Unlock Professional Podcasting: Complete Setup Guide for the Zoom PodTrak P4

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How to set up the Zoom PodTrak P4 for Podcasting - Easy & Complete Setup Guide
New gear can be daunting and while creating a podcast, there are so many little pieces to set into place. Let's make the recording a little easier with the Zoom PodTrak P4 and this setup guide for your podcast. Let's make it simple!
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The Zoom PodTrak P4 was provided by Sound Services GmbH as a rental. Thank you for this opportunity. You can find their website at: sound-service.eu
⚡️ Product Links:
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Zoom PodTrak P4: crsp.li/zoomp4
XLR Cables: crsp.li/xlrcable3m
Mic Desk Stand (the one standing on the desk): crsp.li/micstand
Microphone Desk Arm: crsp.li/micarm
Shure BETA 58a Microphone: crsp.li/shurebeta58a
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Zendure USB-C Power Brick: crsp.li/supertank
🎧 Chapters / Show Notes:
00:00 Intro
00:19 Disclaimer
01:05 The Setup Process
01:41 What will NOT be covered in this video
02:10 Powering the Zoom PodTrak P4
04:23 Plugging In the Microphones
05:09 What about Phantom Power?
06:16 Using Phone or USB Interface Integration
06:58 Using the Same Mic Twice?
09:11 Setting Microphone Gain
10:32 Hooking up the Headphones
14:05 Changing the Mic Settings (Low Cut and Limiter)
16:31 File Transfer Mode
16:55 More Settings
17:11 Make Shure you have enough storage
18:39 Sound Pads
19:22 Demo Recording
20:34 Demoing the Sound Pads
21:01 Demoing the Mute Button
21:57 Demoing how to end your recording
22:31 Individual Tracks and Mixdown!
23:07 Outro
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[@angemillard436]

Awesome video explained everything I was wanting to know, will be purchasing the Zoom P4 for sure and looking for more of your tutorial videos. Thank you , hope you have an Amazing Day. Chow Chow x

[@shaneeegan]

you got more into the nuts and bolts of the recorder than even the demo video from Zoom! super video. very informative! Thanks so much. shane, Ireland

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@vinaprannangle]

This was amazing, thank you so much my device will be delivered today.

[@rubenaguirrejr.7001]

I got mine about 8 months ago and it’s still in the box. I’m excited to start using it!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Wow, why so patient? Let's go 👍.

[@HighAchieverAcademyandCohort]

THANK YOU! This was seamless and so non-tech friendly. THANK YOU!! Will be watching the rest of your videos.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Glad it was helpful!

[@drlyvsy]

Incredibly useful! Thank you so much, Chris!!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fanilo95]

The review was informative, but not too much, comprehensive and very useful. Thanks a lot!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you, I appreciate that 🌸.

[@esgeyeofficial]

Complete set up guide for zoom very clearly and thanks

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Glad it helped

[@tusoboothe6107]

This was an awesome video Chris. Thank you.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you 🌸 i appreciate your comment here.

[@citystreamteam]

Great piece of equipment for podcasting.

[@ShoresLife]

Looking into getting the P4, and your video is the best I’ve seen on explaining real world use and setup. Great job!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you, I appreciate that 🌸

[@ksentertainmenttv0847]

This the best video on instruction set up . 🎉🎉

[@SAnthonySays]

Just got mine. It's a fantastic device. Great video!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Awesome! Thank you and happy recording 🌸.

[@h069401]

I'm watching this while I wait for mine to be delivered. Thanks for the detail. Awesome

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Hope you enjoy it! It's a wonderful little recorder.

[@h069401]

@@ChrisSpiegl It's great, I love it. Thanks again for your content

[@KarenRothstein]

Excellent video. Thank you. You are a great teacher.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

I appreciate that!

[@MattBlackUK]

Excellent video, very helpful as I've just purchased this for my studio. Thank you 😊👍

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Great to hear!

