Audio Interface: Zoom Podtrak P4

You can connect the Zoom Podtrak P4 to a computer or mobile device to use one or two XLR microphones and other audio sources with Riverside.

Recommendations

Computer

• Connect XLR mics to input jacks 1-2 and connect headphones to phone jacks 1-2.
• Connect to the computer via USB-C port on the left side of the Podtrak.
  
• Set the switch under input knob 4 to  USB.
• Set the Podtrak's output to Mix-Minus mode to minimize echo.
  • Push the ☰ Menu button, then select Settings, and turn USB Mix-Minus on.
• On your computer, select Zoom P4 Audio as the audio input and output in Riverside.

Mobile Devices

• Connect XLR mics to input jacks 1-2 and connect headphones to phone jacks 1-2.
• Connect the mobile device to the TRRS port on the right side of the Podtrak with a male-to-male TRRS (stereo headphone) cable.
  
  
  • Depending on your mobile device, you may also need to use a TRRS to Lightning or TRRS to USB-C adapter.
• Set the switch under input knob 3 to Mobile Device.
  • A mono signal is sent from the Podtrak to the device. Mix-minus is applied to the audio.
• In the Riverside iOS app, you may see a pop-up message 'Wired Connection' in the Studio.
  • Tap No to use the Podtrak as both microphone and headphones.

Troubleshooting

• If you hear an echo even with Mix-minus applied, stop the recording and connect your headphones directly into your computer instead of the Podtrak.
  • On Riverside, select your headphones as the audio output and Zoom P4 Audio as the input.

• Troubleshooting: I don’t see my microphone in the menu of the Lobby or Studio

• Resources, including compatible Android devices and compatible software (Zoomcorp.com)
• Zoom Podtrak P4 manual: Using as an audio interface (PDF)
• Zoom Podtrak P4 manual: Setting USB Mix Minus (PDF)