Zoom LiveTrak L-8
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LiveTrak L-8
Product Info
Article Number:
477037
Brand:
Zoom
Model:
LiveTrak L-8
Category:
Multitrack Compact Studios
Price:
$460.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The L-8 is a surprisingly capable little unit. It’s perfect for podcasters, solo musicians recording demos, or anyone needing a portable, all-in-one solution for multi-track recording. It’s not going to replace a high-end studio setup, but for the price, it’s a seriously impressive package.
Product Description
- Zoom LiveTrak L-8
- Compact Podcast Mixer
- Audio Interface and Recorder
- 8-Channel mixer
- Channels 1-2 for microphone
- line and instrument signals - XLR / TRS combo socket
- Channels 3-6 for microphone and line signals - XLR / TRS combo socket
- Channels 7-8 for line signals - 6.3 mm jack
- USB stereo playback and telephone playback - 3.5 mm TRRS
- Mix-minus function for preventing audio feedback from dial-in guests
- Per channel: 3-Band EQ
- low-cut filter
- panorama control
- effects loop
- 48 V Phantom power switchable
- Effects section with 8 different programs
- 6 Assignable sound pads for jingles
- intros
- outros and sound effects
- 4 Headphone outputs (6.3 mm TRS) for main mix and 3 monitor mixes
- Balanced stereo output (XLR)
- 7 Scene memory slots for mixes
- Battery operation possible (4x AA Mignon
- not included in the delivery)
- Record up to 12 tracks on SD card or computer (USB) with a maximum of 24-bit / 96 kHz
- Simultaneously recording on SD card and computer is possible with a maximum of 24-bit / 48 kHz
- Integrated USB audio interface with 12 inputs and 4 outputs
- USB 2.0
- System requirements: Windows 7 or later
- macOS 10.12 or later
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 282 x 268 x 74 mm
- Weight: 1.56 kg
- Includes 3.5 mm TRRS cable
- USB cable and AD-17 power adapter
- Suitable case: Art.#502745# (not included in the delivery)
- Suitable case: Art.#498148# (not included in the delivery)
PROS
- • Flexible combo jacks handle mics, instruments, and line signals
- • Mix-minus functionality is genuinely useful for remote interviews
- • Assignable sound pads streamline podcast production workflow
- • Solid build quality; feels robust for its compact size
CONS
- • Limited dynamic range compared to dedicated studio interfaces
- • Phantom power can be noisy with lower-quality microphones
- • Channel 7/8 line-in jacks are a bit cramped and awkward
Product Video
Key Features
Tracks
8
Max Sample Rate
48 kHz
Effects
8 programs including reverb, compression, and EQ
Storage
SD card up to 128 GB
Connections
XLR/TRS combo jacks, 6.3mm jacks, USB, 3.5mm TRRS, XLR stereo out
Weight
2.7 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It works reasonably well, but severe bandwidth limitations will still introduce audible delays and artifacts; a stable connection is key.
Yes, it functions as an audio interface, though latency might be a consideration depending on your computer's processing power.
The headphone outputs provide adequate power for most studio headphones, but very high-impedance models might require more drive.
