Zoom LiveTrak L-20 20-channel Digital Mixer / Recorder

LIVETRAK L-20MORE BOARD. MORE MUSIC.

The LiveTrak™ L-20 is the new digital console offering everything creators need to mix, monitor, and record complex productions. With 20 discrete audio channels and six individual custom monitor mixes, it’s built for bigger, bolder arrangements.

 

20 Inputs for Bigger Sound

The LiveTrak L-20 is designed to mix bigger. It features 20 inputs(16 mono mic/line inputs and two stereo inputs), all with independent3-band mid-parametric EQ. The 16 mono inputs offer stand-alone compressor control.

22 Tracks of Recording

Record 20 discrete channels plus a stereo mix directly to an SD card. The LiveTrak L-20 captures pristine audio in resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz.* At -128 dBu EIN with +60 dB maximum input gain, the L-20 is equipped with our quietest and most advanced preamps ever. Mix down finished songs on the L-20 or transfer your discrete tracks to a DAW to perfect later.


*Effects, EQ, overdub, audio interface, and fader modes A-F are not available in 96 kHz.

 

“I could unload two racks worth of gear and it still wouldn’t add up to everything the L-20 can do. It’s easy. It’s intuitive. It expands my abilities as an engineer.”
 
—Joe Wohlmuth, Sound EngineerShakira, Josh Groban,Celine Dion, Santana,Thirty Seconds to Mars

Create Six Custom Monitor Mixes

With six independent monitor outputs for musicians, each output can have its own custom mix, complete with effects, that can easily be switched from a powerful headphone output, to a balanced line output for stage monitors.

And One for the House

The LiveTrak L-20 features a dedicated 7th output for the FOH engineer. The sound engineer can monitor the main mix and any of the sub mixes, thus adjusting them to the musicians’ satisfaction.

Let’s Break it Down

 
 Channel StripAll 20 inputs include a channel fader as well as dedicated mute and solo buttons. The 16 mono inputs include single-knob compression and gain control. Record or playback individual channels with the “Rec/Play” button.
 EQ ControlThe L-20 provides a smooth 3-band mid-parametric EQ and a variable frequency low-cut for each channel. Use the “Select” button to apply Channel Strip settings to the selected channel.
 2 EFX SendsThe L-20 offers 20 built-in effects with adjustable parameters. Choose from delay and reverb effects, then apply them to any channel using two dedicated EFX busses.
 Broad ConnectivityThe L-20’s combo inputs support XLR or ¼-inch connections. Channels 1-2 offer Hi-Z inputs for electric guitar or bass. Channels 17/18 and 19/20 have TS line connectivity for keyboards and other audio devices, as well as RCA inputs.
 Navigation and DisplayThe LiveTrak L-20’s bright, backlit LCD screen and encoder knob let you access an intuitive menu to create new projects, recall previous projects, and customize your recorder settings.
 Slate Mic and MetronomeUse the built-in slate mic to record comments or talk-back. Push the tempo button to program the metronome to your desired tempo.
 Transport Controls and Overdub ButtonTransport controls include Record, Play/Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, and Rewind. The overdub button allows you to record additional tracks to your current project.
 Six Custom Monitor MixesThe “Fader Mode” buttons allow you to design custom mixes for both the master and monitor outs. For each output, easily switch between a powerful headphone output and a balanced line output for stage monitors.
 Headphone Output for FOHThe L-20 includes a dedicated headphone output for front-of-house, enabling them to monitor any of the custom sub mixes as well as the master mix.
 Custom Scene SettingsCreate and save up to nine different scenes to recall fader position, EQ settings, pan, mute, and more.

 

“What I love about the L-20 is the flexibility it gives you with 20 channels, preamp effects, six individual mixes and high-quality multi-mode recording. This little board is like the Swiss army knife of boards. 1000000000 hugs!”
 
