ZOOM PodTrak P8 for Podcasting and Live Streaming: Recorder, Mixer, Audio Interface

ZOOM launched a new addition to its PodTrak line of recorders, the new PodTrak P8. This all-in-on mixing board, recorder, and USB audio interface features six XLR inputs, 9 sound pads (with 4 switchable banks), and an input for mobile devices to add remote guests. Its automatic mix minus feature also makes it easy to add remote guests. Let’s take a closer look and compare the PodTrak P8 to the RODECaster Pro - it’s most obvious competitor. We also talk a bit about how the P8 compares to the ZOOM LiveTrak L8.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- ZOOM PodTrak P8 Podcast Recorder, Mixer, & USB Audio Interface - B&H https://geni.us/W8EU
- RODECaster Pro Podcast Recorder, Mixer, & USB Audio Interface - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/N21CF
- SHURE SM7B dynamic broadcast microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/GYU7dHy
- SHURE MV7 dynamic podcast/livestream microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/bTlN3S
- Electrovoice RE20 dynamic broadcast microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/kP1lo
- Canon C200 cinema camera used for talking head shots - B&H https://geni.us/9Zi4m4a
- Canon EF 24-105 f/4L Lens - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/kZyU7e
- Canon C70 cinema camera used for BTS shots - B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS Lens - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5S camera overhead B-roll shots - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/WFo5U
- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/6cvOQ

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Index:
00:00 Start
00:12 Summary
00:22 Inputs
01:30 Sound Pads
02:24 Touch Screen
02:42 Mute and On Air Buttons
03:04 Noise Reduction & Isolated Channels Recording
03:53 Podcast Sample
05:33 Outputs
06:19 USB Interface & File Transfer
07:00 Power Options
07:41 Effects - Limiter, Low Cut, Tone, Compressor, De-esser
08:00 Limiter Test
10:35 Noise Reduction - Why It Is Awesome
11:11 Record Isolated Microphone Tracks
11:34 SD cards
11:45 Sample Rate - Con
13:30 Build Quality - Con
14:02 Recommendation
14:45 P8 vs RODECaster Pro
18:18 Final Thoughts
19:40 P8 vs LiveTrak-L8
20:15 Wrap-up
20:30 Please buy my courses