Zoom P2 PodTrak Podcast Recorder

Two Mic Ins.Two Headphone Outs.

The P2 makes podcasting easy. With 2 USB mic inputs and 2 headphone outputs, the P2 lets you record high-quality podcasts anywhere. Just plug in, press record, and let the magic begin.

Perfect Call-Ins

You can easily add a call-in guest by connecting your phone or computer to the rear USB port. The P2’s built-in mix-minus feature automatically eliminates echo and feedback — so your guest sounds like they’re right next to you.

AI Noise Reduction

Activate AI Noise Reduction and the P2 will learn, analyze, and reduce background noise. This works during both conversations and quiet moments, keeping your voice front and center at all times.

Your Podcast – Now With Video

Connect the P2 to your phone and record pro-quality audio directly onto your phone’s video, no editing required.

Studio Level Features

Produce broadcast-quality podcasts with built-in tone shaping and dynamic control
 
TONE

Use the TONE feature to get that perfect podcast voice with EQ and de-essing.

COMPRESSOR

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

MUTE

When you are not speaking you can mute your microphone to eliminate any unwanted noise.

EASY MIXING

With dedicated mic volume knobs and easy to see level meters, you can dial in the perfect mix for your podcast.

For All the Streamers Out There

Go live with confidence. Stream to your smartphone or computer while simultaneously recording with the SD card.

USB Audio Interface

Use the P2 as an audio interface to record 2 USB mics on your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

No Outlet? No Problem.

With up to 4 hours of continuous operation on 4 AA batteries, the P2 can also be powered through the USB port from a mobile battery, bus power, or AC adapter*.
*12W or above.

Quick Mix or Full Control

Record a stereo mix for instant sharing or save individual tracks* for full control in post-production.
*Record up to 4 tracks in 48kHz/24-bit.

Audio Notifications

The P2’s audio notifications alert you to low battery, storage, and other issues through the headphone output, without interrupting your podcast.

Never Lose a Take

The P2 auto-saves your files every 10 seconds, protecting your recordings from power loss.

P2 Companion Software

Access additional recording and audio interface settings with the P2 Editor software*.
*Compatible with Windows and Mac


Specifications:

Input and output channels
 

• Inputs: 2x USB mics (mono), stereo Input and mics will be mixed to mono
• Outputs: 2x Headphone (stereo)

Inputs
 

• USB mics, Connectors USB Type-A
• USB bus power 5 V, 700 mA maximum (total for USB mics 1 and 2)
• See the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com/help/p2) for information about USB mics that have been confirmed to work with this unit.

Outputs
 

• 2x Headphone, Connectors Stereo mini jack
• Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (per output into 32Ω load)
• Headphone volume knob shared by both outputs
• Output impedance: 10 Ω or less

Effects
 

• TONE
• AI NOISE REDUCTION
• COMP

Recorder
 

• Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 4
• Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 4
• Recording format: WAV (48kHz/24-bit) stereo/mono
• Recording media: microSDHC memory cards, microSDXC memory cards
• See the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com/help/p2) for information about microSD cards that have been confirmed to work with this unit.

USB (for data)
 

• Connectors: USB Type-C
• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.
• Audio interface: USB 2.0 High Speed
• Input and output channels: 2-in/2-out
• Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
• Bit depth: 24-bit
• File transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed

Power
 

• Batteries: 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH)
• USB (DC5V) power port USB (for data) port: Commercially-available USB AC adapter, 12W or higher USB AC adapter (5V, 2.4A or higher)
• USB bus power is supported.

Estimated continuous recording time using batteries

These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

Recording stereo mix with 2 ZOOM ZUM-2 mics connected:
 

• Alkaline: about 3.5 hours
• NiMH: about 5 hours
• Lithium: about 10 hours

Power consumption: 8 W maximum

Dimensions: 82 mm (W) × 116 mm (D) × 43 mm (H)

Weight (including batteries): 226 g