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Operation Manual
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Warning
Operation using an AC adapter
Never use any AC adapter other than a ZOOM AD-19. Do not do anything that could exceed the ratings of outlets and other electrical wiring equipment. Before using the equipment in a foreign country or other region where the electrical voltage differs, always consult with a shop that carries ZOOM products and use the appropriate AC adapter.
Alterations
Do not open the case or modify the product.
Caution
Product handling
Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to the unit.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit.
Operating environment
Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures.
Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat sources.
Do not use in very high humidity or where it could be splashed by water.
Do not use in places with frequent vibrations.
Do not use in places with much dust or sand.
AC adapter handling
When disconnecting the power plug from an outlet, always pull on the plug itself.
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when the unit will not be used for a long time and whenev-
er there is lightning.
Connection cables and input/output jacks
Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any cables.
Always disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter before moving the unit.
Volume
Do not use at a loud volume for a long time.
Interference with other electrical equipment
In consideration of safety, the
has been designed to minimize its emission of electromagnetic
waves and to suppress interference from external electromagnetic waves. However, equipment that is
very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves could result in interference
if placed nearby. If this occurs, place the
and the other device farther apart.
With any type of electronic device that uses digital control, including the
, electromagnetic interfer-
ence could cause malfunction, corrupt or destroy data and result in other unexpected trouble. Always use
caution.
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Cleaning
Use a soft cloth to clean the exterior of the unit if it becomes dirty. If necessary, use a damp cloth that has been wrung out well to wipe it. Never use abrasive cleansers, wax or solvents such as alcohol, benzene or paint thinner.
Breakdown and malfunction
If the unit becomes broken or malfunctions, immediately disconnect the AC adapter, turn the power off and disconnect other cables. Contact the store where you bought the unit or ZOOM service with the following information: product model, serial number and specific symptoms of breakdown or malfunction, along with your name, address and telephone number.
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Note about the Auto Power Off function
The power will automatically turn off if unused for 10 hours. If you want the power to stay on always, refer to Disabling the automatic power saving function.
FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.)
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Declaration of Conformity
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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM LiveTrak
. The
has the following features.
12-channel digital mixer & multitrack recorder
The
combines a digital mixer with 12 total input channels (8 mono and 2 stereo), a multitrack re-
corder that can simultaneously record up to 14 tracks, and a 14-in/4-out USB audio interface. Compact and
lightweight, this digital mixer is easy to transport and can even be used with PA systems for live perfor-
mances in rehearsal studios, cafés and other small venues.
High-quality mic preamps
The
has high-quality mic preamps built-in for 8 channels. The high-quality analog inputs, which
can provide +48 V phantom power, have a -128 dBu EIN rating and +60 dB maximum input gain. In addi-
tion, channels 1 and 2 also support Hi-Z input, while channels 3 to 8 have PAD functions (26 dB attenua-
tion), enabling them to accept high levels of input.
5 MONITOR OUT channels
In addition to the MASTER OUT, the
also has 5 MONITOR OUT channels. The MONITOR OUT mixes
can be set separately for each output. Since these support headphone output, headphones are all that are
needed to send different mixes to each performer.
Digital mixer that can be operated intuitively
Opening menus is not necessary with the
. Every mixer parameter can be controlled with knobs
and keys just like an analog mixer. Each channel has a 3-band EQ, and the mono channels have compres-
sor functions. The mixer also includes high-quality send effects. In addition, up to 9 mixer status scenes
can be saved in the unit.
Recorder can simultaneously record 14 tracks and play 12 tracks
The
can simultaneously record every channel and the master fader stereo signal output for a total
of 14 tracks. Since the recorded data is saved in 16/24-bit, 44.1/48/96 kHz WAV format, the files can easily
be copied to a computer and used in a DAW. In addition, overdubbing and punching in/out can be done as
expected with a multitrack recorder.
14-in/4-out USB audio interface
The
can be used as a 14-in/4-out USB audio interface. The signals from each input and the master
fader output can be recorded in a DAW. In addition, signals output from a computer can also be assigned
to a stereo channel.
Class compliant mode, which enables connection with iOS devices, is also supported.
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Contents
Usage and Safety Precautions Introduction
Names and functions of parts Top Rear panel
Equipment connection example Live PA system
Display overview Home Screen
Turning the unit on/off Turning the unit on Turning the power off
Using the MENU screen
Mixer Outputting input sounds from output devices Adjusting the tone and panning Using the built-in effects Using scene functions Setting signals output from MONITOR OUT AE
Recording and playback Preparing to record Recording and playing tracks Adding marks Redoing parts of recordings (punching in/out) Mixing down tracks Recording automatically Capturing audio before recording starts Selecting the folder where projects are saved Selecting projects for playback
Using the metronome Enabling the metronome Changing metronome settings
Using the slate mic Recording with the slate mic Changing slate mic settings
Projects Changing project names Deleting projects Protecting projects Checking project information Saving projects to USB flash drives Importing projects from USB flash drives Managing marks
Audio files Deleting audio files Exporting audio files to USB flash drives Importing audio files from USB flash drives
Using audio interface functions Installing the driver Connecting to a computer Inputting return signals from the computer to a stereo channel
Using card reader functions
Recording and playback settings Changing the recording format Changing automatic recording settings Showing recording levels on level meters Enabling latency adjustment Changing the playback mode
SD card settings Checking the open space on SD cards Formatting SD cards Testing SD card performance
Various settings Setting the date and time Setting the footswitch Changing the sampling rate Disabling the automatic power saving function Adjusting the display contrast Restoring settings to factory defaults Checking the firmware versions Updating the firmware
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Troubleshooting Specifications Send effects specifications Mixer block diagram
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Names and functions of parts
Top
Input channel section
MIC/LINE input jack
48V switch/indicator Hi-Z switch PAD switch SIG indicator GAIN knob
COMP knob
SEL button REC/PLAY button
MIC/LINE input jack These input jacks have built-in mic preamps. Connect mics, keyboards and guitars to them. These can be used with both XLR and 1/4-inch (balanced or unbalanced) phone plugs.
48V switch/indicator This turns +48 V phantom power on or off. Turn this on ( phantom power to MIC/LINE input jacks 14 (or 58). The indicator lights when the switch is on.
) to supply
Hi-Z switch Use to switch the input impedance of MIC/LINE input jack 1 (or 2).
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Turn it on ( ) when connecting a guitar or bass guitar.
PAD switch This attenuates (reduces) the input signal of the equipment connected to the MIC/LINE input jack by 26 dB. Turn this on ( ) when connecting line level equipment.
SIG indicator This indicator shows the signal level after adjustment by the GAIN knob. The indicator color changes according to the signal level. Lit red: -3 dB Lit green: -48 to -3 dB
GAIN knob Use to adjust the input gain of the mic preamp. The range of adjustment depends on the on/off status of the MIC/LINE input jack switch (Hi-Z on channels 12 or PAD on channels 38).
Jack MIC/LINE input jack 12 (XLR) MIC/LINE input jack 12 (TRS)
MIC/LINE input jack 38
Adjustment range
+16 +60 dB
Hi-Z off
+16 +60 dB
Hi-Z on (TS)
+6 +50 dB
PAD off
+16 +60 dB
PAD on
-10 +34 dB
COMP knob Use to adjust the amount of compression.
SEL button Use to select a channel for parameter adjustment in the channel strip section. Channels with lit SEL buttons are affected by channel strip section adjustments.
REC/PLAY button Use this button to switch between recording input signals to the SD card and playing back an already recorded file from the SD card.
Status Lit red
Lit green Unlit
Explanation Input signals will be recorded to the SD card after passing through the compressor. An already recorded file will be played back. Playback signals are input before the equalizer. In this state, signals from input jacks are disabled. Files will neither be recorded nor played back.
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LINE input jacks (TS)
LINE input jacks (RCA)
USB button
MUTE button
Level meter
Channel fader LINE input jacks (TS)
Use these input jacks to connect line level equipment. For example, connect keyboards or audio devices. These can be used with 1/4-inch (unbalanced) phone plugs.
