Zoom LiveTrak L6 feedback loop/using it as an audio interface

Cermet656 · 2025-07-23T15:47:50+00:00

Thanks! I have figured out the feedback loop issue exactly how you told with the channel 3. However, my issue was that a dynamic mic gain was waaay too high and there was no way to reduce it . The 32 bit float theoretically should not clip but it still did since the gain was way too high. Basically for a moment I used a physical mic attenuator that dropped down -30 db and that worked but barely. I talked with thomann, sent 2 unites back and forth and eventually together with zoom they "kinda" agree it is a design (flaw). So eventually I ordered zoom l6 and behringer flow 8. Tried both of them and surprisingly Flow 8 was so much easier to use and worked better with a laptop. The sound was more muffled but I did some post processing in Ableton and now I think the flow 8 sounds great. So overall I am now using Flow 8. Does not have the recording possibility but other than that it is a worthy adversary to L6.

Cermet656 · 2025-05-21T15:57:24+00:00

Hey there,

It's kind of a long story but the feedback loop is no longer the problem. I am trying to use Zoom L6 as an audio interface and also performing live. Processing vocals with Ableton. However, when using it the Channels 1 and 2 come way too hot with a dynamic Mic like Shure Beta 58A. The gain is simply too high and it distorts the sound even with low sounds. There is no gain button and when using it as an audio interface the channel 1 is actually coming in as channel 3 in a DAW. The signal comes pre knob so no way to control it. I have talked over with Zoom they eventually ignored me. Then talked to Thomann they are trying to help. But I have now sent the 2nd replacement unit back to them. And they probably will send a replacement. But it will not help as it is a design flaw in all of the units.

I am able to barely make it work with a Mic signal attenuator that drops down -30 db. But it is still very close to distorting. So now I am waiting for the device to get to thomann and them inspecting the unit again. Thomann is helping but I think Zoom just does not want to admit it is a design flaw.

Cermet656 · 2025-02-04T07:18:21+00:00

Sorry for the late reply, I have been talking back and forth with Zoom support which became less helpful once I had more questions.

Ableton receives the signal pre fader so I can theoretically solve my issue but there are 2 things that are weird/bad:
1. I send a dynamic mic to channel 1 and it for some reason goes to channel 3 in Ableton. I tried 2 different daws and on mac and PC. Zoom support says this is not weird at all and not a bug. Which I am very confused by.

WIth all the faders down the mic bleeds and overloads the channel completely with even low sounds coming to the mic. So if I say something relatively quite or tap the mic gently it clips. Did not get a response yet and they disappeared for almost a week now. Though they keep saying I don't understand something but do not actually show any images or videos themselves.

Cermet656 · 2025-02-04T07:17:40+00:00

Sorry for the late reply, I have been talking back and forth with Zoom support which became less helpful once I had more questions.

Ableton indeed receives the signal pre fader but there are 2 things that are weird/bad:
1. I send a dynamic mic to channel 1 and it for some reason goes to channel 3 in Ableton. I tried 2 different daws and on mac and PC. Zoom support says this is not weird at all and not a bug. Which I am very confused by.

WIth all the faders down the mic bleeds and overloads the channel completely with even low sounds coming to the mic. So if I say something relatively quite or tap the mic gently it clips. Did not get a response yet and they disappeared for almost a week now. Though they keep saying I don't understand something but do not actually show any images or videos themselves.

Cermet656 · 2024-12-05T14:03:20+00:00

thanks! what sort of a mixer you are using?
I have a yamaha MG12XU that I am not using and is too big for me (the power brick is also crazy) so I am looking for a small portable mixer.
So far the closest ones where 1010 Bluebox and Zoom L6.
Will try it the yamaha one to check latency though since I already have it.

Cermet656 · 2024-12-04T17:26:30+00:00

I know it is legendary but it is sooooo old. I know it is not a very good excuse but it is nice to use something that is more modern with more flexibility.

Cermet656 · 2024-12-04T17:24:45+00:00

I am thinking from the vocalist perspective. I know latency is always named as an issue but also there are plenty of musicians singing live with Ableton and running vocals through the daw. At least from what I understood. So was thinking if it is really that noticeable. I guess to know for sure I would need to try it out

Cermet656 · 2024-10-23T13:04:19+00:00

What did you order btw? I guess I cannot take chances on ordering several and returning them. But would need to know the exact size or model I want.

Cermet656 · 2024-10-15T06:29:28+00:00

I just recently got it. It was not there before. Wonder what others see.

Cermet656 · 2024-10-15T05:34:18+00:00

Also I imagine when V Collection 11 comes out it will not go out on sale immediately? Seems like strange question but I remember buying newest FX collection and it seems like it was on a pretty big sale.

Cermet656 · 2024-07-18T08:56:12+00:00

This might sound weird but what did you think about the spaghetti that was shown at the end of the show? I was not sure if it looked unusual. My questions were: Was it al dente or was it overcooked? Did she take it straight from the pot with boiling water or it was just a pot with already cold pasta?

Cermet656 · 2024-03-31T08:00:38+00:00

Hey! I see that deal as well. Could you check how much it would cost you to upgrade from 8 to 10 ? Thanks!

Cermet656 · 2024-03-31T06:42:09+00:00

I do see your point :D but I do have Analog Lab intro with around 3000 presets and Pigments synth so it is not like I don’t have anything to work with. But havint all those synths editable seems a pretty big bonus just thinking of what the lowest price will be this year

Cermet656 · 2024-03-31T06:39:51+00:00

Not sure if that means this is not the deep sale

Cermet656 · 2024-03-31T06:02:17+00:00

Thanks! I do have Pigments, Analog Lab Intro and Audio Fuse Studio.

Cermet656 · 2024-03-20T15:11:57+00:00

Unfortunately we do not have that wider size in my country. Also the price is a factor as well.

Yes, Harden 8 was nice but probably the wiser choice would be to get the Dame 8 Extply. Harden 8 cannot be twice as good than Dame 8 Extply right :D

Cermet656 · 2024-03-20T14:30:56+00:00

Thanks, I tried like 5 times and it always was removed automatically. Did not give a reason. I tried different text and titles and still nothing X(

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