[@makeamericasmart]

Great tutorial - very detailed.. German quality ❤️

[@JonJon22505]

This is perfect thank you!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You're so welcome! Thank you for leaving a comment 🌸.

[@TechBaffle]

Thanks for the helpful video - nice to have everything explained so I know what to expect!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Glad it was helpful!

[@avrile35]

Hello, thank you for this incredible video that helped me so much ! Everything is clear and easy in my mind now ! This is of public utility. Thank you again !

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thanks, I appreciate that.

[@wisecoachingwithdr.fredado2954]

Chris, thank you so much… you made this so a new to podcast language person like me can understand.. I like that the segments are labeled… I have to replay… do you recommend a certain power pack to purchase?

[@laurapawlik6630]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You're welcome! I appreciate your comment.

[@xiiiv4093]

Well done. Thank you.

[@andreaponton7596]

hey!! I wanted to ask you a couple questions about the podtrak! okay so i got this device for a podcast im starting and i was curious because I'm thinking of doing a video podcast, and because i already bought this i was wondering what's going to be the easiest way to make the video with the sound of the recorder directly on to it. I'm not sure if its going to be possible or if i'll have to mount the sound after when i edit the video. Thanks for the help beforehand and great content by the way super helpfull!!!

[@user-kj3bx4ov9q]

Thank you so much for making this great video 👍👍

[@ChrisSpiegl]

My pleasure 😊

[@westralianoffroad]

Great video. I’d love to know if the audio recorded and played is raw straight from the device or did you edit it? Thanks.

[@NikCan66]

Excellent tutorial information and have subscribed

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thanks, I appreciate you.

[@VenturaTidePod]

Great video! If i am using the usb c to live stream, can i also use track 4?

[@Kadddss]

Yes, thank you! Finally a video that actually explains how to use it and not just a review😅👌🏾 danke dir!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment here. 😍

[@cassiusrylan3361]

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[@patrickcollin2949]

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[@cassiusrylan3361]

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[@cassiusrylan3361]

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[@Elmolipollo]

Great video, thank you very much!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You are welcome!

[@szabocsaba1984]

Hi Chris! Thank you for your super detailed and really useful videos! I have a set of BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K2 and I got suprised when I noticed that I can record the two transmitter only together (via one receiver and one XLR input). Is this my fault or there is another way to record the two transmitters separately? In other way, it is a P4's specifity or other Zoom recorders works the same way? Or no matter what gear I use one XLR input results one channel so if I would like to record a conversation between two person I need two transmitter + two receiver which connect two XLR cable to P4?

[@UrbanCraftTv]

Thanks for this upload.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You're welcome

[@hobbeskillah]

This video helped a lot. Thank you.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you, I appreciate that a lot.

[@gorri]

Thank you ❤️

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

Very good info. Also thank you for explaining the difference between male and female XLR, I am sure many in your audience are confused

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thanks, always trying to help.

[@franzcarrillo2974]

Excellent video! 🔥

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you, I appreciate that 🌸.

[@stephendverner]

Great video! I just sold my 2 channel digital recorder and decided the Zoom P4 is the way to go for our podcasting needs. Can’t wait to get it and start setting it up. Thanks for the great content. Very well explained and the close up camera work was nice to see what you were doing as you were explaining it.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thanks, that sounds like a great plan! Good luck with your Podcast plans.

[@Robshotipod]

Nice job. Enjoyed the vid

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Glad to hear it and thanks for taking the time to comment 🌸.

[@michaelzilman7432]

Great video, prepping to use the PodTrak tomorrow for a colleague and this is so comprehensive but also to the point. Well done.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you, I appreciate that 🌸.

[@MUTUNTE-1]

This is the best video out of numerous ones I have watched so far.. i purchased the p-4 a while back and i wish i saw this when i first got it. Awesome Job Thanks!!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

I appreciate that 🌸. Do you record a podcast with it? Feel free to share it in the comments 👍.

