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NEWS
The brand-new Podtrak P4next is a major evolution of Zoom’s portable podcasting recorders, which are packed with next- generation processing to make broadcast- quality production accessible anywhere. The £169/$180 recorder has four XLR inputs with high-gain preamps and up to +70dB of clean gain. Each input offers 48V phantom power, tone shaping, voice compression and AI-driven noise reduction that removes hum, traffic and ambient distractions while keeping speech natural. For large shows, the P4next can host up to five guests, including two remotely via USB, TRRS or an optional Bluetooth BTA-2 adapter. All four headphone outputs have their own volume control, and a built-in mix-minus system prevents echo and feedback during call-ins. To use it for a video podcast, it offers 48kHz/24-bit recording, mobile-video support and the important ability to send polished audio straight into a smartphone camera for social-ready clips – with no post-production required. The P4next also doubles as a USB-C multitrack audio interface, supporting PC, Mac, iOS and Android, making it useful for live streams. It has four programmable sound pads, voice-guided menus, micro SD recording up to 2TB and flexible power options with AA batteries, USB or AC. sound-service.eu Zoom’s pocket podcast studio
FLOAT ON BY
Zoom is making a splash with its Instamic Pro Plus C, the world’s smallest waterproof 32-bit float recorder. With IP67 waterproofing, 135dB SPL handling, Bluetooth, 4.5 hours of battery and a built-in timecode, it’s a pocket powerhouse. The mono costs £174/$180. The stereo version is £25/$20 more, but it doubles as a Bluetooth mic for action cameras and can wirelessly connect to the Insta360 camera series, the Garmin Virb Ultra 30 and the Go Pro Hero 12 and 13. zoomcorp.com
SPYDER UPGRADE
TASCAM PRO AUDIO FOR NIKON
Datacolor’s new Spyderpro software redefines display calibration with pro-level tools for photographers and filmmakers. It can now support ultra-bright 12,000- nit displays, 3D LUT export and side-by- side content simulation. Integration with the Lightcolor Meter ensures adaptive ambient calibration. Available now for
mini-jack input and phantom power support, creators can use shotgun, condenser, lavalier or line-level mics directly with the camera.
Tascam’s latest CA- XLR2d-N is a digital XLR mic adapter for Nikon’s ZR mirrorless camera. It connects via the camera’s accessory shoe, transmitting high-resolution sound through Tascam’s HDDA preamps and A/D converters. With two XLR/TRS combo jacks, a
At £526/$599, the mic includes auto level, limiter and
low-cut filter controls, plus a headphone
£249/$269 or as a free upgrade for current users. datacolor. com/spyderpro
output for real- time monitoring. audiologic.co.uk
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