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Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM LiveTrak . The combines a compact digital mixer with a multitrack recorder and a USB audio interface, so it can be used for a variety of applications, including for podcasting and streaming, as a PA for small groups, as a live performance mixer, and for stage performances and music production.
Contents Operation Manual overview �������������� 2 Projects ������������������������ Changing project names ���������������� Deleting projects ��������������������� Protecting projects �������������������� Checking project information ������������� Checking, deleting and moving to marks ������ Introduction ����������������������� 3 Contents ������������������������� 4 Names and functions of parts ������������ 5 Top ������������������������������� 5 Back ����������������������������� 19 Bottom
Names and functions of parts Top Input channel section ⑩ LINE input jack ① MIC/LINE input jack ⑪ LINE input indicator ⑫ Smartphone connection indicator ⑬ USB indicator ⑭ INPUT SEL button ⑮ Smartphone connection jack ② 48V switch ③ −26dB switch ④ Hi-Z switch ⑯ SOUND PAD 1–6 buttons ⑤ GAIN knob ⑥ SIG indicator ⑦ SEL button ⑧ REC/PLAY button ⑨ MUTE button ⑰ Level meter ⑱ Channel fader ① MIC/LINE input jack These input jacks have built-in mic preamps. Connect mics, keyboards and guitars to them.
④ Hi-Z switch Use to switch the input impedance of the MIC/LINE input jack (1 or 2). Turn it on ( ) when connecting a guitar or bass guitar. ⑤ GAIN knob Use to adjust the input gain of the mic preamp. The range of adjustment depends on the on/off status of the MIC/LINE input jack switch (Hi-Z on channels 1–2 or −26dB on channels 3–6).
⑪ LINE input indicator This lights when the LINE input is enabled. ⑫ Smartphone connection indicator This lights when the Smartphone connection jack is enabled. ⑬ USB indicator This lights when the input of audio return signals output from a computer is enabled. ⑭ INPUT SEL button Use to set the input signal for channel 7/8 to the input jack, the USB audio return, or the SOUND PAD function. Press this button to switch the enabled input.
CHANNEL STRIP section ① EFX knob ④ HIGH knob ② PAN knob ⑤ MID knob ③ LOW CUT button ⑥ LOW knob ① EFX knob The amount that can be sent to the EFX bus can be set from −∞ to +10 dB. ② PAN knob This adjusts the position in the stereo output bus. On channels 7 and 8, this adjusts the left and right volume balance. ③ LOW CUT button This turns on/off the high-pass filter, which cuts low frequencies. When ON, signals below 75 Hz are attenuated 12 dB/octave.
Send effect (SEND EFX) section ① EXT RTN MUTE button ② EFX RTN level meters ③ EFX RTN fader ① EXT RTN MUTE button This mutes or unmutes the signal sent from the built-in effect. To mute the signal, press this button to light it. ② EFX RTN level meters These show the levels of the signals sent from the built-in effect to the master bus after adjustment by the EFX RTN fader. Their range is from −48 dB to 0 dB.
Output section ② MASTER OUT PHONES jack ③ MASTER OUT PHONES knob ④ MONITOR OUT PHONES A–C jacks ① MASTER OUT XLR jacks ⑤ MONITOR OUT knobs A–C ⑥ MONITOR OUT A–C switches ⑦ MASTER REC/PLAY button ⑧ MASTER MUTE button ⑨ Master level meters ⑩ Master fader ① MASTER OUT XLR jacks These jacks output signals after volume adjustment by the master fader. Connect them to a power amplifier, a PA system or speakers with built-in amplifiers, for example. These support balanced output with XLR connectors (2 HOT).
⑤ MONITOR OUT knobs A–C Use to adjust the volumes of the signals output from the MONITOR OUT PHONES A–C jacks. ⑥ MONITOR OUT A–C switches These switch the signals output from the MONITOR OUT PHONES A–C jacks. Status MASTER MIX A–C Explanation The same signals as those output from the MASTER OUT jacks are output. Signals set in MIXER mode are output.
Display, function and mode section ① Display ② Selection encoder ③ Function buttons ④ MIXER mode button ⑥ EFFECT mode button ⑦ RECORDER mode button ⑤ SCENE mode button ① Display This shows the status of the selected mode and other information. ( → “Function buttons and display appearance in each mode” on page 13) ② Selection encoder Use this to change menus and values and to move between items. ③ Function buttons The functions change according to the selected mode.
