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User Guide for ZOOM models including: Podtrak P8, Portable Multitrack Podcast Recorder
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DocumentDocumentP8 Quick Guide You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/p8). This page has files in PDF and ePub formats. The PDF file format is suitable for printing on paper and reading on a computer. The ePub format can be read with electronic document readers and is designed for reading on smartphones and tablets. © 2020 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited. Product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are the property of their respective companies. All trademarks and registered trademarks in this document are for identification purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners. You might need this manual in the future. Always keep it in a place where you can access it easily. The contents of this manual and the specifications of the product could be changed without notice. Podcasting with the P8 1. Record 2. Edit 3. Release Using the P8, podcasts can be recorded as follows. · Podcasts with up to 6 people can be recorded. (6 mics and 6 pairs of headphones can be connected at the same time.) · The clarity of voices can be enhanced using various additional functions (Limiter, Low Cut, Tone, Comp/DeEsser and Noise Reduction). · Jingles and interview sounds can be triggered using SOUND PAD buttons. · By connecting a smartphone, guests in remote locations can participate in podcasts. · Background music can be played from a computer, for example, using the USB audio return function. · Podcasts can be created easily using stereo files for podcasting. · Fine adjustments to volume can be made on a computer, for example, using multitrack files. The P8 can be used to edit recorded stereo files for podcasting in the following ways. · Unnecessary parts can be cut, and fade ins/outs can be added. · Background music can be added. · Openings and closings that have been prepared in advance can be attached to the beginnings and ends. · The loudness normalization function can level the volume ideally for podcasting. · Files can be converted to MP3s. Edited files can be transferred to a computer, for example, using the USB FILE TRANSFER mode. Upload them to the podcasting service* or server you are using. * Services that provide servers for saving podcast files Explanation of terms USB audio return This is the output from a computer, smartphone or tablet that is being used as an audio interface. Background music can be played from a computer or other device during podcasting. SOUND PAD buttons Audio files can be assigned to these. Press one to play the assigned file. These are convenient to play opening and closing music as well as interviews that have been recorded in advance. USB Mix Minus When using the P8 as an audio interface, signals input by USB can be set to not be output back to USB. This can prevent feedback to the person at the other end when recording while calling through a computer, smartphone or tablet. ON AIR buttons When ON AIR buttons are turned off, input sounds are not output to the USB port (streaming audio) or SPEAKER OUT jacks, nor are they recorded to the podcast stereo file. This function is convenient, for example, when participants are discussing the next topic among themselves while music is playing. 2 Connection examples Mics Dynamic and condenser mics Smartphone Guests can participate by phone during podcasting. Speakers with built-in amplifiers Wireless adapter (ZOOM BTA-2) This enables wireless connection to smartphones and tablets. SD card Headphones AC adapter (ZOOM AD-14) USB Type-C port Computer, smartphone or tablet Using the audio interface function, audio can be shared with a computer, for example, and recordings on the SD card can be transferred for editing. This might not be usable with some communication apps. 3 Functions of parts Top INPUT jacks These input jacks have built-in mic preamps. INPUT SELECT switches Set these according to the connected equipment. Dynamic mic Condenser mic (supplies +48 V phantom power) USB audio return signal output from computer, smartphone or tablet Touchscreen This shows the status of the P8, and can be operated by touch to make various settings and edit files. MUTE button Press to mute (lit) and unmute (unlit) signals. To mute signals, press these buttons to light them. ON AIR buttons When lit, channel signals are recorded in the podcast stereo file and sent to the USB port, 4 SPEAKER OUT jacks, PHONES jacks and smartphone connection jack. When unlit, channel signals are only sent to the PHONES jacks and smartphone connection jack. Channel faders Use to adjust channel signal levels in ranges from - to +10 dB. Power supply connector for BTA-2 Use this power supply connector when connecting a BTA-2 wireless adapter. Smartphone connection jack Connect a smartphone here. SOUND PAD AI buttons Press these to play the sounds assigned to them. SPEAKER OUT jacks These output a stereo mix of the signals from all the channels. Connect them to a power amplifier, a PA system or speakers with built-in amplifiers, for example. PHONES jacks These output a stereo mix of the signals from all the channels. Connect headphones to these. PHONES knobs Use to adjust the volumes of the signals output from the PHONES jacks. USB OUT knob Use to adjust the volume of the signal output from the USB port. SPEAKER OUT knob Use to adjust the volume of the