Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Digital Mixing Desk

High-end sound across the board. The Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Mixer for Podcasters and Musicians is a compact and highly portable mixing solution, ideal for podcasting, live broadcasts and studio recording.

The LiveTrak L-8 is an 8-channel mixer with the ability to record up to 12 tracks simultaneously. The LiveTrak is highly suited to live broadcasting, with features such as the Mix-Minus function which prevents audio feedback from dial-in guests. It even has a TRRS connection for connecting phones directly to the mixer, allowing you to interview callers on the air.

The L-8 Mixer is also perfect for musicians, ideal for live processing and studio recording. It features a built-in 12-in/4-out USB audio interface for direct to computer recording. You can also capture audio, ranging up to 24-bit/96kHz for crystal-clear, pristine sound. Combine that with the six high-performance preamps and you've got one of the most feature-filled mixers on the market.

Key Features

• Eight-channel digital mixer for podcasting and musicians
• Premium-grade, low-noise microphone preamps
• Take calls and incorporate jingles live on air
• 24-bit/96kHz audio fidelity for crystal-clear sound
• 12-in/4-out USB audio interface for direct computer recording

Perfect for podcasts, live broadcasts and recording

The Zoom LiveTrak L-8 is the ideal mixing and recording solution for musicians and podcasters, providing a compact and affordable way to capture recordings in immense quality. The LiveTrak L-8 features eight discrete channels in total, as well as a stereo mix and custom monitor mixes. The mixer includes a wide range of connectivity including premium-grade mic preamps that boast the quietest and most advanced circuitry that Zoom has to offer.

You can mix and record live performances, straight to an SD card; which then can be remixed onboard or transferred to a digital audio workstation for deeper editing capabilities. The Zoom L-8 features seven scenes in total, where you can save and customise your mixer settings for instant recall for optimal flexibility.

Exceptional audio fidelity and performance

The Livetrak L-8 Mixer can deliver exceptional audio fidelity thanks to the premium-grade components and low noise microphone preamps. This allows you to record studio-grade audio up to 24-bit/96kHz in WAV format. The high-resolution converters ensure you capture every nuance from your broadcasts and live performance.

Sound pads - jingles and sound effects in one button

Another highly useful tool for podcasters is the sound pads. The L-8 features six sound pads in total, allowing you to assign jingles and sounds to each of the pads. From here, you can trigger your stings, jingles and sound FX at the touch of a button; something normally reserved for professional radio stations.

Take calls on the air

Should you have a guest to speak to or interview, you can now do it via your phone. The TRRS connection allows you to connect your phone to the mixer and broadcast the call whilst you talk. Additionally, the Mix-Minus function eliminates echo and feedback for you and the caller. You can even use the USB connection to route audio from various programs such as Skype, Facetime, Hangouts and more.

12-in/4-out digital audio interface

One of the most unique features of this digital live mixer is the ability to use it as a full-featured digital audio interface as well as a mixer. The versatile design means you can connect the mixer to your computer using the integrated USB connection, allowing you to output the signals to a DAW, which can also be passed to an L-8 stereo channel and sent to the master out. This gives you the ability to play backing tracks whilst you mix and record for added versatility.

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

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

• Type: XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT)
• Input Gain: +10 – +54 dB
• Input Impedance: XLR: 3 kΩ
• TRS: 3 kΩ/510 kΩ (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

• Specs: TS phone jack/TRRS mini-jack (4-pole/TIP: L, RING: R, RING: GND, SLEEVE: MIC?
• Input Impedance: 3 kΩ
• Maximum Input Level: +4 dBu

Output

• 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

Recorder

• Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 12 at 44.1/48/96 kHz
• 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

General

• 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 +48 dB)
• Equivalent Input Noise: Actual measurements: 121dB EIN (IHF-A) at +54dB/150Ω input
• Display: LCD with backlight (96×64 resolution)
• Power:
• 4 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
• AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A
• USB bus power
• Estimated Continuous Operation Times Using Batteries: 2 hours for alkaline or 3 hours for NiMH when battery saving mode on/48V off
• Power Consumption: 5 W
• External Dimensions: 268 mm (W) × 282 mm (D) × 74 mm (H)
• Weight (main unit only): 1.56 kg