I put all the preset sounds in one audio file, which you can hear below: Preset Pad Sounds 4 headphone outputs with independent volume control The other way to broadcast/record a remote guest is on a Zoom, or Skype call (or any conferencing app). I really love the Podtrak P4. As you will soon read, I had to really look hard for things that I don’t like about this device. But here they are… Noisy recording if limiter is on As there are only four buttons you need to choose wisely because you can not change the sounds programmed into the sound pad in the middle of a recording. Only USB host controllers with Intel Chipsets are supported. Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansion cards.

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In this guide, we will show you how to get up and running with the Zoom PodTrak P4. You’ll learn how to register the PodTrak P4, format the SD card, and how to record audio on the device. Follow the sections below to get started. I tested both kinds of remote audio by having my wife, the lovely and talented Lisa Theriot, as a “guest.” Lisa’s dial-in test audio Input 3 can be used to connect to a mobile phone call and input 4 can connect to a computer via USB for Skype or Zoom calls. You can connect a phone to the Podtrak P4 by using a TRRS cable or by attaching the Podtrak P4 Bluetooth Adapter (not included). A computer can be connected using USB which will allow you to bring in Skype or Zoom calls. The Podtrak P4 has 4 microphone inputs (XLR/3-pin type). And each of those inputs has its own mic preamplifier and converter, and phantom power switch (for condenser mics). And of course, each input has its own independent input level control.You and your guests are not always together. That’s why the P4 makes it easy to incorporate remote interviews. Just connect your phone to the P4 with a TRRS cable. Or connect your computer via USB, using your favorite conferencing software. A device like the P4 which is built for podcasting from the ground up offers some great features that make using it a real pleasure – it’s super simple and lowers the barrier to entry for would-be podcasters. Then start your Zoom meeting and turn the input level knob on channel 4 of the PodTrak. The audio from the zoom guest will now come though on channel 4 of the device just like the phone call came through on channel 3.

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One of the most important podcasting benefits of the PodTrak is the ability to have 2 kinds of remote guests/co-hosts. Channel 3 can be switched to accept an incoming phone call. And channel 4 can be set to accept the audio from a Zoom (or Skype, or any online conference app) session. And yes, you can have both at the same time! The problem is that the 4 microphone inputs on the P4 are the XLR type – the standard 3-pin connection. Since USB mics connect with a USB cable, you would clearly not be able to plug them into the PodTrak P4.Note: The internal components of SDHC/SDXC cards are subject to change depending on their production period. In this case, we do not warrant their compatibility with the P4. The P4 can be used as an audio interface to record to a DAW on your computer or tablet. Because my Focusrite Scarlett doesn’t really have enough “oomph” to power the RE20, I didn’t bother doing any samples of that mic through the Focusrite. Press the Menubutton, use the Play/Pauseand Stopbuttons to navigate to Settings,then press the Recordbutton. Up until the point of buying the Zoom, the Tascam had given me years of reliable service. With decent pre-amps, a good number of options in terms of sample rate and bit depth, and flexible input and output options, it wasn’t often I was left wanting. IMPORTANT – If you use inputs 3 and 4 for remote guests then that leaves you only two XLR inputs for ‘in studio’ guests.

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THAT is still some pretty loud noise, at -52.31dB. But it isn’t as loud as the Rode was when the limiter was on. Both the low-cut filter and the limiter can be applied in post-production so if you don’t turn them on you can apply these effects after the fact. There are some advantages to hardware effects but if they are over-applied it can ruin your audio because the effects are baked in. If you connect it to your computer to loop in a remote guest from Zoom (etc.) for a show, then yes, you are using up one of your 4 inputs for that. Basically there are 4 inputs. You can do 4 people in the same room with 4 XLR inputs. Or 3 people in the same room with one on Zoom, Skype, etc. Or 2 live mics, one guest on a phone, and one over Zoom. thse last 2 inputs are switchable and can only do one of those things at a time.

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There are 3 ways of powering the Zoom Podtrak P4 – 4 x AA batteries, a USB power bank, or by plugging it into a computer via USB and using it as an audio interface. Note: Using channel 3 and 4 for remote interviews leaves you with only channel 1 and 2 for microphones. So you can do 4 microphones for host + 4 in-person guests. Or you could have 3 mics with one remote guest, or 2 mics with 2 remote guests. Customizable sound pads On the other hand, the Zoom Podtrak P4 only output 16-bit/44.1 kHz WAV recordings. It might be not enough for producing professional audio recording files, it is fairly decent for podcasting use. Zoom H6 vs Podtrak P4 – Features & Settings You can have 4 in-person mics, 3 in-person mics, and one remote guest, or 2 in-person mics and 2 remote guests. 4 Headphone outputs with individual volume control are built in to the Podtrak P4.