Purpose-built for recording, editing, and producing polished multi-person podcasts anywhere you go without the need for a computer, the Zoom PodTrak P8 is a portable multitrack podcast recorder that lets you quickly record up to six mics, handle 2 echo-free remote call-ins simultaneously, trigger sound samples, and provide separate headphone feeds for all your guests, all at the same time and with refreshing simplicity, thanks to the full-color LCD touchscreen.From the intuitive, tactile controls to the powerful audio processing and editing functions, the PodTrak P8 is well equipped to help you record, stream, and export pristine audio for complex panel podcasts. Dynamic and condenser mics, customizable sound pads, call-ins via your smartphone or computer, and independent headphone outs; the PodTrak P8 can manage everything you need a podcast production station to do.

Extra touches including per-channel tone controls, compression/de-essing, limiters, low-cut filters, and noise reduction—all stellar tools for achieving professional-sounding tracks, an integrated mix-minus function to prevent echo and feedback for remote guests, and multiple powering methods make the PodTrak P8 a truly powerful all-in-one solution for podcasting.

PodTrack P8 vs P4

How does the PodTrak P8 differ from the smaller PodTrak P4? The P8 is made to handle even more complex podcasts with even more people. The P8 packs in more mic preamps, more headphone outputs (plus speaker outputs), more sound pads, more ways to sweeten your signal, a set of fluid editing functions, and a large color touchscreen for intuitive access to all tweakable settings.

Six High-Gain Mic Inputs

Whether you rely on announcer-style dynamic microphones such as the Zoom ZDM-1 (available separately) or prefer the sheen of crisp condenser mics, the PodTrak P8's six mic preamps are up to the task. Each features a balanced XLR input jack, selectable +48V phantom power, and up to 70 dB of gain, plenty of boost to ensure optimal recording levels with all kinds of mics, such as the venerable Shure SM7B.

Headphone Mixes for You and All Your Guests

Outfitted with six 3.5mm stereo headphone outputs, the PodTrak P8 can provide you and your guests with independent headphone mixes, each with its own color-coded level control below the color-matched headphone jack. No matter the scenario—an exclusive interview or a raucous panel podcast, everyone will be able to clearly hear what's going on. For optimal configuration in your home studio, the PodTrak P8 also has two balanced 1/4" speaker outputs with a dedicated volume control; just plug them into a pair of active monitors, turn up the volume, and listen away.

• 8-channel standalone podcasting mixer from Zoom
• Mic ins, headphone outs, and faders for up to 6 speakers
• Portable — 2 hours of operation on 4x AA batteries
• Full-color touch display is easy to read and simple to navigate
• Doubles as a 2-in/2-out class-compliant audio interface (Windows, Mac, and iOS)
• 9-button sound pad with 4 banks puts 36 sound clips right at your fingertips
• Records onto common SD/SDHC/SDXC cards up to 512GB in size
• BWF-compliant WAV/MP3 — up to 16-bit/44.1kHz quality
• Dedicated call-in channel with hardwire mix-minus or wireless Bluetooth operation (requires BTA-2 Bluetooth adapter)
• Onboard transport and marker controls
• Pre-loaded with applause, laugh track, and more

Box Contains

Zoom Podtrak P8 8-channel Podcasting Mixe

• Zoom AD-14 AC Adapter
• Limited 1-Year Warranty