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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All rest of the functionality like ABC Mixes, effects and Audio Interface mode only work in 41kHz mode. Both options operate through batteries. The Zoom L8 is powered by two AA batteries or a USB cable. However, a Rodecaster has a DC-USB cable that accommodates a USB battery. You only need a USB cable to power a Zoom 8, making it more convenient than a Rode. Noise Reduction vs. Noise Gate Zoom’s preamps are famous for a good reason: they’re transparent, powerful and ultra-reliable. The L-8 features six independent Zoom preamps, built to handle anything from a whisper to a raucous debate. Key Features Zoom LiveTrak L-8 พ็อดคาสท์แบบพกพา / สตูดิโอเพลง -XLR-1/4 “Mic / Line อินพุตพร้อม + 48V 10 iputเฟดเดอร์เพื่อควบคุมระดับเสียง บันทึกหลายแทร็คผ่านการ์ด SD และ USB -เครื่องผสมและเครื่องบันทึกดิจิทัล Zoom LiveTrak L-8 ให้ความยืดหยุ่นในช่วงของ LiveTrak L-Series ยอดนิยมในรูปแบบกะทัดรัดและพกพาได้ซึ่งเหมาะสำหรับการผลิตพอดคาสต์และการผลิตดนตรีในทุกที่ LiveTrak L-8 มีการควบคุมสัมผัสและฟังก์ชั่นการใช้งานง่ายดังนั้นคุณสามารถเริ่มการสร้างพอดแคสต์หรือการบันทึกเพลงในไม่กี่นาที Zoom’s preamps are famous for a good reason: they’re transparent, powerful and ultra-reliable. The L-8 features six independent Zoom preamps, built to handle anything from a whisper to a raucous debate.

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.

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You can use the unit as a class compliant audio interface ONLY IF you power the unit with batteries!!! Only USB host controllers with Intel Chipsets are supported. Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansion cards. As I hinted at the outset, I love the Zoom LiveTrak L‑8. It offers so much convenience and versatility for so little money, and it sounds decent too. The mic preamps, which have a gain range of +10 to +54 dB, are never going to be world‑beaters on this sort of device, but they are competent: clean and quiet and as good as any in their class. I was happy using them for exposed sources like spoken word (eg. podcasting) and when applying plenty of gain for dynamic mics (a Shure SM57 and Heil Sound PR40) there was pleasingly little hiss. The neutral‑sounding broad‑brush EQ is exactly what’s required here, and I found a handful of the effects (mainly the reverbs) very usable, even if I always wanted to tweak the default settings to something that sounded less obvious.

I've bought this mixer to route my external synths into the Maschine+ which is running in standalone mode. Never settle for that “compromise” monitor mix again. The L-8 provides three custom monitor mixes, so no matter where you are on stage, you hear exactly what you need. No power outlet? No worries. Get up to 2 ½ hours of power from just four AA batteries. You can also power using a USB battery, and with the L-8’s unique USB connection design, you never have to worry about accidentally disconnecting. 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.Once you’ve dialled in your mix…save it! The L-8 lets you save up to 7 show “scenes” that can be saved and instantly recalled at the press of a button.

Unfortunately, Rodecasters use microSD cards. The main downside is that microSDs are usually slower compared to SDs. In addition, they are too tiny and easy to lose or break. In this case, Zoom 8 takes the lead thanks to its reliability and ease of use. Power Making podcasts requires some technical know-how on audio and video recording software. With several recording units in the market, most people consider Zoom L8 and Rode Rodecaster brands because each has unique sound quality, build superiority, and versatility features. So let’s explore key features likely to guide you to the best fit. File Management Zoom’s new LiveTrak L-8 takes this same ‘go-anywhere’ ethos and applies it to the relatively terrestrial world of studio/podcast peripherals, and the results are liberating to say the least. It works as a class compliant audio interface (Maschine+ recognizes it) (if you are interested in this please read the terrible part!)Zoom have been on the cutting edge of this kind of stuff for years. The companies continued dedication to location recording and portability have seen them emerge as something of an industry standard for anyone working in the video/sound design/content space. If it involves audio and a location, chances are you will find a Zoom product somewhere in the vicinity, such is the companies omnipresence in the field. If you can’t hear yourself, how are you supposed to speak your mind? The L-8 is equipped with four headphone outputs, so that each participant can clearly hear what is going on. It’s important to understand that the Mixes store only the fader settings: the Gain, Pad/Hi‑Z, Select, Channel Strip and Mute status aren’t recalled. But more settings can be stored in what Zoom call Scenes. Several settings are stored in each Scene: the fader positions (for every channel, including EFX RTN and Master); Mute status; all Channel Strip settings; the selected effect patch and parameters; and the input source selection for channels 7+8. As a digital mixer, the LiveTrak L‑8 is fairly simple, in that all the input channels are permanently routed to the master stereo bus. There are no subgroup buses or, other than one that goes directly to the internal effects engine, aux sends. That effects send is available to all channels except, obviously, the effects’ stereo return channel and the stereo master mix channel. However, some behind‑the‑scenes digital sophistication means that it is still perfectly possible to create and distribute different cue mixes, or send signals to external processors/effects. Sound Pads are the easiest way to transform a single instrument into an entire band. A Rodecaster has eight pads while zoom has nine. Still, a Rodecaster has the upper hand because you can use additional software to drag files to the unit. When using a Zoom 8, you can send files to the card and the unit. You can also convert your files with a Zoom 8 if need be. Effects