Curtis Judd 11/8/20 Curtis Judd 11/8/20

ZOOM PodTrak P4 Podcast Recorder Review

In today’s episode, we have a look at and a listen to the new ZOOM PodTrak P4 audio recorder for podcasters. This recorder has 4 XLR microphone inputs, 4 headphone jacks, and records very good quality audio to SD card or feeds the audio to your computer, mobile, or tablet via USB-C. On the P4, you can record your pocast as a single mix of all microphone inputs, and at the same time each microphone input to a separate file for more in-depth mixing in post. Either way, you can publish your podcast right away, or do a super detailed mix.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- ZOOM PodTrak P4 - B&H, Sweetwater

- ZOOM PodTrack P4 with Mic Pack Headphones and Dynamic ZDM-1 Microphone- B&H

- ZOOM BTA-2 Bluetooth Adapter - B&H, Sweetwater

- Shure SM7B dynamic microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Electro-Voice RE20 dynamic microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS II Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, Pictureline

- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 9/19/20 Curtis Judd 9/19/20

Sound for Video Session: Routing and ZOOM ZDM-1 Microphone

In this week's session, we'll take a look at how to set up headphone routing in the Sound Devices MixPre or ZOOM F series recorders. This is important to understand, especially if you will be using your recorder as an audio interface. We will also do a proper demo of the new ZOOM ZDM-1 dynamic broadcast microphone and compare it to a couple of other common dynamic microphones.

If you'd like to submit your questions ahead of time, please join over at School.LearnLightAndSound.com. Opt in to the mailing list and I'll contact you once a week where you can reply with your question.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- ZOOM ZDM-1 Dynamic Microphone Pack - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Shure SM-7 B Dynamic Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Shure SM58 Dynamic Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Light Blue” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.