[@FrancoOlivieri-pj1my]

liked all of your videos

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you 🌸.

[@ABlondeABrunetteAndaMic]

Thank you for the video! Quick question: We went to record today, adding a guest (so with 3 mics). When I went to play it back, the mics all recorded individually. For example, you can hear mic 1 just fine and the other 2 people are talking but it's in the background of mic one. Is there a way to avoid this? It's probably something simple but I haven't been able to figure it out! Thanks in advance!

[@marditoon1128]

Great Video. Will a cloud lifter or signal booster stop the hissing sound or is there anything else that can minimise this type of disruption? Thanks in advance.

[@danielledetoro3405]

I am having this issue as well! Not sure it is a hissing but more of a hum or buzz. We are using 3 Samson Q2U mics. From our research so far it may be how our cables are oriented that are interfering with the signal. However I just learned a bunch of tricks in this video that I am going to try. I will let you know if anything worked for us!

[@teachmarkey]

Thanks!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Welcome! I appreciate the super 🌸.

[@aghsan555]

Can I connect it to my iPhone to get a good video and fantastic audio ? ?

[@5uperN0v4]

great video bro.

[@caseyhall4840]

Welll done sir!

[@Jan_Philip]

Thanks man!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Happy to help!

[@NacionJeep]

How do did you manage to record audio and video at the same time? Post sync audio edit? Or did you use headphone port to connect to camera ?

[@grayperspectivepodcast]

Good question..I was waiting for this response

[@Tim-Miller-]

Nice video. Does this unit record all four tracks separately as well as a mix?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

That is correct

[@DKUNFROST]

Very informative. Thank you

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thank you, I appreciate that 🌸.

[@DKUNFROST]

@@ChrisSpiegl I’m already on to the next on the sound buttons. Good stuff

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@DKUNFROST that’s awesome. Glad you’re enjoying the videos. 😊

[@carobnadezela6638]

Hi Chris, great videos, Thank you. Can Podtrak P4 be connected to the Atem mini pro so you can control audio of your XLR mic? I was thinking like XLR mic is connected to the Podtrak P4 with your sound pads and than you connect it to the camcorder and the camcorder is connected through HDMI to the ATEM mini pro? Does this work? Can the mic be connected to the camcorder through the P4? THX

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Hi Čarobna, that would absolutely work. You would, however, have to use one of the headphone outputs and the quality may not be ideal in comparison to an audio mixer that can provide a Line signal which you could then plug directly into the ATEM Mini. With the P4 Headphone out connected to the ATEM Mini you would be able to level multiple microphones into the mix, send all that to the headphone out, from there either to the camera or to the ATEM Mini directly (in which case you would also have to set the audio delay to make sure it's sync with the video). I am actually also using the ATEM Mini nowadays and I use that combo with the Zoom F6 and it works perfectly. Cheers and happy podcasting / streaming / etc.

[@brucegproductions9756]

Yo, Chris! Great video. Well thought-out, well-presented. I see someone else a couple of years ago, asked my question, which is, can I put my own sound/music on the sound pads. I THINK your answer was that the music will have to be on the SD card and somehow played from that? But then where would the interview/mic be recorded? Do you perhaps have updated info? Thanks! Again, GREAT video.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You load the files onto the SD card, and then you load them on the P4 Sound Pads. You can still record on the SD card as well.

[@ilankir9805]

Thanks a lot for the informative video. I have one question - is there an option to connect earphones that can monitor all the channels at the same time? like a central point of level control by the recorder? Thanks.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You only have the 4 outputs at the bottom. But all the headphone outputs get all the inputs at all times.

[@henryarias1]

Best regards. Why don't the sounds of the pads come out in the final mix that arrives on USB, Ch4? Neither does the interlocutor hear them in a phone call via Ch3? Note: in hearing aids you can hear. Could it be that this equipment came damaged?

[@mikebatho8382]

Seems like a great piece of kit for someone just starting out, like me. I just ordered the Samson 2QU(?) mic and I'm hoping to order the Podtrack when I get paid later this week. I haven't been right through your content yet, but maybe you can point me towards the video I need? I'll be running my podcast with a friend, remotely, a couple of hundred miles away... - no time difference - so I really need a simple A to B to C guide how I setup the podtrak at my end, and how my friend sets up with his 2QU Mic and laptop at his end. I've never even made a Zoom or Skype call before! Thanks 😆 *UPDATE - OK cool, I isolated the rest of your Podtrak videos so I'll work my way through them. It would still be great to get an instructional for a buffoon like me, where you literally show unboxing and setting up of the Podtrak with a dynamic mic, connecting it all to the computer, Mac, ideally, installing something like Zoom or Skype, inviting a friend (who you've already set up at a different location with the same dynamic mic as you, but he's plugged directly into a laptop), recording a couple of minutes, transfering to the mac (my end) then opening and using the editing software. Then how to get the finished audio file hosted... sorry, this is seeming more and more crazy even as I type it 😂😂😂😂

[@sanman2754]

Great job you help me out a ton!!! I'm so excited I can't even... like can't even speak English even though I have been speaking snglish for like 30 years

[@ChrisSpiegl]

That’s awesome, what are you planning to do with the P4?

[@sanman2754]

@@ChrisSpiegl I am launching a podcast this month.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@sanman2754 that’s awesome. 👍

[@wheretonowadventures8772]

This video was very informative. I just bought the Zoom PodTrak P4 and set it up with 2 Samson Q2U mics and battery pack. Your instructions were flawless. Thanks for making it. Learned quite a bit. Now to make my first podcast episode!

[@theguy7380]

How’s your first podcast coming?

[@silvermanewj1898]

Brand new.. how do you start connecting online to make a podcast? I've heard of Anchor. Any other ideas?

[@silvermanewj1898]

I use a Boss Br-800 recording device that powers and communicates to my computer by USB. Would the Podtrak 4 help me in getting to play live with others in other cities and countries?

[@fgaadb6768]

Bro, I am thinking of buying samson q2u with the podtrack, how was your experience? I have read a lot about pairing potrack with rode mic, but couldn't find info about pairing it with sasmon q2u. Did you like the quality of the sound?

[@wheretonowadventures8772]

@@theguy7380 Man apologies for the late response, I'm just now seeing these comments. It went well and the PodTrak P4 is legit. I recorded like 5 episodes before my real job took off and we got so damn busy. I love podcasting but it's time consuming if you have a family and job that takes up most of your free time.

[@southernhood5145]

thanks

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You're welcome 🌸 and I appreciate your comment.

[@LaguDariLangit]

Hi can this be recorded via logic pro with assigned track means multiple track?... Tq

[@ChrisSpiegl]

The P4 does not support multi track USB-Mode and thus can not be used with Logic or Audition or any other DAW for that matter in that way. It can however, be recorded in Stereo Mode - just not in Multi-Track Mode.

[@lancelotmelin6618]

Are you able to plug this in while using it, instead of using just the battery power? I want to make sure the battery doesn't die while in the middle of a podcast.

[@charlestondelacruz1512]

Chris, this is extremely helpful thank you. I seem to have a good amount of static coming through the headphones. I notice when I mute the unused channels, that helps a lot. But when use 3 mics I hear a decent amount of it. Is my gain too high on each mic? Or is there something wrong in my settings? Thank you

[@charlestondelacruz1512]

Or does anyone else have a possible solution?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

There are a few options. Could be the headphones needing more power than the P4 can provide. I also would always turn off any mics channels I don't use. Also check if the mics need Phantom Power to work properly or if you just pull up the gain to the max. Those are a few things I'd try.

