Would you record a podcast using the Zoom PodTrak P8?

Looks really nice - thanks for covering this AB.

"Are you recording me right now?" that killed me.

I got my P8 for Podcasting and for streaming on StationHead and it's amazing, I really enjoy this compact machine. I have also the P4 and it is a pretty good device too, but if you have the P4 you may think twice to upgrade because it has almost the same capabilities that the P8 the main differences are the editor which is simple to use but hard to get a polished edit (you don't want the P8 to do that), and you have a little bit of compression, more detailed info and of course 36 PADS, that is what it caught my attention. To Summarize I recommend both devices. If you really want the P8, but you feel tempted to buy the P4 instead, save your money and invest in the P8. I bought the P4 first because I didn't know there was a P8 version and when I realized it I couldn't return the P4 (It was outside the return window) and I just bought the P8. I will be using the P4 for traveling and record things outside.

One of the best product review videos I've seen. Thanks! =)

Great review and I loved the segment at the end with your friend !

I like all Zoom products, including this, the P8. I love Zoom software. Zoom recording software are fantastic; no-loss recorder, crisp and clear. A reliable brand in the media market, even in the audio music recording market.

GREAT review!!! I love that acoustic at the end!!! Bravo!!

AB I really enjoyed watching this review. Nice job man

This was the best video thus far…once again!!!

Extremely good review! Thank you !

this is the review that got me to buy the P8, i mainly use it as an interface for recording vocals but i love that it has the versatility for recording podcasts or doing things on battery.

Great Thorough coverage… Beautiful job…Thanks…Poncho C

Excellent review, loved the field demo at the end along with the video montage. You could record Ad Commercials with this setup and a camera.

Enjoyed that - Thank you.

Well done! Pizza looks amazing too.

excelente video!! Gracias>! Acabo de comprar la P8 y estoy encantada

I've been using the Rodecaster Pro for about six months now and it's very intuitive for me at this point. I notice that Zoom is benefiting from the features and user feedback that the Rodecaster Pro has had. Zoom has four pages of sound bites possible where the Rodecaster Pro has two at this point but in my experience I've used them very little. A professional live broadcast could benefit from more to have genuine newsie sound bites ready to play during a live program. Since I edit my podcasts in Audacity having editing features on the unit is a non-starter for me and I think most would agree that these mix desks will always be used with a computer nearby or in direct use at the time. The MSRP is good, $100 less than the Rodecaster Pro at the moment, I expect the Zoom P8 will quickly drop to keep pace with the Rodecaster Pro if Rode decides to have a price adjustment. Good review.

Hey AB good to see you again and that device looks pretty good! Are you going to upgrade to that for your podcast?

I saw this video about 5 times already. This thing could’ve been the most amazing sampler ever invented if it wasn’t cater towArds podcast. Is amazing. If it could only multitrack and mix in box

Enjoyed the repurposing of this unit! [Sounds nice!] So...computer audio/Skype call + smartphone call, in addition to six (6) mic inputs, all can be utilized simultaneously! Along with onboard DSP, & SAMPLING PADS!!! This could get, "very interesting!" 🤔😁

Just bought the Zoom H8 from B&H, this P8 is next on my list!

Ohhhh wow that guitar sounded beautiful and the insects were a miracle in disguise

Bop bop bop. "Kevin hart voice" brick oven pizza👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

I love that this is being released 6 months after I purchased a livetrak L8. Lol Guess I have to sell my L8.

Thanks for adding the part about music recording! I'm looking for a portable solution to record music and I also need a device to record podcasts. Now I think I have found both in the same device.

Great review. Great show. Now if zoom could make a "mini pizza oven capsule" that clips onto the P8, you can make pizza right on the fly (while podcasting a show).

love the guitar song

AWESOME

FINALLY! Old school editing. Podcast and podcast editing WITHOUT a computer. NOW! We need “how to video edit without tablet/desktop computer/ laptop( storage space).

Nice video, man! It's 2023, and Zoom has completely forgotten about the P8. There have been no updates since 2021, while their competitors have made incredible progress. It's quite disappointing for a major player in the recording field.

Came to review a podcast recorder, now i need to build a pizza oven...

Great review, any midi in and in other units

Omg! I’m a drummer. MPCone user. Me and my band love to make instrumentals on the fly. And this thing with the pads. Looks amazing. The only downfall is no line inputs for guitar or bass. Besides that little thing. It seems to be a dream come true :,)

Se pude dejar prendido el Mixer

Oof. I need this for my podcasts and KZfaq gaming stuff!

I use a rodecaster pro for recording all my VO work. It has a built in Bluetooth system for taking calls for phone patch direction. Been working great! I have 2 of them so I have a backup. I’m seriously thinking I may get one of these just for podcasts. It has a few more editing features.

Do headphone outs get the whole mix and the volume control is a master of all of them or just your own channel? Thanks.

SUPER GREAT REVIEW - so glad B&H sponsors these. However, I have a SUGGESTION for these podcast mixer-recorders: Can't change pads while recording?? WHY NOT?? Podcast-Station (RIP, circum 2000-2010) you could save clips from interviews, for later ridicule (or whatever!) That's so HOT HOT HOT it's like smoking non-filters. It had a separate encoder engine to do that - and it worked great - but limited the resolution. It would swing back and forth between compressed and WAV (uncompressed) in order to pull this off (wav's are easy to edit.) Originally it was a specialized computer that sold for beaucoup - but eventually went for like $150 As I Recall, and eventually the guy pulled it or died or s.s.l.t. So - the ACME of PODCASTING SW was, and is no more.... So Suck That Idea, Zoom.

