Zoom LiveTrak L-8: Setting it up with Audition and Garageband

[@bluecowmarketing]

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[@djpraise_]

Nice review. Can you please provide the details of the stand you are using for the L8?

[@andresrivera5799]

I got the L8 2 days ago. I learned that using inputs 3 through 12 is how multitrack recording is enabled, no matter the DAW (Im using Logic Pro X). Track one on the DAW should use input 3 as its first mic and so on. Input 1 & 2 are configured to be the master input for the entire mix which is why it picks up the same mic on inputs 1 and 2/tracks one and two. Weird and counter intuitive. But hey, it does multitrack record when you start with input 3 and up.

[@tylorkenniston1192]

Any issues setting it up? When I plug it into the Mac I’m not seeing it in my preferences. I have also reinstalled t the driver several times

[@ttn109]

@@tylorkenniston1192 You need to allow it do go through in the privacy settings. I had the same problem too!!

[@yveskiersten]

This helped me a lot got mine just today and i thought it was broken or something thanks a lot !

[@Hawkcrom]

I record edrums on 1 and electric guitar on 2 and the L-8 makes 2 seperate wav files , and mac book air wont import thise wav files they are greyed out :(

[@mikesurbermusic]

THANK YOU 🙏🏼

[@yokonoe]

Hey, do you know if they have fixed the multitrack with garageband?

[@awillproductions3450]

Great Job! Thanks for actually following up and creating a video that covers the set up with Garage band and Audition. Very informative. 👍🏾

[@bluecowmarketing]

A Will Productions you’re welcome. Glad to share the knowledge. I’m actually going to be starting a new channel called The Tech Dad where I’ll be reviewing and highlighting different pieces of technology for personal, business and recreation.

[@djpraise_]

Nice review. Can you please provide the details of the stand you are using for the L8?

[@bluecowmarketing]

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[@serenitybase9888]

hello i love your vidoes, do you know how i would 'come in' to the L8 , with 2 x 1/4 jacks. The jacks have ' left' a dj equipment , a pioneer xdj xz,...im getting confused on how to connect the 2 jacks....your wisdom is very welcome thanks jeff

[@mehmetcelal5358]

I am planning to buy this device. Thank you for the informative video. Regards from Turkey

[@bluecowmarketing]

You will love it. It's a really nice board that can also work well for small live sound events too.

[@mehmetcelal5358]

@@bluecowmarketing i really want it for small band home recordings. I am also planning it to use for multitrack recording to my DAW. Many thanks for your informations. What are your opinions on streaming a live small band concert? Can this device handle such this job

[@bluecowmarketing]

@@mehmetcelal5358 Absolutely. As it's recognized as an audio input, you would just need to select that in the streaming software, or if streaming on FB set your default computer audio input to that. We did it for a client webinar before and worked great.

[@mehmetcelal5358]

@@bluecowmarketing I do appreciate your answers. Thank you very much.

[@bluecowmarketing]

@@mehmetcelal5358 You're welcome. Be sure to subscribe

[@DrJeffExperience]

I downloaded the Zoom L8 driver but when I go to my sound preferences It doesn't show up as an option for my microphone input. I'm trying to use Zoom L8 while I record on Anchor podcast app

[@bluecowmarketing]

Have you rebooted your computer since installing the driver?

[@DrJeffExperience]

@@bluecowmarketing Yes , still nothing

[@hosbrutality7451]

@@DrJeffExperience I found on another thread that you need to go into your security settings (general) and give your mac permission to use the driver.

[@adikartri]

I've purchased Zoom Livetrak L-8 yesterday and I just came to know from KZbinr that I will need a virtual router to be installed on my PC to get better audio quality so that L8 can be directed to the virtual router, if not, sound come out will be a disappointment as feedback by many musicians using L8 on Zoom meeting. I bought this because I want to use it for live performance in ZOOM meeting apps. Is it true? I would prefer just plug in and play and do not want to go thru a virtual router. Thank you.

[@Troevo]

How can I connect my piano to the Zoom L-8 mixer to achieve stereo sound? The piano has two LINE OUT R, L/MONO outputs on the back panel, but when I connect it using two mono cables to the Line In jacks on channels 7 and 8, the output sound is in mono. Can you explain how to connect the piano for stereo sound?

[@chickenmuffin]

6:00 There is a very annoying glitch. The Zoom considers the computer playing back to be Input 1/2, so you need to go to 3 for microphone that is on pre labelled 1. However, if you are using also 3/4 as the phone input, then I'm not sure what is supposed to happen since they conflict. This is incredibly stupid and I'm not really sure what they are going to do about it.

[@beerwithfriendspodcast9375]

Hi there! I am using the Zoom LiveTrak L-8 with Audition as well on the new MacBook Pro. Everything is working great except when I assign each track to a channel, the mics no longer read. Any advice on what I’m missing here? My device class is CoreAudio (only option available) and input/outputs are set to the L8. Thanks for your help!

