Zoom PodTrak P4 User Manual

Audio les cannot be assigned to SOUND PAD buttons
•Check the format of the audio le to be assigned. ( “Assigning audio les to SOUND PAD buttons” on
page 33)
•If the audio le is stored on an SD card, store it in a directory outside the P4_Multitrack and P4_Settings
folders on the card.
SOUND PAD functions cannot be used
•Check the SOUND PAD levels. ( “Playing SOUND PAD buttons” on page 34)
•Conrm that les are assigned. (
“Assigning audio les to SOUND PAD buttons” on page 33)
Audio interface
Cannot select the
P4
from a computer, smartphone or tablet (or
cannot use it as an interface)
•Conrm that the
P4
is connected to the computer correctly. ( “Connecting a computer, smartphone or
tablet by USB” on page 22)
•Quit all the software that is connected to the
P4
, and turn the
P4
off and on again.
•Connect the
P4
directly to a USB port on the computer or other device. Do not connect it through a USB
hub.
Sound skips during playback or recording
•If the audio buffer size of the software being used can be adjusted, increase the buffer size.
•Connect the
P4
directly to a USB port on the computer or other device. Do not connect it through a USB
hub.
•Turn off power saving settings (including sleep functions) on the computer or other device.
Cannot play or record
•Conrm that the
P4
is connected to the computer correctly. ( “Connecting a computer, smartphone or
tablet by USB” on page 22)
•Conrm that the
P4
is selected in the settings of the computer being used.
•Conrm that
P4
is set for input and output in the software that you are using.
•Set INPUT SELECT switch 4 to
.
•Quit all the software that is connected to the
P4
, and disconnect and reconnect the USB cable connected
to the
P4
.
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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