Zoom LiveTrak L-12

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Zoom LiveTrak L-12

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LiveTrak L-12

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 419407
Brand: Zoom
Model: LiveTrak L-12
Price: $657.80

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The L-12 is a surprisingly capable all-in-one solution for bands and podcasters needing a portable recorder and mixer. It’s a real workhorse for capturing multi-instrument performances or podcast interviews on location, offering a great balance of features and portability for the price. It's ideal for gigging musicians and content creators who want to ditch the laptop clutter.

Product Description

  • Zoom LiveTrak L-12
  • Combined Mixer
  • Audio Interface and Recorder
  • 12 Discrete channels (8 mono plus 2 stereo) with XLR and 6.3 mm jack
  • Simultaneous recording of 14 tracks
  • Playback of 12 tracks
  • USB audio interface with 24 inputs and 4 outputs
  • Sampling frequency: 44.1 / 48/96 kHz
  • Five powerful headphone outputs with individually adjustable monitor mixes
  • Expand your live stream and recording with backing and click tracks from the computer
  • Line inputs in RCA and TS jack format
  • 48 V phantom power: channels 1 to 4 and 5 to 8
  • Hi-Z Connectors (channels 1-2)
  • 26 dB Pad (channels 3 to 8)
  • Integrated compressor controller: channels 1 to 8
  • Master mute button
  • High-pass regulator
  • Adjustable stereo panorama
  • Master and monitor outputs A-E
  • Memory function for up to nine mixer scenes
  • 16 Internal
  • editable chorus
  • delay and reverb effects
  • Built-in talkback microphone
  • Class-compliant operation (for iOS compatibility)
  • SD-card slot
  • Built-in metronome
  • Ability to automatically start and stop recording
  • Project protection function
  • Import and export of projects via the USB 2.0 interface
  • Latency compensation for A-D conversion
  • Compatible functions for the ZOOM FS01 footswitch
  • Includes power supply (AD-19)
  • USB 2.0 cable and quick start guide
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 445 x 282 x 70.5 mm
  • Weight. 2.53 kg
  • Optional case #492951# (not included)
PROS
  • • Excellent channel count for complex live or studio tracking.
  • • Solid build quality; feels robust for mobile recording.
  • • Flexible I/O options cater to diverse recording setups.
  • • Customizable monitor mixes simplify multi-musician sessions.
CONS
  • • Menu navigation can be a bit clunky and unintuitive.
  • • Limited onboard effects compared to dedicated digital mixers.
  • • Phantom power on some channels can be noisy at higher gain levels.

Product Video

Key Features

Tracks 14
Max Sample Rate 96 kHz
Effects Basic compression and high-pass filters
Storage SD card slot, up to 128GB
Connections XLR, 6.3mm, RCA, TS, USB audio interface (24in/4out)
Weight Approximately 8.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It functions reliably, but driver stability can occasionally be an issue with very complex routing – a common trait in this class of device.
Absolutely, the 12 discrete channels and phantom power make it suitable for recording a basic drum kit, though you'll need to be mindful of gain staging.
The preamps are decent, but headroom can be a limiting factor with very high-gain amps; using a preamp booster might be beneficial in those situations.

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