[@bluecowmarketing]

That's really hard to diagnose without seeing the settings. Are you able to do a loom and email it to me at [e-mail]

[@chickenmuffin]

How can I JUST hear the DAW. I keep getting both monitor AND DAW?

[@aurelianepuras]

Hey, all. I found that on reggedit: Logic pro and garage band the input numbers are off. 1&2 are the main stereo outputs. So if you have a mic plugged into input 1 it is actually input 3 in the software, input 2=4, 3=5, and so on. Was really frustrating at first but once you know it works great.

[@aurelianepuras]

Worked for me, tested today. With Logic Pro X My setup MacBook Air M1 8Gb Zoom Livetrack L8 1 & 2 ar track master chanels în Logic Pro X Chanel 1 zoom is Track 3 on Logic Pro X 1 is 3 2 is 4 3 is 5 4 is 6 5 is 6 6 is 7

[@borjagv1473]

@@aurelianepuras Thanks, this was driving me crazy

[@lovivalmusicofficial7804]

hello, i have zoom l8 but can't connect on my mac book. is there the same thing as me? Cannot connect to Garage Band or Logic Pro X

[@bluecowmarketing]

Do you have the drivers installed?

[@lovivalmusicofficial7804]

@@bluecowmarketing yes i have , from website zoom already instal on my mac book, but still can’t read , how about Mac Os catalina 15.7 ? Is it working?

[@АндрейТкаченко-к6ь]

Здрастуйте, пожалуйста подскажите а можно залинковать два комбо канала в стерео пару?

[@jebpeteros1446]

I am using audition and Zoom L-20, I want my recording mix like from the mixer why it is always raw when I use the Master all the channel will go to the one track. Is there any way?

[@dsha2006]

I'm using ecamm live to live stream, using my L-8 for sounds with a vocal mic and keyboard. Trying to add vocal effect on voice to make it less harsh. I know there are some built in vocal effects, but I wanted to test opening GB, adding effects there an outputting back to the board (via USB channel 7), then use channel 7 only as my master mix back to live stream software. I was able to do this successfully, but lots of the time, I start hearing a regular clipping noise when I do this method and need to stop bc it's too distracting. Do you have any experience with this or know any other simple DAWs that can add vocal effects and output back into the L-8 for livestream?

[@Fahmins25]

Hey, i don't know if you can answer this but, on my mac on Catalina, i've successfully set it up to be fully working on garageBand, but for some reason in Adobe Audition it doesn't get any signal from the driver. Any suggestion?

[@bluecowmarketing]

Do you have the L8 set as the output in audition under hardware setting?

[@Fahmins25]

@@bluecowmarketing yeap the app recognizes the driver but it doesn't show any signal

[@expressionband6655]

I download the Live Track L12 driver for my mac laptop. I'm using garage band but when I open the software it's not seeing the live track L12. Please advise. Thanks!

[@bluecowmarketing]

Garage band is still a lost cause

[@hosbrutality7451]

I found on another thread that you need to go into your security settings (general) and give your mac permission to use the driver.

[@Mikepo587]

Zoom today make sure you could probably sell your old one and get a new one I don’t have the zoom page to do it you have to buy updating I believe the software or the firmware is updated to 2.20 when it’s turned on

[@donaldrandell]

Thanks for this information.

[@Bee2C]

I just got L-8 recently, but when I plugged into my MacBook, I can't hear anything when I try to play music through my MacBook, I wonder what happened! I've set I/O to L-8.

[@bluecowmarketing]

First did you download and install the driver? Second on channel 7/8 (I can't remember which one) there is a selection at the top for selecting USB. You need to assign usb to that channel then pot it up and the master. Try that.

[@Bee2C]

@@bluecowmarketing I did install the driver, and also selected those 7/8 to USB , but nothing happened :(

[@jerseyltd]

Dont play it through your pc. Its bad lol use headphones

[@alboss7464]

Is it work with any daw? I plan to change my interface this thing look so cool I work with Mac Sierras.

[@bluecowmarketing]

Yes as long as the driver is installed, it should work with most of the main names in DAW

[@robertocalderonabogado1427]

bluecowmarketing I have a question: My Zoom L8 is getting battery dead even dough connected to my Macbook Air. The computer is supposed to give the unit power thru the USB cable, but is not the case on my console. It gives me the low battery warning, asking me to turn it off. Why???

[@bluecowmarketing]

I have not seen that. I power mine with my macbook, even when it's closed. Do you have batteries in the back of it? Could they be dead and it's telling you that?

[@robertocalderonabogado1427]

@@bluecowmarketing I know the answer to the problem: If you connected to the MacBook in an interface mode you can only use the gain controls and not the whole channel strip and linear faders which is not acceptable if you want to use it in a live stream or Zoom meeting. The only way to use the whole features of the mixer is to uninstall the drivers, select IOS in the interface section and run on batteries (they run out of power pretty fast so I must work my way way to use an AC/DC adapter connected to the metal contacts in the compartment). Another way to use it is running the master output of the unit to an external interface like the Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 and then to the MacBook Pro. I contacted ZOOM and they told me when using OS System on the MacBook you are limited to use just the gain control and could not use the other controls when live streaming unless running on batteries.

[@ConfidenZe]

If I used an external mic preamp you think I would get pro vocals or the AD/DA, CONVERTERS SUCK

[@bluecowmarketing]

I would say your quality would be better with an external dedicated pre-amp. Then run it in as a line level to the board.

[@ConfidenZe]

@@bluecowmarketing my situation is I'm trying to start a studio B in my boys I was going to buy a preamp and interface do u think I should use my zoom l8 with the mic pre n not buy the interface or will the id4 sound better I will be bypassing the preamp on the interface via trs pretty much I'm trying to save $200 if THE AD/DA CONVERSION IS PRO ON MY L8 but if not I'll get the id4 if converters matter I know the l8 does 24bit 96khz

[@sneakerjoe23]

I’m thinking of using this as an interface for a Drumset while using a midi keyboard straight into the DAW through a USB. Can this let me monitor both in the DAW?

[@ttn109]

I am having trouble getting sound out of my monitors from my DAW (LOGIC PRO X)

[@ttn109]

There's no signal when I play back on my L8... I don't get any sound from my monitors. Help?

[@bluecowmarketing]

Are you pressing the button above the channels and master so they turn green? RED for Record | GREEN for playback

[@chickenmuffin]

You need to press Input SEL 1/2 until USB input is lit up. The problem is then you can't use the soundpad. However, I don't really care about this feature.

[@samisattva]

@@chickenmuffin OMG thank you for sharing this!! NOBODY talks about Playback setup in their tutorials!!!! I just tried this and It works. I've been trying to figure this out for month. amazing thank you

[@chickenmuffin]

@@samisattva No problem it’s amazing to me it’s not in the manual. They seem to think it’s obvious but it’s not. Careful for a huge flaw of this unit. The track mute button doesn’t actually mute in certain apps. Twice I had a problem with this. First time I had music playing on my CD player coming in through channels 5/6. I muted them before going on a zoom call… but everyone in the call but me heard boring rock music. Another time I was using zoom and would mute myself to cough or drink water while the guest was taking during an interview… but it doesn’t actually mute the signal. Strangely it does in Skype? I don’t know… it’s a great unit but has some serious quirks.

[@williamshaneblyth]

​@mute buttons are pre fader so they don't work outside the unit only on internal recording on SD card chickenmuffin

[@thefrdshow5779]

I plugged the L-8 with my Mac 💻 in audition adobe but no sound coming back . Can you help me why I haven’t heard from zoom back . Thank you all much

[@abfabnewminas]

Did you install the driver from the Zoom website before you plugged it in?

[@bluecowmarketing]

Oops, replied with the wrong account. Did you install the driver? www.zoom-na.com/products/production-recording/live-sound-recording/zoom-livetrak-l-8#downloads

[@thefrdshow5779]

bluecowmarketing yes I did and nothing . I also called zoom and they weren’t helpful at all . Is such a shame how companies act that way about their products.

[@bluecowmarketing]

Latino Graphy ok do you have the audio going in? If you don’t have to coming back, try this. Make sure you select USB on the channel with that option up top. Next is go into your audition hardware setting and choose zoom as the output device.

[@thefrdshow5779]

bluecowmarketing I tried output on audition but I haven’t try the usb on top like you have mentioned. I’m going to give it a try to see if it works. I just don’t think this should be that difficult.

[@DailyArchetype]

Anyone figure out how to get it working with garage band?

[@bluecowmarketing]

Not yet. It may not ever work the way you want it as it’s not their focus.

[@pablocastillogt4971]

you can record multitrak in garage band, you just need to activated!

[@leannetressler8599]

How do you activate it?

[@lifewithbria274]

How can I hear myself on it

[@bluecowmarketing]

In what sense? When you're recording or when you're playing back?

[@chickenmuffin]

Press the input select until USB is the input.

[@lifewithbria274]

When playing back

[@jerseyltd]

This is more of a stand alone product.

[@bluecowmarketing]

What do you mean about stand alone product

[@jerseyltd]

@@bluecowmarketing i can do music and podcast all in this system. You dont need a labtop to record🙏

[@bluecowmarketing]

@@jerseyltd Absolutely. You can record all to SD card. It can also run off batteries too so you can record out in the middle of the ocean if you choose.

[@jerseyltd]

@@bluecowmarketing dont give me ideas ! Hahah love your video btw

[@bluecowmarketing]

@@jerseyltd Thank you. I did it because I bought this for my podcast and put the video up on my marketing channel. Turns out it became one of the most popular ones. I do love the board. I'm a fan of zoom as a company. Personally, if I was doing podcast only I'd love to try the Podcaster, but I also record more than podcasts so this was the better fit.