NOTE If only the left LINE input jack (TS) channel is connected, it will be handled as a mono channel. LINE input jacks (RCA) Use these input jacks to connect line level equipment. For example, connect audio devices. These can be used with RCA pin connectors. NOTE If both the RCA and TS LINE input jacks are connected, the TS input jacks will be used.
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USB button This switches the signals input to channels 9/10 (or 11/12). Lit: audio return signal output from the computer Unlit: LINE input jacks
NOTE Connect the
to a computer as an audio interface. ( Connecting to a computer)
MUTE button This mutes or unmutes signals. To mute the channel, press this button to light it.
HINT This has no effect on recording to the SD card.
Level meter This shows the signal level after adjustment by the channel fader. Ranges shown: -48 dB 0 dB
NOTE If the actual channel fader position differs from the channel fader position recalled using the scene function, for example, the level meter will show the recalled fader position.
Channel fader This adjusts the channel signal level in a range from - to +10 dB.
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CHANNEL STRIP section
EQ OFF button
HIGH knob
SEND EFX knob
MID FREQ knob
PAN knob
MID knob
LOW knob
LOW CUT button
EQ OFF button When this button is lit, HIGH, MID, LOW and LOW CUT are bypassed.
HIGH knob This adjusts the boost/cut of high-frequency equalization. Type: shelving Gain range: -15 db +15 dB Frequency: 10 kHz
MID FREQ knob This adjusts the central frequency of the mid frequency equalization. Frequency (in Hz): 100, 140, 200, 250, 315, 500, 800, 1k, 1.3k, 2k, 3k, 5k or 8k
MID knob This adjusts the boost/cut of mid-frequency equalization. Type: peaking Gain range: -15 db +15 dB Frequency: set by MID FREQ knob
LOW knob This adjusts the boost/cut of low-frequency equalization. Type: shelving Gain range: -15 db +15 dB Frequency: 100 Hz
LOW CUT button This turns on/off the high-pass filter, which cuts low frequencies. When ON, signals below 75 Hz are attenuated 12 dB/octave.
SEND EFX knob The amount that can be sent to the SEND EFX bus can be set from - to +10 dB.
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PAN knob Use to adjust the channel position in the stereo field. On a stereo input channel, this adjusts the volume balance between the left and right channels.
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FADER MODE section
MASTER and AE buttons
MASTER and AE buttons These switch between the mixes output from the MASTER OUT and MONITOR OUT AE jacks. MASTER button: Use to show and adjust the mix output from the MASTER OUT jacks. AE buttons: Use to show and adjust the mixes output from the MONITOR OUT AE jacks. NOTE The parameters that can have separate settings for the MASTER and AE mixes are as follows. - Fader positions (each channel) - EFX RETURN positions
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SCENE section
ON button RESET button
19 buttons
RECALL button
SAVE button
ON button Press this button, lighting it, to use the scene function
RESET button Press this button to reset the current mixer settings to the factory defaults.
19 buttons Use these buttons to select the scene to use to save the current mixer state and to load saved scenes. If the current mixer settings match the settings of a scene, the corresponding number button will light. This unit can save up to 9 scenes.
RECALL button Use this button when loading scenes saved to buttons 19. When this button is pressed, buttons 19 will blink if they have saved scenes and be unlit if they do not. To recall a saved scene, press a blinking button between 1 and 9. To cancel recalling a scene, press the RECALL button again.
SAVE button Use this button when saving the current mixer settings to a scene. When this button is pressed, buttons 19 will light if they have saved scenes and be blink if they do not. To save a scene, press a button between 1 and 9 to save it to that number. To cancel saving a scene, press the SAVE button again.
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Send effect (SEND EFX) section
Effect type list
TYPE knob
Parameters 1 and 2
EFX RETURN MUTE button
EFX RETURN level meters
EFX RETURN fader
Effect type list This is the list of the built-in effects. The name of the currently selected effect lights. It blinks when being selected. If some time passes without a different effect being selected, the previously selected effect will remain selected.
TYPE knob Use to select the built-in effect. Turn this knob to select the effect type, and press it to confirm.
Parameters 1 and 2 Use these to adjust the parameters for the selected effect. See Send effects specifications for the parameters of each effect.
EFX RETURN MUTE button This mutes or unmutes the signal sent from the built-in effect. To mute the signal, press this button to light it. 14
EFX RETURN level meters The signal level sent from the built-in effect after the EFX RETURN fader to the MASTER and MONITOR buses is shown in a range from -48 dB to 0 dB.
EFX RETURN fader The signal level sent from the built-in effect to the MASTER and MONITOR buses can be adjusted in a range from - dB to +10 dB. NOTE If the actual channel fader position differs from the channel fader position recalled using the scene function, for example, the level meters will show the recalled fader position.
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Output section
MONITOR OUT A switch MONITOR OUT BE switches
MASTER OUT jacks MONITOR OUT A jacks MONITOR OUT A PHONES jack MONITOR OUT BE PHONES
jacks MONITOR OUT A knob MONITOR OUT A PHONES knob
MONITOR OUT BE knobs
MASTER REC/PLAY button MASTER MUTE button Master level meters
Master fader
MASTER OUT jacks These jacks output signals after volume adjustment by the master fader. Connect them to a power amplifier, a PA system or speakers with built-in amplifiers, for example. These support balanced output with XLR connectors (2 HOT).
MONITOR OUT A jacks These jacks output signals after volume adjustment by the MONITOR OUT A knob. You can, for example, connect a monitoring system for the mixer operator here. These support balanced 1/4-inch jack phone output.
NOTE The MONITOR OUT A jacks can be set to output the same signals as the MASTER OUT jacks or the signals set separately in the fader mode section. ( Selecting MONITOR OUT AE output signals)
MONITOR OUT A PHONES jack This headphone jack outputs signals after volume adjustment by the MONITOR OUT A PHONES knob.
NOTE The MONITOR OUT A PHONES jack always outputs the same signals as the MONITOR OUT A jacks.
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MONITOR OUT BE PHONES jacks These headphone jacks output signals after volume adjustments by the MONITOR OUT BE PHONES knobs.
NOTE The MONITOR OUT BE jacks can be set to output the same signals as the MASTER OUT jacks or the signals set separately in the fader mode section. ( Setting signals output from MONITOR OUT AE)
MONITOR OUT A knob Use to adjust the volume of the signals output from the MONITOR OUT A jacks.
MONITOR OUT A PHONES knob Use to adjust the volume of the signals output from the MONITOR OUT A PHONES jack.
MONITOR OUT BE knobs Use to adjust the volumes of the signals output from the MONITOR OUT BE PHONES jacks.
MONITOR OUT A switch This switches MONITOR OUT A output between the L/R jacks and the PHONES jack.
Status MASTER ( ) A( )
Explanation The same signals as the MASTER OUT are output. The signals set in the FADER MODE section are output.
MONITOR OUT BE switches These switch the signals output from the MONITOR OUT BE PHONES jacks.
Status MASTER ( ) B-E( )
Explanation The same signals as the MASTER OUT are output. The signals set in the FADER MODE section are output.
MASTER REC/PLAY button Use this button to switch between recording the signal input on the master bus to the SD card and playing back an already recorded file from the SD card.
Status Lit red Lit green Unlit
Explanation The signal will be recorded to the SD card after adjustment by the master fader. The playback signal of a file is inserted on the master bus. The REC/ PLAY buttons of other channels will be unlit at this time. Files will neither be recorded nor played back.
MASTER MUTE button This mutes or unmutes the MASTER OUT jacks. To mute the signals, press this button to light it.
Master level meters These show the signal levels output from the MASTER OUT jacks in a range from -48 dB to 0 dB.
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Master fader This adjusts the signal levels output from the MASTER OUT jacks in a range from - to +10 dB. NOTE If the actual channel fader position differs from the channel fader position recalled using the scene function, for example, the level meters will show the recalled fader position. However, the position of the master fader is not shown when AUTO REC is activated.
