![]() ![]() Once ready, I appreciated how straightforward its operations were. It took a few seconds for it to be ready. I started out by bus-powering the Zoom PodTrak P8 with an iPad Pro. Zoom BTA-2 Bluetooth Adapter Using the Zoom PodTrak P8 It’s worth mentioning that if you plan on sending audio via Bluetooth into the PodTrak P8, you would have to additionally purchase a Bluetooth adapter, called the BTA-2 ($49.99 at this time of writing) that you’d plug into the phone input. You would have to buy your own USB-C cable, TRRS cable (for smartphones), and batteries if you need them. Inside, you’ll find the PodTrak P8, an AC power adapter, and manuals. The Zoom PodTrak P8 came packaged in a box. Okay, let’s continue diving in the Zoom PodTrak P8 What’s in the box? The battery compartment on the back feels a little ol-skool. Not only it looks more like a prosumer device, but it is also one, with its better-sounding pre-amps, audio effect functions, and on top of it all, firmware updates that bring extra functions. However, if you don’t think you’ll need that many inputs, given the small price difference – I would recommend going for the RODECaster Pro. Up to 6 microphones + ability to have an additional guest caller (stereo smartphone input.) (Mostly made out of metal).įor me, choose the PodTrak P8 if you see yourself recording a larger group of people. Has more audio effects – high-pass filter, noise gate, compressor, de-esser, etc.Like MIDI support to switch camera angles in OBS Studio. Firmware updates bring lots of extra features.(Up to 512GB)Īdvantages of the RODECaster Pro – ($595.81) Runs on lower power (Can be powered by 4-AA batteries).More microphone inputs (with phantom power).To be fair, I have not tried the RODEcaster, but based on some research and my experience using Zoom and Rode products, here’s how they fare against each other.Īdvantages of the Zoom PodTrak P8 ($549.99) So I would be making comparisons between them. The Zoom PodTrak P8 looks like it was made to go against the RODEcaster Pro. (I’m not so much of a podcaster.) Hopefully, this will help you learn more about the PodTrak P8 to make a more informed purchase. In this post, I’ll be sharing my thoughts about the PodTrak P8 from the standpoint of a music producer and the occasional live streamer. ![]()
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