Zoom L 8 Livetrak Podcasting Mixer Overview:

Creators are evolving—and so are we. 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.

POWER TO THE PODCAST

Podcast creators are a special breed. They require a unique set of audio features, along with the flexibility of a proper mixing console. The LiveTrak L-8 combines Zoom’s famous audio performance with features made for podcasters.

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.

FIRST-TIME CALLER, LONG-TIME LISTENER

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.

FREEDOM OF SPEECH

Zoom’s preamps are famous 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 whisper to a raucous debate.

A TRACK FOR EVERYONE

The pros know that when you record everyone on their own separate track it just sounds better and provides more flexibility in the edit. The L-8 records separate tracks directly to your SD card, enabling you to edit them later.

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

• 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

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

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)