Product Reviews

“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”

5 Condenser Microphones We Recommend For Podcasting

1) Rode PodMic

2) Blue Yeti USB

3) Audio Technica AT2020 USB

4) Shure SM7B

5) Neumann TLM 103

Now you can record your podcast and edit in real time! Even on the go!

I’ve demo’d the Podtrak P8 and highly recommend if you can afford!

  • 6 High quality Microphone inputs with phantom power consisting of 70 DB of mic gain

  • 6 Headphone outputs with individual volume control 

  • 9 Programmable Sound Pads + Multi-Track recording for all inputs and Sound Pads 

  • Onboard editing functionality (Trim, Split, Fade) or transfer mix to computer via USB-C 

  • Automatic Mix-Minus for call-in phone interviews + dedicated phone call channel for remote interviews

  • Colored Touch Screen for easier view on meters, input menus and timer

  • Smart Phone Input

  • Bluetooth connection

  • 16 Bit Audio Recorder

  • 9 Sound pads to add additional sounds of your preference

  • Mute button for background noise elimination

  • On Air button – automatically reduces the sound on person’s mic when they are not speaking

  • Noise Reduction via low cut filter

  • Output for connection to speakers

  • USBC Port for laptop, desktop, audio interface connection and/or to transfer files to your computer

  • AC Adaptor for Power

  • USB for power

  • Takes 4 AA Batteries for roughly 3-4 hours’ worth of power

This machine is easy to carry, easy to operate and more fun than you can believe! I used this to save time in the editing phase and took advantage of its ability to let me have multiple people join the podcast at one time! No Zoom Calls needed!

Don’t need 6 mic inputs?

Want a similar recording experience on the go for less $?

  • 4 XLR high quality microphone inputs with phantom power

  • 4 headphone outputs with individual volume control

  • 4 programable Sound Pads (to add in external sound of your choice – i.e., music, talk, movie voice clip + multi-track recording for all inputs and Sound Pads

  • 70 DB of Mic Gain which is important for high quality mics to function properly

    • Many people have to use an outside/external gain booster to give high quality condenser mics the power they need. The P4 gives all of this to you in this one feature.

  • Selection switches to allow you to switch between dynamic mic and condenser mic for each of the 4 mic inputs.

  • Automatic Mix-Minus for call-in phone interviews (which prevents feedback from the calls) plus dedicated phone call channel for remote interviews

  • Allows you to take 2 remote phone calls simultaneously.

  • Easily transports – small, fits in your hand

  • Up to 3.5 hours on 2 AA batteries

  • LCD touch screen for easy use to monitor volume levels etc.

  • Jacks for TRRS cable and BTA2 (blue tooth connector that allows you to take remote phone calls via Bluetooth through apps like Skype, Facetime, and many others

  • Slot for SD, SDHC, SDXC Cards up to 512 GB.

  • 2 USBC ports, 1 for Power such as adaptor or 3rd party battery pack, other port is to connect to your desktop or laptop.

  • Compatible with Mac, PC, iOS, and Android Devices

The P4 is a less expensive version of the P8. It essentially does the SAME THING but with just less input jacks for mics. The P4 is easy to carry and can fit in your jacket pocket for when you’re on the go!