Function buttons and display appearance in each mode ██MIXER mode ① MASTER and MIX A–C buttons ⑤ SOUND PAD settings button ② MIX COPY button ③ MIX PASTE button ④ AUDIO I/F button ① MASTER and MIX A–C buttons The signal balance set using the channel faders can be switched as layers according to the outputs you want to show and adjust. • MASTER button: Show and adjust the settings used for MASTER OUT output. • MIX A–C buttons: Show and adjust the settings used for MONITOR OUT A–C outputs.
① ② No. Item ① Selected mix Remaining battery charge ② (when battery-powered) Explanation This highlights the selected mix. This shows the remaining battery charge. When the remaining battery charge becomes low, replace the batteries or connect an AC adapter.
██EFFECT mode ① Effect type buttons ① Effect type buttons The currently selected effect type appears lit. Press a button to change the effect. The selected effect will be shown on the display. Its parameters can be changed using the Selection encoder. ( → “Send effect specifications” on page 111) ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ No. ① Effect type ② Parameter Item ③ Parameter knob ④ Parameter setting value ⑤ Remaining battery charge (when battery-powered) Explanation This shows the selected effect type.
██SCENE mode ① 1–7 buttons ② RESET button ① 1–7 buttons Use these buttons to select the scene used to save the current mixer settings and to recall saved scenes. Press these buttons to open screens where SAVE, RECALL and CANCEL can be selected. ② RESET button Press this button to reset the current mixer settings to the factory defaults. Press this button to open a screen where RECALL and CANCEL can be selected. ② ① ③ No.
██RECORDER mode ② FF button ③ TEMPO button ④ SETTING button ① REW button ⑧ OVERDUB button ⑤ STOP button ⑥ PLAY button ⑦ REC button ① REW button Press to move to the previous mark. Press when at the beginning to move to the previous project. Press and hold to search backward. (The longer pressed, the faster the speed becomes.) ② FF button Press to move to the next mark. If it is the last mark, this moves to the next project. Press and hold to search forward.
⑦ REC button This puts the recorder in recording standby. • During recording, it lights red. • When recording is paused, it blinks red. ⑧ OVERDUB button This sets whether recording is overdubbed in the current project or whether a new project is created and new recording conducted. When on, this button lights and overdubbing occurs in the current project. ① ⑥ ② ③ ⑦ ⑤ ⑧ ④ No.
Back ① POWER switch ② SD card slot ① POWER switch This turns the power on and off. Switch to ON to turn the power on. Switch to OFF to turn the power off. When the POWER switch setting is changed to OFF, the current mixer settings are automatically saved in the and in the settings file in the project folder on the SD card. ② SD card slot This slot is for SD cards. The supports cards that conform to SDHC and SDXC specifications. HINT SD cards can be can tested for usability with the .
Bottom ① Micro USB port ② Battery compartment cover ① Micro USB port This Micro USB 2.0 port can be used to connect an AC adapter or computer. A mobile battery, for example, can also be connected to run on bus power. ② Battery compartment cover Remove when installing or removing batteries. The can run on 4 AA batteries.
Equipment connection examples Podcasting Mics with tabletop stands Headphones Computer Smartphone Bottom 21
Live PA system Vocal mic Drum mics Keyboard Electric bass Performer headphones Electric guitar When connecting a passive electric guitar or electric bass to channel 1 or 2, press its switch.
Preparations Providing power Using an AC adapter 1. Connect the cable of the dedicated AD-17 AC adapter to the Micro USB port. Bottom 2. Plug the dedicated AC adapter into an outlet. HINT • When connected to a computer, power can be supplied by USB. • A mobile battery can be connected instead of a dedicated AC adapter.
Using batteries 1. Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the product and insert 4 AA batteries. 2. Replace the battery cover. NOTE • Use only one type of battery (alkaline, NiMH or lithium) at a time. • If the remaining battery power indicator drops to 0, turn the power off immediately and install new batteries. • After installing the batteries, set the battery type correctly.
Turning the power on and off Turning the power on Input and output connectors GAIN knobs Channel, EFX RTN and MASTER faders POWER switch 1. Confirm that the output devices connected to the 2. Confirm that 3. Set all are turned off. is set to OFF. knobs and faders to their minimum values.