—Carlitos del Puerto, BassistChick Corea + Steve Gadd Band,Quincy Jones,Bruce Springsteen

Big Beautiful Interface

Although the LiveTrak L-20 is designed to work as a stand-alone recording and mixing console, it can also be used as a 22-in/4-out USB audio interface. Audio Interface mode lets you route inputs to any DAW or streaming software, even while recording to an SD card. Additionally, audio can be routed from your computer into the L-20 to be mixed with your live performance. Class compliant mode, which enables connection with iOS devices, is supported as well.*   
*Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter required.

Wireless Mixing

The LiveTrak L-20 offers wireless control* via a free iOS mobile app “L-20 Control” featuring most onboard functions, including Fader Levels and Modes, Scenes, EQ, EFX sends, returns, parameters, and more. You can even manage your Effects Library and Scene Library right from your device. Control it all on either large Monitor Out view with a mini transport, or a mini Monitor Out view with expanded Transport controls.
* Zoom Bluetooth adapter (ex. BTA-1) required. Communication at up to 10 meters is possible in an unobstructed indoor space with BTA-1 units.

Add More To Your Mix

LiveTrak L-20 Features

20 discrete channels (16 mono plus 2 stereo) with XLR or ¼-inch connectivity
22-track simultaneous recording, 20-track playback
22-in/4-out USB audio interface connectivity
Records up to 24bit/96kHz audio to SD card
48V phantom power
Hi-Z connectivity (channels 1-2)
26dB pad (channels 3-16)
Built-in compression control (Channels 1-16)
Solo buttons for individual channels
Variable frequency low-cut control
Main outputs plus 6 customizable monitor outputs
Dedicated headphone output for sound engineer
Scene saving function, up to 9 scenes saved at a time
20 built-in chorus, delay and reverb effects with adjustable parameters
Two effect busses
Built-in slate mic
Class-compliant mode (for iOS compatibility)
Compatible with Remote Mixer app for iPad
Automatic recording starting/stopping capability
Pre-record function
Import/export projects with USB 2.0 host port
Compatible functions for ZOOM FS01 footswitch
Automatic power-save function

 

What’s in the Box
 

Included with the L-20

LiveTrak L-20
AD-19 AC Adapter
USB 2.0 Cable
Quick Guide

 
Optional Accessories

RKL-12 Rack Mount Adapter
BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter
FS01 Momentary Footswitch
CBL-20 Carrying Bag

 
 
 
 

MEDIA
VIDEO

The Zoom Livetrak L-20

Zoom LiveTrak L-20: Introduction

Zoom LiveTrak L-20: Custom Output Mixes

Zoom LiveTrak L-20: Overdubbing

Zoom LiveTrak L-20: Saving Scenes

Zoom LiveTrak L-20: Control App for iPad

Zoom LiveTrak L20: Skype For Podcasting (Mix Minus) Add

DOWNLOADS

IMAGES

DOCUMENTS

L-20 Quick Guide
L-20 Operation Manual (PDF)
L-20 Operation Manual (EPUB)
L-20 Control app – Operation Manual
Compatible SDHC/SDXC Cards
Compatible Application Software
L-20 Guide de prise en main (French, PDF)
L-20 Mode d’emploi (French, PDF)
L-20 Mode d’emploi (French, EPUB)
L-20 Kurzanleitung (German, PDF)
L-20 Bedienungsanleitung (German, PDF)
L-20 Bedienungsanleitung (German, EPUB)
L-20 Guida rapida (Italian, PDF)
L-20 Manuale Operativo (Italian, PDF)
L-20 Manuale Operativo (Italian, EPUB)
L-20 Guía rápida (Spanish, PDF)
L-20 Manual de Instrucciones (Spanish, PDF)
L-20 Manual de Instrucciones (Spanish, EPUB)
L-20 快速入门 (Chinese, PDF)
L-20 使用说明书 (Chinese, PDF)
L-20 使用说明书 (Chinese, EPUB)
Safety and Usage Precautions (Multi Language)

SOFTWARE

Firmware

L-20 System Version 1.14

L-20 Driver

Windows 7/8.1/10
Mac OS X 10.10 ~ 10.15

SPECS

NUMBER OF INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS

Inputs:

Mono (MIC/LINE): 16Stereo (LINE): 2

Output:

