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:
https://geni.us/zoomp4 (Amazon)
https://geni.us/podtrakp4 (Sweetwater)

•Rodecaster Pro:
https://geni.us/9MKJ (Amazon)
https://bhpho.to/3q5klG3 (B&H)

🎤 Mics Featured In This Video:

✴Neat King Bee II
https://geni.us/pwIB (Sweetwater)

✴Shure SM7B
https://geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater)
https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
(colored windscreens are from reporterstore.com)

✴Earthworks ICON Pro:
https://geni.us/vPACz7O (Amazon)
https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H)

✴Sennheiser MKH50 (the overhead mic I used):
https://bhpho.to/3Hr2sZy (B&H)

📼 Rodecaster vs PodTrak P8 Video:
   • Zoom PodTrak P8 vs Rodecaster Pro: Ev...  

🎙 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!
https://podcasterplaybook.com

⏱ 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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——————————— VIDEO GEAR ———————————
•Ecamm Live for Streaming: https://geni.us/ecammtom
•Sony a7SIII: https://bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H)
•Sony FX3: https://bhpho.to/3EJuBde (B&H)
•Sony a7IV: https://bhpho.to/33mOGZo (B&H)
•Sony 24 1.4: https://geni.us/sony24 (Amazon)
•Zeiss 85 1.8: https://geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon)
•ATEM Mini Video Switcher: https://geni.us/CCj5xl (Amazon)
•Elgato CamLink 4K: https://geni.us/vddHN (Amazon)
•GoPro Hero 10: https://geni.us/gopro10 (Amazon)
•YoloBox for Mobile Streams: https://geni.us/yoloboxpro (Amazon)

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•Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)
•Rode NT1 Condenser: https://geni.us/fRIqw (Amazon)
•Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)
•Rode Wireless Go: https://geni.us/LvzUSM (Amazon)
•Shure MV7 USB/XLR Mic: https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon)
•Shure Super 55 Mic: https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon)
•FetHead Signal Booster: https://geni.us/dNus7 (Amazon)
•Blue XLR Cable: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon)

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•Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon)
•Aputure Light Dome Mini: https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H)
•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)
•Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon)
•Falconeyes Flexible LED Light: https://geni.us/j4ENw (Amazon)
•Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon)
•Impact C-Stand: https://geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon)
•Big Tripod: https://bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&h)
•Small Tripod: https://geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon)
•Motorized Slider: https://bhpho.to/3ztKMJA (B&H)
•Overhead Camera Rig: https://geni.us/grpT (Amazon)
•GlideGear Prompter: https://geni.us/7K04A (Amazon)

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