Zoom LiveTrak L-12 - The Board That Does it All

With the LiveTrak L-12, you can finally mix, record, and monitor with a single piece of gear. It's the only digital console that lets you mix your live performance and record up to 12 discrete channels - all while providing five individual custom headphone mixes.

Product Highlights:

The Channel Strip: All 12 inputs include a channel fader and mute button. The eight mono inputs also include single-knob compression and gain control. Record or playback individual channels with the "Rec/Play" button. Use the "Select" button to apply Channel Strip settings (EQ and panning controls, and "EFX Return" settings) to the selected channel.

Easy EQ Control: The L-12 provides a smooth 3-band mid-parametric EQ and a low cut function for each input channel.

Plenty of Inputs: The L-12’s combo inputs support XLR or 1/4-inch connections. Channels 1 and 2 offer Hi-Z inputs for connecting an electric guitar or bass. Channels 9/10 and 11/12 have TS line connectivity for keyboards and other audio devices, as well as RCA inputs.

Navigation and Display: LiveTrak’s bright, backlit LCD screen and encoder knob let you access an intuitive menu system to create new projects, recall previous projects, and customize your recorder settings.

16 Onboard Effects: The L-12 offers 16 built-in effects with fully adjustable parameters. Choose from delay and reverb effects, then apply them to any channel.

Custom Scene Settings: Save up to nine different scenes and recall your custom settings automatically. Each scene saves fader position, EQ settings, pan, mute, and more. The “Fader Mode” buttons allow you to design custom mixes for both the Master and monitor outs.

Slate Mic and Metronome: Use the built-in slate mic to record comments or talk-back, and program the metronome to your desired tempo.

Flexible Monitoring Options: Five powered headphone outputs can send individual monitor sub mixes to headphones, in-ear monitors, or powered monitor speakers. Headphone output A also features two 1/4" outputs for connection to additional monitors. The main outputs feature XLR connectors to easily connect to your PA.

Additional Highlights:

12 discrete channels (8 mono plus 2 stereo) with XLR or 1/4-inch connectivity

14-track simultaneous recording, 12-track playback

14-in/4-out USB audio interface connectivity

5 powered headphone outputs, each with a customizable and saveable mix

Add backing/click tracks from your computer to your live mix and recording

RCA and TRS line inputs

48V phantom power (channels 1-4 and 5-8)

Hi-Z connectivity (channels 1 and 2)

26 dB pad (channels 3-8)

Built-in compression control (Channels 1-8)

Digital level meters -48 dB to 0 dB

Master mute button

Low-cut control

Stereo panning

Master and Monitor Outputs A-E

Scene saving function, up to 9 scenes saved at a time

16 built-in delay and reverb effects with adjustable parameters

Built-in slate mic

Class-compliant mode (for iOS compatibility)

SD card input

Built-in metronome

Automatic recording starting/stopping capability

Project protection

Import/export projects with USB 2.0 host port

Latency adjustment for A-to-D conversion

Compatible functions for ZOOM FS01 footswitch

Product Features:

Effortless Live Mixing

LiveTrak’s 12 discrete channels (eight mono plus two stereo) have a 3-band mid-parametric EQ and 16 built-in send effects. Its eight mono channels also have a dedicated compressor. With all these controls plus its 12-segment LED metering, the L-12 offers just what you need for intuitive mixing.

Record Everything, Remix Anywhere

LiveTrak lets you record 12 discrete tracks up to 24-bit/96 kHz WAV audio to an SD cardwhile simultaneously mixing your live show. Tracks are recorded pre-EQ and effects, so they can be transferred to your favorite DAW for further mixing and editing. Effects, EQ, overdub, audio interface, fader modes A-E, and channels 13-14 (stereo mix) are not available in 96 kHz.

Five Custom Monitoring Mixes

Each of LiveTrak’s five monitor outputs provides a unique mix, so every performer can create and save a mix that’s tailored to their preferences. Its headphone amplifier delivers volume that stands up in any live environment without the need for a separate headphone monitoring setup.

USB Connectivity for Your DAW

LiveTrak is also a 14-in/4-out USB audio interface with flexible routing options, offering unlimited possibilities. Class compliant mode, which enables connection with iOS devices, is also supported. Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter required.

What's Under the Hood?

Our Best Mic Preamps Yet: At -128 dBu EIN with +60 dB maximum input gain, LiveTrak is equipped with the quietest and most advanced preamps we’ve ever made. Just wait until you hear how incredible it sounds.