[@mitchell.durham]

Hey I’ve been experiencing the same problem with my new Podtrak also. Can’t seem to get rid of the static coming from input 3 & 4. My microphones don’t need any Phantom power, so I have no idea what’s going on. Did you manage to sort it out?

[@digiLayaproductions]

Can XLR inputs be used to record line level audio, like the left/right output of a mixer?

[@gjmatthews1]

How do you pair this with video? You may have mentioned it and I missed it. Possibly someone else could answer? Thank you in advance for your response. Very informative!!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

The easiest is to connect one of the headphone outs with your camera for audio input. Alternatively? You clap at the start and then sync the video and audio in the post processing.

[@oogimook]

would you recommend this for video work where I would record the audio on the SD card and import into video editor?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Sure that works.

[@sams4291]

Great Review! I just got two Shure Sm7b's and I am on the hunt for a nice audio recorder /interface that can work with sm7b's without the need for a cloudlifter. Do you think Podtrak P4 is good enough to be used without cloudlifters for youtube podcast and voice overs for youtube videos or should I invest more and get something like the Zoom f6? I am not an audio pro but I do want to get the best quality out of the Sm7bs as I have already spent a lot on them and my camera and I also want my podcasts to sound extremely professional, so I do not want the audio interface to be the weak point. I am totally against using cloudlifters as I feel they are too expensive and I do not want to keep buying them for every mic that I add to my setup. I am planning on hosting more than 2-3 people on my podcast soon so I want it to be future proof. Any inputs will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Personally, I would choose the Zoom F6 for your goal of wanting the best quality possible. However, I also have not tested the P4 with the SM7B. The one thing I can also add is that maybe adding an alternative to the Cloudlifter which would be the: TritonAudio FetHead But yea, long story short: I would go for the F6. It provides the highest possible quality, no need to monitor the audio if you don't want to. The only downside: if you want headphones for each person, you will have to add some kind of headphone splitter and ideally one that is powered so the signal is nice and loud for each individual.

[@henryarias1]

Why are the pads not audible in the final USB mix? only in the headphones

[@ovi.1000]

Hi Chris, Good setup guide. The one thing is missing to make this device appealing is a routing option with a mixed out signal for monitoring. You say every person can monitor itself, but if I have a dedicated person to overlook, I can't see any option for monitoring all inputs via routing. That's a bit limiting.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

That's right. There are no fancy routing options and there also is no headphone jack for a 5th person to just listen to the mix (or individually check on people). I guess that's something reserved to bigger devices.

[@paulsonnader8437]

If thinking about pre-recording your show, to send into a celestial radio station, this Zoom P4 will definitely do the trick, it will get the job done. I bought mine about a year ago, haven't really used it much, but now my buy some radio time to launch a new show (Not Cheap), but sometimes that's what you have to do to be heard, and nothing will get you out there, still, like being heard on celestial radio, as in am/fm frequency. And if paying for that airtime, every second, literally every second matters, including how you sound, cause those listening have no idea if you're broadcasting from a million dollar studio or from your closet at home, all they rate you by, initially, is how you sound. And this Zoom P4 totally gives you that big studio production sound, and can still even run it through Audacity or ect, to fine tune it even more. I'm very happy with this product, it's a life saver. I've played around with other low end mics, systems, and they just don't cut it, not that I've tried them all. Enjoy your P4, be good to it and it'll be good to you.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thanks for sharing your story. It's interesting to hear your take on Radio… I would just go with Podcasting via the Internet and maybe broadcast the show on KZbin as a live stream / premiere.

[@paulsonnader8437]

@@ChrisSpiegl here's my thing about podcasting, podcasting is great, if already have a very broad online internet presence and a huge following, but if do not, well. Also, unlike years ago when internet was a free flowing stream, now days there's so many 'gate keepers', who decide who gets seen, and who doesn't...regardless of talent. With celestial radio there are no gate keepers, it's a wide open medium still, there are no algorithms that hide you from others. With celestial radio, if 50,000 people tuned into 'station', than 50,000 people hear you....whereas online, if algorithm doesn't like you, maybe only 3 people find your show. At least that's been my experience. Yes am/fm radio costs a lot, but the exposure is priceless, if done right.

