Zoom LIVETRAK L-20 (Digital mixer and multitrack recorder)

Product Details

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.

L-20 FEATURES

20 discrete channels (16 mono plus 2 stereo) with XLR or ¼-inch connectivity
22-track simultaneous recording, 20-track playback
22-in/4-out USB audio interface connectivity
Records up to 24bit/96kHz audio to SD card
48V phantom power
Hi-Z connectivity (channels 1-2)
26dB pad (channels 3-16)
Built-in compression control (Channels 1-16)
Solo buttons for individual channels
Variable frequency low-cut control
Main outputs plus 6 customizable monitor outputs
Dedicated headphone output for sound engineer
Scene saving function, up to 9 scenes saved at a time
20 built-in chorus, delay and reverb effects with adjustable parameters
Two effect busses
Built-in slate mic
Class-compliant mode (for iOS compatibility)
Compatible with Remote Mixer app for iPad
Automatic recording starting/stopping capability
Pre-record function
Import/export projects with USB 2.0 host port
Compatible functions for ZOOM FS01 footswitch
Automatic power-save function

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.

SPECS

NUMBER OF INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS

INPUTS	Mono (MIC/LINE): 16 Stereo (LINE): 2
OUTPUT	MASTER OUT: 1 MONITOR OUT: 6 PHONES : 1

Inputs

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

LEVEL METERS

LEVEL SEGMENTS	12

SEND EFFECTS

EFFECTS \| 20 TYPES	EFX 1 Hall 1, Hall 2, Room 1, Plate, Church , DrumAmb , GateRev, Vocal 1 , Vocal 2 , Vocal 3
	EFX 2 Hall 3, Room 2, Spring Delay, Analog P-P Dly , Vocal 4, Chorus 1, Chorus 2

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	4GB–32GB SDHC cards (Class 10 or higher) , 64GB–512GB 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

CARD READER

CLASS	Mass storage : USB 2.0 High Speed

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDIO INTERFACE MODE

WINDOWS	OS: Windows® 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: macOS® 10.13 / 10.14 / 10.15 \| 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 9 / 10 / 11+ * Apple Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter required.

USB HOST

CLASS	USB 2.0 High Speed

Additional Specs

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