4. Connect instruments, mics, speakers and other equipment. HINT Equipment connection examples ( → “Equipment connection examples” on page 21) 5. Set to ON. 6. Turn on the output devices connected to the . NOTE • When using a passive guitar or bass guitar, connect it to channel 1 or 2, and turn on. ( → “Top” on page 5) • When using a condenser mic, turn on. ( → “Top” on page 5) • The power will automatically turn off if the is unused for 10 hours.
Using the SETTING screen Use the SETTING screen to make operations. Open the SETTING screen: Press recorder function settings, for example. This is an explanation of the basic , and then press This opens the SETTING screen. Select setting items and parameters: Turn This moves the cursor. Confirm setting items and parameters: Press This opens the selected item screen or parameter setting screen. Return to previous screen: Press This opens the selected item screen or parameter setting screen.
Mixer Outputting input sounds from output devices MASTER OUT (PHONES) knob GAIN knobs and SIG indicators MUTE buttons Channel faders 1. Use Master fader to adjust the input signals while inputting sound from instruments and mics. NOTE Set them so that the SIG indicators do not light red. SIG indicator 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.
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 a keyboard or audio device. 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 Channel strip section SEL buttons 1. To enable tone and panning adjustment on a channel, press to light it. 2. Use the knobs and buttons in the channel strip section to adjust the tone and panning.
Using the built-in effects The has 8 types of send effects that can be used in 1 effect channel. EFX knob Display Selection encoder SEL buttons EFX RETURN MUTE button Function buttons EFFECT mode button 1. Press EFX RTN fader so that it lights. The currently selected effect type is shown on the display. 2. Press a function button to select that effect. The button for the selected effect lights. 3. Set the EFX RTN to OFF (unlit). 4. Set the EFX RTN fader to 0. 5.
8. Use to adjust the effect parameters. • Adjust parameter: Turn • Select parameter: Press NOTE The parameters of each effect type that can be adjusted using cations” on page 111).
Using scene functions Scene functions can be used to save up to 7 sets of current mixer settings as scenes and to recall these saved settings at any time. Display Selection encoder SCENE 1–7 buttons RESET button SCENE mode button Saving scenes 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the SCENE screen. 2. Press the 3. Turn button (SCENE 1–7) to select the save destination. to select SAVE, and press To not save the scene, turn . , select CANCEL, and press 33 .
NOTE • The can store 7 scenes. • If a button that already has a scene saved is selected, that scene will be overwritten. • The following items are saved with scenes. ––Fader positions (each channel, EFX 1/2 RTN and MASTER) ––MUTE ON/OFF (each channel, EFX 1/2 RTN and MASTER) ––LOW CUT ––EQ HIGH ––EQ MID ––EQ LOW ––SEND EFX ––PAN ––EFX TYPE ––EFX parameters ––INPUT SEL settings Recalling scenes 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the SCENE screen. 2. Press the 3.
Resetting mixer settings 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the SCENE screen. 2. Press 3. Turn . to select RECALL, and press . The current mixer settings are reset to their factory defaults. To not reset the scene, turn , select CANCEL, and press 35 .
Setting signals output from MONITOR OUT A–C The MONITOR OUT A–C jacks can be set to output the same mix as the MASTER OUT or different mixes. MONITOR OUT knobs MONITOR OUT switches Display Selection encoder MASTER and MIX A–C buttons MIX COPY button MIX PASTE button MIXER mode button Channel and EFX RTN faders Adjusting the MONITOR OUT A–C mixes 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the MIXER screen. 2. Press a – button to select the output to mix.
Adjusting the MONITOR OUT A–C volumes 1. Turn for MONITOR OUT A–C. Selecting MONITOR OUT A–C output signals 1. Use the MONITOR OUT switch for an output to select its output signal. Output mixes set with MIX A–C Output same mix as MASTER NOTE • Each output mix is saved with the scene and project. • The parameters that can have separate settings for the MASTER and MIX A–C are as follows. ––Fader positions (each channel) ––EFX RTN fader positions Copying a mix 1. Press so that it lights.
