L6 LiveTrak
Quick Tour
Software and documents related to this product can be viewed on the following
website.
zoomcorp.com/help/l6
You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.
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Inserting microSD cards
Supported recording media:
microSDHC memory cards
microSDXC memory cards
We recommend using microSD cards that have been
conrmed to operate with this recorder.
See the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com/help/l6) for
information about microSD cards that have been
conrmed to work with this unit.
• Always turn the power off before inserting or removing a microSD card.
• To remove a microSD card, push it further into the slot and then pull it out.
Be careful not to let the microSD card y out.
Turning the power on
Connecting an AC adapter
AC adapter
(ZOOM AD-17)
The power will automatically turn off if the L6 is unused for 10 hours.
If you want to keep the power on always, use the L6 Editor app to turn off the automatic power saving (Auto Power
Off) function. (→“L6 Editor application for computers”)
A portable battery or 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH) can also be used.
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Starting up
█Formatting the microSD card while starting up
Always format microSD cards in order to maximize their performance after purchasing them
new or using them with a different device.
While pressing , press and hold .
This formats the microSD card.
All data previously saved on a microSD card will be deleted when it is formatted.
█Starting up without formatting the microSD card
Press and hold .
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Making connections
█Connecting mics and instruments
Synthesizer
Use cables and adapters so
line level devices connect to
the TRS plugs on the L6.
Condenser mic
Synthesizer
Connect synthesizers, samplers,
effects and similar equipment to
channels 3 – 6.
Dynamic mic
Connect dynamic and condenser mics using the
XLR plugs.
• When connecting condenser mics, press to supply phantom power.
• Do not supply phantom power to devices that are not compatible with it. Doing so could damage the device.
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█Connecting powered monitors and headphones
Powered monitors or
PA system
To prevent noise and malfunction, connect powered
monitors before turning the
power on.
Headphones
5
Adjusting levels, tone and panning
█Adjusting level, tone and panning for each channel
Turn to adjust.
Press one so
it lights.
Use these to adjust the boost/cut amount for high, mid and low frequencies.
Use
Use and to adjust the levels sent to the AUX SEND jacks.
Use to adjust the level sent to the internal effect.
Use this to adjust the panning.
Use this to adjust the level.
Press to light it, muting that channel.
to adjust the middle frequency of the mid band (100 Hz – 8 kHz).
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█Adjusting output levels
Adjust the MASTER and MONITOR
(headphone) output levels.
Press to light it, increasing the sound pressure output from the MASTER L/R output jacks while
preventing clipping.
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Using internal effects
Turn to adjust the level.
Set the levels sent to the effect from each channel beforehand.
The tempo used for Delay Echo can be set by repeatedly pressing
Press to select an effect.
at a regular interval.
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Using sound pads
Press SOUND PAD – to play sounds assigned to the pads.
The L6 can be used to record sounds to – .
█Recording sounds to sound pads
While pressing
–
The button will blink rapidly and the
MASTER output sound will start being
recorded.
, press
.
Press the blinking
–
This stops recording.
.
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█Playing sound pads
Press to play the sound.
The sound will begin playing and the
button will blink slowly. Loop playback
will be used by default.
Press again to stop the sound.
Turn to adjust the level.
By connecting the L6 to a computer and using the L6 Editor app, sound les can be assigned to the sound pads
and playback methods and levels can be set for each of them.
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Using scenes
L6 mixer settings can be saved as scenes to SCENE – for recall at any
time.
█Saving scenes
Press and hold.
After blinking briey, the button
will light and the mixer settings
will be saved.
Saved and selected (lit brightly)
Saved but not selected (lit dimly)
Not saved (unlit)
The button will blink if mixer settings are changed after a scene has been selected.
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█Recalling scenes
Briey press a button that has settings
saved (lit dimly).
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Stopping and starting recording
Use the L6 Editor app to set the date and time of the L6. (→“L6 Editor application for com-
puters”)
The date and time set this way will be added to the name of the folder where recording les
are saved.
