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product_id: 46074485
title: "LiveTrak L-12 Mixer/Multitrack Recorder for Musicians and Podcasters, 12-Input/14-Channel, 5 Powered Headphone Outputs, USB Audio Interface"
brand: "zoom"
price: "$1203.42"
currency: USD
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# 5 customizable headphone mixes 14-track simultaneous recording 12 discrete channels LiveTrak L-12 Mixer/Multitrack Recorder for Musicians and Podcasters, 12-Input/14-Channel, 5 Powered Headphone Outputs, USB Audio Interface

**Brand:** zoom
**Price:** $1203.42
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎛️ Elevate your live and studio sound—mix, record, and monitor like a pro with the Zoom L-12!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** LiveTrak L-12 Mixer/Multitrack Recorder for Musicians and Podcasters, 12-Input/14-Channel, 5 Powered Headphone Outputs, USB Audio Interface by zoom
- **How much does it cost?** $1203.42 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/46074485-livetrak-l-12-mixer-multitrack-recorder-for-musicians-and-podcasters)

## Best For

- zoom enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zoom brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Scene Recall:** Save and instantly recall up to 9 unique mixer scenes—perfect for gigs, rehearsals, or studio sessions.
- • **Versatile Connectivity Hub:** 8 combo XLR/1/4" inputs plus stereo and RCA channels cover guitars, keyboards, mics, and more.
- • **Pro-Level Multitrack Mastery:** Record 12 tracks at 24-bit/96kHz directly to SD or USB with pristine clarity.
- • **Tailored Monitoring for Your Crew:** Five powered headphone outputs with fully customizable, savable mixes keep every band member in sync.
- • **Built-In Effects & Dynamics Control:** 16 onboard effects and dedicated compressors on channels 1–8 deliver polished, professional sound without extra gear.

## Overview

The Zoom L-12 is a compact, powered 12-channel digital mixer and 14-track recorder designed for live and studio use. It features 8 mono and 2 stereo inputs with XLR and 1/4" connectivity, 24-bit/96kHz multitrack recording to SD card or USB, five independent headphone outputs with customizable mixes, and onboard 3-band EQ plus 16 effects. Scene saving allows quick recall of settings, making it ideal for professional musicians and engineers seeking a versatile, portable mixing and recording solution.

## Description

12-channel Digital Mixer with 24-bit/96kHz 12-track Recorder, 5 Monitor Outputs, 3-band EQ, 16 Built-in Effects, and 14-in/4-out USB Audio Interface - Mac/PC/iOS12-channel digital mixer (8 mono/2 stereo)14-in/4-out USB audio interface for your Mac, PC, or iOS device (Apple Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter is required for iOS)12-track 24-bit/96kHz recording directly to an SD cardRecord up to 48kHz to a computer and an SD card simultaneouslyCreate customizable, savable headphone mixes for up to 5 band membersComplete your entire project on the mixer, or transfer all 12 discrete tracks to your DAW for editing and mixing8 combo jacks accommodate both XLR and 1/4″ connectors8 great-sounding mic preamps with phantom power and +60dB of gainChannels 1–2 offer hi-Z inputs for your electric guitar or bassChannels 9/10 and 11/12 have TRS and RCA connectivity for keyboards and other audio devicesEach channel features a 3-band mid-parametric EQ and 16 built-in effectsChannels 1–8 include a dedicated compressor for controlling dynamicsChannels 3–8 have a -26dB pad for capturing loud sourcesClear 12-segment LED metering for keeping an eye on your levelsSave up to 9 scenes and recall your custom settings automaticallyRecord automatically when the master fader detects a certain dB levelCapture data up to 2 seconds before recording starts, in case a performance begins ahead of timeBuilt-in slate mic for recording comments or talk backOnboard metronome for keeping the band in sync