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RECORDER section
Slate mic SLATE button/indicator
Display
STOP button
REW button FF button
MENU button Selection encoder TEMPO button/indicator PLAY/PAUSE button/indicator REC button/indicator
OVER DUB button/indicator
Slate mic This is a built-in mic for recording comments. This mic input is active while the SLATE button is being pressed. The input channel can be set to channels 112, MASTER, or all channels. ( Changing the slate mic routing)
SLATE button/indicator This activates the slate mic. The slate mic is activated while this button is being pressed and its indicator is lit.
Display This shows the recorder status and MENU screen.
MENU button This opens the menu.
Selection encoder Use this to change menus and values and to move between items.
Operation
Result
Turn when main screen open
recorder
Search forward or backward in one-second increments.
Push when screen open
main
recorder
This sets a mark.
Turn when menu open
Move between parameters and change values.
Press when menu open
Confirm parameter value.
TEMPO button/indicator This sets the tempo of the metronome built into the recorder. Press this button to make the recorder detect the tempo from the average value.
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During recording and playback, the indicator blinks at a tempo of 40.0250.0 bpm. See Changing metronome settings for metronome settings.
STOP button This stops the recorder.
PLAY/PAUSE button/indicator This starts and pauses recorder playback. The indicator shows the playback status as follows.
Status Lit green Blinking green
The recorder is playing back. Playback is paused.
Explanation
REC button/indicator This puts the recorder in recording standby. The indicator shows the recording status as follows.
Status Lit red Blinking red
Explanation The recorder is recording or in recording standby. Recording is paused.
REW button Press to move to the previous mark. If no mark is set, this moves to the beginning. Press this button when at the beginning to move to the previous project. Press and hold to search backward. (The longer you press, the faster the speed becomes.)
FF button Press to move to the next mark. If it is the last mark, this moves to the end of the file. Press this button again to move to the next project. Press and hold to search forward. (The longer you press, the faster the speed becomes.)
OVER DUB button/indicator
Status
Explanation
Lit (ON)
Record by overwriting into the current project folder.
Unlit (OFF)
Create a new project folder and make a new recording.
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Rear panel
POWER switch DC IN 12V AC adapter connector USB HOST port MODE switch USB DEVICE port CLASS COMPLIANT MODE
switch SAMPLE RATE switch SD card slot CONTROL IN jack
POWER switch
This turns the
on and off.
Switch to -- to turn the power on. Switch to to turn the power off.
When the POWER switch setting is changed to OFF, the current mixer settings are automatically saved
in the unit and in the settings file in the project folder on the SD card.
DC IN 12V AC adapter connector Connect the included AC adapter here.
USB HOST port This USB 2.0 HOST port is for connecting USB flash drives. Projects and audio files can be saved on and loaded from connected USB flash drives.
MODE switch Set whether to use as a USB HOST, card reader or audio interface. This cannot be changed after starting up.
USB DEVICE port This USB 2.0 port is for connecting with a computer. It will start up as a card reader or audio interface, depending on the MODE switch selection. Card reader mode Operating as an SD card reader, data can be exchanged with a computer. Audio interface mode Operating as an audio interface, audio data can be exchanged with a computer. Inputs: The signals from channels 112 after they pass through their compressors and the master fader output signals are input to the computer. Outputs: Outputs from the computer can be assigned to channels 9/10 and 11/12. Use when connected to an iOS device is possible if the CLASS COMPLIANT MODE switch is set to ON.
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CLASS COMPLIANT MODE switch Use this to turn Class Compliant Mode ON/OFF. Set it to ON when connected to an iOS device.
SAMPLE RATE switch Set the sampling rate used by the unit. This cannot be changed after starting up.
SD card slot
This slot is for SD cards.
The
supports SD, SDHC and SDXC card specifications.
HINT You can test whether an SD card can be used with the
. ( Testing SD card performance)
CONTROL IN jack A footswitch (ZOOM FS01) can be connected here. The footswitch can be assigned to one function: starting/stopping recorder playback, manually punching in/out or muting/unmuting the built-in effect. ( Setting the footswitch)
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Equipment connection example
Live PA system
Electric guitar
Drums
Keyboard
Vocal/chorus mics ×2
Electric acoustic guitar
Bass
Drum mics ×3
Powered speakers (main)
Performer headphones×4
DI
Headphones Portable audio player
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Computer (for recording and
playback)
Footswitch
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Display overview
Home Screen
No
Item
Project name
Status icon
Counter Progress bar Folder name PLAY MODE icon Metronome icon Project protection icon
Remaining recordable time
Recording file format Current date and time SD card icon
Mark
Longest file time in project
Explanation This shows the project name. "<" appears if there is another project before this one in the folder. ">" appears if there is another project after this one in the folder. This shows the status as follows.
: Stopped : Paused : Recording : Playing back This shows the hour: minute: second. This bar shows the amount of time in the project from beginning to end. The folder where the project is saved will be shown as FOLDER01 FOLDER10. This shows the PLAY MODE setting.( Changing the playback mode) This is shown when the metronome is enabled. ( Enabling the metronome) This is shown when project protection is enabled.( Protecting projects) This shows the remaining recordable time. This will change automatically according to the number of channels that have
recording enabled with . This shows the recording file format used by the recorder. This shows the current date and time. This is shown when an SD card is being recognized. This shows the mark number and the status as follows.
: at mark (mark added at counter location) : not at mark (mark not added at counter location) This shows the length of the longest file in the project.
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Turning the unit on/off
Turning the unit on
POWER switch
DC IN 12V AC adapter connector
GAIN knob
Input/Output jacks
Channel faders
Master fader EFX RETURN fader
1. Confirm that the output devices connected to the
are turned off.
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2. Confirm that
is set to OFF.
3. Plug the AD-19 adapter designed for this unit into an outlet.
4. Set all
knobs and faders to their minimum values.
5. Connect instruments, mics, speakers and other equipment.
HINT Equipment connection example ( Equipment connection example)
6. Set
to ON.
7. Turn on the output devices connected to the
.
NOTE
· When using a passive guitar or bass guitar, connect it to channel 1 or 2, and turn on. ( Top)
· When using a condenser mic, turn on. ( Top)
· The power will automatically turn off if the
is unused for 10 hours. If you want the power to stay
on always, disable the automatic power saving function ( Disabling the automatic power saving func-
tion)
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Turning the power off
1. Minimize the volume of devices connected to the
.
2. Turn off the power of output devices connected to the
.
3. Set
to OFF.
The following screens appear and the power turns off.
NOTE When the power is turned off, the current mixer settings are saved in the project on the SD card. If they cannot be saved to the SD card, they will be saved in the unit.
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Using the MENU screen
Recorder function settings, for example are made for the nation of the basic menu operations.
Open the menu: Press This opens the MENU screen.
using the MENU screen. This is an expla-
Select menu items and parameters: Turn This moves the cursor.
Confirm menu items and parameters: Press This opens the selected MENU screen or parameter setting screen.
Return to previous screen: Press This opens the selected MENU screen or parameter setting screen.
On the following pages, menu screen operations are shown in the following way. For example, "After selecting 'METRONOME' on the MENU screen, select 'CLICK'" becomes: Select MENU > METRONOME > CLICK
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Mixer
Outputting input sounds from output devices
Outputting sound from speakers
GAIN knob
MUTE button
MUTE button
Channel faders
Master fader
1. Use
to adjust the input signals while inputting sound from instruments and mics.
NOTE Set them so that SIG indicators do not light red.
SIG indicator
2. Turn off (unlit) for the MASTER and the channels with sound you want to output. 3. Set the MASTER fader to 0. 4. Use the channel faders to adjust the volumes. 5. Use the MASTER fader to adjust the overall volume.
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Outputting sound from headphones
MONITOR OUT A PHONES jack
MONITOR OUT A PHONES knob MONITOR OUT A switch
1. Connect headphones to the MONITOR OUT PHONES A jack.
2. Set
to MASTER ( ).