Oh no..I'm still waiting for my Zoom Podtrak P4 to be sent, now we have P8 already...

I tried to use this for podcasting a three way call. Me, Skype, and Phone. Is there a way to have the P8 push audio from Channel 6 to the Phone channel so they can hear each other? I could hear all three, Skype could hear all three, the Phone could hear me but not the Skype

Thanks. I’m now torn. I have a new Tascam Model 12 with a RodeCaster Pro on the way for comparison. Which do you like best between those and this P8 for podcasting and some mixing in with live-streaming video?

I love the built in effects although I feel they lack compared to the built in o effects on the rodecaster. This can export individual tracks so I can run them through my preset mastering plugins I use now on my current setup correct?

What about noise gate maybe 🤔 i miss that part

Could I use like a regular mixer to at a dj gig I'm definitely go use it for podcast

Would a Chromebook laptop work with this particular system?

when I restart the P8 the Date and Time are not saved - is there a way to save it?

Excellent video! It is packed with good information. I'm missing a step on the phone calls. My Zoom P8 is connect to my laptop via USB. Input #6 is switched to USB. My Iphone 13 is paired and active with the BTA-2. Placed one call using Facetime, all is well. Then I added a second call. All is well. But I can't seem to speak to both at the same time. USB Mix Minus is active as well. What step am I missing to merge the calls? I hope that my question is clear to you. BIG thanks!!!

So, can you move all tracks to a computer and edit individually each track? I thought that when you record in the computer using USB connection is just an stereo track what you get in the pc. Thanx for the video.

Can you speak to the difference between this and the L8. If I have that one already is it worth the side / upgrade?

Can you integrate it with cpu recording? I record on a computer it I would love to utilize the sound pads and phone call features of this.

This item is taking forever to release. How long until the preorders get to your customers? I am anxiously awaiting it :-)

I have been looking at the Rodecaster, which I read is great, but this looks solid too and is 100 dollars cheaper. Which would you suggest?

That was God's creatures adding their own music to an absolutely gorgeous guitar Melody. How beautiful was that. You couldn't get that on a track if you tried that perfect. That was the real thing coming straight at you from God above. Absolutely gorgeous I could listen to that for hours heck I might even turn this on later when it's bedtime and play it on loop

Does anyone have a more specific release date?!

Adding the $50 Bluetooth adapter closes the gap with the RODECaster PRO to only $50

This is tasty looking.

Does this have an output that I could connect to a camera to push the audio there?

Can I use this think to multitrack a band? Looks awesome

does this have a (Mic) 3.5 LINE OUT to run it directly to your camera in order to bypass a computer (USB)???

can you record all tracks simultiously AND have a stereo over usb to your computer (with e.g. OBS studio). And how does the mute and on-air buttons affect the recordings ?

You think I could use it to record music in a pinch? I know you'd normally better buy an L8 or L12, but I mainly need the podcast and editing functionality...

Hey can I connect a mixer this zoom unit on my pc so they work together ?

5:46 am at the time I’m watching this, and now I want pizza 🥴

Podtrak P-8 OR Livetrak L-12 Which is would you rather have for podcasting?

Is there a release date for this?

Can I do a podcast with 6 people and 6 mics with the podtrak p8?

On the Zoom P8, the audio cut and trim post editing feature via the LCD screen looks very useful. Maybe the Rode Rodecaster might have that same functionality in the next firmware upgrade? Plus the "marker" button on the Zoom P8 is also useful to mark parts of the recording to review later. Hmm, wouldn't that require a physical dedicated button on the Rodecaster to do the same? Or could a future Rodecaster firmware update provide that same type of marker functionality? The Zoom P8 does look super cool, but personally I'm more interested in bringing on remote guests via the smartphone channel or USB channel (or Bluetooth channel) versus having a whole room full of people podcasting live in person and spreading COVID cooties around. With that in mind, would the Zoom P8 be able to handle say 3 or 4 remote guests at the same time? It appears it can only handle up to 2 remote guests (via smartphone and USB channels), which would be the same as what the Rode Rodecaster can do, correct? If the Zoom P8 can handle more remote guest connections compared to the Rode Rodecaster, I would be more interested. Great video by the way, AB! This video is more detailed than the video published by Sweetwater audio. EDIT: Never mind about the marker function on the Rodecaster, it's on the LCD screen, not a physical button...duh! :-)

Hei can i livestreaming using an Android mobile device??

In our day and age the channels volumes do not change the volume of the channel on playback!!!!!,?.?!!

how do I turn off mic monitoring? Please help.

Good video. If you want to donate a used unit let me know.

ILL PASS... RODECASTER PRO IS STILL MY GO TO......

So this has no real noise gate? Kinda sad. Very imporant feature, that is missing.

Damn those flimsy buttons, Zoom!

They screwed up making the phone a permanent track and not USB. If they flip those two this would be a perfect podcast board.

Lol

What stupid decision.... If you have TWO call phones at the same time, you cannot have music playing in the background of your show... You have a lot of of XLR inputs but you barely need more of two in a real situation... At least you are working for the BBC. What stupid decision, right now in pandemic times when you urgely need to connect more guesses over the phone, and still be able to play some backgroun music... What were hey thinking? These Zoom guys are always little off the line, they think more XLR is cool and pro but this is not the case