Which Podcast Recorder is Better? Zoom H5 vs Zoom PodTrak P4 — My New Recommendation

For the longest time, the Zoom H5 has been my top recommendation to start podcasting on a budget. It has two XLR ports built in and can even be extended to feature up to 4 ports but that recommendation may change, now that the Zoom PodTrak P4 is on the market. But don't throw away your H5 yet it still has some advantages over the P4.

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Zoom PodTrak P4 Audio Recorder Video Playlist:    • Zoom PodTrak P4  

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Zoom PodTrak P4 — How the Sound Pads Work:    • Take Your Podcast to the Next Level: ...  

Zoom PodTrak P4 — Setup for Podcasting:    • Unlock Professional Podcasting: Compl...  

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The Zoom PodTrak P4 was provided by Sound Services GmbH as a rental. Thank you for this opportunity. You can find their website at: https://sound-service.eu

⚡️ Product Links:

The links below are Amazon or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

Zoom PodTrak P4: http://crsp.li/zoomp4

Zoom F6 Professional Field Recorder/Mixer with 32-Bit Float Recording: https://crsp.li/zoomf6

Røde RODECaster Pro: https://crsp.li/rodecasterpro

Zoom H5 - Handy Recorder: https://crsp.li/zoomh5

Zoom H5 - Add-on XLR Capsule for up to 4 XLR Ports: https://crsp.li/zoomxlrcapsule

XLR Cables: https://crsp.li/xlrcable3m

Mic Desk Stand (the one standing on the desk): https://crsp.li/micstand
Microphone Desk Arm: https://crsp.li/micarm

Shure BETA 58a Microphone: https://crsp.li/shurebeta58a

Shure BETA 57a Microphone: https://crsp.li/shurebeta57a

🎧 Chapters / Show Notes:

00:00 Intro
00:46 Disclaimer
01:38 Visual and Usecase Differences
02:01 Built-In Microphone Capsule on Zoom H5
04:18 H5 XLR Inputs with Line In Capabilities
04:33 P4 XLR Inputs
05:00 P4 Individual Gain Knobs and Phantom Power
05:38 P4 Phone and USB Audio Input
06:11 Input Ports Conclusion
06:27 P4 Sound Pads for Sound Effects
07:13 About Headphone Ports
08:51 USB-C is the Future
10:19 Audio Interface & SD Card Reader Modes
11:43 What about Battery Power?
13:03 SD Cards — P4 Wins
14:05 Diving into the Menu
14:55 Mic Settings & Audio Processing
16:10 Which Limiter works better?
16:52 Recording Formats — Is 44.1kHz and 16bit enough?
18:34 Couple more settings on H5
18:57 PodTrak always records everything?
20:24 Sound Comparison
22:26 Travel Case for the H5
23:13 Price Difference and Conclusion
25:52 Outro
26:13 Questions? Leave a comment
26:46 Like & Subscribe

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