5. Press . This copies the mix from the source to the destination.
Connecting smartphones The has a smartphone connection jack. By connecting a smartphone to this jack using a 4-contact mini-plug (TRRS) cable, the audio signal from the smartphone can be input on channel 8. Moreover, the mix output signal can be input to the smartphone. This feature enables guests to participate in podcasts by phone.
Recording and playback Preparing to record Inserting SD cards POWER switch 1. Set SD card slot to OFF. 2. 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. NOTE • Disable write-protection on the SD card before inserting it. • Always set to OFF before inserting or removing an SD card. Inserting or removing a card while the power is on could result in data loss.
Creating new projects The manages recording and playback data in units called projects. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to select PROJECT > NEW PROJECT. to select YES, and press . NOTE • See “Projects” on page 66 for information about projects. • When a new project is created, it will start with the current mixer settings.
Recording/overdubbing and playing recordings 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 each channel and the master fader output signal can be recorded and played. Recording Display REC/PLAY buttons STOP button OVERDUB button REC button PLAY button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Use to turn overdubbing on or off.
6. Press to stop recording. NOTE • The channel 7 and 8 recording tracks are stereo. • Punching in/out ( → “Redoing parts of recordings (punching in/out)” on page 45) • Starting recording automatically ( → “Starting recording automatically” on page 48) • Capturing audio before recording starts ( → “Pre-recording before recording starts” on page 50) • When recording stops, “Please wait” appears on the display. Do not turn the power off or remove the SD card while this message appears.
Adding marks Adding marks at desired positions with the recorder makes moving to those positions easy. Display Selection encoder FF button REW button RECORDER mode button Adding marks during recording and playback 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press during recording/playback. Moving in mark order 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Use these buttons to move in mark order.
Redoing parts of recordings (punching in/out) Punching in/out is a function that can be used to rerecord parts of already recorded tracks. "Punching in" is switching track status from playback to recording. "Punching out" is switching track status from recording to playback. With the , punching in/out can be conducted using buttons on its top. Display Selection encoder REW button REC/PLAY buttons STOP button OVERDUB button REC button PLAY button 1. Press RECORDER mode button so that it lights.
Mixing down tracks A final stereo mix can be recorded to the master track. Signals are sent to the master track after passing through the master fader. Display MASTER REC/PLAY button REW button STOP button OVERDUB button REC button PLAY button RECORDER mode button Mixing down to the master track 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press to turn it on (lighting it). NOTE • Adjust the volume and panning of each recorded track before starting.
Playing the master track 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press the MASTER 3. Press repeatedly until it lights green. . NOTE • To stop master track playback, press MASTER repeatedly until it becomes unlit. • When the master track is playing, other tracks will not be played back. • To listen to playback of the master track through headphones connected to MONITOR OUT PHONES A–C jacks, set the MONITOR OUT A–C switches to MASTER.
Starting recording automatically Recording can be started and stopped automatically in response to the level after passing through the master fader. Display Selection encoder SETTING button REC button RECORDER mode button Master fader and level meters 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to select REC/PLAY > AUTO REC > ON/OFF. to select ON, and press .
6. Press to light it and start recording standby. The MASTER level meters will blink at the level that will cause automatic recording to start. HINT Recording starts automatically when the input exceeds the set level (shown by the MASTER level meters). Recording can be set to stop automatically when the input goes below a set level. ( → “Setting automatic stopping” on page 87) 7. Press to end recording standby or stop recording.
Pre-recording before recording starts Input signals can be captured for up to 2 seconds before recording is started (pre-recording). Setting this in advance can be useful when a performance starts suddenly, for example. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to select REC/PLAY > PRE REC. to select ON, and press .
Selecting projects for playback Projects saved on SD cards can be loaded. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to select PROJECT > SELECT. to select the project to load, and press . NOTE • When a project is loaded, the mixer settings saved in that project are also loaded.
SOUND PAD functions Audio files (WAV format) can be assigned to the SOUND PAD 1-6 buttons. Press one to play the assigned file. The level and playback method can be set for each pad. These are useful, for example, for playing effect sounds during podcasting and streaming as well as during live theater and music performances. NOTE When the sample rate is set to 96 kHz, the SOUND PAD function cannot be used. Playing sounds with SOUND PAD buttons When shipped new from the factory, the buttons.
Assigning audio files to SOUND PAD buttons Built-in sounds and audio files saved on an SD card can be assigned to SOUND PAD buttons. Moreover, the can record sounds directly for assignment to SOUND PAD buttons. (The MASTER mix sound is recorded.
