Overview
ZOOM LiveTrak L-8, 8-Channel Multitrack Recorder and Digital Mixer
The Zoom Livetrak L-8 is a portable digital mixer and multitrack recorder, great for podcasters or small bands. The mixer section has eight inputs, including six independent Zoom preamps as well as two line-level or USB inputs. Each channel has a three-band EQ and the mix settings can be saved in seven preset slots and recalled at the press of a button. The L-8 can be used as a standalone recorder (recording to an SD card) or used as a 12-input USB interface. However you use it, all the channels are recorded as separate files for easy editing of individual tracks.
It features six sound pads that can hold up to two hours of audio for playback at a moment's notice. A great place to use these are for podcasts: providing intros, ads, or sound effects on the fly.
Recording phone interviews is a breeze with the L-8. Using the included TRRS cable, phones can be plugged straight into the mixer. The mix minus feature automatically removes echoes and feedback that may occur during the call. Four headphone outputs are available, each with independent level control.
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
Specifications / Documents
- Inputs:
- MIC/LINE : 6
- LINE : 2
- Output:
- MASTER OUT : 1
- MASTER OUT (PHONES) : 1
- MONITOR OUT (PHONES) : 3
- MIC/LINE Inputs:
- 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 Inputs:
- 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 – 1TB 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
- Other
- CARD READER: Class: Mass storage USB 2.0 High Speed
- Display: LCD with backlight (96×64 resolution)
- Power:
- 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH)
- AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A
- Supports USB bus power
- Power consumption: 5 W
- External dimensions: 268 mm (W) × 282 mm (D) × 74 mm (H)
- Weight (unit only): 1.56 kg
