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.
![The PodTrak P4 podcast recorder](https://zoomcorp.com/media/original_images/P4_hero_1.png.768x0_q60.png)
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.
![MicInputs_inset_1.jpg](https://zoomcorp.com/media/images/MicInputs_inset_1_VsYyFIj.width-800.jpg)
HEADPHONES FOR EVERYONE
With 4 independent headphone outputs, each with a dedicated volume control, everyone can hear it all.
![P4_Headphones_inset_1.jpg](https://zoomcorp.com/media/images/P4_Headphones_inset_1.width-800.jpg)
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.
![Call-in_inset_3.jpg](https://zoomcorp.com/media/images/Call-in_inset_3.width-800.jpg)
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.
![ProduceLikeAPro_inset_1.jpg](https://zoomcorp.com/media/images/ProduceLikeAPro_inset_1.width-500.jpg)
GO WHERE THE STORY TAKES YOU
The P4 operates up to 4 hours on 2 AA batteries, or you can also use a USB battery for extended recording time.
![The front and back of the PodTrak P4](https://zoomcorp.com/media/original_images/GoWhereTheStoryTakesYou_inset_2.png.757x0_q80_crop_focal_area-589%2C454%2C1173%2C890_size_canvas.png)
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.
* Apple Lightning to USB camera adapter required.
![The PodTrak P4 connected to a laptop via USB for interface mode](https://zoomcorp.com/media/original_images/Call-in_inset_2.jpg.757x0_q80_crop_focal_area-770%2C451%2C853%2C897_size_canvas.jpg)
PODTRAK P4 FEATURES
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Four mic inputs with XLR connectors
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Four headphone outputs with individual volume control
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Gain control knobs and mute buttons for each input
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Phantom power for all XLR inputs
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Automatically prevent feedback from call audio using the Mix-Minus function
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Easily connect your phone using the TRRS connection
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Trigger sound effects using four assignable Sound Pads with 11preset sounds
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All input sources can be recorded on separate tracks
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16-bit /44.1kHz audio WAV
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Records directly to SD, SDHC and SDXC cards up to 512 GB
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2-input, 2-output USB audio interface
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Class-compliant mode for iOS compatibility
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Up to four hours of use with just two AA batteries or a USB power supply
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XLR INPUTS
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INPUT GAIN CONTROLS
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PHANTOM POWER SWITCHES / TRRS INPUT SWITCH / USB AUDIO SWITCH
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MUTE BUTTONS
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SOUND PADS & SOUND PAD VOLUME CONTROL
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TRANSPORT CONTROLS
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HEADPHONE VOLUME CONTROLS
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HEADPHONE INPUTS
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TRRS INPUT / BTA-2 INPUT
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POWER BUTTON
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SD CARD SLOT
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USB POWER DC 5V / USB PORT
SPECS
INPUTS & OUTPUTS
NUMBER OF INPUT CHANNELS
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4 (mono/stereo)
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NUMBER OF OUTPUT CHANNELS
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1 (headphone x 4)
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CONNECTORS
MIC
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XLR jacks (2: HOT)
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SMARTPHONE CONNECTION JACK
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TRRS mini jack (4 contacts, TIP: L, RING1: R,RING2: GND, SLEEVE: MIC)
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USB
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USB Type-C (audio interface and mass storage functions)
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Note: Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.
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DC 5 V
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USB Type-C (for power supply)
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HEADPHONES
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3.5 mm stereo mini
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PHANTOM POWER
RECORDER
RECORDER
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Formats: WAV 44.1 kHz, 16-bit, mono/stereo
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Recording media: 4 GB−32 GB SDHC-compliant cards (Class 10 or higher);
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64 GB−512 GB SDXC-compliant cards (Class 10 or higher)
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AUDIO INTERFACE
AUDIO INTERFACE
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44.1 kHz, 16-bit, 2-in/2-out
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POWER
POWER
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2 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
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• We recommend using NiMH
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AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A (USB bus power is supported.)
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EST. CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES
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Recording 44.1 kHz/16-bit/4ch audio to SD card (when 48 V is OFF and headphone impedance is 63 Ω)
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Alkaline batteries: about 4 hours
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NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 4.5 hours
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Lithium batteries: about 9 hours
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• The above values are approximate.
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• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
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MISC.
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS
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112 mm (W) x 155 mm (D) x 47 mm (H)
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WEIGHT (UNIT ONLY)
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290 g
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