This ends recording.This starts recording.
Starting and stopping playback
Press this to start playback of the
most recently recorded le from its
beginning.
This stops playback.
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Functions of parts
█Input section
Power switch
①
This turns the power on/off.
INPUT 1 and 2 jacks
②
Connect mics and instruments to these.
These support XLR and 1/4-inch phone
(TRS) plugs.
XLR
1: GND
2: HOT
3: COLD
TRS
TIP: HOT
RING: COLD
SLEEVE: GND
INPUT 3 and 4 jacks
③
Connect synthesizers, samplers and
effects, for example, here. These support
1/4-inch phone (unbalanced TS) plugs.
TS
INPUT 5 and 6 jacks
④
TIP: HOT
SLEEVE: GND/COLD
Connect synthesizers, samplers and
effects, for example, here. These support
1/4-inch phone (unbalanced TS) plugs.
When connecting mono devices, connect them to the L (MONO) jacks.
TS
TIP: HOT
SLEEVE: GND/COLD
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█Channel section
SIGNAL indicator
①
This lights green when a signal is being
input and lights red when a signal clips.
Mute button
②
Press this to light it and mute that
channel.
Channel encoder
③
Use this to adjust the level, tone and panning of the channel along with its effect
and AUX send levels.
Adjusted levels are shown by indicators
around the encoder.
48V switch
④
Press this to light it and provide +48 V
phantom power to the INPUT 1 and 2
(XLR) jacks.
MONO buttons
⑤
Press these to enable input of 2 mono
signals on those channels.
Level, tone and panning settings as well
as effect send levels are shared by both
mono inputs.
USB 1/2 and 3/4 buttons
⑥
When being used as an audio interface,
press these to light them and input audio
from channels 1/2 or 3/4 of the computer or smartphone.
When lit, audio cannot be input through
that input (5 or 6).
HIGH/MID/LOW buttons
⑦
Press one of these to light it, enabling
adjustment of the high/medium/low frequency boost/cut.
FREQ button
⑧
Press this to light it, enabling adjustment
of the middle frequency band that is
boosted or cut (100 Hz – 8 kHz).
AUX1 and AUX2 buttons
⑨
Press one of these to light it, enabling
adjustment of the amount sent to the
AUX SEND 1/2 jack.
EFX button
⑩
Press this to light it, enabling adjustment
of the amount sent to the internal effect.
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PAN button
⑪
Press this to light it, enabling adjustment
of the left-right stereo position of the
channel.
LEVEL button
⑫
Press this to light it, enabling adjustment
of the channel level.
█MIDI/USB section
MIDI IN/OUT connection jacks
①
Use 3.5mm TRS cables to connect MIDI
devices.
The L6 can be used as a USB MIDI interface for a computer, smartphone or
tablet, enabling control of a MIDI device.
Moreover, a MIDI device can be used to
control the L6.
USB port (Type-C)
②
Connected to a computer, smartphone
or tablet, the following uses are possible.
The L6 Editor computer application
•
can be used to make detailed L6 set-
tings and transfer les.
The L6 can be used as an audio
•
interface.
The L6 can be used as a USB MIDI
•
interface.
MIDI functions can be used to control
•
the L6.
This supports operation with USB bus
power.
█SOUND PAD section
SOUND PAD 1 – 4 buttons
①
Audio les can be assigned to the pads
and played back by pressing them.
SOUND PAD knob
②
Use this to adjust the volume of SOUND PAD
1 – 4.
█EFX section
TAP button
①
When the “Delay” or “Echo” internal effect
is selected, tapping this sets the delay
time to the tapped tempo.
blinks at the set delay time
tempo.
Internal effect indicators
②
The indicator lights for the selected internal effect.
SEL button
③
Use this to select the internal effect.
Pressing this cycles through the internal
effects.
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EFX RTN knob
④
This adjusts the internal effect volume.
