Zoom PodTrak P4
Zoom | mixer | $199.99
Portable podcast mixer/recorder with multiple headphone feeds and creator-first controls.
Key Specifications
- Connection Type: usb-c, xlr, trs
- Operating System: windows, macos
- Sample Rate: 44.1kHz
- Bit Depth: 16-bit
- Preamp Gain: 70dB
- Phantom Power: Yes
- XLR Inputs: 4
- Sound Pads: 4
- Headphone Outputs: 4
- Bluetooth: No
What These Specs Mean
Sample Rate: 44.1kHz
Higher sample rate processing preserves audio fidelity through the mixer.
Bit Depth: 16-bit
Higher bit depth in the mixer preserves dynamic range across channels.
XLR Inputs: 4
More XLR inputs mean you can connect more microphones at once.
What You Need To Run This
Zoom PodTrak P4 has 4 XLR inputs. Recording through them also takes an XLR microphone and one XLR cable for every input you fill.
XLR microphone — the 6 cheapest of 18 in our catalog
XLR cable — 4 options in our catalog, cheapest first
Realistic Total Cost
The cheapest working combination in our catalog, using the least expensive item that satisfies each requirement above. Swap any line for a pricier option and the total moves with it.
Price Position In This Category
At $199.99, Zoom PodTrak P4 is the 11th cheapest of the 27 mixers we list, which puts it in the middle third of the category by price. In the rest of the category the cheapest is XTUGA 4-Channel Audio Mixer at $56.99 and the most expensive is Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer at $2,499; the median mixer price is $249.99. That is $2,299.01 below the most expensive option and $143 above the cheapest in this category.