Not So Straight and Level Podcast: Using the LiveTrack L8 as an Audio Interface

Introduction

• Host: Steve Johnson
• Platform: Not So Straight and Level podcast & SJ Knows Everything Facebook page
• Topic: Using the LiveTrack L8 by Zoom as an audio interface
  • Purpose: Address gaps in Zoom's documentation
  • Demonstration with Adobe Audition
  • Future content: Possible tutorials with other software if interest is shown

Initial Setup

• Device: LiveTrack L8 by Zoom
• Computer: Windows 10
• Driver Installation:
  • Visit Zoom NA North America website.
  • Download LiveTrack 8 driver for Windows 7, 8.1, and 10.
  • Install driver from Zoom L8 EXE file.

Configuring the Device

• Connect Shure SM58 microphone to input 1 on the device.
• Mode Switching:
  • Switch from recorder mode to mixer mode for audio interface setup.
  • Enable audio interface mode on the LiveTrack L8.
  • Note: Functions as a pass-through interface, allowing simultaneous recording.

Setting Up Adobe Audition

• New Multi-Track Session:
  • 24-track music session, named "L8 Demo"
• Preferences Setup:
  • Navigate to Edit > Preferences > Audio Hardware
  • Select ASIO as device class, using Zoom ASIO driver
• Input Configuration:
  • Select input device (e.g., input 1 for channel one)
  • Arm track for recording to see input levels
  • Repeat for additional channels as needed

Recording Process

• Demonstration steps:
  • Arm tracks for recording
  • Use inputs to record from the LiveTrack L8 to Adobe Audition
  • Example provided with mono input 1 and 2
  • Showcased sound generator pad on Channel 8

Additional Features

• Multi-Function Inputs:
  • Standard line inputs for instruments (e.g., guitars)
• USB Input:
  • Utilize USB connection to send audio from computer to L8
  • Demonstrated with Audition playback into L8
• Phone Interface:
  • TTRS connection for phone integration
• Sound Generator Pads:
  • Custom sounds and intro music passed to Adobe Audition

Closing Remarks

• Invitation for questions and feedback in video comments
• Encouragement to engage for further content development

These notes provide a concise overview of configuring and using the Zoom LiveTrack L8 as an audio interface with Adobe Audition, along with highlighting its key features and functionalities for audio projects.