Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Podcast Recorder, Battery Powered, Digital Mixer and Recorder, Music Mixer, Phone Input, Sound Pads, 4 Headphone Outputs, 12-In/4-Out Audio Interface, Built In EQ and Effects

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Thanks to its six transparent, low-noise mic preamps with selectable phantom power, the LiveTrak L-8 can accommodate dynamic or condenser microphones for you and multiple guests.

If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered Despite this being a digital desk (meaning no physical routing limitations in between the converters) you can’t apply EQ to the effects return or master mix; I can’t say I missed that ability but some might. Naturally, you can’t apply reverb to the main mix, since there’s only one effects engine and its signal already flows to the mix bus. For a mixer that looks to be more geared towards the content creation crowd, the L-8 really has no business being as musical as it is. You can easily record song demos and live performances with multiple musicians using the LiveTrak L-8.All rest of the functionality like ABC Mixes, effects and Audio Interface mode only work in 41kHz mode. The Zoom LiveTrak L-8 is the ideal mixing and recording solution for musicians and podcasters, providing a compact and affordable way to capture recordings in immense quality. The LiveTrak L-8 features eight discrete channels in total, as well as a stereo mix and custom monitor mixes. The mixer includes a wide range of connectivity including premium-grade mic preamps that boast the quietest and most advanced circuitry that Zoom has to offer.

Recording Media: 4GB–32GB SDHC-compliant cards (Class 10 or higher) 64GB–512GB SDXC-compliant cards (Class 10 or higher) You can mix and record live performances, straight to an SD card; which then can be remixed onboard or transferred to a digital audio workstation for deeper editing capabilities. The Zoom L-8 features seven scenes in total, where you can save and customise your mixer settings for instant recall for optimal flexibility. Exceptional audio fidelity and performance The main headphone output is sourced from the master output while the three other headphone outs can be assigned to the master mix or an independent cue mix.In 96kHz, you can only use the unit as a mixer (Recording in 96kHz might work too but I don't need it) Estimated Continuous Operation Times Using Batteries: 2 hours for alkaline or 3 hours for NiMH when battery saving mode on/48V off The main stereo mix comes out on two balanced XLRs, and that signal is duplicated on the first headphone output. It’s also available on three more headphone outputs, each of which, like the first, has a dedicated level control. These three can be switched to monitor one of three secondary mixes, Mix A, Mix B and Mix C, of which more below. The headphone amps sound clean and clear and do the job well for most headphones, though with high‑impedance models I found there wasn’t lots of gain in reserve — occasionally frustrating when I was miking quiet sources, but it won’t be an issue for most users. Use sound effects and music clips to add excitement to your podcast. The LiveTrak L-8 features six assignable sound pads that allow you to instantly trigger effects, music, applause, prerecorded interviews, or ads.