signals output from the SPEAKER OUT jacks. Back STOP button Press to stop recording/playback. REC button Press to start/stop recording. PLAY/PAUSE button Press to play/pause recorded files. MARK button Press to add marks to recording files during recording/playback. These provide editing guides. POWER switch Press to turn the power ON/OFF. DC IN 5V AC adapter connector Connect the included AC adapter here. USB Type-C port This USB port is for connecting with a computer, smartphone or tablet. SD card slot Cards that conform to SDHC and SDXC specifications are supported. Format the SD card with the P8 before use. Installing batteries To run the P8 on battery power, open the battery compartment cover on the bottom and install 4 AA batteries. Open while pressing up NOTE · Use only one type of battery (alkaline, NiMH or lithium) at a time. · Set the type of battery used correctly so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately. · The battery charge can be checked on the Home Screen. 5 Signal flow SOUND PAD ON AIR button unlit INPUT 1 MUTE FADER Adjust volume and audio quality N.R. INPUT 2 MUTE FADER Adjust volume and audio quality N.R. INPUT 3 MUTE FADER Adjust volume and audio quality N.R. INPUT 4 MUTE FADER Adjust volume and audio quality N.R. INPUT 5 MUTE FADER Adjust volume and audio quality N.R. INPUT 6 MUTE FADER Adjust volume and audio quality N.R. PHONE Adjust audio quality MUTE FADER MUTE FADER ON AIR button lit L/R Stereo file for podcasting SPEAKER OUT Speakers with built-in amplifiers USB When the USB Mix Minus setting ( page 11) is On, the sound input through INPUT 6 (sound input through USB) is not included. Smartphone connection jack The sound input through the smartphone connector (sound input from smartphone) is not included. Headphones HINT · When the ON AIR button is OFF (unlit), sound will not be output to the podcast stereo file, SPEAKER OUT jacks or USB port. · Individual files can also be recorded for INPUT 16, PHONE and SOUND PAD channels. · "N.R." is an abbreviation for "noise reduction". 6 Touchscreen operations Home Screen overview This appears on the touchscreen when the P8 power is turned on. This shows the state of the P8, including recording conditions and input levels. In addition, various functions can easily be accessed by tapping buttons on it. Status icon This shows the recorder status. Recording Recording paused Mark added Recording stopped Library button This shows files on the SD card, and enables file management and editing. Counter This shows either the current elapsed recording time or the remaining available recording time. Date and time Use to make settings related to the date/time and display language. SD card button Use to make settings related to the SD card. Power button Use to make settings related to the power. · Powered by AC adapter: · Powered by USB: Level meters These show the output levels of each channel and the stereo mix for podcasting. · Powered by batteries: Full Empty Track buttons Use these to make input settings for each channel, including mic settings and audio quality adjustments. The icons depend on the selected input type. ON AIR settings button Use to turn Noise Reduction ON/OFF and make recording track settings. Using various screens Operate by tapping and sliding. Tap to select or turn on/off Slide to adjust (move left/ right while touching) Slide to scroll items (move up/down while touching) Returning to the previous screen Tap at the top left of the screen. To return to the Home Screen, tap repeatedly until it appears. HINT In this Quick Guide, item names on the touchscreen are shown with a gray background. Example: Noise Reduction 7 Making preparations Inserting SD cards With the power off, open the SD card slot cover, and insert an SD card all the way into the slot. To remove an SD card, push it further into the slot and then pull it out. NOTE · Inserting or removing an SD card while the power is on could result in data loss. · Before using SD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted on a computer, they must be formatted by the P8. Turning the power on Before operating the POWER switch, confirm that the P8 output volume is minimized and that devices connected to it are turned off. 1. Plug the specified adapter (AD-14) into an outlet. 2. Set to ON. This turns the power on and opens the Home Screen on the touchscreen. To turn the power off, set to OFF. NOTE If you want the power to stay on always, turn the power on while pressing SOUND PAD disable Auto Power Off. , and Setting the date/time and language The first time the power is turned ON after purchase, a screen where the date/time and language can be set opens on the touchscreen. Tap when finished making settings. Tap to select the language shown on the touchscreen. Tap Year, Month, Day, Hour and Minute to set them. The date/time and language settings can be changed later by tapping the date/time on the Home Screen. 