Review: Live Sound Recording Made Easy - The main reason I purchased this system is to use it as a backup mixer for live sound events (I run all my channels into a splitter; one set goes to my primary mixer, the other set goes to the Zoom). The device also gives me the ability to multi-track record the events, so this item works perfect for my situation. Here's a host of pros/cons that I've experienced thus far, but overall I'm very happy with the purchase. desertcart shipped the item in an unsealed factory box! It arrived in great condition, but I expected a little more care with the packing/shipping of the item, so that was unusual. The item is lightweight with plastic housing, but it feels like it will hold up (with the proper care). The buttons/faders/knobs do not provide exceptional resistance, but they don't feel super-cheap either. The size of the knobs are also adequate (see photo - notice I put custom labels on my device). The power adapter has a 7' cable - it does seem cheap, but it kinda' "locks" into the L12, which is a cool feature. Relatively speaking, the mixer/recorder is very easy to operate. I purchased a "SanDisk Class 10 - U1 - 128GB SDXC 80MB/s" SD card, which seems to function well, but I haven't tested it to its limits. The pre-amps and built-in effects sound great. It must be noted that with the new firmware update (v.2.0) Zoom has given users access to effects on all the outputs, but there are limits. The effect you choose is "global" so you can only use one effect at a time for the entire system. For example if you want reverb on channel 1 and delay on channel 2, that is NOT an option. If you want to route reverb to the master output, then you can adjust the send efx level for the reverb on each individual channel, but that setting is carried over to all the outputs (ex. A, B, C, D, E). You can control the OVERALL efx return level for each output, but not for each individual track. If you intend to use the recorder for a project where you want to do overdubs and re-takes, then there are some limitations. The device doesn’t have “virtual” tracks (you can’t save tracks in the background) and you can’t “bounce” tracks from one channel to another. My workaround is to keep a computer connected to the L12, and if I want to bounce a track, I restart the device in “Card Reader” mode. Then I access the card with my computer and rename the file to the track I want to “bounce” it to (they are named something logical like “TRACK1, TRACK2” etc.). I can backup tracks by copying them to my computer using the same method, so that’s my workaround for keeping “virtual tracks”. Even with the limitations listed above, this mixer/recorder is great! Setting up my system and recording tracks is a quick process that is very intuitive. I’m very happy with my purchase and I would recommend it for anyone who wants to fulfill similar needs as me.
Review: Right on my sweetspot, what I needed! - Excelent product! Very versatile. Only two drawbacks. 1. The effects settings apply to all channels. You cannot apply different effects to different channels. 2. There is no effects send-return on it. But besides that two downsides, it is a portable mixing and recording studio with the right features for live gig and home recording. Big plus: 1. The 5 separate mixes outputs, that I been using for monitoring to in-ear and monitor speakers. 2. Saving all different presets for mixing and recording. Called scenes. Let's me have a preconfigured for full band, acoustic and track based gigs. 3. Small makes it easy to transport and sturdy plastic. No metal in case you have a rough on the road music presentations you may need something tougher. 4. Fully digital, this improved a lot the feedback resilience, and most of band members praise no feedbacks at all in my work on live gigs. 5. From all the effects and settings only compression affects recording. What you record is what comes to the preamp. The recording is saved to SD card. Our you may record with a DAW via interface (or both). Note that max quality up to 96 Khz mono only. 44 and 48 kHz are stereo on stereo channels I heard some pro grade recordings made with this device so do not underestimate what can be done with it. I am a newbie sound engineer who in daytime is a systems administrator. I needed something that have quick good results and low learning curve. Approaching from my digital side, now learning more may go for a bigger analog one where I may need to struggle more with feedback and granular configs. So far so good!

## Features

- 12 discrete channels (8 mono plus 2 stereo) with XLR or 1/4-inch connectivity
- 14 -track Simultaneous recording, 12-track playback
- 5 powered headphone outputs, each with a customizable and savable mix
- 14 -in/4-out USB audio interface connectivity
- Scene saving function, up to 9 scenes saved at a time

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B074G25D6Y |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,063 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #23 in Stage Powered Mixers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (382) |
| Date First Available | August 3, 2017 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.58 pounds |
| Item model number | L-12 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 17.5 x 3 x 11 inches |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zoom
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Item Weight:** 5.6 Pounds
- **Number of Channels:** 12
- **Product Dimensions:** 11.1"D x 17.5"W x 2.78"H

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Live Sound Recording Made Easy
*by W***C on April 11, 2019*

The main reason I purchased this system is to use it as a backup mixer for live sound events (I run all my channels into a splitter; one set goes to my primary mixer, the other set goes to the Zoom). The device also gives me the ability to multi-track record the events, so this item works perfect for my situation. Here's a host of pros/cons that I've experienced thus far, but overall I'm very happy with the purchase. Amazon shipped the item in an unsealed factory box! It arrived in great condition, but I expected a little more care with the packing/shipping of the item, so that was unusual. The item is lightweight with plastic housing, but it feels like it will hold up (with the proper care). The buttons/faders/knobs do not provide exceptional resistance, but they don't feel super-cheap either. The size of the knobs are also adequate (see photo - notice I put custom labels on my device). The power adapter has a 7' cable - it does seem cheap, but it kinda' "locks" into the L12, which is a cool feature. Relatively speaking, the mixer/recorder is very easy to operate. I purchased a "SanDisk Class 10 - U1 - 128GB SDXC 80MB/s" SD card, which seems to function well, but I haven't tested it to its limits. The pre-amps and built-in effects sound great. It must be noted that with the new firmware update (v.2.0) Zoom has given users access to effects on all the outputs, but there are limits. The effect you choose is "global" so you can only use one effect at a time for the entire system. For example if you want reverb on channel 1 and delay on channel 2, that is NOT an option. If you want to route reverb to the master output, then you can adjust the send efx level for the reverb on each individual channel, but that setting is carried over to all the outputs (ex. A, B, C, D, E). You can control the OVERALL efx return level for each output, but not for each individual track. If you intend to use the recorder for a project where you want to do overdubs and re-takes, then there are some limitations. The device doesn’t have “virtual” tracks (you can’t save tracks in the background) and you can’t “bounce” tracks from one channel to another. My workaround is to keep a computer connected to the L12, and if I want to bounce a track, I restart the device in “Card Reader” mode. Then I access the card with my computer and rename the file to the track I want to “bounce” it to (they are named something logical like “TRACK1, TRACK2” etc.). I can backup tracks by copying them to my computer using the same method, so that’s my workaround for keeping “virtual tracks”. Even with the limitations listed above, this mixer/recorder is great! Setting up my system and recording tracks is a quick process that is very intuitive. I’m very happy with my purchase and I would recommend it for anyone who wants to fulfill similar needs as me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Right on my sweetspot, what I needed!
*by M***S on February 23, 2020*

Excelent product! Very versatile. Only two drawbacks. 1. The effects settings apply to all channels. You cannot apply different effects to different channels. 2. There is no effects send-return on it. But besides that two downsides, it is a portable mixing and recording studio with the right features for live gig and home recording. Big plus: 1. The 5 separate mixes outputs, that I been using for monitoring to in-ear and monitor speakers. 2. Saving all different presets for mixing and recording. Called scenes. Let's me have a preconfigured for full band, acoustic and track based gigs. 3. Small makes it easy to transport and sturdy plastic. No metal in case you have a rough on the road music presentations you may need something tougher. 4. Fully digital, this improved a lot the feedback resilience, and most of band members praise no feedbacks at all in my work on live gigs. 5. From all the effects and settings only compression affects recording. What you record is what comes to the preamp. The recording is saved to SD card. Our you may record with a DAW via interface (or both). Note that max quality up to 96 Khz mono only. 44 and 48 kHz are stereo on stereo channels I heard some pro grade recordings made with this device so do not underestimate what can be done with it. I am a newbie sound engineer who in daytime is a systems administrator. I needed something that have quick good results and low learning curve. Approaching from my digital side, now learning more may go for a bigger analog one where I may need to struggle more with feedback and granular configs. So far so good!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Makes a Great Eurorack Mixer and Recorder
*by M***M on January 4, 2023*

This is the best multitrack recorder I've used at anywhere near this price point. I have a number of eurorack cases, and the large number of inputs makes it easy to take output from a variety of key points in the system and handle them each separately. There's definitely a learning curve, and I wish it had a built-in effects loop, but there are workarounds to the latter, and the former comes with time (and RTFM). I've had mixed experiences with mixers around this size, so it was in and out of my cart more times than I can count, but I'm definitely glad I pulled the trigger.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Zoom LiveTrak L-12 Digital Mixer & Multitrack Recorder, for Music, Podcasting, and More, 12-Input/ 14-Channel SD Recorder, 14-in/4-out USB Audio Interface, 5 Powered Headphone Outputs
- Zoom CBL-20 Carrying Case for L-12 and L-20
- [Older Version] SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXY-128G-GN4IN

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