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Your cart is empty.Creators are evolving—and so are we. Zoom livetrak L-8 makes it easier than ever to mix, monitor and record professional-sounding podcasts and music performances in one portable, affordable package.
Mark S Gahr
2025-09-04 14:35:39
My first criteria was portability and battery power. For my purposes, the L-8 is like a field recorder on steroids. Very versatile. And of the negative reviews I've seen two things seemed be an issue for some users:Some called them cheesy and cheaply made - I don't see it - I have two of these things and they are pretty solid. The other is that the Rode unit is better for Podcasting - maybe true, but this one doubles way better for small PA work.
Ruin
2025-08-31 16:33:38
Its decent mixxer for home studios. Output is really good as well. Overall loved it.
Carnelian
2025-08-14 10:30:56
If you’re a content creator, like me, you can’t go without this one. It runs on batteries or you can plug it in. It’s got onboard effects, and 48 V power for your mic. It’s just a great mixer! The price is also right! Everything else I have used has not been good.
David B Dowlen
2025-08-06 16:02:00
I bought this because I have experience using sound boards and was hoping to cut out some post production on my podcast sine I could adjust it before recording during sound test. For that it is a solid little board, great combination for running a podcast. If you are not used to sound boards it could be a little daunting and you would have to think hard between this and the Rodecaster Pro.Pro's:Portable, battery capable.6 Dedicated Microphones2 Flexible channels for sound pads, phone inputs and suchMore control over recording set up because you can adjust individual channelsOn Board Recording via SD CardCon's:Not the easiest to incorporate as a Interface for the computer.Micro USB instead of USB -CI am pretty much satisficed with this board, however they could use with 1 or 2 small upgrades.I have a Zoom Podtrak P4 that I bought before this. Great little device. It's big brother could use the USB-C upgrade that it has. Micro USB is outdated. You also have to go to ZOOM's website and down load drivers to use it with your computer (Which I did not find in the instructions, had to go to YouTube to find that out). I didn't have to with the Podtrak 4, just a USB-C connection and I was in business.Upgrade the micro USB to USB-C so the computer can talk at a higher quality and send better sound back and I would upgrade this to a 5 Start review.Overall it is a good little board with a couple small imperfections. When I am doing in person interviews or a stand alone show I love it, just wish it interfaced with my computer a little more like it's baby brother.
Chico Approved Reviews
2025-08-04 14:15:06
I have purchased several digital recorders and this has become my go to recorder. My search for a portable digital recorder with more than two phantom powered channels too me to this amazing recorder. Simply put it was very difficult a good portable recorder with SIX high performance pre-amps each with phantom power. It is important to note, this board packs layers of menu driven controls that can become part of a pre-set. This expands the recorders capacity produce great recordings. Thus a review of the user's guide is STRONGLY encouraged. This will reduce frustration. 6 assignable Sound Pads, with 13 preset sounds is a lot of fun and adds an additional dimension pod-casters. Simply put this is an amazing recorder!
Todd M
2025-07-31 18:47:20
Love this mixer, it has all the features of a pro-level unit (backlighted buttons, effects, presets, recording, different input options) and a battery backup to boot. No issues are 12 months of use.
Brothers For Life
2025-07-28 12:43:43
I purchase this item and had to return it because the usb power source was faulty. yes it could have work on batteries but its value would not help me since I have a battery pack for usb-c products. It was returned and refunded by the supplier who said he would do, but it seem to me like it is another bulk purchase sold on Amazon. very disappointed because it affect the purchaser with losses that are invaluable. time it takes to wait for a purchase and then have to send it back because of poor quality control affect me beyond the purchase of the item. Amazon need to address such cases for the sake of the business and the customer experience
Lancer Ben
2025-07-23 17:11:08
The mic pre amps sound amazing. Very low noise and make my shure beta 58 fuller. Very impressed with the quality of the inputs and outputs. It is highly configurable. Recording capabilities exceed my expectations with all separate tracks and very intuitive interface. The effects sounds very good... For vocals, try the vocal 1 setting and about half 2/3 of the way on the knob and use efx slider to add more or less. Now the only flaw I find is that only one effect can be used and that goes for all tracks. So you can't combine effects or even use a different effect on a different track. If it could do that I could do away with an external fx. That said, the vocal 1 effect is good enough for most vocal recordings.Highly recommended!
MN
2025-07-12 18:27:59
This is a dream device for podcasters and small bands. This is a mixer and recorder rolled into one portable device that runs on batteries or even power banks. All that backed by Zoom quality. Record/live stream/mix and find out more possibilities on the road.
Chuck1973
2025-04-25 17:43:03
Cumplió la expectativa que yo tenÃa, para producir, hacer Lives, trabajar fuera de una estudio, dentro del estudio, es altamente recomendable. Tiene muchÃsimas funciones, prácticamente limpié mi escritorio pues es una interfaz, un preamp, etc.
Carlos
2025-02-26 17:17:01
Muy buen producto, muy dinámico y portatil. Sirve de mezcladora y grabadora. Funciona independiente mente o conectada a una computadora. Para mi muy buena marca.
Andreas
2025-02-18 14:21:51
I produce podcasts for a living - at work we have the "looks like a death star super sexy looking" originator of the "podcast recorder" market. I've been using that beautiful piece of hardware since not long after it was released. When I need to buy a podcast recorder for my home studio, I choose the Zoom LiveTrak L-8.1. Audio is great.2. Mic pre-amps are classic Zoom (and the pads are nice)3. You can record ONLY the tracks you want to4. You can see settings "at a glance" (no menu surfing during operation)5. Getting 2.25 AA batteries recording on 4 channels with dynamic mics6. Headphones have separate mixes (seriously? so good)7. Seven mixes ("scenes") - show presets!8. You can manage the pads internally.9. Did I mention you can run it on AA batteries or USB power pack10. When connected to a computer, it's a very capable audio interface11. The audio out from the XLR is very good12. AA batteries...I mean...record walking down the street (awkward) or front steps (cool)13. Light14. Almost $300 cheaper than competitors?!!?You've probably noticed I love it. I do. That said, cons, light means plastic, but it doesn't feel cheap. That's about it.
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