3. Use
to adjust the volume.
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Adjusting the tone and panning
SEL button
CHANNEL STRIP section
1. Press
to light it for the channel for which you want to adjust tone and panning.
2. Use the knobs and buttons in the channel strip section to adjust the tone and panning.
Adjusting the tone:
,
,
,
,
Adjusting the panning:
NOTE
· Press to light it, turning off all equalization at once. This will bypass HIGH, MID, LOW and LOW CUT settings.
· Using the compressor ( Input channel section)
HINT Details about knobs and buttons ( CHANNEL STRIP section)
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Using the built-in effects
The
has 16 types of send effects
SEL button
SEND EFX knob
TYPE knob
Parameters 1 and 2 EFX RETURN MUTE button
1. Turn
to select the effect type, and press
EFX RETURN fader to confirm.
Lit: Effect selected
2. Press to turn it off, unmuting the EFX RETURN. 3. Set the EFX RETURN fader to 0.
4. Press the
for the channel that you want to use the effect on to light it.
5. Use
to adjust the amount for each channel.
6. Use the EFX RETURN fader to adjust the overall effect amount.
7. Use
and
to adjust the send effect parameters.
NOTE
See Send effects specifications for the parameters of each effect that can be adjusted by
and
.
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Using scene functions
The scene function can be used to save up to nine sets of current mixer settings as scenes and to recall these saved settings at any time.
ON button RESET button 19 buttons RECALL button
SAVE button
Saving scenes
1. Click so that it lights.
This enables the scene function.
2. Press .
Buttons
will light if they have saved scenes and blink if they do not.
Press again if you do not want to save a scene.
3. Press the button where you want to save the scene.
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NOTE · Nine scenes are saved in the unit. ( SCENE section) · If a button that already has a scene saved is selected, that scene will be overwritten. · The following items are saved with scenes.
- Fader positions (each channel, SEND EFX, MASTER) - MUTE ON/OFF (each channel, SEND EFX, MASTER) - EQ OFF - LOW CUT ON/OFF - EQ HIGH - EQ MID - EQ MID FREQ - EQ LOW - SEND EFX - PAN - SEND EFX TYPE - SEND EFX parameters 1 and 2 - USB button setting
Recalling scenes
1. Click so that it lights.
This enables the scene function.
2. Press .
Buttons
will blink if they have saved scenes and be unlit if they do not.
Press again if you do not want to recall a scene.
3. Press the button for the scene you want to recall.
The scene for the selected number is recalled.
NOTE If the actual channel fader position differs from the channel fader position shown, the volume will not change until the fader is moved to the same position. ( Input channel section)
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Resetting mixer settings
1. Click so that it lights.
This enables the scene function.
2. Press .
Buttons
will blink if they have saved scenes and be unlit if they do not.
Press again if you do not want to reset the settings.
3. Press
.
The current mixer settings are reset to their factory defaults.
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Setting signals output from MONITOR OUT AE
The MONITOR OUT AE jacks can be set to output the same mix as the MASTER OUT or different mixes.
MONITOR OUT switches
MASTER button EFX RETURN fader
Channel faders
AE buttons
Adjusting the MONITOR OUT AE mixes
1. Press an button to select the output to mix.
The selected output button lights and operation of all the channel faders is enabled.
NOTE The level meters show the fader positions. If the actual channel fader position differs from the channel fader position shown, the volume will not change until the fader is moved to the same position.
2. Use the channel faders to adjust the volumes.
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Selecting MONITOR OUT AE output signals
1. Use the MONITOR OUT switch for an output to select its output signal.
To output a mix set using MONITOR OUT AE: Set MONITOR OUT switch to AE ( )
To output the same mix as the MASTER: Set MONITOR OUT switch to MASTER ( )
Output different mixes for MONITOR OUT AE Output same mix as MASTER
NOTE · Each output mix is saved with the scene and project. · The parameters that can have separate settings for the MASTER and MONITOR OUT AE are as fol-
lows. - Fader positions (each channel) - EFX RETURN positions
Copying a mix
1. While pressing the button (
or
) for the output you want to copy for at least 2 seconds,
press a blinking copy destination button ( or ).
This copies the mix from the source to the destination.
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Recording and playback
Preparing to record
Inserting SD cards
POWER switch
SD card slot
1. Set
to OFF.
2. Open the SD card slot cover, and insert an SD card all the way into the slot.
To remove an SD card, push it further into the slot and then pull it out.
NOTE · Disable write-protection on the SD card before inserting it.
· Always set
to OFF before inserting or removing an SD card.
· Inserting or removing a card while the power is on could result in data loss.
· When inserting an SD card, be sure to insert the correct end with the top side up as shown.
· If an SD card is not loaded, recording and playback are not possible.
· To format an SD card, see Formatting SD cards.
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Creating new projects
The
manages recording and playback data in units called projects.
1. Select MENU > PROJECT > NEW PROJECT.
2. Use to select YES, and press .
NOTE · See Projects for information about projects. · When a new project is created, it will start with the current mixer settings.
HINT When the
power is turned on, it will automatically load the last used project.
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Recording and playing tracks
The
has recorder functions that enable simultaneous recording of up to 14 tracks and simultane-
ous playback of up to 12 tracks.
The signals from every channel after they pass through their compressors and from the master fader out-
put can be recorded. These recordings can also be played back.
Recording
REC/PLAY button
PLAY/PAUSE button
REC button
STOP button
OVER DUB button
1. Use
to turn overdubbing on or off.
OVER DUB indicator Lit (on): Overwrite current project Unlit (off): Create and record to new project
2. Press
for the channels you want to record, lighting these buttons red.
3. Press
to start recording standby.
HINT
If a recorded file already exists, and recording standby.
is off, pressing
will create a new project and then start
4. Press
to start recording.
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5. Press
to stop recording.
NOTE · The signals for each channel are recorded after passing through their compressors. ( Mixer block
diagram) · Punching in/out ( Redoing parts of recordings (punching in/out)) · Starting recording automatically ( Recording automatically) · Capturing audio before recording starts ( Capturing audio before recording starts) · When recording stops, "Please Wait" appears on the display. Do not turn the power off or remove the
SD card while this message appears. Doing so could cause data loss or malfunction.
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Playing recordings
REC/PLAY button
PLAY/PAUSE button
STOP button
1. Press 2. Press
for the channels you want to play, lighting these buttons green.
to start playback.
PLAY/PAUSE indicator Lit: Playing back Blinking: Paused
3. Press
to stop playback.
NOTE · Playback signals are added before the equalizer section, so their EQ and panning settings can be ad-
justed during playback. ( Mixer block diagram) · Selecting projects for playback ( Selecting projects for playback) · Changing the playback mode ( Changing the playback mode) · Other channels cannot be played back when the MASTER channel is playing back.
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Adding marks
Adding marks at desired positions with the recorder makes moving to those positions easy.
Selection encoder >>| button |<< button
Adding marks during recording and playback
1. Press during recording/playback.
Moving in mark order
1. Use these buttons to move in mark order.
Move to next mark: Press Move to previous mark: Press
NOTE Checking and deleting marks in projects ( Managing marks) HINT · A maximum of 99 marks can be added to one project. · You can also delete a mark by pressing the when at the mark position.
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Redoing parts of recordings (punching in/out)
Punching in/out is a function that can be used to rerecord parts of already recorded tracks. "Punching in"
is switching track status from playback to recording. "Punching out" is switching track status from record-
ing to playback.
With
the , punching in/out can be conducted using buttons on its top or a footswitch (ZOOM FS01).
REC/PLAY button
1. Press 2. Press
the to turn it on (lighting its indicator). repeatedly for the tracks to re-record until they light red.
Selection encoder
STOP button REC button OVER DUB button
PLAY/PAUSE button
3. Press 4. Press
or turn left to move to before the part to be rerecorded. to start playback.
