Introducing the PodTrak P4next

Podcasting Like a Pro Has Never Been Easier. Or Better.
The PodTrak P4next features 4 XLR inputs with high-gain preamps and next-gen features like AI noise reduction, tone shaping, and voice compression – making broadcast quality podcasting easier than ever.

AI Noise Reduction
Don’t let hums, buzzes, and street noise ruin your conversation. Let AI noise reduction learn and remove unwanted noise, keeping your voice clear, natural, and detailed.

Your Voice, But Better
The Tone feature instantly adds polish to your voice with EQ and de-essing, reducing harshness and adding warmth for a clear, professional podcast sound.

Broadcast Ready
The built-in compressor keeps your podcast sounding crisp and balanced, smoothing out sudden shouts, laughter, and whispers.

Built for Every Microphone
Some microphones need more power. The P4next’s four XLR inputs provide up to +70dB of gain, allowing you to use even the most demanding podcast mics.
48v Phantom Power available on all channels

Get the Show on the Road
The P4next’s compact design and versatile power options give you more than portability – it gives you the freedom to record your podcast anywhere. Run it on two AA batteries or via USB from a mobile battery, bus power, or AC adapter.
12W or above

Guests Always Welcome
Bring in two remote guests via USB, Bluetooth, or the TRRS input. Use the remaining 3 mic inputs for a 5-person podcast. The built-in mix-minus removes echo and feedback automatically.
Must use BTA-2 Bluetooth adapter

Independent Headphone Monitoring
The P4next has 4 headphone outputs with individual volume controls for everyone at the table.

Podcasting with Video
48 kHz / 24-Bit Recording
For podcasters working with video, the P4next records in 48 kHz/24-bit, the standard for video production.

Ready for Mobile Video
Connect the P4next to your phone and record pro-quality audio directly onto your phone’s video, no editing required.

Ready for Livestreaming
With the P4next as your interface, your livestreams sound every bit as good as your recordings.

Four Sound Pads
Trigger intros, jingles, and sound effects with a single tap. Choose from built-in sounds like air horn, applause, laughter, or rimshot. You can also record directly to the pad or load your own.

USB Audio Interface
Connected via USB-C, the P4next works as a plug-and-play audio interface for streaming or recording on PC, Mac, iOS, or Android – with full multitrack capability when you need it.

Recording Format
The P4next saves a ready-to-publish stereo mix plus each channel individually for fine-tuned production – all straight to a microSD card up to 2 TB.

Voice Guidance
The P4next’s voice guidance lets you navigate menus and controls with audible descriptions through your headphones.
 

Technical Specifications – PodTrak P4next

Inputs

• Number of inputs: 4 (mono/stereo)
• Connectors: 4 × XLR jacks (XLR: 2 HOT)
• Input gain: −∞ to +70 dB
• Input impedance: 3 kΩ or more
• Maximum input level: 0 dBu
• Phantom power: +48 V

Smartphone input

• Connector: TRRS mini jack (4 contacts: TIP = L, RING = R, RING = GND, SLEEVE = MIC)
• Input impedance: 2.7 kΩ or more
• Maximum input level: +3 dBu

Outputs

• Number of headphone outputs: 4 (stereo)
• Connectors: 4 × stereo mini jack
• Maximum output level: 6 mW + 6 mW (per output into 32 Ω load)
• Output impedance: 10 Ω or less
• Smartphone output: max −24 dBu, output impedance 100 Ω or less

Effects

• Tone
• Compressor (COMP)
• AI Noise Reduction

Recorder

• Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 12
• Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 2
• Recording formats: WAV 48 kHz / 24-bit (stereo/mono)
• Recording media: microSDHC and microSDXC cards (up to 2 TB, see zoomcorp.com/help/p4next for compatibility)

Audio Interface (USB)

• Connector: USB Type-C (USB 2.0 High Speed, data transfer cable required)
• Channels: 12 in, 2 out
• Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
• Bit depth: 24-bit
• File transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed
• USB bus power supported

Audio Performance

• Equivalent input noise (EIN): −125 dBu or less (IHF-A, at +70 dB / 150 Ω input)

Display

• OLED display: 128 × 64 pixels

Power

• Batteries: 2 × AA (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH)
• USB power: 5 V via USB-C port (12 W or higher, 5 V / 2.4 A)
• USB bus power supported

Estimated battery life

With dynamic mics, 48V OFF, USB audio interface not used:

• Alkaline: approx. 3.5 hours
• NiMH: approx. 4 hours
• Lithium: approx. 8.5 hours

With condenser mics, 48V ON, USB audio interface not used:

• Alkaline: approx. 20 minutes
• NiMH: approx. 1.5 hours
• Lithium: approx. 2.5 hours

Power consumption

• Maximum: 5 W

Dimensions

• Width: 125.9 mm
• Depth: 120 mm
• Height: 40 mm

Weight

• Approx. 300 g (including batteries)