3. Turn to select the SOUND PAD (1–6) for sound file assignment, and press HINT A SOUND PAD can also be selected for audio file assignment by pressing it. 4. Turn to select SOUND ASSIGN, and press . 5. To assign a built-in sound: Turn to select PRESET SOUND, and press . To assign an audio file stored on an SD card: Turn to select SD CARD (WAV), and press . The built-in sound sources or the audio files stored on the SD card are shown on the list.
Directly recording and assigning sounds to SOUND PAD buttons 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the MIXER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SOUND PAD screen. 3. Turn to select the SOUND PAD (1–6) for sound file assignment, and press . HINT A SOUND PAD can also be selected for audio file assignment by pressing it. 4. Turn to select SOUND ASSIGN, and press 5. Turn to select REC, and press 6. Press . . . This starts recording. The MASTER OUT mix sound is recorded.
NOTE • The recorded audio file is saved to the “SOUND_PAD” folder with a name that combines the pad number, date and a sequential number. (File name example: P1_0101_001.WAV) • Up to 1000 can be saved. • The sample rate of the audio file depends on the sample rate set on the . • The bit rate depends on the recording setting. • The maximum recording length is 2 hours. • During recording, the PRE REC, AUTO REC, METRONOME and LATENCY ADJUST settings are not applied.
Changing SOUND PAD playback methods For each SOUND PAD, the sound playback method used when it is pressed can be changed. Display Selection encoder SOUND PAD settings button MIXER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the MIXER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SOUND PAD screen. 3. Turn to select the SOUND PAD (1–6) for playback method setting, and press HINT A SOUND PAD can also be selected for playback method setting by pressing it. 4.
5. Turn to select the playback method, and press Setting ONE SHOT LOOP HOLD . Explanation Press the SOUND PAD to play the file once to its end and then stop. Press the SOUND PAD during playback to restart playback from the beginning. Pressing the pad alternately starts and stops playback. Loop playback will continue until stopped. Loop playback will continue while the SOUND PAD is being pressed. Playback will stop when it is released.
Changing SOUND PAD playback levels For each SOUND PAD, volume levels used when it is pressed can be changed. Display Selection encoder SOUND PAD settings button MIXER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the MIXER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SOUND PAD screen. 3. Turn to select a SOUND PAD (1–6) for volume level adjustment, and press HINT A SOUND PAD can also be selected for volume level adjustment by pressing it. 4. Turn to select LEVEL, and press . 59 .
5. Turn to adjust the volume, and press . The audio level can be set to −∞ or in a range from −48.0 to +10.0 dB (in 0.5dB increments).
Metronome The metronome has adjustable volume, a selectable sound, and a precount function. The volume can also be adjusted separately for each output. Metronome settings are saved separately with each project. Enabling the metronome Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to select METRONOME > CLICK.
Changing metronome settings Display Selection encoder SETTING button TEMPO button PLAY button RECORDER mode button Changing the metronome tempo 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. The current tempo is shown on the display. 3. Do one of the following to change the tempo. • Turn • Press repeatedly at the tempo you want to set Setting the precount A metronome count can be sounded before starting recording/playback. 1. Press so that it lights.
2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use to select METRONOME > PRE COUNT. 4. Turn to select the precount behavior, and press Setting OFF 1–8 SPECIAL . Explanation No precount will sound. Before recording/playback, the precount will sound for the set number of times (1–8). Before recording/playback, the precount will sound as shown below. NOTE • The precount is enabled even during playback. • This function cannot be used with the AUTO REC function.
HINT The options are BELL, CLICK, STICK, COWBELL and HI-Q. NOTE Use to play the metronome and check the sound. Changing the metronome pattern 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to select METRONOME > PATTERN. to select the pattern, and press . HINT The options are 1/4–8/4 and 6/8. NOTE Press to play the metronome and check the pattern.
3. Use 4. Turn to select METRONOME > LEVEL > MASTER or MONITOR OUT A–C. to adjust the volume, and press . HINT Set from 0 to 100. NOTE Press to play the metronome and check the volume.
Projects The manages recording and playback data in units called projects. The following data is saved in projects. • Audio data • Mixer settings • Send return effect settings • Mark information • Metronome settings Changing project names The name of the currently loaded project can be changed. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3.