5. Press
at the position where you want to start rerecording (punch in).
6. Press
to end rerecording (punch out).
NOTE · Punching in/out using a footswitch (ZOOM FS01) ( Setting the footswitch) · Punching in/out overwrites recordings. · Punching in/out can be done up to 99 times each time playback is started.
7. Press
to stop playback.
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Mixing down tracks
A final stereo mix can be recorded to the master track. Signals are sent to the master track after passing through the master fader.
Recording to the master track
1. Click
so that it lights.
NOTE Adjust the volume and panning of each recorded track before starting.
2. Press MASTER
repeatedly until it lights red.
3. Press 4. Press 5. Press 6. Press
to return to the recording beginning. to start recording standby. to start recording. to end mixing down.
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Playing the master track
1. Press MASTER
repeatedly until it lights green.
2. Press .
NOTE · To stop master track playback, press MASTER repeatedly until it becomes unlit. · When the master track is playing, other tracks will not be played back. · To listen to master track playback from a MONITOR OUT, set the MONITOR OUT AE switch to MASTER
( ).
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Recording automatically
Recording can be started and stopped automatically in response to the level after passing through the master fader.
1. Select MENU > REC/PLAY > AUTO REC > ON / OFF. 2. Use to select ON, and press .
Selection encoder MENU button REC button
Master fader
NOTE Making additional settings for automatic recording ( Changing automatic recording settings)
3. Press
repeatedly to return to the main recorder screen.
4. Press
.
The indicator will light and recording standby will start.
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The MASTER level meters will blink at the level that will cause automatic recording to start.
HINT Recording starts automatically when the input exceeds the set level (shown by the MASTER level meters). You can also set recording to stop automatically when the input goes below a set level. ( Setting automatic stopping)
5. Press
to end recording standby or stop recording.
NOTE · This function cannot be used with the PRE REC, METRONOME or PRE COUNT functions. When you
turn AUTO REC on, these other functions will be disabled. · When you turn OVER DUB on, AUTO REC will be disabled.
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Capturing audio before recording starts
The input signal can be captured for up to 2 seconds before recording is started (pre-recording). Setting this in advance can be useful when a performance starts suddenly, for example.
1. Select MENU > REC/PLAY > PRE REC. 2. Use to select ON, and press .
NOTE · This function cannot be used with the AUTO REC, METRONOME, PRE COUNT or OVER DUB functions. · When you turn AUTO REC or PRE COUNT on, PRE REC will be disabled. · The PRE REC function continues to be enabled even when recording is paused.
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Selecting the folder where projects are saved
Choose one of ten folders as the folder where recorded projects will be saved.
1. Select MENU > FOLDER.
2. Use
to select the folder where you want to save, and press .
NOTE · Up to 1000 projects can be saved in a single folder. · If a folder that does not have a project is selected, a new project will be created automatically.
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Selecting projects for playback
Projects saved on SD cards can be loaded.
1. Select MENU > PROJECT > SELECT.
2. Use
to select the project you want to load, and press .
NOTE · Projects in different folders cannot be selected. To select a project that is saved in a different folder,
select that folder first. ( Selecting the folder where projects are saved) · When a project is loaded, the mixer settings saved in that project are also loaded. · If actual channel fader positions differ from the channel fader positions of the loaded project, the level
meters will show the recalled fader positions. The volume will not be changed until the actual fader position becomes the same as the recalled position. · When switching to a different project, the project mixer settings of the current project are saved to the settings file in the project folder.
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Using the metronome
The
metronome has adjustable volume, a selectable sound, and a precount function. The volume
can also be adjusted separately for each output.
Metronome settings are saved separately with each project.
Enabling the metronome
1. Select MENU > METRONOME > CLICK.
2. Use
to select when the metronome makes sound, and press .
Setting value OFF REC AND PLAY REC ONLY PLAY ONLY
Explanation The metronome does not make sound. The metronome sounds during recording and playback. The metronome sounds only during recording. The metronome sounds only during playback.
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Changing metronome settings
Changing the metronome tempo
1. Press .
The current tempo is shown on the display.
2. Do one of the following to change the tempo.
· Turn · Press repeatedly at the tempo you want to set
MENU button Selection encoder
TEMPO button
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Setting the precount
A metronome count can be sounded before starting recording/playback.
1. Select MENU > METRONOME > PRE COUNT. 2. Use to select the precount behavior, and press .
Setting value OFF 18
SPECIAL
Explanation No precount will sound. Before recording/playback, the precount will sound for the set number of times (18). Before recording/playback, the precount will sound as shown below.
NOTE · The precount is enabled even during playback. · This function cannot be used with the AUTO REC function. When you turn AUTO REC on, PRE COUNT
will be disabled. · This function cannot be used with the PRE REC function. When you turn PRE COUNT on, PRE REC will
be disabled.
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Changing the metronome sound
1. Select MENU > METRONOME > SOUND. 2. Use to select the sound, and press .
HINT The options are BELL, CLICK, STICK, COWBELL and HI-Q. NOTE Press to play the metronome and check the sound.
Changing the metronome pattern
1. Select MENU > METRONOME > PATTERN. 2. Use to select the pattern, and press .
HINT The options are 1/48/4 and 6/8. NOTE Press to play the metronome and check the pattern.
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Changing the metronome volume
The metronome volume can be adjusted separately for the MASTER OUT and each of the MONITOR OUT AE outputs.
1. Select MENU > METRONOME > LEVEL > MASTER or A-E. 2. Turn to adjust the volume, and press .
HINT Set from 0 to 100. NOTE Press to play the metronome and check the volume.
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Using the slate mic
The
has a built-in slate mic that allows comments to be recorded.
SLATE button
Selection encoder
MENU button
Recording with the slate mic
1. Start recording. ( Recording)
2. Press
While
to enable the slate mic. is being pressed, the indicator lights and the slate mic is enabled.
NOTE · When the slate mic is in use, signals from input jacks are muted to the channels to which the slate mic
is routed. · None of the channel faders affect the level of the slate mic.
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Changing slate mic settings
Changing the slate mic volume
1. Select MENU > SLATE > LEVEL. 2. Turn to adjust the volume, and press .
Changing the slate mic routing
1. Select MENU > SLATE > ROUTING. 2. Turn to select a channel for routing. 3. Press confirm.
ON OFF ALL: Set routing to all channels at once ALL CLEAR: Clear all settings Channel routing for slate mic input
4. Press .
HINT Pressing toggles it ON/OFF.
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Projects
The
manages recording and playback data in units called projects.
The following data is saved in projects.
· Audio data
· Mixer settings
· Send return effect settings
· Mark information
· Metronome settings
Changing project names
The name of the currently loaded project can be changed.
1. Select MENU > PROJECT > RENAME. 2. Edit the name.
Move cursor or change character: Turn
Select character to change/confirm change: Press
MENU button Selection encoder
REC button
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NOTE · The default project name is the date and time of creation.
For example, if a project was created at 6:48:20 p.m. on March 14, 2017, the project name would be "170314_184820" (YYMMDD-HHMMSS). · Project names have 13 characters. · The following characters can be used in project and file names. (space) ! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ST UVW XY Z ^ _ ` a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z {~ } · Projects can be ordered by numerical or alphabetical order. · Project/file names cannot be only spaces. · The project name is the same as the project folder name on the SD card.
3. Press .
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Deleting projects
Projects inside the selected folder can be deleted.
1. Select MENU > PROJECT > DELETE
2. Use
to select the project you want to delete, and press .
3. Use to select YES, and press .
NOTE Projects cannot be deleted if protection is ON.
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Protecting projects
The currently loaded project can be write-protected, preventing the project from being saved, deleted or having its content changed.
1. Select MENU > PROJECT > PROJECT PROTECT. 2. Use to select ON, and press .
NOTE · Projects cannot be used for recording if protection is ON. Turn protection OFF to record. · When protection is OFF for a project, it will always be saved to the SD card when the power is turned
off or another project is loaded. We recommend turning protection ON to prevent accidentally saving changes to a musical project after it has been completed.