High-Definition Sample Rates: The L-12 supports sample rates up to 96 kHz when recording to an SD card, allowing you to record in high definition. In Audio Interface mode, the L-12 can record up to 48 kHz to a computer and an SD card simultaneously.

Convenient Auto Recording: Record automatically by adjusting the L-12’s customizable audio input commands. Set it to start when the master fader detects a certain dB level, or use a guitar chord or snare hit to start the track. You can capture data up to two seconds before recording starts, in case a performance begins ahead of time.

Versatile Operation Modes: The L-12 is equipped with several operation modes. Audio Interface mode lets you route inputs and outputs to any DAW. With USB Host mode, transfer projects and audio files to a connected USB flash drive. In Card Reader mode, the L-12 acts as an SD card reader, allowing you to transfer audio files to and from your computer.

Product Specifications:

Number of Input and Output Channels

Inputs:

Mono (Mic/Line): 8

Stereo (Line): 2

Outputs:

Master Out: 1

Monitor Out: 5

Inputs

Mono (Mic/Line):

Type: XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT))

Input Gain:

Pad Off: +16 - +60 dB

Pad On: -10 - +34 dB

Hi-Z On: +6 - +50 dB

Input Impedance:

XLR: 3 kΩ

TRS: 10 kΩ/1 MΩ (when Hi-Z ON)

Maximum Input Level:

Pad Off: 0 dBu (at 0 dBFS)

Pad On: +26 dBu (at 0 dBFS)

Phantom Power: +48 V

Stereo (Line):

Type: TRS phone/RCA pin (unbalanced) jacks

Maximum Input Level: +16 dBu

Outputs

Master Out:

Type: XLR jacks (balanced)

Maximum Output Level: +14.5 dBu

Output Impedance: 100 Ω

Monitor Out - A (TRS):

Type: TRS phone jacks (balanced)

Maximum Output Level: +14.5 dBu

Output Impedance: 100 Ω

Monitor Out A-E (Phones):

Type: Standard stereo phone jacks

Maximum Output Level: 42 mW + 42 mW at 60 Ω

Output Impedance: 100 Ω

Buses

Master: 1

Monitor: 5

Send EFX: 1

Channel Strip

Low Cut: 75 Hz, 12 dB/OCT

EQ:

High: 10 kHz, +/-15 dB, shelving

Mid: 100 Hz–8 kHz, +/-15 dB, peaking

Low: 100 Hz, +/-15 dB, shelving

Level Meters: 12 segments

Send Effects: 16 types

Recorder

Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 14 at 44.1/48 kHz 12 at 96 kHz

Maximum Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 12

Recording Format: WAV 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo WAV format

Recording Media:

16MB - 2GB SD cards

4GB - 32GB SDHC cards

64GB - 1TB SDXC cards

Audio Interface

44.1/48kHz:

Recording: 14 channels

Playback: 4 channels

Bit Depth: 24-bit

Interface: USB 2.0

System Requirements for Audio Interface Mode

Windows:

OS: Windows 8.1 / 10 / 11 (32bit/64bit)

CPU: Intel Core i3 or faster - Operation is not guaranteed with CPUs from Atom, Celeron or Pentium series or CPUs made by AMD.

USB: USB 3.0/USB 2.0 -  Only USB host controllers with Intel Chipsets are supported. Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansion cards.

Mac:

OS: macOS 10.14 - 15

CPU: Intel Core i3 or faster

USB: USB 3.0/USB 2.0 - Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansion cards.

iPhone/iPad:

OS: iOS 8 - 18, iPadOS 18 - Apple Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter required.

Card Reader

Class: Mass storage USB 2.0 High Speed

USB Host

Class: USB 2.0 High Speed

Sampling Rate: 44.1/48/96 kHz

Frequency Characteristics:

Frequency Characteristics (44.1 kHz): -1.0 dB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Frequency Characteristics (96 kHz): -3.0 dB: 20 Hz - 40 kHz

Equivalent Input Noise

Actual Measurements: 128dB EIN (IHF-A) with +60dB/150Ω input

Display

LCD with backlight (128×64 resolution)

General

Power Supply: AD-19 AC adapter (DC12V/2A)

External Dimensions: 17.52"W (445 mm) x 11.1"D (282 mm) x 2.78"H (70.5 mm)

Weight (main unit only): 5.58 lbs (2.53 kg)