Zoom L-8 LiveTrak Quick Manual

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Page 1 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.
Page 2: Connection Examples
overview Connection examples █ Podcasting █ Headphones Smartphone Mics with tabletop Computer stands Bottom █ Live PA system █ Keyboard Vocal mic Drum mics Electric guitar AC adapter Bottom Electric bass When connecting a passive electric guitar or electric bass to channel 1 or 2, press its switch.
Page 3: Signal Flow
overview Signal flow is a digital mixer with eight input channels. Audio is input, processed and output in the order shown by the arrows below. Connect a mic or instru- ment and input sound. A d j u s t t h e s o u n d q u a l - ity and volume of each channel.
Page 4: Turning The Power On And Off
Turning the power on and off Turning the power on Bottom 2, 6 Confirm that the output devices connected to the are turned off. Confirm that is set to OFF. Plug the AD-17 AC adapter designed for this unit into an outlet. HINT can also run on AA batteries. Set all knobs and faders to their minimum values.
Page 5: Turning The Power Off
Turning the power on and off NOTE • When using a condenser mic, turn on. When connecting a device that does not support phantom power, turn off. • The power will automatically turn off if the is unused for 10 hours. To make the power always stay on, disable the automatic power saving function See the Operation Manual for setting procedures.
Page 6: Setting The Date And Time
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 Press to light it. Press to light it. This opens the SETTING screen. Select SYSTEM >...
Page 7: Outputting Input Sounds From Output Devices
Outputting input sounds from output devices 3, 5 to adjust the input signals while inputting sound from instru- ments and mics. For channels 7 and 8, adjust the volumes on the connected devices. NOTE Adjust levels so that indicators do not light red. Turn off (unlit) for the MASTER and the channels with sound you want to output.
Page 8 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 exam- ple, connect keyboards or audio devices. Smartphone input (channel 8 only) A smartphone can be input in stereo using channel 8.
Page 9: Adjusting The Tone And Panning
Adjusting the tone and panning Press to light it for the channel for which you want to adjust tone and panning. Use the knobs and button in the CHANNEL STRIP to adjust the tone and panning. █ Adjusting the tone: █...
Page 10: Using The Built-In Effects
Using the built-in effects has a single bank with 8 types of send effects. 1, 8 4, 7 Press to light it. The currently selected effect type is shown on the display. Press a button to select that effect. The button for the selected effect lights.
Page 11 Preparing to record Creating new projects manages recording and playback data in units called projects. 2, 3, 4 3, 4 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.
Page 12: Recording/Overdubbing And Playing Tracks
Recording/overdubbing and playing tracks 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 Press to light it.
Page 13: Playing Recordings
Recording/overdubbing and playing tracks Playing recordings Press to light it. Press for the channels you want to play, lighting these buttons green. Press 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 •...
Page 14 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.
Page 15: Specifications
Display LCD with backlight (96×64 resolution) Power 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH) AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A Supports USB bus power Estimated continuous recording time using batteries Recording 44.1kHz/16-bit/4ch audio to SD card (when 48V is OFF, LCD BACKLIGHT is 15sec, BATTERY SAVING is ON and headphone impedance is 62Ω):...
Page 16 ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan www.zoom.co.jp Z2I-3804-02...

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