[@MRIMan]

Do you have a video on how you edit a video pod cast with the p4? Like how do you sync the audio?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Hello 👋, at this time I have not done so but it may be an interesting idea. I guess what you mean specifically is to look at the syncing of 44.1khz files with video files which are usually 48khz and there may be audio drift? To do this video I’d just need to record some video and audio for a longer time and then see if there is drift and how to correct for it. Is that what you’d be looking for?

[@FlyingArtz.]

Just connect the P4 directly to you’re camera thru one of the head phone jacks to your cameras mic in port.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@FlyingArtz. absolutely valid idea. I actually would wish they’d include in more port (line/mic) for exactly this purpose. 😍

[@FlyingArtz.]

@@ChrisSpiegl yeah same here. a line out would have made perfect sense here. That might be in version 2 hahah

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@FlyingArtz. But don't keep waiting for that version 2 of the P4… it's literally just been released. Pretty sure a V2 will not come for at least 2-3 years.

[@kingabdolbig4306]

thank you for the video . i have a question to ask how can I record music by podtrak on sd card from my Korg keyboard imean any instrument which I play for the record on sd cad in podtak. many thanks in advance

[@theholyshiftministry]

This was SO helpful, Chris. Thanks so much for being so thorough and explaining things so clearly. Would I be able to use both the Rode USB mic AND the corded AudioTechnica mic to record to the Podtrak?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Hello and thank you. About your question: USB microphones are not supported with the PodTrak - unless you want to do some voodo magic and rout it from a computer to the PodTrak. So it's best to just get two XLR mics and work that way.

[@cineffect]

@@ChrisSpiegl Is it possible to use those new small lavalier wireless microphones with this? They usually plug into the phone via usb-c.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@cineffect this is possible, but not really. I am assuming you’re talking about the Rode Wireless Go 2. the problem is: you can not connect them via USB-C. You can buy an adapter to connect the 3.5mm Jack to the XLR port. But then it’s just for one of the mics - unless you use a splitter for the left and right channel. All in all: the wireless mics are not a good fit for this audio recorder. 🙃😅

[@cineffect]

@@ChrisSpiegl Hi Chris, thank you for a quick reply, I meant these mikes kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHeydIyMfJtksNk by the way I am getting my P4 on Wednesday and going to try it. One should be also able to plug in the Rode SmartLav directly into the phone plug of the P4, as it is TRRS.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@cineffectThose USB-C mics are not going to work. The TRRS is an idea - but again: that's really a stretch and not what the P4 was made for.

[@wilfredochoto4173]

Super helpful for non tech savvy users lol

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Thanks, I appreciate that 🌸.

[@theveraciouspodcast7465]

How am I able to connect my podtrack p4 to my imac and have my sony a7iv record the video? Do i have to sync the audio and video in post processing?

[@microdoulo2250]

what is the best for use for zoom app?

[@hamzaa9396]

Can you record directly on to the camera?

[@user-sg6po8ex6t]

can it be conected to a mirrorless camera like sony zv e10?

[@mannylongoria6439]

Need help. How do I connect the Mevo cameras to a zoom P4 mixer for microphone audio? Thanks

[@songbirdforJesus]

Hello, and thank you for your video. Right now I use a cheap usb microphone to record a podcast. I record into Mixcraft software and listen from Mixcraft. I read a script and often times stop and rerecord a segment. So the podcast can be made up of several sections of audio in Mixcraft. If I upgrade to an XLR microphone and use the Podtrak p4 to capture the audio, can I still dynamically edit during the recording process by interfacing the P4 to my laptop to use the Mixcraft editing software at same time? Appreciate your feedback.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Hi, with the process you already have I would suggest that the P4 is not what you are looking for. Sounds more like you should invest into an audio interface instead of a Podcast Hardware Recorder. This way you can use a XLR mic, hook it up to your computer via USB and then record straight into Mixcraft. Still providing higher quality audio than using any cheap USB mic by itself. I can't recommend any since I do not use any dedicated USB audio interfaces, but I think KZbin search will yield good results about that.

