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8-Channel Digital Mixer with 24-bit/96kHz 12-track Recorder, 4 Headphone Outputs, 3-band EQ, Built-in Effects, and 12-In/4-Out USB Audio Interface - Mac/PC/iOS
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Podcasts, Live Sound, and Studio Recordings – LiveTrak L-8 Does It All!

An all-in-one solution for podcasters, musicians, and location recorders, the LiveTrack LK-8 provides incredible functionality in a compact, portable unit. Built for efficient and streamlined podcast production, Live Trak L-8 delivers the features content creators want: four individual headphone outputs for multiple musicians, onboard sound trigger pads for prerecorded inserts, and a foolproof interface for call-in interviews. Sweetwater’s gigging musicians agree LiveTrak L-8 is a great companion for singer-songwriters and small bands, offering high-quality sound from Zoom’s famously transparent preamps and onboard processors. However, LIveTrak L-8 is not limited to capturing live performances. It also acts as a 12-tracker recorder and interface for your home studio.

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Primed for Podcasters and Content Creators

LiveTrack L-8’s feature set is perfectly suited to podcasters and content creators. With six onboard pads, you can easily trigger intros, foley FX, ads, and prerecorded interviews. For call-in interviews, simply connect a phone via the included 3.5mm TRRS cable or route audio from computer call apps, such as Skype, over USB. Additionally, LiveTrak L-8’s mix-minus function eliminates troublesome echo and feedback from and to your caller, so you never have to worry about blowing out your listeners’ ears. LiveTrak L-8 also includes four headphone outputs for multiple hosts or in-studio guests so that they can hear each other clearly during spirited discussions!

Ideal Small Venue Mixer and Live Recorder

If you’re a singer-songwriter or small band, LiveTrak L-8 is an ideal mixer for coffeehouse and club shows. Create up to three individual monitor mixes, add depth with the FX section, and dial in the perfect tone for each performer with LiveTrak L-8’s 3-band EQ. Want to drop some pro-quality live cuts on your fans? Live-Trak L-8 lets you capture performances on an SD card for post-production editing and mixing in your DAW of choice. And with its small footprint and robust build, you can chuck it in a travel bag and haul it to show after show.

Move from the Stage to the Home Studio with Ease

The LiveTrak L-8 doubles as a 24-Bit/96kHz USB 12-track recorder for home studio use. Take advantage of its six audio channels, two line inputs, 2 hi-Z inputs, and two USB inputs to record larger ensembles. Because the LiveTrak L-8 is battery powered and extremely portable, you can break out of the confines of the studio and record outdoors or in alternate and inspiring locations without access to power.

Zoom LiveTrak L-8 8-Channel Digital Mixer/Recorder Features:

  • 8-channel digital mixer with 12-track simultaneous recording and 10-track playback
  • Perfect for podcasters with six sound trigger pads, mix-minus function to reduce feedback and echoes during call-in interviews, and four headphone outputs for multiple participants
  • Store up to seven recallable scenes for different recording and mixing configurations
  • Ideal mixer for coffeehouses and other small venues, featuring up to three customizable monitor mixes, FX section, 3-band EQ, and live recording capabilities
  • Doubles as a 24-bit/96kHz 12-in/4-out digital recorder for cutting tracks in your home studio
  • Battery-powered and portable for use in the field

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Podcast/Live Sound Mixer
  • Channels: 8
  • Inputs - Mic Preamps: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line/Hi-Z), 4 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line)
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • Inputs - Line: 2 x 1/4" TS (ch 7/8), 1 x 1/8" TRRS (smartphone)
  • Outputs - Main: 2 x XLR
  • Busses/Groups: 3 x Monitor Bus, 1 x FX Bus
  • Headphones: 4 x 1/4" TRS
  • USB: 1 x Type Micro-B
  • Computer Connectivity: USB (12 x 4)
  • Faders: 8 x Channel, 1 x FX Return, 1 x Master
  • A/D Resolution: 24-bit/96kHz
  • EQ Bands: 3-band EQ, 75Hz Highpass Filter
  • Effects: 4 x Reverbs, Delay, Chorus, Vocal
  • Features: 6 x Sound Trigger Pads (WAV files)
  • Transport Controls: Yes
  • Storage: SDHC/SDXC Card Slot
  • Software: Mac/Windows/iOS
  • Power Source: 5V DC USB power supply (included) / 4 x AA batteries
  • Height: 2.91"
  • Depth: 11.1"
  • Width: 10.55"
  • Weight: 3.4 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: ZL8

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Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5

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Great Mixer

Have the 12 channels using it for my Dj Mobile and I'm my music room for the Band! Loved em' so much easy to operate! Thanks!
by Duv C from Lathrop California on
Music background: Sound engineer/Dj

UNSURPASSABLE

Yup, I have one of the Zoom L8 boards. Amongst many other Zoom products. First and foremost, my thoughts lean towards it's countless perfections and it's ZERO imperfections. The small yet very versatile and powerful does all things not only well, but in outstanding fashion.
by One Lick Wesley from Idaho on
Music background: semi pro

Very capable device!

I used to record my podcasts and voice overs on the iphone/ipad and the leap in quality when I switched to the Zoom Livetrak L-8 is very significant! Here are some points on what I like and dislike about the product.

LIKES

1. PORTABLE. Considering how capable this mixer is, it is very easy to set-up and move. Thanks largely to many powering options, especially the fact that it can be powered by AA batteries.

2. POWER OPTIONS. Mains, AA or via powerbank. Enough said.

3. 8-INPUTS. My first impression was I didn't need this much input as I am mainly a solo podcaster. But as I learned more about using separate sound sources in my livestreams (effects, additional mics, etc.) as well as my son joining me in the podcast, I now use 6 of the eight slots almost all the time.

4. SCENES. This is a timesaver. I hesitated on using this as I was discouraged by a post of an L-12 user in an FB group saying that it resets on its own. But after many sessions with the L-8 and switching between three shows, I can say this feature is very convenient.

5. BUILT-IN MIX MINUS. In all honesty, this was the deciding factor when I was choosing between the Zoom H6 and the L8. I knew that I was going to have guests via phone patch and I made the right decision. Granted there is a workaround to achieve mix-minus on the H6, having it readily available on the L8 makes setting up a lot easier.

DISLIKES (or things that I didn't know when I bought it)

1. NO DEDICATE PORT FOR POWER SUPPLY. I thought this had the same set-up as the Rodecaster Pro, but later learned that the port for the USB and power is one and the same. So I had to buy a set of rechargeable batteries and a charger at an added cost to make it work when using Apple devices.

2. NO MIX-MINUS ON THE USB LINE. If you are playing music on the laptop for instance, there is a slight delay on the signal and it will play on echo when the mixer sends the sound back to the computer, specially for livestreams.

3. CHANNEL 7 SLIDER DOES NOT AFFECT VOLUME OF MUSIC PLAYED ON THE LAPTOP (VIA USB). There was one show when I had many callers with some great discussions, only to find out that the background music was playing too loud even when I had the channel 7 slider down. I learned that I have to manually put the volume down on the windows player, and the slider does not affect the output volume. It does reflect on direct monitoring from the L8, but not on the livestream.

Despite these dislikes though, I am still giving it a 5 star rating because I was able to solve those issues with some minor workarounds.

Also, I have to commend Phil Shoaff for an awesome customer experience! He was very accommodating to my shipping requests, and I specially appreciate the reminder about the difference in voltage output between the US and the Philippines, and him waiting for my confirmation. Other stores just send stuff without confirming with customers first. So good job Phil and Sweetwater!

All in all, I love this mixer for my purpose. A very capable device!
by Keng of the World on
Music background: Podcasting, Voiceover

Just what the Doctor ordered!

I originally purchased a Zoom, H-6 to record Podcasts remotely then COVID-19 hit and all the Social Distancing which came with it. I found myself wanting to do interviews via phone or Internet calls but needed to order additional cabling to facilitate a Mix-Minus function to record calls. I had originally looked at the LiveTrack, L-8 but passed on it because the H-6 would have been more convenient in the field. I ordered the L-8 to use at home to be able to record those great guests via phone call and it is much easier to connect a phone and push a button to get that Mix-Minus than using extra cables and remembering to pan a channel when using the H-6 recorder. So much easier with the L-8! One of the quieter compact mixers I've used and will probably wind up using it for more than just Podcasts.

The only Con is that I have noticed that I haven't been able to get my iPad Pro to recognize it for Card Reader or Interface as of yet but I'm still working on it. It has to be somewhere in the OHS (Operator Head-Space).

If you're into Podcasting, I highly recommend the Zoom LiveTrak, L-8 mixer. Versatile, compact and affordable with a Mix-Minus function built in? How could a Podcaster-On-A-Budget go wrong with the L-8?
by Lance E. Davis from United States on
Music background: Professional Musician and more recently, Podcaster.

Great for Podcasting with some annoyances

I have been recording a podcast over two years and wanted to upgrade my Zoom U-44 for more inputs. I got spoiled by the U-44 as I was able to record directly to my iPad Pro 11" and power the interface and my iPad using Apple's USB-C to HDMI multi-adapter. Very convenient.

Enter the L-8.

The L-8 has some amazing features not only for music recording but great for podcasting which includes the ability to record a live conversation from a phone and a built monitor for multiple headphones. But there are some trade-offs.

To record to a mobile device like the iPad the L-8 MUST RUN ON BATTERY POWER. A really lame design choice. An extra power port on the L-8 would have solved this (like on the U-44). Definitely an annoyance.

The bigger issue however is when recording, the input numbers on the L-8 board do NOT correspond with the DAW I use (Logic Pro X) nor on GarageBand on my iPad.

Initially we thought something was wrong with the unit and Sweetwater advised I send it back and they exchanged it. This was after working with one of the tech folks at SW who was great. When the second unit had the same problem (recording from a Mic in input 1, the L-8 sent the signal to inputs 1,2,3 on the DAW. L-8 Input 2 signal -> 1, 2, 4 on DAW, etc.).

I'm newer to audio interfaces but not audio recording so I thought the error was my own. After working more with the tech at SW again, he contacted Zoom directly because he also couldn't figure out how to solve the issue or if this 2nd unit was bad too. Zoom apologized for not having clearer instructions in their manual. There IS a brief mention in the manual that input 1 and 2 are actually master inputs and also double as inputs 3 and 4 respectively. This means that, for example, the mic/line input 3 of the L-8 is actually input 5 on the DAW! I've used tape on my unit to re-label all the inputs (see photo). Once this was figured out I was rocking and have been using the L-8 successfully.

Lastly, I've found that sometimes if I am not getting the level I want, even though the slider is set appropriately, I have to bring the slider down to -∞ and then back up. This will help to reset the level.

Like other reviews, despite these issues, it's still a great unit at a very decent price point so I'm holding back a half star.

Over All:

PROS:
- Best Price for > 4 inputs
- Ability to capture live phone conversations w/out any delay
- Multi-headphone amp built in
- Record to Computer, iOS, or SD Card
- Built in Sound Pads! (Great for triggering live jingles, SFX, music, etc.)
- Built in Channel Strip effects if not working with a DAW
- Portable to record on the go or in a home studio

CONS:
- iOS recording: L-8 MUST run on battery power
- Confusing inputs - re-labeling unit highly recommended
- Would appreciate more innovative software updates (offered on Rødecaster)
- Better documentation for newer users when using multiple inputs
- Slightly buggy
by Marc Harley Wilson from Evanston, IL on
Music background: Podcast Host
See also: Mixers Digital, Zoom, Zoom Digital Mixers, Zoom Digital Multitrack Recorders
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