The Board for Creators

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.

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

Specs 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 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 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDIO INTERFACE MODE Windows: OS： Windows® 8.1 / 10 / 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 ~ 15 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 ~ 17, iPadOS 15 - 17 * Apple Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter required. 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