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Checking project information
Various information about the currently loaded projects can be viewed.
1. Select MENU > PROJECT. 2. Use to select INFORMATION, and press .
Items shown NAME PATH DATE FORMAT SIZE TIME FILES
Explanation Project name Location where project saved Project creation date and time (YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS) Recording format Project size Project length (HHH: MM: SS) Information about tracks and files
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Saving projects to USB flash drives
A USB flash drive can be connected directly to the to it.
, and the currently loaded project can be saved
POWER switch
MODE switch USB HOST port
1. Set
to OFF.
2. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB HOST port.
3. Set
to USB HOST.
4. Set
to ON.
5. Select MENU > PROJECT > PROJECT EXPORT.
6. Edit the name.
Move cursor or change character: Turn Select character to change/confirm change: Press
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MENU button
Selection encoder
NOTE · The default project name is the date and time of creation.
For example, if a project was created at 6:48:20 p.m. on March 14, 2017, the project name would be "170314_184820" (YYMMDD-HHMMSS). · Project names have 13 characters. · The following characters can be used in project and file names. (space) ! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ST UVW XY Z ^ _ ` a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z {~ } · Projects can be ordered by numerical or alphabetical order. · Project/file names cannot only be spaces. · The project name is same as the project folder name on the SD card.
7. Press
.
8. Use to select YES, and press .
NOTE · The folder structure on USB flash drives is as follows.
Never change this folder structure.
ZOOM_L-12
PROJECT Folder where project data is saved
AUDIO
Folder where audio data is saved
· Projects will be saved on the USB flash drive in the "PROJECT" subfolder of the "ZOOM_L-12" folder. · Never disconnect a USB flash drive when "Saving" or "Loading" appears on the display.
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Importing projects from USB flash drives
Projects saved on USB flash drives can be copied to SD cards.
NOTE Use a computer to create "ZOOM_L-12" and "PROJECT" folders on the USB flash drive in advance ( Saving projects to USB flash drives). Only projects inside the "PROJECT" folder can be imported.
1. Set
to OFF.
2. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB HOST port.
3. Set
to USB HOST.
4. Set
to ON.
5. Select MENU > PROJECT > PROJECT IMPORT.
6. Use
to select the project you want to load from the USB flash drive, and press .
7. Edit the name.
Move cursor or change character: Turn
Select character to change/confirm change: Press
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NOTE · The default project name is the date and time of creation.
For example, if a project was created at 6:48:20 p.m. on March 14, 2017, the project name would be "170314_184820" (YYMMDD-HHMMSS). · Project names have 13 characters. · The following characters can be used in project and file names. (space) ! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ST UVW XY Z ^ _ ` a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z {~ } · Projects can be ordered by numerical or alphabetical order. · Project/file names cannot only be spaces. · The project name is the same as the project folder name on the SD card.
8. Press . 9. Use to select YES, and press .
NOTE · Imported projects are saved in the currently selected folder. · Never disconnect a USB flash drive when "Saving" or "Loading" appears on the display.
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Managing marks
A list of marks in the currently loaded project can be opened, allowing them to be checked, played and deleted.
1. Select MENU > PROJECT > MARK LIST.
A list of marks appears.
Indicates added mark
E mark indicates time when skipping occurred
during recording
2. Use to select a mark, and play or delete it.
Press to move to the mark position. Press to delete the mark.
MENU button Selection encoder
REC button
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Audio files
The
creates the following types of audio files according to the recording channel.
· Channels 18: mono WAV files
· Channels 9/10, 11/12 and MASTER: stereo WAV files
The file format depends on the sampling rate ( Changing the sampling rate) and quantization bit depth (
Changing the recording format) used by the unit.
The
can also play back audio files created using DAW software ( Importing audio files from USB
flash drives).
NOTE · The names given to audio files depend on their channels.
Channels 18: TRACK01TRACK08 Channels 9/10, 11/12: TRACK09_10, TRACK11_12 MASTER: MASTER · If the file size exceeds 2GB during recording, a new file will be created automatically in the same project and recording will continue without pause. When this happens, numbers will be added to the ends of the file names: "-01", "-02" and so on.
Deleting audio files
Audio files that are not needed can be deleted.
1. Select MENU > PROJECT > FILE DELETE.
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MENU button Selection encoder
REC button
2. Use
to select the file you want to delete, and press .
NOTE Press to select/deselect all files.
3. Press
.
4. Use to select YES, and press .
NOTE Audio files cannot be deleted if protection is ON for their projects.
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Exporting audio files to USB flash drives
The desired audio files can be exported from projects to USB flash drives. Exported audio files will be saved on the USB flash drive in the "AUDIO" subfolder of the "ZOOM_L-12" folder.
1. Set
to OFF.
2. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB HOST port.
3. Set
to USB HOST.
4. Set
to ON.
5. Select MENU > PROJECT > FILE EXPORT.
6. Use
to select the file you want to export, and press .
MENU button Selection encoder
REC button
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7. Edit the name.
Move cursor or change character: Turn
Select character to change/confirm change: Press
NOTE · Audio file names have 24 characters. · The following characters can be used in project and file names.
(space) ! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ST UVW XY Z ^ _ ` a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z {~ } · Project/file names cannot only be spaces.
8. Press
.
9. Use to select YES, and press .
NOTE · Never disconnect a USB flash drive when "Saving" or "Loading" appears on the display. · Audio files will be saved on the USB flash drive in the "AUDIO" subfolder of the "ZOOM_L-12" folder.
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Importing audio files from USB flash drives
The desired audio files can be imported from USB flash drives to existing projects and assigned to channels.
NOTE Use a computer to create "ZOOM_L-12" and "AUDIO" folders on the USB flash drive in advance ( Saving projects to USB flash drives). Only audio files inside the "AUDIO" folder can be imported.
1. Set
to OFF.
2. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB HOST port.
3. Set
to USB HOST.
4. Set
to ON.
5. Select MENU > PROJECT > FILE IMPORT.
6. Use
to select the file you want to import, and press .
NOTE Audio files cannot be imported from USB flash drives into projects that have protection ON.
7. Use
to select the channel where you want to assign the file, and press .
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NOTE · Mono WAV files can be assigned to mono channels and stereo WAV files can be assigned to stereo
channels. · Files cannot be imported to channels that already have files assigned to them. · When files are imported, their file names will automatically be changed according to their import chan-
nels.
8. Use to select YES, and press .
NOTE Never disconnect a USB flash drive when "Saving" or "Loading" appears on the display.
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Using audio interface functions
The
can be used as a 14-in/4-out USB audio interface. After applying its compressor, each input
channel always outputs its signal to the corresponding USB audio channel. Channels 112 and the stereo
signal output from the master fader are sent to the computer (14 channels total).
Installing the driver
1. Download the "ZOOM L-12 Driver" from http://www.zoom.co.jp to the computer.
NOTE · You can download the latest "ZOOM L-12 Driver" from the above website. · Download the driver for the operating system that you are using.
2. Launch the installer and install the driver.
Follow the instructions that appear on screen to install the ZOOM L-12 Driver.
NOTE See the Installation Guide included in the driver package for detailed installation procedures.
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Connecting to a computer
POWER switch
MODE switch USB DEVICE port
1. Use a USB cable to connect the USB DEVICE port to the computer.
2. Set the
switch to AUDIO INTERFACE.
3. Set
to ON.
NOTE
· Set
to ON when connected to an iOS device.
· When connecting to an iOS device, use a Lightning to USB camera adapter (or Lightning to USB 3 cam-
era adapter).
4. Set the
as the computer sound device.
NOTE · Audio interface functions cannot be used when the sampling rate is set to 96 kHz.
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Inputting return signals from the computer to a stereo channel
USB buttons
1. Turn the ,
button channel ON for the stereo channel to use for input.
The signal controlled by the channel is switched to the USB audio channel signal (before EQ).
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Using card reader functions
When connected to a computer, data on the SD card can be checked and copied.
