Zoom L6MAX 12-Channel Digital Mixer / Recorder

Zoom L6MAX 12-Channel Digital Mixer / RecorderBig Mixer Energy The LiveTrak L6max is packed with all the features youd expect from a full size mixer, plus a multi track recorder. Its compact, battery powered, and ready to be the centerpiece of your live show, rehearsal or podcast. Small Enough for a Duo, Big Enough for a Band Whether you are a full band, an acoustic duo or a solo performer, the L6max is ready. With 4 combo inputs (including 2 with Hi Z) and 8 line inputs, its 12 channels offer

Big Mixer Energy
The LiveTrak L6max is packed with all the features you’d expect from a full-size mixer, plus a multi-track recorder. It’s compact, battery powered, and ready to be the centerpiece of your live show, rehearsal or podcast.

Small Enough for a Duo, Big Enough for a Band
Whether you are a full-band, an acoustic duo or a solo performer, the L6max is ready. With 4 combo inputs (including 2 with Hi-Z) and 8 line inputs, its 12 channels offer the flexibility you need for any session.

Custom Monitoring Options
Two headphone outputs with one customizable Sub-Out mix let you monitor exactly what you need, wherever you are on stage.

High-Output Ready
Channels 5–8 include a -20 dB PAD switch so you can handle loud sources such as vintage synths and Eurorack modules. No attenuator required. 

OLED Display
The high-contrast OLED display helps you create projects and adjust settings with ease.

Powerful Multi-Tracking

14 Tracks of Recording
Capture up to 12 individual tracks plus a stereo mix directly to SD cards up to 2TB. Projects can be saved and recalled for mixing anytime.

Unlimited Overdubbing
You can mix and bounce tracks to the dedicated ‘bounce track’’ freeing up additional channels to keep adding layers. If the bounce doesn’t hit the mark, ‘undo’ it and try again. Even after a bounce Individual files are saved to the SD card for future mixing.

AI Noise Reduction
Turn on AI Noise Reduction and let the L6max intelligently remove hum, hiss, and background noise - while preserving every detail of your voice and instruments.

Let’s Get Loud 
For huge drums and loud guitar solos, the L6max records clip-free audio in 32-bit float. Channels 1-4 have dual-AD converters, keeping mic signals pristine across extreme dynamics. 

3-Band EQ for Every Channel
Dial in the perfect tone with LOW, HIGH, and MID EQ on each channel

Onboard Effects
Build the perfect mix with onboard effects including Reverb, Delay, and Echo. Use the TAP key to set delay times. 

Advanced Compressor
The master track compressor adds punch and saturation to your mix. With 32-bit float the audio will never clip, even at high volumes.

Easily Record with your Smartphone or Computer
The L6Max can be used as a 32-bit float 12-in / 4-out USB audio interface for your computer, iOS, or Android device while recording simultaneously to the microSD card. It’s also a control surface for your favorite DAW.

Pro-Level Mixer Functions

Flexible Routing with AUX Sends
Two AUX Sends with pre/post-fader options for FX loops and monitor feeds

Scene Memory
Store up to four mixes and recall them anytime with a single button.

Sound Pads with MIDI Sync
Trigger jingles, sound effects, or samples on demand.
Sound Pads can even sync to a MIDI clock for live electronic performances.

MIDI I/O and USB MIDI
Connect external synths and grooveboxes or integrate with MIDI apps on your computer and mobile devices.

Customize with the L6 Editor App
The free L6 Editor app for Mac and Windows lets you customize pads, effects, and MIDI assignments with ease.

Stay Powered, Stay Mobile
Power the L6max via AA batteries, USB bus power, or a mobile battery pack.

Euro Rack Integration
The L6max is mountable to a standard Eurorack case using the optional ERL-6 rack ears and power supply.

Specifications

Numbers of input and output channels

• Inputs
  • MIC/LINE (mono): 4
  • LINE (stereo): 4
• Outputs
  • AUX SEND (mono): 2
  • MASTER (stereo): 1
  • MONITOR (stereo): 1
  • SUB-OUT (stereo): 1

Inputs

• MIC/LINE
  • Connectors: 4 XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT)
  • Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuits used)
  • Input impedance: XLR: 3.8 kΩ or more, TRS: 18 kΩ or more (when Hi-Z off) / 1 MΩ or more (when Hi-Z on)
  • Maximum input level: XLR: +4 dBu, TRS: +24 dBu
  • Phantom power: +48 V, Channel total 20 mA or less
• LINE
  • Connectors: 8 TS phone jacks
  • Input impedance: 30 kΩ or more
  • Maximum input level +4 dBu (when PAD is 0 dB), +24 dBu (when PAD is -20 dB)

 Outputs

• AUX SEND
  • Connectors: 2 TRS phone jacks (impedance balanced)
  • Maximum output level: +9.5 dBu
  • Output impedance: 147 Ω
• MASTER
  • Connectors: 2 TRS phone jacks (balanced)
  • Maximum output level: +15 dBu
  • Output impedance: 147 Ω
• MONITOR / SUB-OUT
  • Connector: TRS phone jack
  • Maximum output level: 50 mW + 50 mW (63 Ω load)
  • Output impedance: 14.7 Ω

Buses

• MASTER: 1
• SUB-MIX: 1
• AUX SEND: 2
• SEND EFX: 1

Channel strip

• EQ
  • HIGH: 10 kHz, ±15 dB, shelving
  • MID: 100 Hz – 8 kHz, ±15 dB, peaking
  • LOW: 100 Hz, ±15 dB, shelving

Level meters

• 6 segments

Send effects

• 6 types

Recorder

• Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 14
• Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 14
• Recording formats: 48kHz, 32-bit float, mono/stereo WAV
• Recording media
  • microSDHC memory cards (Class 10 or higher)
  • microSDXC memory cards (Class 10 or higher)

Display

• 128×64 OLED

Audio interface

• Numbers of inputs and outputs
  • Input: 14 channels
  • Output: 4 channels
• Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
• Bit depth: 32-bit float / 24-bit
• Interface: USB 2.0

Card reader

• Class: Mass storage class USB 2.0 High Speed

Sampling frequency

• 48 kHz

Frequency response

• 20 Hz – 20 kHz, −1.0 dB / +0.5 dB

Equivalent input noise

• –120 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 150Ω input

Power

• 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH)
• AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A
• USB bus power is supported.

Estimated continuous recording time using batteries (These values are approximate.)

• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
• 14-track recording, phantom power off, headphones used (63Ω load), no MASTER output connections
• Alkaline batteries: about 1.5 hours NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 2.5 hours
• Lithium batteries: about 5 hours

Power consumption

• 5 W maximum

Dimensions & Weight

• 284 mm (W) × 114 mm (D) × 46.5 mm (H)
• Weight (main unit only): 673 g
• Weight (including batteries): 767 g

Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms