Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Portable 8-Channel Digital Mixer and Multitrack Recorder - Manual (Page 6)

④ Hi-Z switch
Use to switch the input impedance of the MIC/LINE input jack (1 or 2).
Turn it on (
) when connecting a guitar or bass guitar.
⑤ 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
1–2 or −26dB on channels 3–6).
Jack Adjustment range
MIC/LINE input jack 1–2 (XLR) +10 – +54 dB
MIC/LINE input jack 1–2 (TRS)
Hi-Z off +10 – +54 dB
Hi-Z on −3 – +41 dB
MIC/LINE input jack 3–6
−26dB off +10 – +54 dB
−26dB on −16 – +28 dB
⑥ SIG indicator
This shows the signal level after adjustment by the GAIN knob.
The indicator color changes according to the signal level. Adjust so that it does not light red.
Lit red: Input signal level is close (−3 dBFS or higher) to the clipping level (0 dBFS)
Lit green: Input signal level is between −48 dBFS and −3 dBFS compared to the clipping level (0 dBFS)
⑦ 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.
⑧ 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 Explanation
Lit red Input signals will be recorded to the SD card after adjustment by the GAIN knob.
Lit green
File playback signals will be input before the equalizer. In this state, signals
from input jacks are disabled.
Unlit Signals from input jacks are enabled.
⑨ MUTE button
This mutes or unmutes signals.
To mute the signal, press this button to light it.
HINT
This has no effect on recording to the SD card.
⑩ LINE input jack
Use this input jack to connect line level equipment. For example, connect a keyboard or audio device.
1/4-inch (unbalanced) phone plugs can be used with it.
NOTE
The LINE input jacks and the smartphone connection jack cannot be used at the same time.
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