8 Setting noise reduction and recording file types After setting the date/time and language, the noise reduction on/off and recording file type settings screen opens. Noise Reduction on/off setting When multiple mics are being used to record sound, the noise reduction function of the P8 suppresses background noise to a constant level by automatically reducing the levels of the mic inputs not being used by people. Tap when finished making settings. Recording file settings Off:: Only record podcast stereo files. Original Data: In addition to podcast stereo files, also record the input signals of each channel to separate files on the SD card at the same time. With Tone & Comp: In addition to podcast stereo files, also record the input signals of each channel after adjustment to separate files on the SD card at the same time. The noise reduction and recording file settings can be changed later by tapping Home Screen. on the Connecting mics INPUT SELECT switches 16 Set to when using a dynamic mic or to when using a condenser mic. Gain will be set suitably for the selection. Track buttons 16 Tap to adjust mic gain and audio quality ( page 11). Mic Use a mic cable (with an XLR connector) to connect to input jacks 16. 2: HOT 1: GND 3: COLD MUTE buttons 16 Confirm that these are not lit. ON AIR buttons 16 Confirm that these are lit. NOTE When an INPUT SELECT switch is set to , +48V phantom power is supplied to that input jack. When connecting a device that is not compatible with phantom power, do not set the INPUT SELECT switch to . Doing so could damage the device. 9 Connecting headphones Headphones with stereo mini plug Connect to PHONES jack 16. Lower Raise PHONES knobs 16 Use these to adjust headphone volumes. Connecting smartphones When podcasting, the voice of a guest participating by phone can be input. By using a 4-contact mini-plug cable, a signal can be input from a smartphone and a mono signal can be sent back to it simultaneously. Since this output signal does not include the sound from the smartphone, guests participating by phone will not have an echo. Audio signal from phone participant 4-contact miniplug cable P8 mix output signal (excluding audio signal from phone participant) Track button Tap to adjust the audio quality ( page 11). MUTE button Confirm that it is not lit. ON AIR button Confirm that it is lit. 10 Connecting a computer, smartphone or tablet by USB Using the audio interface function, music, interviews and other audio played back on a computer, for example, can be input through channel 6. Sound input through the P8 and sound played with SOUND PAD buttons can also be streamed live directly. Audio recorded on SD cards can also be transferred for editing ( page 13). USB Type-C port INPUT SELECT switch 6 Set to . NOTE · Use a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (or Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter) to connect to an iOS/iPadOS device with a lighting connector. · Before connecting a smartphone or tablet, enable Tablet Mode on the POWER settings screen. Track button Tap to adjust the audio quality ( page 11). MUTE button 6 Confirm that it is not lit. ON AIR button 6 Confirm that it is lit. HINT Output to the USB port is possible even when INPUT SELECT switch 6 is not set to . Adjusting audio quality on individual tracks Tap track buttons ( / / / ) on the Home Screen to open their individual settings screens where audio quality can be adjusted. / Mic input settings USB input settings Smartphone input settings Set Limiter and Low Cut, and adjust mic gain. Adjust Treble and Bass boost/cut amounts. Adjust Treble and Bass boost/cut amounts. Adjust Comp/DeEss. Adjust Tone. USB Mix Minus setting When on, sound from USB input is not output by USB. 11 Recording Using faders to adjust the balance between channels Adjust them so that the stereo mix clipping indicators do not light. Level meters for each channel Clipping indicators Adjust output of each channel. Recording Files can be recorded to the SD card according to the settings made in "Setting noise reduction and recording file types" ( page 9). Level meters for stereo mix REC indicator 1. Press . Recording will start and the REC indicator will light red. Press when recording to pause recording. (The REC indicator will blink). Press again to resume recording. The elapsed recording time will be shown on the Home Screen. 2. Press or . Recording will stop. Press during recording to add marks to recording files. These are convenient as guides when editing. Fader volume adjustments do not affect the individual files of the recorded channels. Playing recordings Recorded files can be played back. 1. Press . The file editing screen appears on the touchscreen and the most recently recorded file starts playing. (The PLAY indicator lights green.) Press to start/pause playback alternately. (The PLAY indicator will blink when paused.) Press to stop playback. PLAY indicator On the file editing screen, in addition to editing, icons and names can be changed, and files can be assigned to SOUND PAD buttons, for example. 12 Transferring files to a computer, smartphone or tablet Connecting 1. Tap on the Home Screen. 2. Tap . 3. Use a USB cable to connect the P8 with a computer, smartphone or tablet ( page 11). P8 folder and file structure When recording with the P8, folders and files are created on SD cards in the following manner. 