Bring a handful of mics, and you’re all set to record ensemble podcast productions and full-cast commentaries in HD CD-quality right onto your Zoom PodTrak P8. The P8 gives you six mic preamps with selectable phantom power to support your favorite handhelds and studio condenser mics. Six dedicated headphone outputs with independent color-coded volume knobs make it easy for your operator and guests to adjust playback levels. And you also get six independent faders (again, color-coded) to mix stream-ready podcasts and livereads without the need for a laptop. Need to fly in sounds from a laptop? Channel 6 lets you access the P8’s native USB connection.

9 x 4 assignable sound pads

The PodTrak P8 also gives a versatile soundbank of 36 assignable sounds controlled by nine soft-touch silicone pads. The P8 ships with 13 preloaded sounds — applause, laugh track, and more — to get you started right out of the gate. But once you master the PodTrak P8’s editing software, you’ll be dropping in song clips, fanfares, and ad spots unique to each episode.

Dedicated call-in channel

Got a special guest who can’t make it to the studio? The PodTrak P8’s dedicated call-in channel routes phone calls into your episode. You can either use the P8’s hardwired mix-minus audio channel or connect calls wirelessly over Bluetooth. Note: Bluetooth operation requires the Zoom BTA-2 Bluetooth adapter, sold separately.

Optional AA battery power

With the Zoom PodTrak P8, even the most remote corners of the globe can’t stand between you and your listeners. Pop in four AA batteries, and you’ll have up to two hours of operating time until you get back to AC power.

Records directly onto SD card

Keeping podcasts and interviews organized is easier than ever with the PodTrak P8. Media is recorded directly onto SD/SDHC/SDXC cards — up to 512GB in size — so you can keep entire sleeves of them ready for action.

Doubles as a USB interface for laptop and iOS

Want to bring the Zoom PodTrak P8’s advanced recording features to your studio laptop or production tablet? A USB-C cable (sold separately) turns this podcast mixer into a 2-in/2-out class-compliant interface for Mac, Windows, and iOS. Now you can fly audio files into your podcast or save streams in a convenient stereo format. Looking for a full-fledged, standalone podcast production studio? The Zoom PodTrak P8 8-channel podcasting mixer from Sweetwater puts the power right in your hands.