Zoom L-20 LiveTrak Digital Mixer Recorder Overview
The LiveTrak L-20 offers everything content creators and musicians need to mix, monitor, and record productions, at an attractive price tag. With 20 inputs (16 mono mic/line inputs and two stereo inputs) and 6 individual custom monitor mixes, you can oversee bigger, bolder arrangements.
The Zoom LiveTrak L-20 allows total control by using a 3-band EQ, fader and compressor dial for all mono inputs, and solo and mute buttons. There are also 20 built-in chorus, delay and reverb effects to get the right sound. These can be applied to any channel using two EFX busses.
Create, save, and recall up to nine customisable presets of EQ settings, pans, fader, mute, and more. You have the option to finish your mix with the L-20 or alternatively you can upload tracks to a DAW to edit to your liking. The LiveTrak L-20 can also be used as a 22-in/4-out USB audio interface. Route inputs into your favourite DAW, or record directly to an SD card.
The L-20 has six monitor outputs, and each output can have its own unique, custom mix with effects. These can be switched from a powerful headphone output, to a balanced line output for stage monitors.
A seventh output for the FOH engineer means they can see the big picture, while being able to adjust for individuals when necessary. The sound engineer can monitor the main mix and any of the sub mixes, adjusting them to the musicians’ satisfaction.
Other features include a built-in metronome, and a slate mic, so you can record comments or conversations to use later. The L-20 has a full bright, backlit LCD and an intuitive menu to make it easy to use and navigate.
Zoom also has an iOS app, which offers almost all onboard functions wirelessly, and allows you to mix from anywhere in the room with the dynamic interface. Get fader levels and modes, scenes, EQ, EFX sends, returns, parameters, and more, with the flick of a finger.
The LiveTrak™ L-20 is the new digital console offering everything creators need to mix, monitor, and record complex productions. With 20 discrete audio channels and six individual custom monitor mixes, it’s built for bigger, bolder arrangements.
20 Inputs for Bigger Sound The LiveTrak L-20 is designed to mix bigger. It features 20 inputs (16 mono mic/line inputs and two stereo inputs), all with independent 3-band mid-parametric EQ. The 16 mono inputs offer stand-alone compressor control.
22 Tracks of Recording Record 20 discrete channels plus a stereo mix directly to an SD card. The LiveTrak L-20 captures pristine audio in resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz.* At -128 dBu EIN with +60 dB maximum input gain, the L-20 is equipped with our quietest and most advanced preamps ever. Mix down finished songs on the L-20 or transfer your discrete tracks to a DAW to perfect later. *Effects, EQ, overdub, audio interface, and fader modes A-F are not available in 96 kHz.
Create Six Custom Monitor Mixes With six independent monitor outputs for musicians, each output can have its own custom mix, complete with effects, that can easily be switched from a powerful headphone output, to a balanced line output for stage monitors.
And One for the House The LiveTrak L-20 features a dedicated 7th output for the FOH engineer. The sound engineer can monitor the main mix and any of the sub mixes, thus adjusting them to the musicians’ satisfaction.
Features
- Channel Strip
- All 20 inputs include a channel fader as well as dedicated mute and solo buttons. The 16 mono inputs include single-knob compression and gain control. Record or playback individual channels with the "Rec/Play" button.
- EQ Control
- The L-20 provides a smooth 3-band mid-parametric EQ and a variable frequency low-cut for each channel. Use the "Select" button to apply Channel Strip settings to the selected channel.
- 2 EFX Sends
- The L-20 offers 20 built-in effects with adjustable parameters. Choose from delay and reverb effects, then apply them to any channel using two dedicated EFX busses.
- Broad Connectivity
- The L-20’s combo inputs support XLR or ¼-inch connections. Channels 1-2 offer Hi-Z inputs for electric guitar or bass. Channels 17/18 and 19/20 have TS line connectivity for keyboards and other audio devices, as well as RCA inputs.
- Navigation and Display
- The LiveTrak L-20’s bright, backlit LCD screen and encoder knob let you access an intuitive menu to create new projects, recall previous projects, and customize your recorder settings.
- Slate Mic and Metronome
- Use the built-in slate mic to record comments or talk-back. Push the tempo button to program the metronome to your desired tempo.
- Transport Controls and Overdub Button
- Transport controls include Record, Play/Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, and Rewind. The overdub button allows you to record additional tracks to your current project.
- Six Custom Monitor Mixes
- The “Fader Mode” buttons allow you to design custom mixes for both the master and monitor outs. For each output, easily switch between a powerful headphone output and a balanced line output for stage monitors.
- Headphone Output for FOH
- The L-20 includes a dedicated headphone output for front-of-house, enabling them to monitor any of the custom sub mixes as well as the master mix.