POWER switch
1. Use a USB cable to connect the USB DEVICE port to the computer.
USB DEVICE port MODE switch
2. Set
to CARD READER.
3. Set
to ON.
NOTE When operating as a CARD READER, other functions and buttons cannot be used.
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Recording and playback settings
Changing the recording format
The recording format can be changed in consideration of audio quality and file size.
1. Open MENU > REC / PLAY > REC FORMAT. 2. Use to change the format, and press .
HINT When overwriting a recording, recording will occur at the bit depth of the original file. For example, a file recorded at 16-bit cannot be overwritten with 24-bit recording.
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Changing automatic recording settings
The conditions for automatically starting and stopping recording can be set.
Setting the automatic recording start level
1. Open MENU > REC / PLAY > AUTO REC > REC START LEVEL. 2. Use to change the start level, and press .
Recording will start automatically when the level of the MASTER fader output signal exceeds the set level.
HINT This can be set from -48 to 0 dB.
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Setting automatic stopping
1. Open MENU > REC / PLAY > AUTO REC > AUTO STOP.
2. Use
to select the automatic stop time, and press .
HINT This can be set to OFF or between 0 and 5 seconds.
3. Open MENU > REC / PLAY > AUTO REC > REC STOP LEVEL. 4. Use to set the stop level, and press .
Recording will stop automatically when the level of the MASTER fader output stays below the set level for the amount of time set in step 2.
NOTE If you start recording after setting automatic recording starting and stopping, the level set in step 4 will be shown on the MASTER level meters.
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Showing recording levels on level meters
The signals of levels recorded to the recorder or recorded to a computer when using the audio interface function can be shown on the level meters of each channel.
1. Open MENU > REC / PLAY > REC LEVEL METER. 2. Use to select ON, and press .
If recorded signal levels are higher than post fader levels, the recorded signal levels are shown lit dimly on the level meters.
Enabling latency adjustment
When overdubbing, adjustment can be made for the delay caused by analog-to-digital conversion, signal processing and digital-to-analog conversion.
1. Open MENU > REC / PLAY > LATENCY ADJUST. 2. Use to select ON, and press .
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Changing the playback mode
1. Open MENU > REC / PLAY > PLAY MODE. 2. Use to select the play mode, and press .
Setting value
Explanation
OFF
Only the selected project plays back. Playback continues even when the end of a file is reached.
PLAY ONE
Only the selected project plays back. Playback stops when when the end of a file
(single song playback) is reached.
PLAY ALL (all song playback)
Every project from the selected one to the last one will be played back.
REPEAT ONE (single song repeat playback)
The selected project will be played repeatedly.
REPEAT ALL (all song repeat playback)
All projects in the selected folder will be played repeatedly.
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SD card settings
Checking the open space on SD cards
1. Open MENU > SD CARD > REMAIN.
This shows the open space on the card.
NOTE
The
shows less than the actual open space in order to maintain space to prevent SD card writing
performance from degrading.
Formatting SD cards
Format SD cards for use with the
.
1. Open MENU > SD CARD > FORMAT.
2. Use to select YES, and press .
NOTE
· Before using SD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted on a computer, they
must be formatted by the
.
· Be aware that all data previously saved on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted.
· Format an SD card before recording to it at 96 kHz.
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Testing SD card performance
You can test whether SD cards can be used with the
.
A basic test can be done quickly, while a full test examines the entire SD card.
Conducting a quick test
1. Open MENU > SD CARD > PERFORMANCE TEST. 2. Use to select QUICK, and press . 3. Use to select YES, and press .
The card performance test will start. The test should take about 30 seconds.
The result of the test will be shown when it completes.
4. Press
to stop the test.
NOTE Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur. This information is just to provide guidance.
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Conducting a full test
1. Open MENU > SD CARD > PERFORMANCE TEST.
2. Use to select FULL TEST, and press .
The amount of time required will be shown.
3. Use to select YES, and press .
The result of the test will be shown when it completes. If the access rate MAX reaches 100%, the card will fail (NG).
4. Press
to stop the test.
HINT You can press
to pause and resume a test.
NOTE Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur. This information is just to provide guidance.
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Various settings
Setting the date and time
1. Select MENU > SYSTEM > DATE/TIME. 2. Set the date and time.
Move cursor or change value: Turn Select item/confirm change: Press
Display MENU button REC button
3. Press .
The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you must set the date/ time.
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Setting the footswitch
If a footswitch (ZOOM FS01) is connected to the CONTROL IN jack, you can start/stop recorder playback punch in/out or mute/unmute the send effect by foot.
1. Open MENU > SYSTEM > CONTROL IN. 2. Use to change the value.
Setting value PLAY PUNCH I/O SEND EFX MUTE
Explanation Press the footswitch to start/stop playback (equivalent to ) Use to control punching in/out (equivalent to ) Mute/unmute the send effect
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Changing the sampling rate
The file format used when recording to the recorder depends on this setting.
Before changing the sampling rate,
must be set to OFF.
1. Confirm that
is set to off.
2. Change the
position.
HINT The options are 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz.
NOTE · When 96 kHz is selected, some unit operations are limited. The limited functions are as follows.
- Recordable tracks: tracks 112 only - SEND EFX: disabled - EQ: disabled - OVER DUB: disabled - Audio interface: disabled - MONITOR OUT: output signal same as MASTER only · Format an SD card before recording to it at 96 kHz.
3. Set
to ON.
NOTE · The sampling rate cannot be changed during operation. · If a project is loaded that has a different sampling rate than the unit setting, recording and playback will
not be possible.
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Disabling the automatic power saving function
The power will automatically turn off if the
is unused for 10 hours.
If you want the power to stay on always, disable the automatic power saving function
1. While pressing and holding
, set
2. Use to select OFF, and press .
to ON.
NOTE This setting is saved in the unit.
Adjusting the display contrast
1. Open MENU > SYSTEM > DISPLAY CONTRAST. 2. Use to select YES, and press .
HINT This can be set from 1 to 10.
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Restoring settings to factory defaults
You can restore an
to its factory default settings.
1. Open MENU > SYSTEM > FACTORY RESET.
2. Use to select YES, and press .
NOTE This does not reset mixer settings. ( Resetting mixer settings)
Checking the firmware versions
The
firmware versions can be viewed.
1. Open MENU > SYSTEM > FIRMWARE VERSION.
This shows the firmware versions.
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Updating the firmware
The
firmware can be updated to the latest versions.
1. Copy the file for updating the firmware to the root directory on an SD card.
NOTE An update file for the latest version can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp).
2. Insert the SD card into the
.
3. While pressing and holding
, set
4. press .
to ON.
NOTE Do not turn the power off or remove the SD card during a firmware update. Doing so could cause the
to become unstartable.
5. After the firmware update completes, turn the
off.
NOTE In the unlikely event that the firmware update should fail, follow the procedures from the beginning again to update the firmware.
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Troubleshooting
General
There is no sound or output is very quiet
· Check the speaker connections and volume settings on the speakers. · Check instrument and mic connections
· When using a condenser mic, turn on. · Confirm that the SIG indicators are lit green.
· Confirm that is unlit. · Raise all the channel faders and the master fader, and confirm that the level meters are lit.
· Confirm that the MASTER
is unlit or is lit red.
Recorded audio is too loud, too quiet or silent
· Adjust input gains and confirm that SIG indicators are lit green. · When using a condenser mic, turn on.
· When recording to an SD card, confirm that
is lit red.
Recording not possible
· When recording to an SD card, confirm that
is lit red.
· Confirm that the SD card has open space.
· When recording to an SD card, confirm that the project is not protected (to prevent overwriting).
Playback sound cannot be heard or is quiet
· When playing data from an SD card, confirm that
is lit green.
· Raise the faders on the playback channels, and confirm that the level meters are lit.