MASTER OUT: 1 MONITOR OUT: 6PHONES : 1

INPUTS 1-8

Mono (MIC/LINE):

Type: XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT)
Input gain PAD OFF: +16 – +60dBPAD ON: − 10 – +34 dBHi-Z ON: +6 – +50 dB
Input impedanceXLR: 3 k ΩTRS: 10 k Ω /1 M Ω (when Hi-Z ON)Maximum input levelPAD OFF: 0 dBu (at 0 dBFS)PAD ON: +26 dBu (at 0 dBFS)
Phantom power+48 V 
 

Stereo (LINE):

Type: TS phone/RCA pin (unbalanced) jacks
Maximum input level : +10 dBu

OUTPUTS

MASTER OUT:

Type: XLR jacks (balanced)Maximum output level :+14.5 dBuOutput impedance: 100 Ω

MONITOR OUT A–F (with balanced output) connected to monitor speakers:

Type: TRS phone jacks (balanced)Maximum output level: +14.5 dBuOutput impedance: 100 Ω

MONITOR OUT A– F (with unbalanced output) connected to headphones:

Type: Standard stereo phone jacksMaximum output level: 42 mW + 42 mW at 60 ΩOutput impedance: 100 Ω

PHONES:

Type: Standard stereo phone jacksMaximum output level: 42 mW + 42 mW at 60 ΩOutput impedance: 100 Ω

BUSES

MASTER:

1

MONITOR:

6

SEND EFX:

2

CHANNEL STRIP

COMP:
 

LOW CUT:

40–600 Hz, 12dB/OCT

EQ:

HIGH: 10 kHz, ± 15 dB, shelvingMID: 100 Hz – 8 kHz, ± 15 dB, peakingLOW: 100 Hz, ± 15 dB, shelving

PHASE:
 

LEVEL METERS

Level segments:

12

SEND EFFECTS

Effects:

20 types:
EFX 1Hall 1 (Reverb)Hall 2 (Reverb)Room 1 (Reverb)Plate (Reverb)Church (Reverb)DrumAmb (Reverb)GateRev (Reverb) Vocal 1 (Delay + Hall Reverb)Vocal 2 (Delay + Mono Reverb)Vocal 3 (Delay + Plate Reverb)
EFX 2Hall 3 (Reverb)Room 2 (Reverb)Spring (Reverb)Delay (Delay)Analog (Delay)P-P Dly (Delay)Vocal 4 (Delay + Room Reverb)Chorus 1 (Stereo Chorus)Chorus 2 (Mono Chorus)Cho+Dly (Chorus + Delay)

RECORDER

Maximum simultaneous recording tracks:

22 at 44.1/48/96 kHz

Maximum simultaneous playback tracks:

20

Recording format:

WAV 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo

Recording media:

4 GB – 32 GB SDHC cards (Class 10 or higher)64 GB – 512 GB SDXC cards (Class 10 or higher)

AUDIO INTERFACE

44.1/48 kHz:

Recording: 22 channelsPlayback: 4 channels

Bit depth:

24-bit

Interface:

USB 2.0

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDIO INTERFACE MODE

Windows:

OS： Windows® 7 SP1 or later / 8.1 / 10 (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： Mac® OS X 10.11 / 10.12 / 10.13 / 10.14CPU: Intel® Core i3 or fasterUSB: USB 3.0/USB 2.0*
* Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansion cards.

iPhone/iPad:

OS： iOS 9 / 10 / 11
* Apple Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter required.

CARD READER

Class:

Class

USB HOST

Class:

USB 2.0 High Speed

 

Sampling frequency:

44.1/48/96 kHz

Frequency characteristics:

44.1 kHz: −1.0 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz96 kHz: −3.0 dB, 20 Hz – 40 kHz

Equivalent input noise:

Actual measurements: −128dB EIN (IHF-A) at +60dB/150Ω input

Display:

LCD with backlight (128×64 resolution)

Power:

AD-19 AC adapter (DC12V 2A)

Power consumption:

24 W maximum

External dimensions:

445 mm (W) × 388.4 mm (D) × 82.6 mm (H)

Weight (main unit only):

3.71 kg