NOTE • The default project name is the date and time of creation. For example, if a project was created at 6:48:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019, the project name would be "190314_184820" (YYMMDD_HHMMSS). • Project names have 13 characters. • The following characters can be used in project and file names. (space) ! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[]^_` abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{~} • Projects can be ordered numerically or alphabetically.
Deleting projects Projects inside the selected folder can be deleted. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use to select PROJECT > DELETE. 4. Turn to select the project you want to delete, and press 5. Turn to select YES, and press . NOTE Projects cannot be deleted if protection is ON. 68 .
Protecting projects The currently loaded project can be write-protected, preventing the project from being saved, deleted or having its content changed. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to select PROJECT > PROTECT. to select ON, and press . NOTE • Projects cannot be used for recording if protection is ON.
Checking project information Various information about the currently loaded project can be viewed. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to select PROJECT. to select INFORMATION , and press Item shown NAME DATE FMT SIZE TIME FILE .
Checking, deleting and moving to marks A list of marks in the currently loaded project can be opened, allowing them to be checked, moved to and deleted. Display Selection encoder SETTING button REC button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use to select PROJECT > MARK LIST. A list of marks appears. Indicates added mark E mark indicates time when skipping occurred during recording 4.
Audio files The creates the following types of audio files according to the recording channel. • Channels 1–6: mono WAV files • Channels 7, 8 and MASTER: stereo WAV files The file format depends on the sampling rate ( → “Changing the sampling rate” on page 97) and quantization bit depth ( → “Changing the recording format” on page 85) used by the unit. can also play audio files created using DAW software ( → “Assigning audio files to tracks” on page 74).
4. Turn to select the file to delete, and press 5. Turn to select YES, and press . . NOTE Audio files cannot be deleted if protection is ON for their projects.
Assigning audio files to tracks Audio files can be imported from projects or elsewhere to existing projects and assigned to channels. NOTE • To load audio files from an SD card, first use a computer to store the files on the card in any directory other than the PROJECT folder. ( → “Card reader” on page 82) The following audio file types are supported. ––File format: WAV ––Sample rate: 44.
4. Use to select the file to assign, and press . • To assign from a project: select PROJECT > the project that has the file to assign • To assign a file from the SD card: select SD CARD (WAV) 5. Turn to select the file to assign, and press . HINT Audio files can be auditioned by selecting them and pressing 6. Turn . to select the channel where the file is to be assigned, and press .
Audio interface The can be used as a 12-in/4-out USB audio interface. Each input channel signal is always output to the corresponding USB audio channel before the low-cut filter and equalizer are applied. Channels 1–8 and the stereo signal output from the master fader are sent to the computer (12 channels total). NOTE Audio interface functions cannot be used when the sampling rate is set to 96 kHz. Installing the driver 1. Download the "ZOOM L-8 Driver" from www.zoom.co.jp to the computer.
Connecting to a computer Display Selection encoder AUDIO I/F button MIXER mode button POWER switch 1. Use a USB cable to connect the Micro USB port to a computer. Bottom 2. Set 3. Press to ON. so that it lights. This opens the MIXER screen. 4. Press so that it lights. This opens the AUDIO I/F screen.
5. Turn to select PC/Mac, and press Setting PC/Mac iOS . Explanation Select this when connected to a Windows PC or Mac. Select this when connected to an iOS device or other type of class-compliant device. NOTE PC/Mac will be selected when the power is turned on. This setting is not saved. 6. Turn 7. Select the to select YES, and press . as the input and output device on the connected computer.
Connecting to an iOS device Display Selection encoder AUDIO I/F button MIXER mode button POWER switch 1. Set 2. Press to ON. so that it lights. This opens the MIXER screen. 3. Press so that it lights. This opens the AUDIO I/F screen. 4. Turn to select iOS, and press Setting PC/Mac iOS . Explanation Select this when connected to a Windows PC or Mac. Select this when connected to an iOS device or other type of class-compliant device. NOTE PC/Mac will be selected when the power is turned on.
