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Zoom Podtrack P4 Podcast Recorder
Four mic inputs with XLR connectors
Four headphone outputs with individual volume control
Gain control knobs and mute buttons for each input
Phantom power for all XLR inputs
Automatically prevent feedback from call audio using the Mix-Minus function
Easily connect your phone using the TRRS connection
Trigger sound effects using four assignable Sound Pads with 11preset sounds
All input sources can be recorded on separate tracks
16-bit /44.1kHz audio WAV
Records directly to SD, SDHC and SDXC cards up to 512 GB
2-input, 2-output USB audio interface
Class-compliant mode for iOS compatibility
Up to four hours of use with just two AA batteries or a USB power supply
Can be powered via 2 AA Batteries
Can be powered via USB or Zoom AD-17 AC Adapter ( https://supportthisshow.com/ad17 )
Zoom P4 VS Rodercaster Pro
Zoom P4 is $199 Rodecaster is $599
The Rodcaster Pro has built-in audio processing and mic modeling.
The Rodecaster has 8 pads for sound effects vs the 4 on the P4
The Rodecaster has sliders vs the knobs on the P4
The P4 has an SD card, the Rodecaster has a micro SD Card
The Rodecaster has a built-in Blue Tooth, the P4 has an optional BTA-2 blue tooth option ($49) https://supportthisshow.com/bta2
The Rodecaster records in 48khz/24-bit, the P4 is 44.1khz/16 bit
The Rodecaster Pro can record up to 8 tracks, the P4 records up to 4
The Rodcaster Pro provides separate tracks and a stereo mix combined file.
The Rodcaster Pro has a touch screen. The P4 has a simple to use menu system.
The Rodecaster has 4 headphones out in addition to a stereo out.
The Zoom P4 has four headphones out.
The Rodecaster you can map individual channels to software, the P4 sends a stereo mix, and you can choose left or right.
If you're looking for a great sounding unit, and never need to record more than four sources, this is a great unit. Audio snobs will complain about the lack of ability to record in 48khz/24hz but 44.1/16 will be fine for something that is heard in car speakers and earbuds. Some will complain about sliders vs knobs. The knobs help cut the footprint which gives you your desk back. If you want to achieve the tone of the Rodecaster you will need to invest in some plugins. If you're on a budget and want an easy way to record separate tracks including the phone, this is worth checking out. Just don't drop it.
Mentioned:
Rodecaster Pro https://supportthisshow.com/rodecasterpro
Zoom Podtrack P4 https://supportthisshow.com/zoomp4
Schepps Omni Channel Plugin https://supportthisshow.com/scheps
