Zoom LiveTrak L6 10-Track Digital Mixer / Recorder

About: Zoom LiveTrak L6 10-Track Digital Mixer / Recorder

The LiveTrak L6 is our most compact and portable digital mixer / recorder. With 10-tracks of studio quality audio, effects, MIDI, and sound pads, it’s perfect for bands, synth players, live streaming, and more.

• 10-channel ultra-Compact digital mixer
• 2 XLR/TRS Combo inputs + 4-Stereo inputs
• 12-track simultaneous recording
• MIDI In/Out for mixer control and USB MIDI interface
• 3 Scene memory for storing mixer and tempo setting
• 32-bit float multi-track recording to micro SD card
• 5 Internal Send Effects
• 2 AUX send outputs
• 4 Assignable sound pads (sample player)
• 3-Band EQ with MID freq control for each channel
• Headphone output + Master output
• Eurorack compatible
• 12-in / 4-out Audio interface
• 4 AA battery power operation or USB power

Full Featured Mixer

Don’t let its size fool you. The L6 is designed with big mixer capabilities; a full channel strip for each track including aux sends, pan, effects, and a 3-band mid-sweepable EQ.

Powerful Multi-Track Recording

The L6 records 10 discrete tracks plus the full stereo mix on microSD cards up to 2TB. Share the live mix, or transfer your stems to your favorite DAW for editing and mixing.

MIDI Connectivity

Connect, program, and sync the L6 to your outboard gear via the 3.5mm MIDI I/O, or to a computer via USB. 

• Map parameter controls such as volume, pan, and EQ to outboard gear
• Trigger sound pads and scene switching
• Tempo sync delay and echo

Record & Control

The L6 can be used as a 32-bit float 12-in / 4-out USB audio interface for your computer, iOS, or Android device while recording simultaneously to the microSD card. It’s also a control surface for your favorite DAW.

Broadcast & Stream

The L6 is the perfect companion for video streams that need broadcast quality audio, no matter the location. Connect to your favorite streaming software on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices.

Use it Anywhere

Use four AA’s for up to 3 hours of power or a USB battery for extended portable use.

Tons of I/O

Plenty of Inputs

• A. INPUTS: 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs plus 4-stereo ¼” inputs. 
• B. MONO x2: Get two additional mono inputs instead of a stereo input. 
• C. USB RETURN: USB Audio Return for backing tracks and other audio from a laptop.

The Right Outputs

• A. AUX OUTPUTS: Send custom mixes to monitors, effects, or external devices.
• B. MAIN OUTPUTS: Connect to studio monitors or live speakers
• C. HEADPHONE OUTPUT: Headphone output with volume control.

32-Bit Float Technology

With 32-bit float and pristine sounding preamps, you will get beautiful clip-free audio every time, without the need to set gain. 

Loaded with Effects

Enhance your mix with onboard effects including 3 Reverbs, Delay, and Echo.

Advanced Compressor

The L6’s main output compressor increases loudness while adding natural saturation.

With 32-bit float the audio will never clip, even at high volume.

LED Control Knobs

Adjust levels and parameters quickly and precisely with the LED control knobs.

Sound Pads

Trigger pre-recorded backing tracks or samples using one of the four sound pads. You can also sample in real time for live jams and performances.

Scene Saving

Once you’ve dialed in your mix, save it to one of the three Scene Memories for instant recall.

L6 Editor Software

Access MIDI programming and settings, such as effect parameters, AUX send points, sound pads, and more with the L6 Editor Software.

Eurorack It

The L6 is mountable to a standard Eurorack case using the optional ERL-6 rack ears and power supply.

Specifications

• Input and output channels
  • Inputs
    • MIC/LINE (mono) 2
    • LINE (stereo) 4
  • Outputs
    • AUX SEND (mono) 2
    • MASTER (stereo) 1
    • MONITOR (stereo) 1
• Inputs
  • MIC/LINE
    • Connectors - 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks
    • Input gain - Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuits used)
    • Input impedance
      • XLR: 3.8 kΩ or more
      • TRS: 39 kΩ or more
    • Maximum input level
      • XLR: +4 dBu
      • TRS: +24 dBu
    • Phantom power
      • +48 V
      • Channel total of 10 mA or less
  • LINE
    • Connectors 8 TS phone jacks (balanced)
    • Input impedance 10 kΩ
    • Maximum input level +9 dBu
• Outputs
  • AUX SEND
    • Connectors - 2 TRS phone jacks (impedance balanced)
    • Maximum output level - +9.5 dBu
    • Output impedance - 147 Ω
  • MASTER
    • Connectors - 2 TRS phone jacks (balanced)
    • Maximum output level - +15 dBu
    • Output impedance - 147 Ω
  • MONITOR
    • Connector - TRS phone jack
    • Maximum output level - 50 mW + 50 mW (63 Ω load)
    • Output impedance - 14.7 Ω
• Buses
  • MASTER - 1
  • AUX SEND - 2
  • SEND EFX - 1
• Channel strip
  • 3 BAND EQ
    • HIGH: 10 kHz, ±15 dB, shelving
    • MID: 100 Hz – 8 kHz, ±15 dB, peaking
    • LOW: 100 Hz, ±15 dB, shelving
• Level meters
  • 6 segments
• Send effects
  • 5 types
• Recorder
  • Maximum simultaneous recording tracks - 12
  • Maximum simultaneous playback tracks - 2
  • Recording formats - 48 kHz, 32-bit float, mono/stereo WAV
  • Recording media
    • microSDHC memory cards (Class 10 or higher)
    • microSDXC memory cards (Class 10 or higher)
• Audio interface
  • Input and output channels
    • Input: 12 channels
    • Output: 4 channels
  • Sampling frequency 48 kHz
  • Bit depth 32-bit float / 24-bit
  • Interface USB 2.0
• Card reader
  • Mass storage class USB 2.0 High Speed
• Sampling frequency
  • 48 kHz
• Frequency response
  • 20 Hz – 20 kHz / -1.0 dB
• Equivalent input noise
  • -120 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 150Ω input
• Power
  • 4 AA batteries - alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH
  • AC adapter - ZOOM AD-17 : DC 5V/1A
    • USB bus power is supported.
• Estimated continuous recording time using batteries
  • Alkaline batteries - About 3 hours
  • NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) - About 3.5 hours
  • Lithium batteries - About 7 hours
    • These values are approximate.
• Power consumption - 5 W maximum
• Dimensions - 223 mm (W) × 114 mm (D) × 46.5 mm (H)
• Weight
  • main unit only - 526 g
  • including batteries - 618 g

What's in the Box

• LiveTrak L6
• AD-17 USB AC Adapter
• USB-C Cable