Zoom PodTrak P4 Multitrack Portable Podcast Recorder Refurbished

Zoom PodTrak P4 Podcast Recorder - The Ultimate Recorder for Podcasting

Compact, affordable, and loaded with features, the PodTrak P4 makes it easy to capture professional quality audio wherever you’re recording your podcasts.

Product Highlights:

Four mic inputs with XLR connectors

Four headphone outputs with individual volume control

Gain control knobs and mute buttons for each input

Phantom power for all XLR inputs

Automatically prevent feedback from call audio using the Mix-Minus function

Easily connect your phone using the TRRS connection

Trigger sound effects using four assignable Sound Pads with 11preset sounds

All input sources can be recorded on separate tracks

16-bit /44.1kHz audio WAV

Records directly to SD, SDHC and SDXC cards up to 1 TB

2-input, 2-output USB audio interface

Class-compliant mode for iOS compatibility

Up to 3 hours of use with just two AA batteries or a USB power supply

Product Features:

High Quality Mic Inputs

The P4’s mic inputs feature Zoom’s professional quality preamps. Providing up to 70dB of gain, the P4 can be used with the most demanding microphones.

Headphones for Everyone

With 4 independent headphone outputs, each with a dedicated volume control, everyone can hear it all.

Call-In Guests

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 to your favorite conferencing software. With the P4’s built-in mix-minus feature, echo and feedback will automatically be eliminated.

Wireless Connectivity

Use the optional Zoom BTA-2 Bluetooth Receiver (sold separately) to wirelessly connect your phone to record remote guests.

Produce Like a Pro

The P4’s customizable Sound Pads can instantly trigger music, ads, jingles and pre-recorded interviews. Easily load your own sounds or choose from 11 pre-recorded presets.

Go Where the Story Takes You

The P4 operates up to 3 hours on 2 AA batteries, or you can also use a USB battery for extended recording time.

Audio Interface

The P4 can serve as a 2-input, 2-output audio interface, allowing you to record directly to your computer, Android or iOS device. With the P4 you can also live-stream your podcast.

Product Specifications:

Inputs & Outputs

Number of Input Channels: 4 (mono/stereo)

Number of Output Channels: 1 (headphone x 4)

Connectors

Mic: XLR jacks (2: HOT)

Smartphone Connection Jack: TRRS mini jack (4 contacts, TIP: L, RING1: R,RING2: GND, SLEEVE: MIC)

USB:

USB Type-C (audio interface and mass storage functions)

Note: Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.

DC 5 V: USB Type-C (for power supply)

Headphones: 3.5 mm stereo mini

Phantom Power

Phantom Power: +48 V

Recorder

Formats: WAV 44.1 kHz, 16-bit, mono/stereo

Recording Media:

4 GB - 32 GB SDHC-compliant cards (Class 10 or higher)

64 GB - 1 TB SDXC-compliant cards (Class 10 or higher)

Audio Interface

44.1 kHz, 16-bit, 2-in/2-out

System Requirements For Audio Interface Mode

Windows:

OS: Windows 10 Version 1703 or later / 11 (32bit, 64bit)

CPU: Intel Core i3 or faster - Operation is not guaranteed with CPUs from Atom, Celeron or Pentium series or CPUs made by AMD.

USB: USB 3.0 / 2.0 - Only USB host controllers with Intel Chipsets are supported. Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansion cards.

Mac:

OS: macOS 10.13 - 14

CPU: Intel Core i3 or faster

USB: USB 3.0/USB 2.0 - Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansion cards.

iPhone / iPad:

OS: iOS 12-17 - Apple Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter required.

Android:

OS: Android OS 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 - Please refer to the compatible android device list.

Power

Power:

2 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium) - We recommend using NiMH

AC Adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A (USB bus power is supported.)

Est. Continuous Operation Time Using Batteries:

Recording 44.1 kHz/16-bit/4ch audio to SD card (when 48 V is OFF and headphone impedance is 63 Ω)

Alkaline Batteries: about 3 hours

NiMH Batteries (1900 mAh): about 3.5 hours

Lithium Batteries: about 8 hours

Misc.

External Dimensions: 4.41"W (112 mm) x 6.1"D (155 mm) x 1.85"H (47 mm)

Weight (unit only): 0.64 lbs (290 g)