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Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM LiveTrak L-12 ( following features. ). The has the 12-channel digital mixer & multitrack recorder Introduction The combines a digital mixer with 12 total input channels (8 mono and 2 stereo), a multitrack recorder that can simultaneously record up to 14 tracks, and a 14-in/4-out USB audio interface.
Quick start Turning the unit on Quick start 3 2、6 1、7 5 4 1. Confirm that the output devices connected to the are turned off.
Quick start 2. Confirm that 3. Plug the AD-19 adapter designed for this unit into an outlet. 4. Set all 5. Connect instruments, mics, speakers and other equipment. is set to OFF. Quick start knobs and faders to their minimum values. HINT See P.20 for connection examples. 6. Set 7. Turn on the output devices connected to the to ON. . NOTE • When using a passive guitar or bass guitar, connect it to channel 1 or 2, and turn • When using a condenser mic, turn on. on.
Quick start Setting the date and time Quick start 2、3 1 4 1. Press . This opens the display MENU screen. 2. Select SYSTEM > DATE/TIME. Move cursor: Turn Confirm: Press 3. Set the date and time. Move cursor or change value: Turn Select item/confirm change: Press 4. Press . The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you must set the date/ time.
Quick start Outputting input sounds from output devices Quick start Outputting sound from speakers 1 2 2 3、5 4 1. Use to adjust the input signals while inputting sound from instru- ments 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. 6 3. 4. 5. Set the MASTER fader to 0. Use the channel faders to adjust the volumes. Use the MASTER fader to adjust the overall volume.
Quick start Outputting sound from headphones ［MONITOR OUT PHONES A］端子 Quick start ［MONITOR OUT A PHONES］ノブ ［MONITOR OUT A］スイッチ 1. Connect headphones to the MONITOR OUT PHONES A jack. 2. Set 3. Use to MASTER ( ). to adjust the volume.
Quick start Adjusting the tone and panning Quick start 2 1 1. Press to light it for the channel for which you want to adjust tone and panning. 2. Use the knobs and buttons to adjust the tone and panning. Adjusting the tone: , , , , Adjusting the panning: NOTE • Press settings. to light it, turning off all equalization at once. This will bypass HIGH, MID, LOW and LOW CUT HINT See Online Reference for details about knobs and buttons.
Quick start Using the built-in effects has 16 types of send effects 5 1 4 Quick start The 7 2 3、6 1. Turn to select the effect type, and press to confirm. Lit: Effect selected 2. Press 3. Set the SEND EFX RETURN fader to 0. 4. Press the it. to turn it off, unmuting the EFX RETURN.
Quick start Quick start 5. Use 6. Use the SEND EFX RETURN fader to adjust the overall effect amount. 7. Use to adjust the amount for each channel. and to adjust the send effect parameters. NOTE See Online Reference for the parameters of each effect that can be adjusted by 10 and .
Quick start Preparing to record Quick start Inserting SD cards 1 2 1. Set 2. Open the SD card slot cover, and insert an SD card all the way into the to OFF. 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.
Quick start Creating new projects The Quick start 1. manages recording and playback data in units called projects. Press . This opens the display MENU screen. 2. Select PROJECT > NEW PROJECT. Move cursor: Turn Confirm: Press 3. Use to select YES,and press . NOTE • When a new project is created, it will start with the current mixer settings. HINT • When the 12 power is turned on, it will automatically load the last used project.
Quick start Recording and playing tracks Quick start The has recorder functions that enable simultaneous recording of up to 14 tracks and simultaneous playback of up to 12 tracks. The signals from every channel after they pass through their compressors and from the master fader output can be recorded. These recordings can also be played back. Recording 2 5 1. Use 4 3 1 to turn overdubbing on or off.
Quick start 3. Press to start recording standby. HINT Quick start If a recorded file already exists, and cording standby. 4. Press to start recording. 5. Press to stop recording. is off, pressing will create a new project and then start re- NOTE • The signals for each channel are recorded after passing through their compressors. • When recording stops, “Please Wait” appears on the display. Do not turn the power off or remove the SD card while this message appears.
Quick start Playing recordings Quick start 1 2 3 1. Press for the channels you want to play, lighting these buttons green. 2. Press 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 adjusted during playback. • Other channels cannot be played back when the MASTER channel is playing back.
Quick start Turning the power off Quick start 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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