Zoom PodTrak P2From real comments

Verdict distilled from 37 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment42%
PROS 42%
CONS 58%

Rank based on 37 mentions across 13 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You use tested-compatible USB mics like Samson Meteor, Shure, or Rode Wireless Go
  • You want a portable, simplified 2-mic podcast setup without a full mixer
  • You're fine using manual button combos if on an older Mac

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You rely on specific wireless lav mics like Hollyland Lark or DJI Mic Mini
  • You need a 1/4-inch mount or USB-C-only mic connections
  • You're on macOS 12 or older and want the full companion editor app

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Overall Impression

Mic compatibility is hit or miss, especially with wireless lavaliers. Multiple commenters report that Hollyland Lark M2, M2S, and Lark Max, along with some DJI Mic Mini models, simply don't work with the P2, while Rode Wireless Go, Rode Micro Mic, and Hollyland A1 work well. Blue Yeti is repeatedly called out as unsupported despite being listed on Zoom's site by one user. Power draw limits may explain some failures with multi-mic wireless sets.

Sound quality is strong when paired with the right USB mic. Users pairing the P2 with Samson Meteors, Shure mics, and Sennheiser Profile USB mics report excellent, lag-free sound, with one commenter saying it rivals a more expensive Alesis mixer setup. Reported lag or echo issues are frequently attributed by other commenters to the specific mic's USB protocol, cable, or SD card rather than the P2 itself, though a couple of users still report high-pitched noise when using it as an audio interface.

Software and physical design have some rough edges. The companion P2 Editor app for Mac only installs on macOS 13 or higher, frustrating owners of older Macs who must instead memorize button-combination shortcuts from the manual. Separately, users note there's no 1/4-inch mounting point on the unit and question why it uses USB-A ports instead of USB-C, given most modern mics ship with USB-C connectors.

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