5. Turn to select YES, and press . 6. Use a USB cable to connect the iOS device to the Micro USB port. Bottom NOTE When connecting to an iOS device, use a Lightning to USB camera adapter (or Lightning to USB 3 camera adapter). 7. Select the as the input and output device on the connected iOS device. NOTE The USB input signals will be shown in order on the iOS device as MASTER L, MASTER R, CH1, CH2… CH7 L, CH7 R, CH8 L and CH8 R.
Inputting return signals from the computer on channels 7/8 USB indicators INPUT SEL buttons 1. Press on the channel used for input, lighting or . The signal input on the channel is switched to the USB audio channel signal (before EQ).
Card reader SD card folder structure The folder structure on SD cards used by the is as follows. PROJECT folder This folder stores projects created by the . . The folder name will be the same This is a project created by the as the name of the created project. The name can be changed. ♪ .ZDT TRACK01.WAV – TRACK08_ST.WAV, MASTER.WAV These are recorded audio files. L8PRJDATA.ZDT This is setting data for the specific project.
Using card reader functions When connected to a computer, data on the SD card can be checked and copied. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button POWER switch 1. Use a USB cable to connect the Micro USB port to a computer. Bottom 2. Set 3. Press to ON. so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 4. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 5. Use to select SD CARD > CARD READER.
6. Turn to select YES, and press . NOTE When operating as a CARD READER, other functions and buttons cannot be used.
Recording and playback settings Changing the recording format The recording format can be changed in consideration of audio quality and file size. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use to open REC/PLAY > REC FORMAT. 4. Turn to change the format, and press .
Changing automatic recording settings The conditions for automatically starting and stopping recording can be set. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button Setting the automatic recording start level 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to open REC/PLAY > AUTO REC > START LEVEL. to adjust the start level, and press .
Setting automatic stopping 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to open REC/PLAY > AUTO REC > AUTO STOP. to select the automatic stopping time, and press . HINT This can be set to OFF or between 0 and 5 seconds. 5. Turn to select STOP LEVEL, and press 6. Turn to set the stop level, and press . .
Showing recording levels on level meters The levels of signals recorded to the recorder can be shown on the level meters of each channel. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to open REC/PLAY > REC LV METER. to select ON, and press .
Compensating for latency during input and output The can compensate for latency that occurs during input and output if you want to listen to its output signal while overdubbing. Use this menu item to set whether the latency that occurs during input and output is automatically compensated for or not when OVERDUB is ON. When automatic compensation is enabled, the recording data is shifted by the amount of latency that occurs during input and output.
Changing the playback mode Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to open REC/PLAY > PLAY MODE. to select the play mode, and press Setting OFF PLAY ONE (single playback) PLAY ALL (all playback) REPEAT ONE (single repeat playback) REPEAT ALL (all repeat playback) . Explanation Only the selected project plays back.
SD card settings Checking the open space on SD cards Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use to open SD CARD > REMAIN. This shows the open space on the card. NOTE The shows less than the actual open space in order to maintain space to prevent SD card writing performance from degrading.
Formatting SD cards Formatting SD cards for use with the . Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to open SD CARD > FORMAT. to select YES, and press . NOTE • Before using SD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted on a computer, they must be formatted by the .
Testing SD card performance SD cards can be tested to confirm whether they can be used with the . A basic test can be done quickly, while a full test examines the entire SD card. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button Conducting a quick test 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use to open SD CARD > CARD TEST. 4. Turn to select QUICK TEST, and press 5. Turn to select YES, and press .
The result of the test will be shown when it completes. 6. Press anytime to stop the test. NOTE Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur. This information is just to provide guidance. Conducting a full test 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use to open SD CARD > CARD TEST. 4. Turn to select FULL TEST, and press .
The result of the test will be shown when it completes. If the access rate MAX reaches 100%, the card will fail (NG). 6. Press anytime to stop the test. NOTE Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur. This information is just to provide guidance.
Making various settings Setting the date and time Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use to select SYSTEM > DATE/TIME. 4. Setting the date and time • Move cursor/change value: Turn • Select item/confirm change: Press 5. Turn to select OK, and press . The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you must set the date/time.
Changing the sampling rate The file format used when recording to the recorder depends on this setting. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to select SYSTEM > SAMPLE RATE. to select the sample rate, and press . HINT This can be set to 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz or 96 kHz. NOTE • Format an SD card before recording to it at 96 kHz.
