Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Podcasting, Digital Mixer

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.
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.

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.
 
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

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 ~ 18, iPadOS 15 ~ 18

 
* 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