The sounds of devices connected to input jacks are distorted
· Confirm that SIG indicators are not lighting red. If they are lighting, lower their input gains. You can also
turn on. · Confirm that level meters are not lighting to their highest levels. If a level meter is lighting to its highest
level, lower its fader.
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The send effect is not working
· Confirm that the EFX RETURN is unlit. · Raise the EFX RETURN fader, and confirm that the EFX RETURN level meters are lit. · Confirm the send amounts of the channels on which you want to use the effect.
There is no sound or output is very quiet from MONITOR OUT AE
· Confirm the mixes of each output. · Confirm that the output volume of each output is raised (MONITOR OUT A PHONES and MONITOR OUT
AE knobs). · Confirm the settings of the MONITOR OUT AE switches.
Audio interface
Cannot select or use the
device
· Confirm that
the
is connected to the computer correctly.
· Confirm that is set to OFF on the
.
· Quit all the software that is using the
, and turn the off and on again.
· Reinstall the driver.
· Connect the
directly to a USB port on the computer. Do not connect it through a USB hub.
Sound skips during playback or recording
· If you can adjust the audio buffer size of the software that you are using, increase the buffer size.
· Connect the
directly to a USB port on the computer. Do not connect it through a USB hub.
· Turn the automatic sleep function and other computer power saving settings off.
Cannot play or record
· Confirm that the
is connected to the computer correctly.
· Confirm that the Sound setting of the computer you are using is set to "ZOOM L-12".
· Confirm that
is set for input and output in the software that you are using.
· Confirm that the , is lit red and the level meters are lit for channels 9/10 or 11/12.
· Quit all the software that is using the
, and disconnect and reconnect the USB cable connected to
the
.
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Specifications
Number of input and output channels
Inputs Outputs
Inputs
Mono (MIC/LINE)
Outputs
Stereo (LINE) MASTER OUT
Buses
MONITOR OUT A (TRS)
MONITOR OUT AE (PHONES)
Channel strip
Level meters Send effects Recorder
Audio interface
Card reader
USB HOST Sampling rate Frequency characteristics
Equivalent input noise
Display Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight (main unit only)
Mono (MIC/LINE) Stereo (LINE) MASTER OUT MONITOR OUT Type Input gain
Input impedance
Maximum input level
Phantom power Type Maximum input level Type Maximum output level Output impedance Type Maximum output level Output impedance Type Maximum output level Output impedance MASTER MONITOR SEND EFX COMP LOW CUT EQ
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks Maximum simultaneous playback tracks Recording format
Recording media
44.1/48 kHz
Bit depth Interface Class
Class
8 2 1 5 XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT) PAD OFF: +16 +60 dB PAD ON: -10 +34 dB Hi-Z ON: +6 +50 dB XLR: 3 k TRS: 10 k/1 M (when Hi-Z ON) PAD OFF: 0 dBu (at 0 dBFS) PAD ON: +26 dBu (at 0 dBFS) +48 V TS phone/RCA pin (unbalanced) jacks +10 dBu XLR jacks (balanced) +14.5 dBu 100 TRS phone jacks (balanced) +14.5 dBu 100 Standard stereo phone jacks 42 mW + 42 mW @60 ohm 100 1 5 1
75 Hz, 12 dB/OCT HIGH: 10 kHz, ±15 dB, shelving MID: 100 Hz8 kHz, ±15 dB, peaking LOW: 100 Hz, ±15 dB, shelving 12 segments 16 types 14@44.1/48 kHz 12@96 kHz 12
WAV 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo WAV format 16 MB2 GB SD cards, 4 GB32 GB SDHC cards, 64 GB512 GB SDXC cards Recording: 14 channels Playback: 4 channels 24-bit USB2.0 Mass storage USB 2.0 High Speed USB2.0 High Speed 44.1/48/96 kHz Frequency characteristics (44.1 kHz): -1.0 dB: 20 Hz 20 kHz Frequency characteristics (96 kHz): -3.0 dB: 20 Hz 40 kHz Actual measurements: -128 dB EIN (IHF-A) with +60 dB/150 input LCD with backlight (128×64 resolution) AD-19 AC adapter (DC12 V/2 A) 17 W maximum 445 mm (W)×282 mm (D)×70.5 mm (H) 2.53 kg
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Send effects specifications
No Type
Explanation
1 Hall 1 Hall reverb with a bright tone
Parameters 1
Parameters 2
tempo synchronization
TONE
DECAY
2 Hall 2 Hall reverb with a long time for early reflections
TONE
DECAY
3 Room 1 Room reverb with coarse reflections
TONE
DECAY
4 Room 2 Dense room reverb
TONE
DECAY
5
Plate Plate reverb simulation
TONE
DECAY
6 Church Reverb that simulates the sound of a church
7
DrumAmb
Reverb that adds a natural ambience (air sound) to drums
8 GateRev Special reverb suited to percussive performances
TONE TONE TONE
DECAY DECAY DECAY
9 Spring Spring reverb simulation
TONE
DECAY
10 Delay Digital delay with a clear tone
TIME
FEEDBACK
11 Analog Warm analog delay simulation
TIME
FEEDBACK
12
P-P Dly
Effect that outputs delay sound alternately left and right
TIME
FEEDBACK
13
Vocal 1
Very useful effect that combines delay with hall reverb
TIME
DECAY
14
Vocal 2
Effect that combines delay with mono output reverb
TIME
DECAY
15
Vocal 3
Effect that combines delay suitable for ballads with plate reverb
TIME
DECAY
16
Vocal 4
Effect that combines delay suitable for rock with room reverb
TIME
DECAY
Note: Delay effects that are tempo synchronized can be synchronized to the project tempo. To synchronize them, press the TEMPO button and set the tempo. Quarter notes will be synchronized to the
tempo.
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SLATE HIGH FREQ MID LOW
MONITOR OUT A_L MONITOR OUT A_R MONITOR OUT B_L MONITOR OUT B_R MONITOR OUT C_L MONITOR OUT C_R MONITOR OUT D_L MONITOR OUT D_R MONITOR OUT E_L MONITOR OUT E_R EFX MASTER_L MASTER_R
Mixer block diagram
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+48V
SIG
Hi-Z
PAD -26dB
GAIN
A/D
(INPUT 1,2) (INPUT 3-8)
PLAY DATA 1-8 from SD CARD
DC CUT
COMP
INPUT 18
SLATE
PLAY DATA MASTER L from SD CARD PLAY DATA MASTER R from SD CARD
REC DATA 1-8 to SD CARD
USB SEND DATA 1-8 to PC
REC/PLAY
LOW CUT
EQ
MUTE
FADER MODE
FADER MASTER
LEVEL METER PAN
A B C D E
SEND EFX
MASTER PLAY
SLATE
A/D
USB RETURN DATA 1/3 from PC USB RETURN DATA 2/4 from PC PLAY DATA 9/11 from SD CARD PLAY DATA 10/12 from SD CARD
INPUT 9/1011/12
SIG USB
DC CUT
SLATE
REC DATA 9/11 to SD CARD REC DATA 10/12 to SD CARD
USB SEND DATA 9/11 to PC USB SEND DATA 10/12 to PC
REC/PLAY
MUTE
LOW CUT
EQ
FADER MODE MASTER FADER
A
HIGH FREQ MID LOW
B
C
D
E
BALANCE
LEVEL METER
SEND EFX
Built-in Mic Metronome
A/D
GAIN
LEVEL
OUTPUT
MASTER FADER
MUTE
LEVEL METER
REC DATA MASTER L to SD CARD REC DATA MASTER R to SD CARD
D/A
MASTER OUT L MASTER OUT R
MONITOR OUT VOLUME
MASTER A - E
VOLUME D/A
D/A D/A D/A D/A
MONITOR OUT A L MONITOR OUT A R MONITOR OUT A PHONES MONITOR OUT B PHONES MONITOR OUT C PHONES MONITOR OUT D PHONES MONITOR OUT E PHONES
EFX RETURN
MUTE EFX
LEVEL METER
EFX RETURN FADER
MASTER
A
B
C
D
E
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