- Custom Scene Settings
- Create and save up to nine different scenes to recall fader position, EQ settings, pan, mute, and more.
- Inputs:
- Mono (MIC/LINE): 16
- Stereo (LINE): 2
- Output:
- MASTER OUT: 1
- MONITOR OUT: 6
- PHONES : 1
- INPUTS 1-8
- Mono (MIC/LINE):
- Type: XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT)
- Input gain
- PAD OFF: +16 – +60dB
- PAD ON: − 10 – +34 dB
- Hi-Z ON: +6 – +50 dB
- Input impedance
- XLR: 3 k Ω
- TRS: 10 k Ω /1 M Ω (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: TS phone/RCA pin (unbalanced) jacks
- Maximum input level : +10 dBu
- OUTPUTS
- MASTER OUT:
- Type: XLR jacks (balanced)
- Maximum output level :+14.5 dBu
- Output impedance: 100 Ω
- MONITOR OUT A–F (with balanced output) connected to monitor speakers:
- Type: TRS phone jacks (balanced)
- Maximum output level: +14.5 dBu
- Output impedance: 100 Ω
- MONITOR OUT A– F (with unbalanced output) connected to headphones:
- Type: Standard stereo phone jacks
- Maximum output level: 42 mW + 42 mW at 60 Ω
- Output impedance: 100 Ω
- PHONES:
- Type: Standard stereo phone jacks
- Maximum output level: 42 mW + 42 mW at 60 Ω
- Output impedance: 100 Ω
- BUSES
- MASTER:
- 1
- MONITOR:
- 6
- SEND EFX:
- 2
- CHANNEL STRIP
- COMP:
- LOW CUT:
- 40–600 Hz, 12dB/OCT
- EQ:
- HIGH: 10 kHz, ± 15 dB, shelving
- MID: 100 Hz – 8 kHz, ± 15 dB, peaking
- LOW: 100 Hz, ± 15 dB, shelving
- PHASE:
- LEVEL METERS
- Level segments:
- 12
- SEND EFFECTS
- Effects:
- 20 types:
- EFX 1
- Hall 1 (Reverb)
- Hall 2 (Reverb)
- Room 1 (Reverb)
- Plate (Reverb)
- Church (Reverb)
- DrumAmb (Reverb)
- GateRev (Reverb)
- Vocal 1 (Delay + Hall Reverb)
- Vocal 2 (Delay + Mono Reverb)
- Vocal 3 (Delay + Plate Reverb)
- EFX 2
- Hall 3 (Reverb)
- Room 2 (Reverb)
- Spring (Reverb)
- Delay (Delay)
- Analog (Delay)
- P-P Dly (Delay)
- Vocal 4 (Delay + Room Reverb)
- Chorus 1 (Stereo Chorus)
- Chorus 2 (Mono Chorus)
- Cho+Dly (Chorus + Delay)
- RECORDER
- Maximum simultaneous recording tracks:
- 22 at 44.1/48/96 kHz
- Maximum simultaneous playback tracks:
- 20
- Recording format:
- WAV 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo
- Recording media:
- 4 GB – 32 GB SDHC cards (Class 10 or higher)
- 64 GB – 512 GB SDXC cards (Class 10 or higher)
- AUDIO INTERFACE
- 44.1/48 kHz:
- Recording: 22 channels
- Playback: 4 channels
- Bit depth:
- 24-bit
- Interface:
- USB 2.0
- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDIO INTERFACE MODE
- Windows:
- OS： Windows® 7 SP1 or later / 8.1 / 10 (32bit/64bit)
- CPU: Intel® Core i3 or faster*
- USB: USB 3.0/USB 2.0**
- * Operation is not guaranteed with CPUs from Atom, Celeron or Pentium series or CPUs made by AMD.
- ** Only USB host controllers with Intel Chipsets are supported. Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansion cards.
- Mac:
- OS： Mac® OS X 10.11 / 10.12 / 10.13
- 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 9 / 10 / 11
- * Apple Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter required.
- CARD READER
- Class:
- Class
- USB HOST
- Class:
- USB 2.0 High Speed
- Sampling frequency:
- 44.1/48/96 kHz
- Frequency characteristics:
- 44.1 kHz: −1.0 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- 96 kHz: −3.0 dB, 20 Hz – 40 kHz
- Equivalent input noise:
- Actual measurements: −128dB EIN (IHF-A) at +60dB/150Ω input
- Display:
- LCD with backlight (128×64 resolution)
- Power:
- AD-19 AC adapter (DC12V 2A)
- Power consumption:
- 24 W maximum
- External dimensions:
- 445 mm (W) × 388.4 mm (D) × 82.6 mm (H)
- Weight (main unit only):
- 3.71 kg
