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Zoom PodTrak P4 Quick Manual

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You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.
The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/p4). This
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  • Page 1 Quick Guide You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/p4). This page has files in PDF and ePub formats. The PDF file format is suitable for printing on paper and reading on a computer.
  • Page 2 Functions of parts ■ Top/Back/Front INPUT SELECT switches 1–4 INPUT knobs 1–4 Set these according to the Use to adjust input connected equipment. signal levels. Dynamic mic Condenser mic MUTE buttons 1–4 (supplies +48 V Use to mute (lit) and phantom power) unmute (unlit) signals.

  • Page 3: Installing Batteries

    ■ Left/Right SD card slot Power supply USB Type-C port USB Type-C port Cards that conform to SDHC and This power supply USB port is This USB port is for connecting SDXC specifications are supported. for connecting an AC adapter or with a computer, smartphone portable battery.

  • Page 4: Connection Examples

    USB Type-C port USB Type-C port SD card Wireless adapter (ZOOM BTA-2) This enables wireless connection to smartphones and tablets. Computer, smartphone or tablet Using the audio interface function, audio can be shared with a computer, smartphone or tablet, and recordings on the SD card can be transferred for editing.
  • Page 5 Use examples ■ Using on location By using the with batteries or a portable battery, audio can be recorded on location. The recorded audio is saved on an SD card and can be transferred to a computer for editing and distribution. ■...

  • Page 6: Explanation Of Terms

    Explanation of terms USB audio return When the is connected as an audio interface, this is the signal output from the computer. Background music can be played from a computer during podcasting. SOUND PAD buttons Audio files can be assigned to these. Press one to play the assigned file. These are convenient to play opening and closing music as well as interviews that have been recorded in advance.
  • Page 7 Home Screen This screen appears on the display when the power is turned on. This shows the conditions, including recording status and input levels. Time Display Status icon Remaining battery charge This shows either the current recording time or the remaining time. This shows the When the remaining recording/playback...

  • Page 8: Making Preparations

    HINT Operation is possible using power supplied from the power supply USB port by connecting a dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17) or portable battery to it. ■ Setting the date and time The first time the power is turned on after purchase, the Set Date/Time screen appears on the display.
  • Page 9 ■ Connecting mics Mics Use mic cables (with XLR connectors) to connect them to input jacks 1–4. 1: GND 2: HOT 3: COLD INPUT SELECT switches 1–4 Set to when using a MUTE buttons 1–4 dynamic mic or to when Press to mute inputs.
  • Page 10 ■ Connecting smartphones When podcasting, the voice of a guest participating by phone can be input on channel 3. By using a 4-contact mini-plug cable, 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 channel 3, guests participating by phone will not have an echo.
  • Page 11 Recording ■ Adjusting input levels Lower Raise INPUT knobs 1–4 Use to adjust input levels. Input levels are shown on the display. Adjust the levels so that they are −6 dBFS between −12 dBFS and −6 dBFS. Level −12 dBFS HINT When smartphone or USB audio return signals are being input (INPUT SELECT switches are set to ), the input will be in stereo and stereo level meters will be shown.

  • Page 12: Playing Recordings

    ■ Recording Elapsed recording time The input signals of each channel, the sounds (stereo) played by pressing SOUND PAD buttons, and the master channel signal (stereo) can be recorded simultaneously as separate files to the SD card. Press when the Home Screen is open. Recording will start and the REC indicator with light red.
  • Page 13 Transferring files to a computer, smartphone or tablet Recorded files can be transferred to computers, smartphones and tablets. Select File Transfer on the MENU screen. Use a USB cable to connect the with a computer, smartphone or tablet page 10). Transfer the files needed.
  • Page 14 Using SOUND PAD functions Audio files can be assigned to the SOUND PAD buttons. Press one to play the assigned file. These are convenient to play opening and closing music as well as interviews that have been recorded in advance. The volume and playback method can be set for each pad. ■...
  • Page 15 Other functions and settings Changing file names Setting the Auto Power Off function MENU screen > Files > select file name to be MENU screen > Settings > Auto Power Off • On: The power will automatically turn off if not changed >...

  • Page 16: Main Specifications

    2 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium) • We recommend using NiMH batteries with the AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A (USB bus power is supported.) Estimated continuous Recording 44.1 kHz/16-bit/4ch audio to SD card (when 48 V is OFF and operation time using headphone impedance is 63 Ω)

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