[@songbirdforJesus]

@@ChrisSpiegl thank you. I liked the ability of the P4 to take calls to record. Are you saying that the P4 does NOT connect to the laptop to listen and edit on laptop? I would like to know the answer on that.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@songbirdforJesus I have a video showing you how you can setup the P4 with your computer via USB-C. It's partially about including Skype and similar programs, but the section about "Audio Interface in Adobe Audition" should help you get the P4 setup with Mixcraft.

[@innerlijkekrijger]

Does the p4 NEED an SD card? Or if it is connected with your computer its recording into your software WITHOUT needing the SD card?

[@BhaskarNatarajan8055]

Hi Thanks for a good review video. I've a query - When I switch the Device ON it is asking me to set up the date and time. How can I set it up so that this screen doesn't come up every time I switch ON?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

The internal clock of the P4 is held up by the batteries. Usually, if you just switch the batteries within a few seconds to new ones you will not have any issues. But if you leave them out for longer the internal clock will reset and you'll have to set it again. So having batteries in should solve this.

[@BhaskarNatarajan8055]

@@ChrisSpiegl Thanks. Let me try this and get back to you. Appreciate you taking time to respond to my query! Cheers

[@GloryCrespo]

Can you please advise if this equipment needs a Mixer and Audio interface and or a preamp and processor? If not, what if I connect the PodTrak to a Mixer and audio interface and a preamp and processor what difference does it makes if any?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

The PodTrak P4 is supposed to be all of those things in one for the production of Podcasts. You can directly plug in your microphones and also connect the PodTrak to a computer easily.

[@rafaelmontua5668]

HI, So when recording the actual video, can I use the phone camera? and how can I match the sound from the recording to the video?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You'd match video + audio by doing a clap sync in the beginning and then sync that in post processing.

[@preach8112]

Is it connected to your camera or do you have to sync the audio post

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You can connect one of the headphone jacks to your camera if you want to. But I would not use that audio which you record in the camera. The headphone outputs are not that clean. It is better to sync the audio in post.

[@HarleyPan]

Looks like there is no on-board compressor setting you can tweak on the Podtrack P4? I searched everywhere

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You are correct, the P4 only features a Limiter and a Low Cut Filter. It's limited in that way.

[@calinubro]

Thanks! What camera are you using?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

I am using the Canon EOS R for most of my work these days: crsp.li/eosr

[@calinubro]

@@ChrisSpiegl Thanks!

[@mcanallybryan]

We can get the microphone to sound on our ohone when recording. Thoughts?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

This may be based on the cable. But if that's not it, please try contacting the customer support of Zoom.

[@cristinarubio4452]

is there a way to change it from WAV to MP3 when uploading files?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Do you mean with the Sound Pads? Yes, the PodTrak P4 can convert the MP3 files to WAV. However, it takes relatively long and it's faster to do it on a computer. You can just use Garageband or something like it to get the job done. The PodTrak P4 conversion takes pretty long and is not necessarily reliable.

[@fungirl917]

Hey Im wondering how to record with two mics in different locations. Do you already have that video?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You can use Zencastr, Riverside, or similar apps. At the moment I do not have a video on KZbin about this but I have a class on Skillshare about remote podcasting with high quality audio files: www.skillshare.com/classes/Creating-High-Quality-Remote-Podcast-Interviews-with-Zencastr-com-or-Local-Recordings/1315082010/projects?teacherRef=6094151

[@Tomaszeks]

Very useful video! Is it possible to connect a USB mic, like the Rode NT-USB, to this recorder? Thanks!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Unfortunately not. The P4 is made for XLR mics and I don't know of any adapter that would turn a USB mic into a XLR mic.

