIT 4CH Recording to SD card (+48 V OFF, headphones 32 Ω load)
　Alkaline batteries: approx. 2 hours, nickel-metal hydride batteries (1900 mAh): approx. 3.5 hours
　Lithium batteries: approx. 6.5 hours
　※The above values are only estimates. ※Battery life is based on our testing method. It varies greatly depending on the conditions of use.
■Power consumption: 5 W
■External dimensions: 295 mm (W) x 248 mm (D) x 61 mm (H)
■Weight (main unit only): 1.43 kg * 0 dBu = 0.775 V

[Main features]

・Recording of podcasts for up to 6 people (6 pairs of microphones and headphones can be connected)

・Equipped with a TRRS terminal for connecting a smartphone and a dedicated track to record the voice of telephone guests

・4.3-inch full-color touch screen that also supports Japanese display

・INPUT SELECT switch, fader, level meter, and PHONES volume color-coded by channel

・ON AIR button allows you to select the audio for live streaming/stereo mix recording for each channel

・Various correction functions optimized for ""voice"" (limiter, low cut, tone, compressor/de-esser)

・Audio editing functions that allow you to complete your broadcast episodes (trim, split, fade, loudness normalize, add BGM, convert to MP3)

・Mix minus function that automatically removes feedback from the voice of the other party

・9 sound pads (x4 banks) to which audio files can be assigned

・2-in/2-out USB with mix minus function Audio interface (compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android)

- Direct recording to SDHC/SDXC cards up to 512GB

- Runs for about 2 hours on 4 AA alkaline batteries, or on USB bus power

- Podcast recording microphone and headphones bundled with Steinberg WaveLab Cast (ZDM-1PMP sold separately)

- Bluetooth adapter audio (BTA-2 sold separately) for wirelessly sending and receiving audio from your smartphone