PodTrack P4 Full Setup Guide and Using with Riverside

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Explore the versatile PodTrack P4 by Zoom and learn how to set it up for hybrid podcast recording with Riverside. Discover tips for managing in-person and remote guests, recording to an SD card, and optimizing audio interface settings for your podcast.
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Chapters ➡
00:00 Introduction
00:00 Introduction
00:26 PodtTrak P4 Hardware
01:23 Mic and Device Setup
03:21 PodTrak P4 with Riverside
05:40 Access Your Recordings
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[@chiefmcconnell]

Amaze!!! finally seeing a review on this little gem. Its what ive been using pretty much since day 2. day 1 my audio sucked. Day two i bought an xlr mic and this guy. Now I am able to stream on my laptop and my phone using the BT adapter. one day i will upgrade but right now i can see why a 700$ device is any more useful. and this guys is travel ready and battery powered for those remote af shoots.

[@Riversidefm]

Great to hear it's been a game changer for you! Powerful little device for sure.

[@freelyroaming]

That is a pretty cool piece of gear. Might have to get one to try!

[@Riversidefm]

It's pretty great and an excellent value!

[@914Wired]

Been using P4 for months with Riverside. You've shown my exact setup. I use the P4 sound pad for intro music. I've used track 3 with a mobile phone - that works too. For $150 that thing is a wonder. Use P4 with Samson Q2U mic and the barrier to entry is fairly low for good quality audio. Thanks.

[@Riversidefm]

It's powerful little device! Glad it's been working for you

[@BradfordJohnsonMoi]

Would like to see you tube tutorial on using the zoom H6 essential recorder as an audio interface (connecting to MacBook Pro using Riverside) with 2-3 XLR dynamic for 2-3 in person guests. Have tried using the aforementioned with Riverside and cannot get it (set up) correctly - thank you.

[@Riversidefm]

Will add that to the list! You may need to use Audio Hijack or Loopback with that kind of setup. I have a video on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCkY3iuaKamea8si=HjNMy-wPIiGd20tR

[@bodymindandintegrity]

would you be able to use this why recording with 3 different iphones?

[@Riversidefm]

You wouldn't be able to send audio to 3 different iPhones, but you can sync everything up later in an external editor!

[@tkidd250]

If I record on the Podtrack P4 can I upload the raw audio in Riverside to edit in the editor?

[@Riversidefm]

You can, but only a single track. You're unable to upload multiple tracks to Riverside for editing at this time.

[@TimonRoyer]

How do I upload the multitrack audio back into Riverside? Also you mentioned that it’s a limitation of the P4 USB that it doesn’t offer multitrack audio. But it also seems that Riverside in general can’t handle multiple audio tracks or devices for multiple local guests when using just one Mac or PC. I’ve run into similar limitation with the Wireless GO II.

[@Riversidefm]

Unfortunately you can't upload multitrack audio or video back to Riverside yet. And you are correct, if you have multiple inputs on your audio device going into Riverside, it will combine all mics into one track. I do have a video here on Audio Hijack + Loopback and how it might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCkY3iuaKamea8si=HjNMy-wPIiGd20tR

[@TimonRoyer]

@@Riversidefm 😄Thank you! That you're addressing the whole technical ecosystem of podcasting in your videos is most helpful! If Riverside ever supports multitrack recording from a single device, even a basic left, right channel split for two local guests, it would greatly enhance your client base. Uploading and syncing local multi track recordings would be the next step for post production with Riverside.

[@colorofdust]

The problem I have with the PodTrak used with Riverside is an echo. I have the mixminus on, and I'm using headphones. However, my remote guests and I still hear an echo. I really like the PodTrak, and I really love Riverside, too--but I can't seem to get them to work together without an echo. The only temporary "fix" I am able to do is put on the "echo cancellation" button via Riverside while recording with my remote guests (all the guests have to have it on). I do not have the echo problem when I use another interface, like Scarlett (but I prefer the PodTrak). Any ideas? I tried plugging my headphones into my Mac directly, but that didn't work, either. Also, I'm using the Shure SM7B mic. Thank you so much for posting this video.

[@colorofdust]

all my guests have headphones on, too, by the way.

[@Riversidefm]

When you plug your headphones into the Mac, what speak out output are you choosing?

[@colorofdust]

@@Riversidefm good question, I don’t know. I didn’t realize there was a choice.

[@colorofdust]

@@Riversidefm oh, i think I know what you mean, I probably choose the podtrak

[@skaboosh]

so we can't stop it recording 4 tracks alway? We can mute the inputs but it always records 4 tracks.

[@Riversidefm]

That's correct, I don't think there's a way to disable them