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Quick Guide
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Summary of Contents for Zoom PodTrak P8
- Page 1 Quick Guide You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/p8). This page has files in PDF and ePub formats. The PDF file format is suitable for printing on paper and reading on a computer.
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Page 2: Explanation Of Terms
Podcasting with the P8 Using the , podcasts can be recorded as follows. • Podcasts with up to 6 people can be recorded. (6 mics and 6 pairs of headphones can be connected at the same time.) • The clarity of voices can be enhanced using various additional functions (Limiter, Low Cut, Tone, Comp/DeEsser and Noise Reduction). -
Page 3: Connection Examples
Connection examples Mics Smartphone Dynamic and condenser Guests can participate by phone mics during podcasting. Speakers with built-in amplifiers Wireless adapter (ZOOM BTA-2) This enables wireless connection to smartphones and tablets. SD card Headphones USB Type-C port Computer, smartphone or tablet... -
Page 4: Functions Of Parts
Functions of parts ■ Top INPUT jacks SPEAKER OUT jacks, PHONES jacks and These input jacks have built-in mic preamps. smartphone connection jack. INPUT SELECT switches When unlit, channel signals are only sent to Set these according to the connected the PHONES jacks and smartphone equipment. -
Page 5: Installing Batteries
PHONES jacks STOP button These output a stereo mix of the signals from Press to stop recording/playback. all the channels. Connect headphones to these. REC button PHONES knobs Press to start/stop recording. Use to adjust the volumes of the signals PLAY/PAUSE button output from the PHONES jacks. -
Page 6: Signal Flow
Signal flow ON AIR button unlit ON AIR button lit MUTE FADER Adjust volume INPUT 1 N.R. and audio quality Stereo file for MUTE FADER podcasting Adjust volume N.R. INPUT 2 and audio quality MUTE FADER SPEAKER OUT Adjust volume INPUT 3 N.R. -
Page 7: Touch Screen Operations
Touchscreen operations ■ Home Screen overview This appears on the touchscreen when the power is turned on. This shows the state of the including recording conditions and input levels. In addition, various functions can easily be accessed by tapping buttons on it. Status icon This shows the recorder status. -
Page 8: Making Preparations
Making preparations ■ Inserting SD cards With the power off, open the SD card slot cover, and insert an SD card all the way into the slot. To remove an SD card, push it further into the slot and then pull it out. - Page 9 ■ Setting noise reduction and recording file types After setting the date/time and language, the noise reduction on/off and recording file type settings screen opens. Tap when finished making Noise Reduction on/off setting settings. When multiple mics are being used to record sound, the noise reduction function of the P8 suppresses background noise to a constant level by automatically...
- Page 10 ■ Connecting headphones Headphones with stereo mini plug Connect to PHONES jack 1–6. Lower Raise PHONES knobs 1–6 Use these to adjust headphone volumes. ■ Connecting smartphones When podcasting, the voice of a guest participating by phone can be input. By using a 4-contact mini-plug cable, a signal can be input from a smartphone and a mono signal can be sent back to it simultaneously.
- Page 11 ■ Connecting a computer, smartphone or tablet by USB Using the audio interface function, music, interviews and other audio played back on a computer, for example, can be input through channel 6. Sound input through the and sound played with SOUND PAD buttons can also be streamed live directly. Audio recorded on SD cards can also be transferred for editing ( page 13).
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Page 12: Playing Recordings
Recording ■ Using faders to adjust the balance between channels Adjust them so that the stereo mix clipping indicators do not light. Level meters for each channel Clipping indicators Level meters for stereo mix Adjust output of each channel. ■ Recording REC indicator Files can be recorded to the SD card according to the settings made in “Setting noise reduction and recording file types” (... - Page 13 Transferring files to a computer, smartphone or tablet ■ Connecting on the Home Screen. Use a USB cable to connect the with a computer, smartphone or tablet ( page 11). ■ folder and file structure When recording with the , folders and files are created on SD cards in the following manner. (Stereo file for podcasting) 2020_0101_0000.WAV Root...
- Page 14 Using SOUND PAD functions Audio files can be assigned to the SOUND PAD buttons. Press one to play the assigned file. The 9 SOUND PAD buttons can have audio files assigned in 4 banks, for a total of 36 files. These are convenient to play opening and closing music, jingles and interviews that have been recorded in advance. The volume and playback method can be set for each pad. ■...
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Page 15: Function List
Function list Mixer The built-in mixer can mix input sounds from up to six mics, the USB audio return, and a smartphone with SOUND PAD playback. The mic inputs have high-quality mic preamps built-in. Each channel includes Mic inputs Limiter, Low Cut, Tone and Comp/DeEsser functions. Noise Reduction is also included to reduce background noise. -
Page 16: Main Specifications
4.3" (480×272) full-color touchscreen LCD Power 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH) AC adapter (ZOOM AD-14): DC 5 V/1 A (supports USB bus power) Estimated continuous Recording 44.1kHz/16-bit/4ch audio to SD card (when +48 V is OFF and operation time using batteries headphone impedance is 32 Ω)
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