The Zoom Podtrak P4 claims to be an all-in-one podcasting studio with a ton of capabilities at a really great price. Let's see how well it performs in a practical workflow, and decide if it might be a great alternative to the Rodecaster Pro!

UPDATE: Turns out that you CAN use the P4 as an interface, but it requires USB power and a USB connection simultaneously.

•Zoom PodTrak P4:
[ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
[ Ссылка ] (Sweetwater)

•Rodecaster Pro:
[ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
[ Ссылка ] (B&H)

🎤 Mics Featured In This Video:

✴Neat King Bee II
[ Ссылка ] (Sweetwater)

✴Shure SM7B
[ Ссылка ] (Sweetwater)
[ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
(colored windscreens are from reporterstore.com)

✴Earthworks ICON Pro:
[ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
[ Ссылка ] (B&H)

✴Sennheiser MKH50 (the overhead mic I used):
[ Ссылка ] (B&H)

📼 Rodecaster vs PodTrak P8 Video:
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🎙 Ready to put your mixer to use and start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, my step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show!
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⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Know P4 You Buy
0:49 - Price & Value vs Rodecaster Pro
2:01 - Build Quality & Design
9:07 - One of the Best Features: 70dB of Gain!
10:04 - Audio Quality Test w/ Condenser Mic
11:20 - Sound Pad Setup
12:30 - Multitrack Recording
13:21 - Record/Pause Function
13:57 - Headphone Preamp Quality
15:21 - Audio Quality Test with SM7B
17:14 - No 48000Khz
18:12 - Firmware Updates (Or Lack Thereof…)
19:21 - Mounting Options
19:46 - Built In Effects & EQ
21:12 - Overall Thoughts

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•Rode VideoMic NTG: [ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
•Rode NT1 Condenser: [ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
•Rode Boom Arm: [ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
•Rode Wireless Go: [ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
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•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): [ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
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•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: [ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
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•Falconeyes Flexible LED Light: [ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
•Aputure MC RGB Light: [ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
•Impact C-Stand: [ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
•Big Tripod: [ Ссылка ] (B&h)
•Small Tripod: [ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
•Motorized Slider: [ Ссылка ] (B&H)
•Overhead Camera Rig: [ Ссылка ] (Amazon)
•GlideGear Prompter: [ Ссылка ] (Amazon)

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Episode 278: A Pocket-Sized Podcast Studio? Zoom PodTrak P4 vs Rodecaster Pro

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