2020_0101_0000.WAV (Stereo file for podcasting) Root 2020_0101_0010.WAV A folder with the same name as the stereo file for 2020_0101_0024.WAV podcasting will be created that will contain recording files for each track. (This happens only if Keep Track Files is set to Original Data or With Tone & Comp ( page 9).) P8_Multitrack 2020_0101_0000 MIC1.WAV (Mono file recording of signal from INPUT 1) MIC2.WAV (Mono file recording of signal from INPUT 2) 2020_0101_0010 2020_0101_0024 MIC3.WAV (Mono file recording of signal from INPUT 3) MIC4.WAV (Mono file recording of signal from INPUT 4) MIC5.WAV (Mono file recording of signal from INPUT 5) MIC6.WAV (Mono file recording of signal from INPUT 6) or USB.WAV (Stereo file recording of signal from USB) PHONE.WAV (Stereo file recording of signal from smartphone connection jack) P8_Settings SOUND_PAD.WAV (Stereo file recording of SOUND PAD signals) 2020_0101_0000.ZWV (Waveform display data of stereo files for podcasting) 2020_0101_0010.ZWV 2020_0101_0024.ZWV P8SETTING.ZSF (P8 settings backup file) 13 Using SOUND PAD functions Audio files can be assigned to the SOUND PAD buttons. Press one to play the assigned file. The 9 SOUND PAD buttons can have audio files assigned in 4 banks, for a total of 36 files. These are convenient to play opening and closing music, jingles and interviews that have been recorded in advance. The volume and playback method can be set for each pad. Making SOUND PAD settings Audio files can be assigned to SOUND PAD buttons and their volume and playback methods can be set individually. 1. Tap on the Home Screen, and tap the SOUND PAD that you want to set. Current bank SOUND PAD button File name Change the bank. (Sliding left/right on the screen also changes the bank.) Pad name File length 2. Making SOUND PAD settings Assigning audio files Tap a file name to open a list of built-in sound sources and audio files stored on the SD card. Select the audio file you want to assign. Pad name SOUND PAD volume adjustment Slide to adjust. Play Mode used when SOUND PAD button pressed · One Shot: Each press plays the file once from beginning to end. · Pause: Each press alternately plays and pauses. Playback stops at the end of the file. Press and hold (for 2 seconds) to return to the beginning. · Loop: Each press alternately plays and stops. Playback will loop until stopped. · Hold: While pressing, loop playback will continue. When released, playback will stop. Playing SOUND PAD buttons Press to play the assigned audio file. NOTE Files that are not inside the P8_Multitrack and P8_Settings folders on the SD card can be assigned to SOUND PAD buttons. When adding files from a computer, save them outside these folders. Use to adjust the volume. 14 Function list Mixer Mic inputs Smartphone/ BTA-2 input SOUND PAD buttons Recorder USB Audio interface USB FILE TRANSFER File editing Settings SD card Power Other settings The built-in mixer can mix input sounds from up to six mics, the USB audio return, and a smartphone with SOUND PAD playback. The mic inputs have high-quality mic preamps built-in. Each channel includes Limiter, Low Cut, Tone and Comp/DeEsser functions. Noise Reduction is also included to reduce background noise. A smartphone can be connected using a 4-contact mini-plug (TRRS) cable. By connecting a BTA-2 specialized wireless adapter to the P8, a smartphone can also be connected to it via Bluetooth. Audio files (WAV format) can be assigned to the SOUND PAD buttons. Press one to play the assigned file. With 9 pads and 4 banks, up to 36 files can be assigned. The level and playback method can be set for each pad. When shipped new, 13 sounds are included for use. In addition to podcast stereo files that are mixes of all the channels, each channel can also be recorded as an individual file. The recordings on each channel can be set to either before or after the Tone and Comp/DeEsser effects. Use as a USB audio interface with 2 inputs and 2 outputs is possible. The USB Mix Minus function prevents call-in guests from having echoes. Use as a card reader is possible when connected to a computer, smartphone or tablet. The P8 can be used to edit the podcast stereo file that is a mix of all channels. The following operations can be used on these files. · Delete file · Trim · Fade in · Add background music · Add to favorites · Convert to MP3 · Combine files · Divide file · Fade out · Loudness normalization · Register icon · Change file name Format Test card performance Save/load device settings Battery settings Power setting for smartphone/tablet USB connection Adjust touchscreen brightness Disable automatic power saving Set date and time Set language HINT See the Operation Manual for details. 15 Main specifications Number of input channels Number of output channels Connectors MIC Smartphone connection jack USB Headphones Speaker output AC adapter Phantom power Recorder Formats Recording media Audio interface Display Power Estimated continuous operation time using batteries External dimensions Weight (unit only) Mic inputs: 6 (mono) Smartphone input: 1 (stereo) 2 (6 headphones and L/R speaker outputs) XLR jacks (2: HOT) TRRS mini jack (4 contacts, TIP: L, RING 1: R, RING 2: GND, SLEEVE: MIC) USB Type-C (audio interface and mass storage functions) · Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported. 3.5mm stereo mini TRS jacks (balanced) Power supply connector for AD-14 +48 V WAV 44.1kHz, 16-bit, mono/stereo 432 GB cards compatible with the SDHC specification (class 10 or higher) 64512 GB cards compatible with the SDXC specification (class 10 or higher) 44.1kHz, 16-bit, 2-in/2-out 4.3" (480×272) full-color touchscreen LCD 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH) AC adapter (ZOOM AD-14): DC 5 V/1 A (supports USB bus power) Recording 44.1kHz/16-bit/4ch audio to SD card (when +48 V is OFF and headphone impedance is 32 ) Alkaline batteries: about 2 hours NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 3.5 hours Lithium batteries: about 6.5 hours · The above values are approximate. · Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions. 295 mm (W) × 248 mm (D) × 61 mm (H) 1.43 kg ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 101-0062 Japan www.zoom.co.jp Z2I-3967-01