Zoom PODTRAK P4NEXT Podcast Recorder

Zoom PODTRAK P4NEXT Podcast RecorderPodcasting Like a Pro Has Never Been Easier. Or Better. The PodTrak P4next features 4 XLR inputs with high gain preamps and next gen features like AI noise reduction, tone shaping, and voice compression making broadcast quality podcasting easier than ever. Upgraded Tech AI Noise Reduction Dont let hums, buzzes, and street noise ruin your conversation. Let AI noise reduction learn and remove unwanted noise, keeping your voice clear, natural, and

Podcasting Like a Pro Has Never Been Easier. Or Better.
The PodTrak P4next features 4 XLR inputs with high-gain preamps and next-gen features like AI noise reduction, tone shaping, and voice compression - making broadcast quality podcasting easier than ever.

Upgraded Tech

AI Noise Reduction
Don’t let hums, buzzes, and street noise ruin your conversation. Let AI noise reduction learn and remove unwanted noise, keeping your voice clear, natural, and detailed.

Your Voice, But Better
The Tone feature instantly adds polish to your voice with EQ and de-essing, reducing harshness and adding warmth for a clear, professional podcast sound. 

Broadcast Ready
The built-in compressor keeps your podcast sounding crisp and balanced, smoothing out sudden shouts, laughter, and whispers.

Built for Every Microphone
Some microphones need more power. The P4next’s four XLR inputs provide up to +70dB of gain, allowing you to use even the most demanding podcast mics.

*48v Phantom Power available on all channels 

Get the Show on the Road
The P4next’s compact design and versatile power options give you more than portability - it gives you the freedom to record your podcast anywhere. Run it on two AA batteries or via USB from a mobile battery, bus power, or AC adapter*

*12W or above

Guests Always Welcome
Bring in two remote guests via USB, Bluetooth*, or the TRRS input. Use the remaining 3 mic inputs for a 5-person podcast. The built-in mix-minus removes echo and feedback automatically.

*Must use BTA-2 Bluetooth adapter

Independent Headphone Monitoring
The P4next has 4 headphone outputs with individual volume controls for everyone at the table.

Get to Know the P4next

• SCREEN: Easy to see level meters and settings adjustments.
• TRANSPORT CONTROLS: Backlit transport controls put record and playback right at your fingertips.
• EASY MIXING: 4 dedicated mic volume knobs to dial in the perfect mix.
• HEADPHONE CONTROL: 4 individual headphone volume controls.
• MUTE: Mute your microphone when not in use to eliminate any unwanted noise.
  

Podcasting with Video

48 kHz / 24-Bit Recording
For podcasters working with video, the P4next records in 48 kHz/24-bit, the standard for video production.

Ready for Mobile Video
Connect the P4next to your phone and record pro-quality audio directly onto your phone’s video, no editing required.

Ready for Livestreaming
With the P4next as your interface, your livestreams sound every bit as good as your recordings.

Four Sound Pads
Trigger intros, jingles, and sound effects with a single tap. Choose from built-in sounds like air horn, applause, laughter, or rimshot. You can also record directly to the pad or load your own.

USB Audio Interface
Connected via USB-C, the P4next works as a plug-and-play audio interface for streaming or recording on PC, Mac, iOS, or Android — with full multitrack capability when you need it.

Recording Format
The P4next saves a ready-to-publish stereo mix plus each channel individually for fine-tuned production - all straight to a microSD card up to 2 TB.

Voice Guidance
The P4next’s voice guidance lets you navigate menus and controls with audible descriptions through your headphones. 

Specifications

Numbers of input and output channels

• INPUT (mono/stereo): 4
• Outputs PHONES (stereo): 4

Inputs

• INPUT
  • Connectors: XLR jacks × 4 (XLR: 2 HOT)
  • Input gain: −∞ – +70 dB
  •  Input impedance: 3 kΩ or more
  • Maximum input level: 0 dBu
  • Phantom power: +48 V
• Smartphone connection jack
  • Connector: TRRS mini jack (4 contacts, TIP: L, RING: R, RING: GND, SLEEVE: MIC)
  • Input impedance: 2.7 kΩ or more
  • Maximum input level: +3 dBu
  • Output impedance: 100 Ω or less
  • Maximum output level: −24 dBu

Outputs (PHONES)

• Connectors: Stereo mini jack × 4
• Maximum output level: 6 mW + 6 mW (per output into 32Ω load)
• Output impedance: 10 Ω or less

Effects

• TONE
• COMP
• AI NOISE REDUCTION

Recorder

• Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 12
•  Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 2
• Recording format: 48kHz/24-bit WAV Stereo/mono
• Recording media
  • microSDHC memory cards
  • microSDXC memory cards

USB

• Connector: USB Type-C (Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.)
• Audio interface
  • USB 2.0 High Speed
  • Input and output channels: 12 in, 2 out
  • Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
  • Bit depth: 24-bit
• File transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed

Equivalent input noise

• EIN –125 dBu or less (IHF-A) at +70dB/150Ω input

Display

• 128×64 OLED

Power

• Batteries: 2 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH)
• USB (DC5V) power port USB port
  • Commercially-available USB AC adapter
  • 12 W or higher (5 V, 2.4 A or higher)
  • USB bus power is supported.

Estimated continuous recording time using batteries

• These values are approximate.
• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
• When using condenser mics, we recommend using nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries or lithium batteries.

Dynamic mics connected to INPUT 1–4 jacks, Multi Track mode, USB audio interface not used, 48V (phantom power) OFF, headphones connected to PHONES 1–4 jacks (32Ω loads), Power Saving set to 1 min, INPUT SELECT switch set to XLR, BTA-2 not used

• Alkaline batteries: about 3.5 hours
• NiMH batteries: about 4 hours
• Lithium batteries: about 8.5 hours

Condenser mics connected to INPUT 1–4 jacks, Multi Track mode, USB audio interface not used, 48V (phantom power) ON, headphones connected to PHONES 1–4 jacks (32Ω loads), Power Saving set to 1 min, INPUT SELECT switch set to XLR, BTA-2 not used

• Alkaline batteries: about 20 minutes
• NiMH batteries: about 1.5 hours
• Lithium batteries: about 2.5 hours

Power consumption

• 5 W maximum

Dimensions And Weight

• 125.9 mm (W) × 120 mm (D) × 40 mm (H)
•  300 g

Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms