The LiveTrak™ L-20 is the new digital console offering everything creators need to mix, monitor, and record complex productions. With 20 discrete audio channels and six individual custom monitor mixes, it’s built for bigger, bolder arrangements.
L-20 FEATURES
- 20 discrete channels (16 mono plus 2 stereo) with XLR or ¼-inch connectivity
- 22-track simultaneous recording, 20-track playback
- 22-in/4-out USB audio interface connectivity
- Records up to 24bit/96kHz audio to SD card
- 48V phantom power
- Hi-Z connectivity (channels 1-2)
- 26dB pad (channels 3-16)
- Built-in compression control (Channels 1-16)
- Solo buttons for individual channels
- Variable frequency low-cut control
- Main outputs plus 6 customizable monitor outputs
- Dedicated headphone output for sound engineer
- Scene saving function, up to 9 scenes saved at a time
- 20 built-in chorus, delay and reverb effects with adjustable parameters
- Two effect busses
- Built-in slate mic
- Class-compliant mode (for iOS compatibility)
- Compatible with Remote Mixer app for iPad
- Automatic recording starting/stopping capability
- Pre-record function
- Import/export projects with USB 2.0 host port
- Compatible functions for ZOOM FS01 footswitch
- Automatic power-save function
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CHANNEL STRIP
All 20 inputs include a channel fader as well as dedicated mute and solo buttons. The 16 mono inputs include single-knob compression and gain control. Record or playback individual channels with the “Rec/Play” button. -
EQ CONTROL
The L-20 provides a smooth 3-band mid-parametric EQ and a variable frequency low-cut for each channel. Use the “Select” button to apply Channel Strip settings to the selected channel. -
2 EFX SENDS
The L-20 offers 20 built-in effects with adjustable parameters. Choose from delay and reverb effects, then apply them to any channel using two dedicated EFX busses. -
BROAD CONNECTIVITY
The L-20’s combo inputs support XLR or ¼-inch connections. Channels 1-2 offer Hi-Z inputs for electric guitar or bass. Channels 17/18 and 19/20 have TS line connectivity for keyboards and other audio devices, as well as RCA inputs. -
NAVIGATION AND DISPLAY
The LiveTrak L-20’s bright, backlit LCD screen and encoder knob let you access an intuitive menu to create new projects, recall previous projects, and customize your recorder settings. -
SLATE MIC AND METRONOME
Use the built-in slate mic to record comments or talk-back. Push the tempo button to program the metronome to your desired tempo. -
TRANSPORT CONTROLS AND OVERDUB BUTTON
Transport controls include Record, Play/Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, and Rewind. The overdub button allows you to record additional tracks to your current project. -
SIX CUSTOM MONITOR MIXES
The “Fader Mode” buttons allow you to design custom mixes for both the master and monitor outs. For each output, easily switch between a powerful headphone output and a balanced line output for stage monitors. -
HEADPHONE OUTPUT FOR FOH
The L-20 includes a dedicated headphone output for front-of-house, enabling them to monitor any of the custom sub mixes as well as the master mix. -
CUSTOM SCENE SETTINGS
Create and save up to nine different scenes to recall fader position, EQ settings, pan, mute, and more.
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SPECS
NUMBER OF INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS
INPUTS | Mono (MIC/LINE): 16 Stereo (LINE): 2 |
OUTPUT | MASTER OUT: 1 MONITOR OUT: 6 PHONES : 1 |
Inputs
MONO (MIC/LINE) | Type: XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT) Input gain : PAD OFF: +16 – +60dB| PAD ON: − 10 – +34 dB |Hi-Z ON: +6 – +50 dB Input impedance: XLR: 3 k Ω | TRS: 10 k Ω /1 M Ω (when Hi-Z ON) Maximum input level: PAD OFF: 0 dBu (at 0 dBFS) | PAD ON: +26 dBu (at 0 dBFS) |Phantom power +48 V |
STEREO (LINE) | Type: TS phone/RCA pin (unbalanced) jacks | Maximum input level : +10 dBu |
OUTPUTS
MASTER OUT | Type: XLR jacks (balanced) | Maximum output level :+14.5 dBu | Output impedance: 100 Ω |
MONITOR OUT A–F (WITH BALANCED OUTPUT) CONNECTED TO MONITOR SPEAKERS | Type: TRS phone jacks (balanced) | Maximum output level: +14.5 dBu | Output impedance: 100 Ω |
MONITOR OUT A– F (WITH UNBALANCED OUTPUT) CONNECTED TO HEADPHONES | Type: Standard stereo phone jacks |Maximum output level: 42 mW + 42 mW at 60 Ω |Output impedance: 100 Ω |
PHONES | Type: Standard stereo phone jacks|Maximum output level: 42 mW + 42 mW at 60 Ω |Output impedance: 100 Ω |
BUSES
MASTER | 1 |
MONITOR | 6 |
SEND EFX | 2 |
CHANNEL STRIP
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LOW CUT | 40–600 Hz, 12dB/OCT |
EQ | HIGH: 10 kHz, ± 15 dB, shelving | MID: 100 Hz – 8 kHz, ± 15 dB, peaking | LOW: 100 Hz, ± 15 dB, shelving |
LEVEL METERS
LEVEL SEGMENTS | 12 |
SEND EFFECTS
EFFECTS | 20 TYPES | EFX 1 Hall 1, Hall 2, Room 1, Plate, Church , DrumAmb , GateRev, Vocal 1 , Vocal 2 , Vocal 3 |
EFX 2 Hall 3, Room 2, Spring Delay, Analog P-P Dly , Vocal 4, Chorus 1, Chorus 2 | |
RECORDER
MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING TRACKS | 22 at 44.1/48/96 kHz |
MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS PLAYBACK TRACKS | 20 |
RECORDING FORMAT | WAV 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo |
RECORDING MEDIA | 4GB–32GB SDHC cards (Class 10 or higher) , 64GB–512GB SDXC cards (Class 10 or higher) |
AUDIO INTERFACE
44.1/48 KHZ | Recording: 22 channels | Playback: 4 channels |
BIT DEPTH | 24-bit |
INTERFACE | USB 2.0 |
CARD READER
CLASS | Mass storage : USB 2.0 High Speed |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDIO INTERFACE MODE
WINDOWS | OS: Windows® 8.1 / 10 (32bit/64bit) | CPU: Intel® Core i3 or faster* | USB: USB 3.0/USB 2.0** * Operation is not guaranteed with CPUs from Atom, Celeron or Pentium series or CPUs made by AMD. ** Only USB host controllers with Intel Chipsets are supported. Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansion cards. |
MAC | OS: macOS® 10.13 / 10.14 / 10.15 | CPU: Intel® Core i3 or faster | USB: USB 3.0/USB 2.0* * Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansion cards. |
IPHONE/IPAD | OS: iOS 9 / 10 / 11+ * Apple Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter required. |
USB HOST
CLASS | USB 2.0 High Speed |
Additional Specs
SAMPLING FREQUENCY | 44.1/48/96 kHz |
FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS | 44.1 kHz: −1.0 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz | 96 kHz: −3.0 dB, 20 Hz – 40 kHz |
EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE | Actual measurements: −128dB EIN (IHF-A) at +60dB/150Ω input |
DISPLAY | LCD with backlight (128×64 resolution) |
POWER | AD-19 AC adapter (DC12V 2A) |
POWER CONSUMPTION | 24 W maximum |
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS | 445 mm (W) × 388.4 mm (D) × 82.6 mm (H) |
WEIGHT (MAIN UNIT ONLY) | 3.71 kg |