Zoom PodTrak P8 Portable Multitrack Podcast Recorder

The Zoom PodTrak P8 Portable Multitrack Podcast Recorder is the ultimate solution for capturing professional-quality podcasts, interviews and audio on the go. Loaded with eight microphone inputs, six headphone outputs and onboard editing features, the PodTrak P8 provides everything needed to record and mix a podcast. Thanks to its internal rechargeable battery, the P8 can operate for up to two hours without power—ideal for recording in venues where outlets are scarce. Once recording is complete, connect the P8 to a computer via USB to access recorded files or use it as an audio interface.

Intuitive Touchscreen Puts Control at Your Fingertips

The PodTrak P8's full-color LCD touchscreen makes monitoring levels, adjusting parameters and editing audio a seamless process. Touch-sensitive channel faders provide precision control over gain levels for clean, balanced sound. Additional onboard processing like low-cut filters, compression, de-essing and reverb allow you to craft a professional tone before recording even begins.

Dedicated Phone Input for Call-In Guests

With its dedicated phone channel, the P8 simplifies recording call-in guests and phone interviews. The channel's mix-minus function eliminates echo and feedback, enabling clear communication between host and caller. For call-ins where phone access isn't possible, the P8's sixth channel can be switched to USB mode to connect with guests via video chat software on a linked computer.

Sound Pads Add Production Value

To give your podcast a professional polish, the P8 features nine color-coded sound pads for triggering audio clips, intros, jingles and sound effects on demand. Each pad can hold a single recording up to ten seconds in length. With four banks of sounds available, you have access to 36 audio clips at your fingertips during recording or mixing.

Edit and Mix with Ease

Once recording has wrapped, the P8 provides onboard editing tools for trimming clips, managing fades and basic mixing. Seamlessly remove "um's" and "ah's," tighten pauses and smooth transitions between speakers. For more advanced post-production, transfer your multitrack recordings to a DAW on your computer. With up to ten hours of recording time, the P8 captures your entire podcast with space to spare on a 32GB SD card.