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Summary of Contents for Zoom PodTrak P2
- Page 1 You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. © 2025 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited. You might need this manual in the future. Always keep it in a place where you can access it easily.
- Page 2 We recommend using microSD cards that have been confirmed to operate with this recorder. Check this on the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com/help/ p2). • Always turn the power off before inserting or removing a microSD card. • To remove a microSD card, push it further into the slot and then pull it out.
- Page 3 When using batteries, follow these precautions to prevent malfunction or leakage. Do not use batteries if their covers are com- ing off or their exteriors are damaged. Do not use a mix of batteries of different types or made by different manufacturers. Do not use new and old batteries together.
- Page 4 • The P2 can supply a maximum combined total of 700 mA current to the USB MIC 1 and 2 ports. Use a separate AC adapter, for example, to supply power to USB mics that consume large amounts of current. • See the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com/help/p2) for information about USB mics that have been confirmed to work with this unit.
- Page 5 Formatting microSD cards Always format microSD cards in order to maximize their performance after purchasing them new or using them with a different device. Adjust the volume. Connect headphones to the HEADPHONE 1 jack on the P2 to listen to the audio guide while conducting this operation.
- Page 6 Setting the date and time This will start date and time setting While pressing mode, and a voice will announce “Date time”. Then, the audio guide will read out press and hold setting items and setting values. ① Year This can be set from 25 to 55 (2025 –...
- Page 7 Press and hold This saves the settings and turns the power off. See the Operation Manual for detailed procedures for making other settings. Turning the power on Press and hold...
- Page 8 Adjusting the volume Adjust the mic input levels so that the orange indicators light only rarely when speaking loudly. • Disable mute functions on the USB mics. • The amount levels change when are turned depends on the USB mics.
- Page 9 Adjusting the sound These mute the channels. This adjusts audio from USB mics so it sounds clearer and suitable for podcasts. This analyzes the surrounding noise to suppress its input through the USB mics. Be careful not to speak during the analysis (while the button blinks for 3 seconds). Pressing this button to turn it off resets the results of analysis.
- Page 10 Starting and stopping recording This starts recording. This stops recording. Press when recording to pause/resume recording. • The recording file format is 48kHz/24-bit WAV. • Using the default setting, MIC1/MIC2 (panned center) and USB (stereo) are mixed together and recorded as a ste- reo file.
- Page 11 Functions of parts ■ Top ① POWER button ⑦ AI NOISE REDUCTION button This turns the power on/off. This lights This analyzes the surrounding noise when the power is on. When operating to suppress its input through the USB on battery power, the remaining charge mics.
- Page 12 The following operations are possible when connected to a computer, smart- phone or tablet. • Use the ZOOM P2 Editor computer app to make additional P2 settings • Use the P2 as an audio interface • Use the file transfer function to share...
- Page 13 ■ Left and right sides ① microSD card slot ② USB MIC 1/2 ports (Type-A) Connect USB mics here. These can Insert a microSD card here. supply USB bus power. Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
- Page 14 Other functions ■ ZOOM P2 Editor computer app The ZOOM P2 Editor computer app can also be used to make settings for the hardware. Download it to the computer from zoomcorp.com/help/p2. ■ Connecting to a computer, smartphone or tablet for remote podcast recording Guests in remote locations can participate in podcast recording.
- Page 15 Date and time data for recorded time, date and time settings will be reset. Use a USB cable (Type-C) to reconnect the P2 with a computer, and files are very inaccurate launch ZOOM P2 Editor to acquire date and time data.
- Page 16 Recording from copyrighted sources, including CDs, records, tapes, live performances, video works and broadcasts, without per- mission of the copyright holder for any purpose other than personal use is prohibited by law. ZOOM CORPORATION will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of copyrights.
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