ZOOM LIVETRAK L6 (01) PDF Document

The ZOOM LIVETRAK L6 uses dual A/D converter circuits and supports 32-bit float format to maintain the highest audio quality. This design allows the device to capture sounds ranging from the loudest to the quietest without requiring manual gain adjustments. Input sounds are processed using 32-bit float format, ensuring that the audio quality at the input stage is preserved throughout the mixing process.

The ZOOM LIVETRAK L6 can be powered through several methods:

1. AC adapter: A specified AC adapter (AD-17) can be connected to the USB Type-C power port on the right side of the unit.

2. USB bus power: Connecting the unit to a computer via the top USB Type-C port.

3. Portable battery: A 5V portable battery can be used via the power port.

4. Batteries: The unit can run on 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or NiMH).

Power sources are used in the following order of priority: USB port on the right side, USB port on the top, and then batteries.

To power the ZOOM LIVETRAK L6 with batteries, follow these steps:

Step 1. Ensure the power is off and lift the two tabs on the bottom of the unit to open the battery cover.

Step 2. Install 4 AA batteries, ensuring they are oriented correctly according to the markings in the compartment.

Step 3. Replace the battery cover.

Note: Use only one type of battery (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) at a time. If the batteries run out of charge, turn the power off immediately and install new ones.

Connect dynamic or condenser microphones with XLR plugs to the INPUT 1 and 2 jacks of the ZOOM LIVETRAK L6. If you are using condenser microphones that require phantom power, press the 48V button so that it lights up. This will supply +48 V phantom power to the XLR inputs. Do not turn on phantom power when connecting devices that are not compatible with it, as this could damage the device.

Synthesizers and other line-level devices can be connected to the ZOOM LIVETRAK L6 using the following inputs:

Inputs 1 and 2: Connect mono devices using TRS plugs.

Inputs 3 and 4: Connect stereo devices to the L/R jacks using TS plugs. You can also connect two mono devices by pressing the MONO x2 button.

Inputs 5 and 6: Connect stereo devices to the L/R jacks using TS plugs. For mono devices, connect them specifically to the L (MONO) jack.

To maximize performance, you should format the microSD card directly on the ZOOM LIVETRAK L6:

Step 1. With the power off, insert the microSD card into the slot on the right side of the unit with the logo facing up.

Step 2. While pressing the record button, press the power button to turn the unit on. The play/stop button will begin to blink.

Step 3. Press the play/stop button to start the formatting process. Once complete, the card is ready for use.

Warning: Formatting will delete all data currently stored on the microSD card.

To make initial settings on the ZOOM LIVETRAK L6 without the computer application, put the device into setting mode:

Step 1. While pressing the HIGH and FREQ buttons, press the power button until the indicator lights. The HIGH, FREQ, and MID buttons will blink.

Step 2. To set the date and time, press the HIGH button. Use channel encoders 1 through 5 to set the Year, Month, Day, Hour, and Minute respectively. Press the record button to confirm.

Step 3. To set the battery type, press the FREQ button. Use channel 1 encoder to select between Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium. Press the record button to confirm.

Step 4. To set Auto Power Off, press the MID button. Use channel 1 encoder to select On (10 hours) or Off. Press the record button to confirm.

Step 5. Press the power button until the indicator becomes unlit to exit setting mode.

To adjust channel levels on the ZOOM LIVETRAK L6, press the LEVEL button so it lights up, then use the channel encoders to set the desired volume. To adjust the left-right stereo position, press the PAN button and use the channel encoders. Adjusted values for both levels and panning can be confirmed via the indicators surrounding the encoders.

The ZOOM LIVETRAK L6 features five internal effects:

Hall: Dense reverb simulating a large hall.

Room: Reverb simulating the echoes of a chamber.

Spring: Sound modeled on a 63 Fender Reverb.

Delay: Digital delay supporting times up to 2000 ms.

Echo: Tape echo simulation.

To use an effect, press the SEL button repeatedly to select the effect type. Use the EFX RTN knob to adjust the overall effect level. To adjust how much of a specific channel is sent to the effect, press the EFX button and use the channel encoders.

The ZOOM LIVETRAK L6 can save up to three sets of mixer settings as scenes (A, B, and C):

To Save: Press and hold the desired scene button (A, B, or C) until it lights up. The current mixer settings, including EQ, levels, panning, and effects, are now saved.

To Recall: Press the button for the scene you wish to recall. The button will light, and the saved settings will be applied immediately.

If settings are changed after a scene is recalled, the button will blink. To restore the original scene settings, press the blinking button briefly.

To record using the ZOOM LIVETRAK L6, ensure a microSD card is installed:

Step 1. Press the record button. The button will light red, and recording will start immediately. Audio from every channel and the master mix will be recorded.

Step 2. To stop recording, press either the record button again or the play/stop button. The record button will become unlit.

Files are saved in 32-bit float WAV format at a 48 kHz sample rate. If a recording exceeds 2 GB, a new file is created automatically without a gap in the audio.

You can record directly to the sound pads of the ZOOM LIVETRAK L6:

Step 1. Prepare your inputs and mix the sound you wish to record.

Step 2. While holding the record button, press one of the SOUND PAD buttons (1 – 4). The sound pad button and record button will blink, and recording begins.

Step 3. Press the blinking SOUND PAD button to stop recording. the audio is now assigned to that pad.

The ZOOM LIVETRAK L6 sound pads can be configured with three playback methods:

One-shot: The file plays once from beginning to end. Playback can be stopped by holding the pad button.

Loop: The file plays continuously in a loop until the pad is pressed again to stop it.

Hold: The file loops as long as the pad is being held down and stops when released.

If the sound monitored on the ZOOM LIVETRAK L6 is distorted, check the following:

1. Check the level meters: Ensure they are not lighting to their highest levels. If they are, use the MASTER knob to lower the output level.

2. Check the MONITOR knob: Ensure the headphone volume is adjusted correctly.

3. Check SIGNAL indicators: If the channel signal indicators are lighting red, lower the output level of the connected device or adjust the orientation of the microphones.

If your computer does not recognize the ZOOM LIVETRAK L6, try the following steps:

1. Ensure you are using the USB port on the top of the unit for computer connection.

2. Verify that the USB cable supports data transfer.

3. For Windows users, ensure the ZOOM L6 Driver is installed. This driver is required for 32-bit float operation.

4. Check that the computer and the application support 32-bit float format.

5. If it still cannot be selected in sound settings, try manually selecting it as the Input/Output device within your specific application.

The ZOOM LIVETRAK L6 features the following input and output configuration:

The following table details the recorder and channel strip EQ specifications for the ZOOM LIVETRAK L6: