Zoom PodTrak P4 User Manual

Using SOUND PAD functions
Audio les can be assigned to the SOUND PAD buttons. Press one to play the assigned le. These
are convenient to play opening and closing music, jingles, and interviews that have been recorded in
advance.
The level and playback method can be set for each pad.
Assigning audio les to SOUND PAD buttons
Built-in sounds and audio les saved on an SD card can be assigned to SOUND PAD buttons.
Use a computer beforehand to store the audio le on the card in any directory other than the
P4_Multitrack and P4_Settings folders. ( “Transferring les to a computer, smartphone or tablet” on
page 31)
The following audio le types are supported.
•File format: WAV
•Sample rate: 44.1 kHz
•Bit rate: 16-bit
NOTE
A pop-up will appear if an unsupported audio le type is selected. In this case, see “Selecting les not
supported by the P4” on page 28.
1.
Press .
This opens the Menu Screen.
2.
Use / to select Sound Pad, and press .
3.
Use / (or press SOUND PAD , , or ) to select the SOUND PAD (A–D) for audio
le assignment, and press
.
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Zoom PodTrak P4 Specifications

Audio Specifications

number of input channels	4 (mono/stereo)
number of output channels	1 (headphone × 4)
phantom power	+48 V

Ports & Interfaces

connectors	MIC XLR jacks (2: HOT)
smartphone connection jack	TRRS mini jack (4 contacts, TIP: L, RING1: R, RING2: GND, SLEEVE: MIC)
USB	USB Type-C

Power

dc power supply	5 V USB Type-C
battery type	2 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
ac adapter	DC 5 V/1 A

Battery Life

alkaline batteries operation time	about 4 hours
nimh batteries operation time	about 4.5 hours
lithium batteries operation time	about 9 hours

Weight and Dimensions

external dimensions	112 mm (W) × 155 mm (D) × 47 mm (H)
weight	290 g