Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Digital Mixer, Recorder and USB Interface

Zoom LiveTrak L-8 makes it easier than ever to mix, monitor and record professional-sounding podcasts and music performances in one portable, affordable package.

Main Features

• 8-channel mixer (6 combo, plus 2 TS)
• 12-track simultaneous recording, 10-track playback
• Mix-Minus function preventing audio feedback from dial-in guests
• TRRS connection and included TRRS cable for phone connectivity
• 6 assignable Sound Pads, with 13 preset sounds
• 4 headphone outputs, consisting of 3 custom monitor mixes, plus one main mix
• 3-band EQ and a low-cut function
• 7 scene memories for storing mixes
• 12-in / 4-out USB audio interface
• Class-compliant mode (for iOS compatibility)
• Battery operated with four AA batteries or a USB power supply
• Record up to 24-bit/96kHz, record up to 48kHZ to computer and SD card simultaneously

Sound Pad Magic
Just press a button to play intros, outros, jingles, ads and sound effects. With 6 easily-assignable Sound Pads, the right sound is at your fingertips.

Remote Interviews
Remote interviews are a snap with the L-8; just connect your phone via the provided TRRS cable. The Mix-Minus function automatically prevents echo and feedback to and from the caller. Or use the USB connection to route audio from Skype, Facetime, Hangouts, Slack and more.

Small In Size Big On Sound
From singer-songwriters to small bands, the L-8 is the ideal mixer and recorder for musicians who may be small in number, but big on sound

Coming Through Loud & Clear
The L-8 features six high performance preamps each with phantom power, a low noise floor (-121dBU EIN), and maximum input gain of +54dB.

Additionally there are two each Hi-Z, line-level and USB inputs. You can also fine-tune each channel with EQ and onboard effects.

True Multi-Track Recording
The L-8 lets you record up to 10 discrete tracks plus a stereo mix directly to an SD card at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz*. You can punch-in and overdub with ease, then transfer your work to your favorite DAW for fine tuning.

Specifications

• Inputs:

  • Mic/Line : 6
  • Line : 2

• Output: Master Out : 1

  • Master Out (Phones) : 1
  • Monitor Out (Phones) : 3

• Mic/Line:

  • Type: Xlr/Trs Combo Jacks (Xlr: 2 Hot, Trs: Tip Hot)
  • Input Gain: +10 – +54 Db/–3 – +41 Db (When Hi-Z On)
  • Input Impedance: Xlr: 3 Kω
  • Input Impedance: Trs: 3 Kω/1 Mω (When Hi-Z On)
  • Maximum Input Level: –2 Dbu When –26Db Switch Off (At 0 Dbfs)
  • Maximum Input Level: +24 Dbu When –26Db Switch On (At 0 Dbfs)
  • Phantom Power: +48 V

• Line:

  • Type: Ts Phone Jack
  • Input Impedance: 10 Kω
  • Maximum Input Level: +3 Dbu

• Smartphone Connection Jack:

  • Type: TRRS mini jack (4-contact/TIP: L, RING 1: R, RING 2: GND, SLEEVE: MIC)
  • Input impedance: 10 kΩ
  • Maximum input level: +3 dBu

• MASTER OUT:

  • Type: XLR jacks (balanced)
  • Maximum output level: +14.5 dBu
  • Output impedance: 100 Ω

• MASTER OUT (PHONES):

  • Type: Standard stereo phone jack
  • Maximum output level: 10 mW + 10 mW (60Ω load)
  • Output impedance: 10 Ω

• MONITOR OUT (PHONES):

  • Type: Standard stereo phone jack
  • Maximum output level: 10 mW + 10 mW (60Ω load)
  • Output impedance: 10 Ω

Buses

• Master: 1
• Monitor: 3
• Send EFX: 1

Channel Strip

• LOW CUT: 75 Hz, 12 dB/OCT
• EQ:
  • HIGH: 10 kHz, ±15 dB, shelving
  • MID: 2.5 kHz, ±15 dB, peaking
  • LOW: 100 Hz, ±15 dB, shelving
• LEVEL METER: 9 segments
• SEND EFFECTS: 8 types

Recorder

• Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 12 At 44.1/48/96 Khz
• Maximum Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 10
• Recording Format: Wav 44.1/48/96 Khz,　16/24-Bit,　Mono/Stereo
• Recording Media:
  • 4Gb–32Gb Sdhc-Compliant Cards (Class 10 Or Higher)
  • 64Gb–512Gb Sdxc-Compliant Cards (Class 10 Or Higher)

Audio Interface

• 44.1/48 KHZ: Recording: 12 channels
• Playback: 4 channels
• BIT DEPTH: 24-bit
• INTERFACE: USB 2.0

What’s Included

• LiveTrak L-8 Mixer/Recorder
• TRRS Cable
• USB Cable
• AD-17 AC Adapter
• Quick Guide