█Output section
AUX SEND 1/2 jacks
①
External effects, for example, can be
connected here. This supports TRS
plugs.
TRS
TIP: HOT
RING: COLD
SLEEVE: GND
MASTER L/R output jacks
②
Connect these to a PA system or powered monitors, for example, to output the
stereo sound mixed on the L6. This supports TRS plugs.
TRS
TIP: HOT
RING: COLD
SLEEVE: GND
MONITOR output jack
③
Connect headphones here to monitor the
stereo sound mixed on the L6.
█Master section
Master level meters
①
These show the levels output from the
MASTER L/R output jacks in a range
from −48 dB to 0 dB.
COMP button
②
Press this to light it, increasing the sound
pressure output from the MASTER L/R
output jacks while preventing clipping.
MASTER knob
③
This adjusts the audio levels output from
the MASTER L/R output jacks in a range
from −∞ to +20 dB.
Power indicator
④
This lights when the power is on. If using
batteries, this shows the remaining battery charge.
Scene selection buttons
⑤
Use these to save and recall L6 mixer
settings.
REC button
⑥
This starts and stops recording.
PLAY/STOP button
⑦
This starts/stops playback of the most
recently recorded le.
MONITOR knob
⑧
Use this to adjust the volume of the
audio output from the MONITOR output
jack.
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█Right side
microSD card slot
①
Insert a microSD card here.
█Bottom
Openings for connecting a Eurorack
①
adapter (ERL-6)
USB power port (Type-C)
②
An AC adapter (AD-17) or portable battery can be connected to this USB power
port.
Battery cover
②
Open this when installing or removing
AA batteries.
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Other functions
█L6 Editor application for computers
This app can be used to make various L6 settings, including for the sound pads, date and
time, and Auto Power Off function. It can also be used to transfer les to the computer.
See the Operation Manual for details.
Some settings can only be made on the L6 itself. See the Operation Manual for details.
█Controlling the L6 with MIDI
MIDI control numbers can be assigned to the L6 parameters.
The L6 can be controlled with operations using the corresponding MIDI control numbers on
MIDI devices, including MIDI controllers and keyboards, and in DAWs and other software.
See the Operation Manual for details.
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Precautions when using batteries
Take the following precautions to prevent leakage when using batteries.
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No!
No!
Good!
Do not use batteries if their covers are coming off
or their exteriors are damaged.
Do not mix batteries of different types or made by
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different manufacturers.
Do not use new and old batteries together.
Remove dead batteries as soon as possible.
Remove batteries when not using them for a long time.
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Troubleshooting
Sound is not output or the volume is
very low
→Check the headphone and speaker connections.
→Conrm that the output levels are not too low for
MONITOR, MASTER and each of the tracks.
→Check the orientation of the mic or the volume
settings of the connected equipment.
→Conrm that
→If using a condenser mic, conrm that
is on.
buttons are not lit.
Monitored sound is distorted
→Use to adjust the volume.
Recorded audio is too loud, too quiet
or silent
→The input audio might be too loud. Increase the
distance between mics and sound sources.
→If using a condenser mic, conrm that
is on.
Recording is not possible
→Conrm that the microSD card has open space.
→Conrm that a microSD card is loaded properly in
the card slot.
The recorded sound breaks up
→Use the L6 to format the microSD card.
→We recommend using microSD cards that have
been conrmed to operate with this recorder.
See the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com/help/l6)
for information about microSD cards that have
been conrmed to work with this unit.
Not recognized by computer when
connected
→Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
Date and time reset frequently
→If power is not supplied by an AC adapter or bat-
teries for a long time, date and time settings will
be reset.
Connect the L6 with a computer again using a
USB cable (Type-C), and launch ZOOM L6 Editor
to allow the date and time to be acquired.
The send effect is not working
→Use to adjust the volume of the internal
effect.
SOUND PAD functions cannot be used
→Conrm that audio les have been assigned to
the sound pads.
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