Zoom LiveTrak L-8 makes it simple to mix, monitor, and record proficient sounding digital recordings and music performances in a compact, affordable bundle.Podcasters are an exceptional variety. They require a unique set of audio features, along with the flexibility of a proper mixing console. The LiveTrak L-8 combines Zoom's acclaimed sound presentation with features made for podcasters. Simply press a button to play intros, outros, jingles, ads and sound effects. With 6 easily assignable Sound Pads, the perfect sound is at your fingertips.
Remote interviews are an easy task 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.
Zoom's preamps are popular for a good reason: they're transparent, powerful and ultra-reliable. The L-8 features six independent Zoom preamps, built to handle anything from a murmur to a raucous debate.
Zoom LiveTrak L-8 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
- LiveTrak L-8 Digital Mixer1
- Inputs and Outputs/Number of Channels
- Inputs
- MIC/LINE : 6
- LINE : 2
- Output
- MASTER OUT : 1
- MASTER OUT (PHONES) : 1
- MONITOR OUT (PHONES) : 3
- Inputs
- 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
- 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
- MIC/LINE
- 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
- Output
- 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
- MASTER OUT
- 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
- 44.1/48 KHZ
- System Requirements for Audio Interface Mode
- WINDOWS
- OS： Windows® 8.1 ~ 11 (32bit/64bit)
- CPU: Intel® Core i3 or faster*
- USB: USB 3.0/USB 2.0**
- * Operation is not guaranteed with CPUs from Atom, Celeron or Pentium series or CPUs made by AMD.
- ** Only USB host controllers with Intel Chipsets are supported. Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansion cards.
- MAC
- OS： macOS 10.12 ~ 12
- CPU: Intel® Core i3 or faster
- USB: USB 3.0/USB 2.0*
- * Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansion cards.
- IPHONE/IPAD
- OS： iOS 10 ~ 15
- * Apple Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter required.
- WINDOWS
- 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 1.5 hours
- NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 3 hours
- Lithium batteries: about 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 (UNIT ONLY): 1.56 kg