[@Tomaszeks]

@@ChrisSpiegl Hey Chris, thanks for the answer! If I connect the Rode to the computer and then P4 as an interface, would it work then? Or is it a pointless exercise? Many thanks!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@Tomaszeks there are ways to route the audio from your computer to the P4 (like Loopback crsp.li/Loopback [pretty expensive] or Blackhole github.com/ExistentialAudio/BlackHole [free]) But that said: I would try to get a proper XLR mic if at all possible.

[@Tomaszeks]

@@ChrisSpiegl Many thanks for your replies, Chris. It's greatly appreciated. I do have XLR mics but I need a USB mic now, so I would love to be able to use it with P4 when it comes to it. Again, many thanks for your comments!

[@ChrisSpiegl]

@@Tomaszeks there are a few mics out there that support USB and XLR. If you really need that. But you can always use the P4 as a audio interface and thus use the XLR mics on the computer through that?

[@ShengBelmonteOfficial]

It's annoying that it keeps asking me to set the date and tine every time I turn it on! Any idea how to fix this? Thank you so much

[@gee3002]

So this device is for sound only. How does the whole video aspect come into play? How do you combine this with a camera?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You film with a camera, record audio with the Zoom P4 and then in editing you combine the video and the audio files by syncing them. Ideally with a Clap Sync at the beginning of your recording so you have a clearly visible spike in audio and a clearly visible thing in the video to sync them.

[@SingleStonersClub]

Can you use it during a live stream? If so how?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

You can plug it into your computer and the P4 shows up as a microphone input and can be used in any program (Zoom, OBS, etc).

[@AvidettePro]

you can only record on the p4 zoom card? They cannot be done directly, that is to say that what is entering the 4 microphones, in addition to recording them on the card, can be broadcast via PC by USB-C, for example. It can..?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Via USB-C you can also use the P4 as an audio interface.

[@mikespendley3079]

How do you get to the audio interface screen on settings?

[@ChrisSpiegl]

There are no Audio Interface Settings on the PodTrak P4. You just plug it in and it will do the Audio Interface things. The only setting is when you go into the menu, to the settings, and then there is the USB Mix Minus which you can turn on and off. That's it.

[@mylifeisbroken34]

I connected the Zoom P4 to the computer but no sound from the headphones? I can hear my own voice but no sound from videos I open from youtube? I'm sure I have the sound settings right, I can't hear my friend in Discord, but I can listen to my own voice.

[@bertrandbosc8411]

Hi Chris, could you help me connecting my Iphone X to my podtrack P4? i have connected it using a TRRS cable and a lightening/jack3.5mm adator and still no audio comes in or out of the podtrack...what am i missing? a setup on my iphone? on the podtrack? thanks in advance for your help

[@ChrisSpiegl]

I demonstrated this in a video. Should be linked in the description.

[@Mersuharrastaja]

Is that good for recording youtube-videos audio.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

Sure, that works. I just would not buy this recorder if it's main purpose is to record 1 mic for youtube.

[@EngelSanchezT]

How you need to connect Zoom PodTrak P4 to Atem Mini Pro as the audio source. What adapters needed.

[@ChrisSpiegl]

As far as I know the ATEM Mini Pro has a normal mini Jack (3.5mm Jack) input and to connect the P4 to the Mini Pro, you'd need a normal TRS to TRS (mini Jack to mini Jack / AUX) Cable. You then use one of the headphone ports on the P4 to connect to the ATEM.

[@thinkingtimepodcast]

Anybody have a good video recommendation that would walk me through a workflow with the PodTrack P4 to the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro ISO and 3 cameras?

[@timbradley7506]

Do you need phantom power?