All rest of the functionality like ABC Mixes, effects and Audio Interface mode only work in 41kHz mode. Here comes the most annoying thing about this mixer (if you want to use it as a class compliant audio interface). Just press a button to play intros, outros, jingles, ads and sound effects. With 6 easily-assignable Sound Pads, the right sound is at your fingertips. First-Time Caller, Long-Time Listener I've bought this mixer to route my external synths into the Maschine+ which is running in standalone mode.

You can use the unit as a class compliant audio interface ONLY IF you power the unit with batteries!!! Use sound effects and music clips to add excitement to your podcast. The LiveTrak L-8 features six assignable sound pads that allow you to instantly trigger effects, music, applause, prerecorded interviews, or ads. As I hinted at the outset, I love the Zoom LiveTrak L‑8. It offers so much convenience and versatility for so little money, and it sounds decent too. The mic preamps, which have a gain range of +10 to +54 dB, are never going to be world‑beaters on this sort of device, but they are competent: clean and quiet and as good as any in their class. I was happy using them for exposed sources like spoken word (eg. podcasting) and when applying plenty of gain for dynamic mics (a Shure SM57 and Heil Sound PR40) there was pleasingly little hiss. The neutral‑sounding broad‑brush EQ is exactly what’s required here, and I found a handful of the effects (mainly the reverbs) very usable, even if I always wanted to tweak the default settings to something that sounded less obvious.

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Only USB host controllers with Intel Chipsets are supported. Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansioncards.

Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to useconditions. Channels 7-8 feature 1/4″ line inputs, which can be used to plug in a drum machine or stereo keyboard. It works as a class compliant audio interface (Maschine+ recognizes it) (if you are interested in this please read the terrible part!) The main headphone output is sourced from the master output while the three other headphone outs can be assigned to the master mix or an independent cue mix. A USB cable and the Zoom AD-17 USB-to-AC adapter are included for powering the L-8 from an AC outlet.The LiveTrak L-8’s phone tap lets you easily interview a guest who is calling in remotely on the phone or via common apps like Skype and FaceTime.