PGN004 - PodTrak P4next Announcement

I’m Hank Davis, and this is Podcast Gear News for October 2025 (Your monthly podcasting equipment news show).Zoom Corp announced the PodTrak P4next which features 4 XLR inputs, battery power, and features like AI noise reduction, tone shaping, and voice compression (which are all available on the USB model the PodTrak P2). In addition to the 4 XLR inputs the P4next sports a TRRS port, a connection for Zoom's Bluetooth device the BTA 2, and USB-C for connecting to a computer. The device can handle up to 5 participants with either 4 XLR and 1 participant over USB or 3 XLR, 1 participant via USB, and either Bluetooth or TRRS.The P4next features 70dB of gain, is 24-Bit and 48kHz, has 4 sound pads, and can record multitrack files via micro USB cards. The P4next retails for $179.99 and will launch in early to mid-November.https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/podtrak-recorders/podcast-recorders/podtrak-p4next/For a full review, walkthroughs, and tutorials stay tuned to my YouTube channel (link in the description). https://youtube.com/@FreePodcastToolsSteinberg has announced that its hardware products will be rebranded under the Yamaha banner.Undertaken as part of a restructuring of both companies' product development systems, the rebrand will see Steinberg shifting its focus away from hardware and exclusively towards software development and sales.A German manufacturer and software developer founded in 1984, Steinberg was acquired by Yamaha in 2004. Since then, the companies have jointly developed and released a number of products, including Steinberg-branded audio interfaces such as the IXO series, launched in 2024.The IXO12, IXO22, UR22C, and UR44C audio interfaces have been relaunched under the Yamaha brand and all other Steinberg interfaces will be "gradually phased out"Yamaha YCM705 large-diaphragm condenser microphone comes in white or black and retails for $349.99. It has a 1" diaphragm, cardioid polar pattern, a frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz, plus pad and low-cut switches. It ships with a pop filter, shockmount, stand adapter, and pouch.SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@FreePodcastToolsPROMO:If you would like to support Podcast Gear News, I have individual & business level Patreon, and also PayPal links in the description. Your support is greatly appreciated.FREE PODCAST TOOLS DONATIONS PAGE (PAYPAL): https://freepodcasttools.com/support/PATREON BUSINESS SUPPORT TIERS: patreon.com/freepodcasttoolsPATREON INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT TIERS: patreon.com/freepodcasttools2Focusrite released the Scarlett 2i2 USB-C Audio Interface 4th Generation, 40th Anniversary Edition. It retails for $229.99 and is absolutely stunning. Housed in a limited-edition ISA-blue aluminum chassis, this anniversary model recalls the iconic channel strips that launched the Focusrite name. An embossed Focusrite Forte logo on the top and silkscreened artwork on the underside. An image of the device should appear on the screen now.https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1918015-REG/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_ae_scarlett_2i2_usb_c_audio.htmlPodChapters launched after the last episode of Podcast Gear News. PodChapters transcribes and chapters your episodes so your audience can better engage with your content and take action. This includes adding a link or image to your chapters.With Basic, Smart, and Smart Pro plans you have the choice of manually inputting chapters or using AI powered chapters and transcripts. If you're curious what a chapter image might look like, take a look at your phone right now to see it in action. Head to PodChapters.com for pricing and detailed information. https://podchapters.com/COMING SOON:I’ll be reviewing Saramonic’s Blink500 ProX B8 4-person wireless lavalier mic set. It has a 4 XLR breakout cable that would pair perfectly with the PodTrack P4next. I also got my hands on Golden Age Audio’s FC1 MKIII condenser microphone.SUBSCRIBE/SHARE: PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/podcast-gear-news/YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@FreePodcastToolsON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL:I recently reviewed Fifine’s next USB/XLR microphone, the Tank6, which has a broadcast style build. I also shared the breaking news surrounding the Podtrak P4next announcement. Plus, I shared my thoughts on RGBlink’s Ask Nano 4K wireless HDMI transmitter kit.ERRORS OR OMISSIONS: If you’re a product manufacturer and I got something wrong, feel free to use the contact email in the podcast feed or my contact on the freepodcasttools.com website.Thank you for listening to Podcast Gear News. I’ll catch you next month.