Zoom PodTrak P8 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 43)
•If the audio le is stored on an SD card, store it in a directory outside the P8_Multitrack and P8_Settings
folders on the card.
SOUND PAD functions cannot be used
•Check the SOUND PAD levels. ( “Playing SOUND PAD buttons” on page 42)
•Conrm that les are assigned. (
“Assigning audio les to SOUND PAD buttons” on page 43)
Audio interface
Cannot select the
P8
from a computer, smartphone or tablet (or
cannot use it as an interface)
•Conrm that the
P8
is connected to the computer correctly. ( “Connecting a computer, smartphone or
tablet by USB” on page 28)
•Quit all the software that is connected to the
P8
, and turn the
P8
off and on again.
•Connect the
P8
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
P8
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
P8
is connected to the computer correctly. ( “Connecting a computer, smartphone or
tablet by USB” on page 28)
•Conrm that the
P8
is selected in the settings of the computer being used.
•Conrm that
P8
is set for input and output in the software being used.
•Set INPUT SELECT switch 6 to
.
•Quit all the software that is connected to the
P8
, and disconnect and reconnect the USB cable connected
to the
P8
.
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Zoom PodTrak P8 Specifications

Power

phantom power	+48 V
battery type	4 AA batteries
ac adapter	DC 5 V/1 A

Ports & Interfaces

usb type	USB Type-C
headphones output	3.5mm stereo mini
speaker output	TRS jacks

Recording

recorder format	WAV 44.1kHz, 16-bit, mono/stereo
audio interface	44.1kHz, 16-bit, 2-in/2-out
supported media	4–32 GB cards (SDHC), 64–512 GB cards (SDXC)

Display

display type	full-color touchscreen LCD
display size	4.3 inches
display resolution	480×272

Weight and Dimensions

weight	1.43 kg
width	295 mm
depth	248 mm
height	61 mm