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Setting noise reduction and recording file types

After setting the date/time and language, the noise reduction on/off and recording file type 
settings screen opens.

Recording file settings

Off:: Only record podcast stereo files.
Original Data: In addition to podcast stereo files, also record the input signals of each 

channel to separate files on the SD card at the same time.
With Tone & Comp: In addition to podcast stereo files, also record the input signals of 

each channel after adjustment to separate files on the SD card at the same time.

Noise Reduction on/off setting

When multiple mics are being 

used to record sound, the noise 

reduction function of the 

P8

 

suppresses background noise to 

a constant level by automatically 

reducing the levels of the mic 

inputs not being used by people.

Tap when finished making 

settings.

The noise reduction and recording file settings can be changed later by tapping 

 on the 

Home Screen.

 

Connecting mics

INPUT SELECT switches 1–6

Set to   when using a dynamic 
mic or to 

 when using a 

condenser mic. Gain will be set 
suitably for the selection.

MUTE buttons 1–6

Confirm that these are not lit.

2: HOT

1: GND

3: COLD

ON AIR buttons 1–6

Confirm that these are lit.

Track buttons 1–6

Tap to adjust mic gain and audio 

quality (  page 11).

Mic

Use a mic cable (with an XLR connector) 

to connect to input jacks 1–6.

NOTE

When an INPUT SELECT switch is set to 

, +48V phantom power is supplied to that input jack. 

When connecting a device that is not compatible with phantom power, do not set the INPUT 
SELECT switch to 

. Doing so could damage the device.

Summary of Contents for PodTrak P8

Page 1: ...and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners You might need this manual in the future Always keep it in a place where you can access it easily The contents of this man...

Page 2: ...the volume ideally for podcasting Files can be converted to MP3s 3 Release Edited files can be transferred to a computer for example using the USB FILETRANSFER mode Upload them to the podcasting serv...

Page 3: ...ZOOM AD 14 Computer smartphone or tablet Using the audio interface function audio can be shared with a computer for example and recordings on the SD card can be transferred for editing This might not...

Page 4: ...hannel signals are recorded in the podcast stereo file and sent to the USB port SPEAKER OUT jacks PHONES jacks and smartphone connection jack When unlit channel signals are only sent to the PHONES jac...

Page 5: ...recording playback These provide editing guides Back POWER switch Press to turn the power ON OFF DC IN 5V AC adapter connector Connect the included AC adapter here USBType C port This USB port is for...

Page 6: ...d audio quality Adjust audio quality Stereo file for podcasting The sound input through the smartphone connector sound input from smartphone is not included When the USB Mix Minus setting page 11 is O...

Page 7: ...le recording time Date and time Use to make settings related to the date time and display language SD card button Use to make settings related to the SD card Power button Use to make settings related...

Page 8: ...nd that devices connected to it are turned off 1 Plug the specified adapter AD 14 into an outlet 2 Set to ON This turns the power on and opens the Home Screen on the touchscreen To turn the power off...

Page 9: ...nd noise to a constant level by automatically reducing the levels of the mic inputs not being used by people Tap when finished making settings The noise reduction and recording file settings can be ch...

Page 10: ...ble a signal can be input from a smartphone and a mono signal can be sent back to it simultaneously Since this output signal does not include the sound from the smartphone guests participating by phon...

Page 11: ...smartphone or tablet enable Tablet Mode on the POWER settings screen Track button Tap to adjust the audio quality page 11 MUTE button 6 Confirm that it is not lit ON AIR button 6 Confirm that it is l...

Page 12: ...The elapsed recording time will be shown on the Home Screen 2 Press or Recording will stop Press during recording to add marks to recording files These are convenient as guides when editing Fader volu...

Page 13: ...ZWV 2020_0101_0024 ZWV P8SETTING ZSF Stereo file for podcasting Mono file recording of signal from INPUT 1 A folder with the same name as the stereo file for podcasting will be created that will conta...

Page 14: ...ng SOUND PAD settings Play Mode used when SOUND PAD button pressed One Shot Each press plays the file once from beginning to end Pause Each press alternately plays and pauses Playback stops at the end...

Page 15: ...les that are mixes of all the channels each channel can also be recorded as an individual file The recordings on each channel can be set to either before or after theTone and Comp DeEsser effects USB...

Page 16: ...no stereo Recording media 4 32 GB cards compatible with the SDHC specification class 10 or higher 64 512 GB cards compatible with the SDXC specification class 10 or higher Audio interface 44 1kHz 16 b...

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