Disabling the automatic power saving function The power will automatically turn off if the is unused for 10 hours. To keep the power on at all times, disable the automatic power saving function. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to select SYSTEM > AUTO POWER OFF. to select OFF, and press NOTE This setting is saved in the . .
Adjusting the display contrast Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to select SYSTEM > LCD CONTRAST. to select the setting value, and press . HINT This can be set from 1 to 10.
Setting the display backlight Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use to select SYSTEM > LCD BACKLIGHT. 4. Turn to select the setting value, and press Setting ON OFF 15sec 30sec .
Setting the type of batteries used Set the type of battery used correctly so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to select SYSTEM > BATTERY. to select the setting value, and press Setting Alkaline Ni-MH Lithium .
Setting the battery saving mode To prevent battery consumption during operation on batteries, indicator and button illumination can be dimmed after 15 seconds without operation. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use to select SYSTEM > BATTERY SAVING. 4. Turn to select the setting value, and press Setting ON OFF .
Restoring settings to factory defaults The factory default settings can be restored. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use 4. Turn to select SYSTEM > FACTORY RESET. to select YES, and press . NOTE This does not reset mixer settings.
Checking the firmware versions The firmware versions can be viewed. Display Selection encoder SETTING button RECORDER mode button 1. Press so that it lights. This opens the RECORDER screen. 2. Press so that it lights. This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Use to select SYSTEM > VERSION. This shows the firmware versions.
Updating the firmware The firmware can be updated to the latest versions. SOUND PAD 1 SOUND PAD 2 POWER switch 1. Copy the firmware update file to the root directory on an SD card. NOTE Files for the latest firmware updates can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp). 2. Insert the SD card into the 3. While pressing . (SOUND PAD), set to ON. NOTE Firmware updates are not possible when operating on battery power. 4. Press (SOUND PAD).
5. After the firmware update completes, turn the off. NOTE In the unlikely event that a firmware update should fail while in progress, conduct the procedures from the beginning to update the firmware again.
Troubleshooting General There is no sound or output is very quiet • Check the speaker connections and volume settings on the speakers. • Check instrument and mic connections. • When using a condenser mic, turn • Confirm that is lit green. • Confirm that is unlit. on. • Raise all the channel faders and the master fader, and confirm that the level meters are lit. • Confirm that the MASTER is unlit or lit red.
Playback sound cannot be heard or is quiet • When playing data from an SD card, confirm that is lit green. • Raise the faders on the playback channels, and confirm that the level meters are lit. The sounds of devices connected to input jacks are distorted • Confirm that are not lighting red. If one is lighting, lower its input gain. can also be turned on. • Confirm that level meters are not lighting to their highest levels. If a level meter is lighting to its highest level, lower its fader.
Audio interface Cannot select or use the • Confirm that the is connected to the computer correctly. • Press correct. to open the AUDIO I/F screen, and confirm that the connected device type is > • Quit all the software that is using the , and turn the off and on again. • Reinstall the driver. • Connect the directly to a USB port on the computer. Do not connect it through a USB hub.
Specifications Inputs Number of input and output Output channels Inputs MIC/LINE MIC/LINE LINE MASTER OUT MASTER OUT (PHONES) MONITOR OUT (PHONES) Type Input gain Input impedance Maximum input level LINE Phantom power Type Input impedance Maximum input level Type Smartphone connection jack Input impedance 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 Maximum input l
Send effect specifications No.
A/D Metronome SOUND PAD 1-6 SOUND PAD 1/4 L SOUND PAD 1/4 R SOUND PAD 2/5 L SOUND PAD 2/5 R SOUND PAD 3/6 L SOUND PAD 3/6 R INPUT 8 CH8 INPUT SEL INPUT 7 INPUT 1-6 A/D (INPUT 3-6) (INPUT 1/2) CH8 INPUT SEL -26dB Hi-Z PLAY DATA 1-6 48V A/D DC CUT SIG PC OUT 3 PC OUT 4 SOUND PAD 4-6 L SOUND PAD 4-6 R PLAY DATA 8 L PLAY DATA 8 R DC CUT DC CUT SIG PC OUT 1 PC OUT 2 SOUND PAD 1-3 L SOUND PAD 1-3 R PLAY DATA 7 L PLAY DATA 7 R CH8 INPUT SEL GAIN SIG MUTE LEVEL CH8 INPUT SEL CH7 I
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