Quick Guide You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom. jp/docs/l-8). This page has files in PDF and ePub formats. The PDF file format is suitable for printing on paper and reading on a computer. The ePub format can be read with electronic document readers and is designed for reading on smartphones and tablets. © 2019 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.
overview Connection examples ██ Podcasting Headphones Smartphone Mics with tabletop stands Computer Bottom ██ Live PA system Vocal mic Keyboard Drum mics Electric guitar AC adapter Bottom Electric bass When connecting a passive electric guitar or electric bass to channel 1 or 2, switch.
overview Signal flow The is a digital mixer with eight input channels. Audio is input, processed and output in the order shown by the arrows below. 1. Connect a mic or instrument and input sound. 2. Adjust the sound quality and volume of each channel. 3. Adjust the overall volume. 4. Connect speakers or headphones and output sound. 1 4 2 3 Mode and Function buttons Use the , , and buttons to select the operation mode.
Turning the power on and off Turning the power on 3 5 Bottom 4 2, 6 1. Confirm that the output devices connected to the 2. Confirm that 3. Plug the AD-17 AC adapter designed for this unit into an outlet. are turned off. is set to OFF. HINT The can also run on AA batteries. 4. Set all 5. Connect instruments, mics, speakers and other equipment. 6. Set 7. Turn on the output devices connected to the knobs and faders to their minimum values. to ON. 4 .
Turning the power on and off NOTE • When using a condenser mic, turn on. When connecting a device that does not support off. phantom power, turn is unused for 10 hours. To make the power • The power will automatically turn off if the always stay on, disable the automatic power saving function See the Operation Manual for setting procedures. Turning the power off 1. Minimize the volume of output devices connected to the 2. Turn off the power of output devices connected to the 3. Set . . to OFF.
Setting the date and time The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you must set the date/time. 2, 3, 4, 5 3, 4, 5 2 1 1. Press 2. Press to light it. to light it. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Select SYSTEM > DATE/TIME. Move cursor: Turn Confirm: Press 4. Set the date and time. Move cursor/change value: Turn Select item/confirm change: Press 5. Use to select OK, and press HINT Press to return to the previous screen. 6 .
Outputting input sounds from output devices 6 1 2 3, 5 4 1. Use to adjust the input signals while inputting sound from instruments and mics. For channels 7 and 8, adjust the volumes on the connected devices. NOTE Adjust levels so that indicators do not light red. 2. Turn off (unlit) for the MASTER and the channels with sound you want to output. 3. Set the MASTER fader to 0. 4. Use the channel faders to adjust the volumes. 5. Use the MASTER fader to adjust the overall volume. 6.
Outputting input sounds from output devices Switching channel 7 and 8 inputs Channels 7 and 8 can use the following inputs. LINE input Use the input jacks to connect line level equipment. For example, connect keyboards or audio devices. Smartphone input (channel 8 only) A smartphone can be input in stereo using channel 8. When podcasting, this enables input from a connected smartphone of guests participating remotely.
Adjusting the tone and panning 2 1 1. Press to light it for the channel for which you want to adjust tone and panning. 2. Use the knobs and button in the CHANNEL STRIP to adjust the tone and panning. ██ Adjusting the tone: Use the equalizer bands (HIGH, MID, LOW) to adjust the audio quality. Cut Emphasize ██ Adjusting the panning: Adjust the left-right position during stereo playback. Left Right HINT See the Operation Manual for details about the knobs and button.
Using the built-in effects The has a single bank with 8 types of send effects. 6 1, 8 5 3 2 1 4, 7 1. Press 2. Press a to light it. The currently selected effect type is shown on the display. button to select that effect. The button for the selected effect lights. 3. Set the EFX RTN 4. Set the EFX RTN fader to 0. 5. Press for a channel that you want to use the effect on to light it. 6. Use to adjust the amount for each channel. 7.
Preparing to record Creating new projects The manages recording and playback data in units called projects. 2, 3, 4 3, 4 2 2 1. After setting to OFF, open the SD card slot cover, and insert an SD card all the way into the slot. To remove an SD card, push it further into the slot and then pull it out. 2. Press and so they light. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Select PROJECT > NEW PROJECT. Move cursor: Turn Confirm: Press 4. Use to select YES, and press .
Recording/overdubbing and playing tracks The has recorder functions that enable simultaneous recording of up to 12 tracks and simultaneous playback of up to 10 tracks. The input signals of every channel and from the master fader output can be recorded and played back. Recording 3 5 6 1. Press 2. Use 2 4 1 to light it. to turn overdubbing on or off. • Lit (ON): Overwrite the current project • Unlit (OFF): Create a new project and record in it 3. Press 4.
Recording/overdubbing and playing tracks Playing recordings 2 3 4 1 1. Press 2. Press green. 3. Press 4. to light it. for the channels you want to play, lighting these buttons to start playback. • lit: playing back • blinking: paused Press to stop playback. NOTE Other channels cannot be played back when the MASTER channel is playing back. HINT • Playback signals are inserted before the equalizer section, so their EQ and panning settings can be adjusted during playback.
Functions Mixer Channels 1–6 have high-quality mic preamps built-in. Each channel can also have 3-band EQ, LOW CUT, PAN, and effect send amounts set. Channel 8 has a jack to connect a smartphone. Effects The mixer includes 1 bus with 8 types of send-return effects. Parameters for each effect can be adjusted. Scenes This function enables saving up to 7 sets of current mixer settings as scenes and recalling these saved settings at any time. The mixer settings can also be reset.
Specifications Inputs and Inputs outputs Number of Output channels MIC/LINE Inputs MIC/LINE LINE MASTER OUT MASTER OUT (PHONES) MONITOR OUT (PHONES) Type Input gain Input impedance Maximum input level LINE Smartphone connection jack Output MASTER OUT MASTER OUT (PHONES) MONITOR OUT (PHONES) Buses Channel strip Level meter Send effects Recorder Audio interface Card reader Sampling frequency Frequency response Equivalent input noise Display Power Phantom power Type Input impedance Maximum input level
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