Zoom LiveTrak L6 10-channel Compact Digital Mixer Certified Open Box

Name: Zoom LiveTrak L6 10-channel Compact Digital Mixer
Brand: Zoom
Rating: 4.5 (12 reviews)

10-channel Digital Mixer with 32-bit Float 12-track Recording, 12-in/4-out USB Audio Interface, 2 x XLR/TRS Combo Jack In, 4 x Stereo In, USB-MIDI, MIDI I/O, 4 x Sample Pad, microSD Slot, 5 Built-in Send FX, 2 x Aux Send Out, 3-band EQ, Eurorack Compatibility, and Battery-powered Operation - macOS/Windows/iOS

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Zoom LiveTrak L6 10-channel Compact Digital Mixer

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Enhanced Mobile Mixing for Future-focused Synth Sonics

Zoom’s LiveTrak mixers are lauded for their versatility, in addition to their multimode mixer and audio-interface operational capabilities. Also, these mixers feature a slew of onboard tools that make them as formidable in studio and live settings as a creative tool kit unto itself. Now, Zoom has distilled the voltaic formula into LiveTrak L6, a powerful, mobility-minded system that’s been optimized for synth-based and beat-production setups that require pliability and portability in equal doses. Like its series siblings, the 10-channel LiveTrak L6 is a digital mixer that supports high-fidelity capture with dual functionality as an audio interface — 12-in/4-out — that specifically utilizes 32-bit float multitrack recording of up to 12 tracks simultaneously. Its synth-focused appointments, however, are where this digital dark horse departs from the pack, impressing Sweetwater’s studio scholars with its versatile connectivity suite that doesn’t compromise quality for mobility. Onboard MIDI I/O and functionality as a USB MIDI interface are augmented by the L6’s four assignable sample pads and Eurorack compatibility, expanding its interoperative capabilities for both mixing and performance to encompass a vast array of instrumental-control configurations. Its pair of combination XLR and TRS inputs, alongside four stereo-paired inputs and two dedicated auxiliary sends, allow for immense interoperative integration with nearly any setup. What’s more, its 3-band EQ lets you adjust mid-frequency values for each channel, ensuring that your deployment of its pentacle of Send Effects is perfectly dialed in for sonic contouring of any physical, virtual, analog, or digital instrument in your synth or DJ dominion. Toss in four AA batteries, and you’re ready to LiveTrak on the road. Where will your synth sonics take you first?

Zoom LiveTrak L6 Features:

Ultra-compact 10-channel digital mixer supports versatile operation in a mobility-minded form factor, optimized for synth and beat-production rigs
32-bit float recording ensures premium fidelity with streamlined exports via onboard microSD card reader
Multimode functionality expands the mixer to be used as a 12-in/4-out recording interface
Built-in MIDI I/O and USB-MIDI extend performance controls and USB-MIDI interface usage to encompass multitudes of live or studio mixing and performing
4 customizable sound pads allow you to queue and perform with recorded samples for expanded creative control
Dual XLR/TRS combo jacks and 4 stereo-capable inputs provide 10 points of flexible audio connection
2 dedicated auxiliary send outputs and 5 internal send FX support diverse sonic contouring with internal and external hardware and software integration
Diverse Eurorack and MIDI compatibility allow for extensive modularity and creative interoperative use with nearly any setup of physical, virtual, analog, and digital gear
Adaptable USB- or battery-powered operation means uncompromising performance anywhere

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Tech Specs

Type: Portable Mixer
Channels: 10
Computer Connectivity: USB (12 x 4)
Faders: 6 x Rotary
Inputs - Mic Preamps: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line)
Phantom Power: Yes
Inputs - Line: 8 x 1/4" (4 x stereo pairs)
Outputs - Main: 2 x 1/4" (master)
Aux Sends: 2
Send/Return I/O: 2 x 1/4" (aux)
Headphones: 1 x 1/4" (monitor)
USB: 1 x USB-C
MIDI I/O: 1 x 1/8" (In), 1 x 1/8" (Out)
EQ Bands: 3-band EQ, Mid Frequency Control
Effects: Hall, Room, Spring, Echo, Delay
Storage: microSD
Features: 12-track Simultaneous Recording, 4 x Assignable Sound Pads
Power Source: USB / 4 x AA Batteries
Manufacturer Part Number: ZL6

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I rarely write a review BUT, I've been looking for a very small mixer to add to my pedal board so I can mix and add effects to my various inputs from where I play and not accross the room. With this and a powered monitor I have a relative small rig and PA system to haul with me even when the practice space or venue is lacking a decent PA. I use it at home, so my sound is the same during sessions as it is during practice and it records to card or acts as an audio interface for those 'moments of brilliance'. With many input available for other players or other instrument it makes life easy and the sound/tone, once set, is consistant everywhere I go. I honestly hate Zoom video camaeras, but this lil beauty is awesome!

