Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Portable 8-Channel Digital Mixer / Recorder

Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Portable 8-Channel Digital Mixer / Recorder and 12-track simultaneous recording

Product Code: L-8

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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

Zoom never stops evolving, and it never lets the podcasters and musicians to stay still, too. When it comes to creativity, Zoom LiveTrak L-8 is the only digital mixer that gives podcasts and music creators the real power to create a perfect blend of ideas and sound.

Zoom LiveTrak L-8 incorporates the Zoom Digital Mixer for podcasts and music performances. It is an all-in-one package to mix, record, and monitor professional music and podcast sounds. With 4 AA batteries and 2.5 hours of power, L-8 is indeed a game-changer.

The Podcast Arsenal
With a unique set of audio features and a digital mixer to create a masterpiece, Zoom L-8 Digital Mixer has everything that podcasters need to excel in their performance.

Get magic in your sound with amazing Sound Pad
Whether you need music for ads, jingles, intros, or outros for your creation, LiveTrak L-8 has six amazing Sound Pads for you.

Multitasking TRRS Cable
Remote interviews are fun with LiveTrak L-8. The TRRS Cable establishes a robust connection for phone calls. The Mix-Minus function provides a smooth communication. Feel free to connect from your computer on Skype, Hangouts, Slack, Facetime, and whatnot via USB channel.

Speak as you like and hear what you want to 6 independent Zoom's transparent preamps can manage your speech from whispers to screeching conversations. The extra smart headphone outputs give a clear hearing experience.

Separate Tracks directly in SD card
Record distinct tracks in your SD card and edit them at your pace with the flexible Zoom L-8 digital mixer.

The Musicians' Instrument
Zoom LiveTrak L-8 is for musicians with intense sounds, whether singer-songwriters or small brands.

Musicians! Be more loud and clear
6 jazzed-up preamps with phantom power, low noise with the maximum input, two Hi-Z line-level, and USB inputs, and functions to polish channels with EQ effects, Zoom L-8 digital mixer, is a power-packed blend of mixer and creator for musicians.

Record Multiple tracks directly to SD card
With 24-bit/96 kHz resolution power, you can record at most 10 separate tracks and one stereo mix to your SD card, punch-in , and overdub with intelligent Zoom digital mixer.

Don't compromise with Monitor Mixes and the quality of Audio Interface
L-8 has 3 individual Monitor Mixes for a custom hearing adventure. A 12-in by 4-out audio interface enables exceptional track recording directly into the DAW of your choice.

Musicians and Podcasters! Your board of creativity is fixed in Zoom digital mixer.

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS / NUMBER OF CHANNELS
Inputs:
MIC/LINE : 6
LINE : 2
Outputs:
MASTER OUT : 1
MASTER OUT (PHONES) : 1
MONITOR OUT (PHONES) : 3
INPUTS
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
TRS: 3 kΩ/1 MΩ (when Hi-Z ON)

Maximum input level
–2 dBu when –26dB switch OFF (at 0 dBFS)
+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
OUTPUTS
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 OUT: 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
CARD READER
Class: Mass storage USB 2.0 High Speed
Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/96 kHz
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz: –1 dB at 44.1 kHz
20 Hz – 40 kHz: –3 dB at 96 kHz (when GAIN at 3 o’clock)
Equivalent input noise: –121 dBu or less (IHF-A) at +54dB/150Ω input
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
Estimated continuous recording time using batteries: Recording 44.1kHz/16-bit/4ch audio to SD card (when 48V is OFF, LCD BACKLIGHT is 15sec, BATTERY SAVING is ON and headphone impedance is 62Ω):
Alkaline batteries: about 2 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 3.5 hours
Lithium batteries: about 6.5 hours

• The above values are approximate.
• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
Power consumption: 5 W
External dimensions: 268 mm (W) × 282 mm (D) × 74 mm (H)
Weight (main unit only): 1.56 kg

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