I've had a few weeks to get to know this little swiss army knife, and I think it's a tremendous value for your kit. I keep it on the desk, always on and plugged in. My SSL 2+ has been collecting dust. The sound quality is very good (clean and leaning on the neutral side of things). Not having gain controls (32-bit float with dual-stage converters) is convenient until you get to using it as an audio interface, which requires some tweaking so that you do not overload your DAW.

Here's what I like (and I think you will like too), followed by what I would do differently.

+ Awesome sound quality
+ Good effects, though not that many
+ Generous I/O
+ Multiple powering options and works well even on a USB-A hub
+ Compact and light yet well-built
+ Encoders feel great
+ Logical UI
+ Low self-noise
+ Scenes! Wow this is great!
+ Companion editor software is reliable on Mac (as of this writing)

What I'd change

+ I wish you could multi-track (recording captures all tracks at once in separate files, and you cannot scrub through a project's timeline or disarm individual tracks for overdubs, etc)
+ Recording transport should utilize the "Press+hold REC and then press play" gesture, but is simply "press REC once"
+ As another reviewer stated, the MASTER output and MONITOR output should be independent
+ I would have put in a 24/32 bit mode selector in the editor, and added a gain option for the encoders, but at least it's future proof for 32-bit implementation
+ I wish you could mix from your DAW on each individual channel (a summing mode, if you will) to take advantage of the awesome signal path. You can do this on the two USB return channels (5 and 6) but two stereo channels is not enough to "mix" in the traditional sense
+ When being used as an audio interface, hardware channel 1 goes to your DAW on USB channel 3. Mixer channel 2 is DAW channel 4 and so on. Why not just make them 1:1 with their hardware labels? (the USB returns are 1/2 and 3/4 which bumps the channel number up by 2, but this is not a good excuse IMHO). I used a label maker so I don't have to remember it when going fast.
+ in a mkII version, the encoders could also be push enabled for additional features
+ Channel 1 should also be a DI Hi-Z input
+ I want at least 1 AUX return channel with an encoder

Great job Zoom. When the mkII comes around I'm in!

I bought this to save space for my solo and duo gig not expecting much because of size and price. Inwas pleasantly surprised by the features of this tiny but powerful board. Gain structure is a little different but for the most part it performs as well as my larger boards AND you can record directly onto a micro SD card onboard the unit.

I picked up this little gem to sum the Moog SS3 which is then run to the 16rig. The effects are decent but not why I bought it. The controls are simple yet intuitive. Full controll via midi if you want it with exception to editing the SFX which I would expect to be included in a future update.
The editor is simple to use if needed and also where you can adjust the SFX settings. I haven't got into the recording feature but that's just more icing on an already delicious cake.

I've used the unit for about 10 hours at this point so I figured I could give a fair review. I like mixers to feel invisible. I've got synths and drum machines in my rig and I don't need a mixer to be a headache or be a limiting factor to my music.

It performs exactly as I hoped, easy to use interface, plenty of headroom, clean recordings.

A note about the recordings. When using two microphones it produced recording quality on par with my zoom h4n pro. Not absolutely perfect, but good enough for 85% of use cases. The preamps are fine, I'd even happily use it for recording ambient nature sounds. There are other devices like the Zoom F series or the Sound devices mixpre recorders which have slightly quieter "better" preamps, but those aren't mixers. It's ridiculous how well this thing performs considering that it's main function is mixing.

As an audio interface, the driver from the zoom website was easy to install and it gave access to all 10 inputs, Master L, Master R, Master Stereo, aux 1, and aux 2. And it's got a seperate type c port for powering the device from the wall or from a power bank. And it can powered by AA batteries.

I haven't noticed any unwanted noise, clicking, hissing, or anything like that. The compressor is okay. The reverbs are okay. I like the delay and echo. The tap function with the delay is cool.

The editor software is easy to install and use. However the device is totally functional even if you never connect to a pc. However, I believe the editor is the only way to adjust some of the FX settings. I think it might be the only way to adjust the behavior of the sound pads too (loop, one shot, etc...) But you can record to the sound pads without a computer.

The sound pads were easy to use and I could see someone getting really creative with them as loopers.

There is only one single thing that I dislike about this item. The microSD card slot is too reccessed. I never complain about the size of microSD cards, I don't find them tricky to handle like many people. Yet, even I kinda struggle a tiny bit with this slot. But it does take 64Gb cards and you can manage the files via PC. (As far as I can tell, you need the software to tell the device to enter "file transfer mode", after you click that button you can close the software. The device behaves exactly like an SD card reader.)