Zoom should send you a free 20 channel mixer, stage box and snake for putting this awesome video together.

That's one of the best tech demonstrations I've ever seen on KZfaq - it's so well constructed and laid out so clearly. Thank you so much!

I had no idea how much I needed this video until I watched it.

I just gotta say: for a "non-audio engineer", your grasp of signal flow as absolutely outstanding. I know a lot of people ,who who consider themselves engineers, that could learn something from this video and your approach to signal flow. This video is SO well done.

Great, great video. Zoom needs to add this as an official video on their website. I also think Zoom ought to send you a Zoom L20 as a way to say thank you! I greatly appreciate you breaking it down the way you did. Thank you!!!!

Having been a teacher and a musician for all of my life, I really appreciate how you didn't skip over small details that you assumed everyone already knew.

I am a 63 year drumming noob. I recently mic'ed up my DW kit and bought the L-20. I am starting to have friends come over to jam and this awesome explanation is just what I needed to help me figure out how to mix the individual outputs. I have no musical background so the L-20 manual is tough for me to decipher, so your simple presentation was perfect. THANK YOU so much for taking the time to shoot, mix and upload this video. I really appreciate it. Now if we could just get someone to explain what the different effects do and when to best employ them...Feel like doing another video? :-) Much success to you and your band!

Posted 2 years ago and I find that this video is awesome. Thanks

That was awesome. Zoom needs to pay you and use this video for there support channel. I learned a lot, was not bored at all. The live show at the end really shows great results.

Cheese and Rice!! Not even the official zoom channel has a detailed tutorial and well thought out explanation of their own dear like this guy. Cheers Mate!

Wow - this tutorial is outstanding. One of the best demonstrations I have seen on KZfaq. I saw a bunch of videos about this mixer and I always ended up with more questions than I started. A tutorial about how to use this thing with an actual band was much needed- great job.

I've been playing music for more years than you have been alive. I just purchased the L12 to use as a sub-mix for my drums. Great job explaining how to incorporate the L12 into a live or recording session, but really awesome job just teaching folks the basics of how a mixer works. Very nice work, my friend!

I agree with so many others when I say... Wow, what a great overview/tutorial this was!!! You are a natural communicator, and teacher. If Zoom is paying attention, they should immediately hire you to make their demo/instructional content... you're that good. Thanks so much for the video. I learned a lot.

Great video, really helpful for anyone having or considering a Zoom L-12 (or 20). Just a small remark: At around 18:40 you mention the A, B, C, D, an E outputs to be mono. They are in fact stereo and you can pan channels to the left or right which can make monitoring different instruments or voices more distinguishable. Thanks for all the work you put in.

I can't tell you how happy I am to see a real world demonstration made so crystal clear. You have a gift. Thanks!

You just saved me a ton of boring manual reading. Best ever demo. Subbed.

I already use l-12 for the same purpose, but I didn't know half of the functions that you showed. This is definitely the best video about the L-12. Thanks a lot.

Wow! This is a really concise and comprehensive Zoom L-12 instructional video. One of the best out there. Thank you and well done.

Best, most concise, clear, thoughtful, and well explained video I've ever seen about this mixer. Well done!

This is by far the best tech demo I've ever seen on KZfaq - it's so well constructed and laid out so clearly. Thank you so much! Zoom definitely owes you something!!!

"Think of the OUTPUTS and RECORDING differently." That is a great pro-tip! This was very well done, thank you.

Dude, you are AWESOME! This is by far the best video on how to use this device that I have seen! Thank You!!

You definetelly can make tech review channel or tutorials channel with 1M subs and make living form that. Highly recommend to look into this direction. You have a talent to explain things.

This was a *super* helpful video. We just bought the L-12 for our band and this video was exactly what we needed to get started.

This is hands down the best video about the L-12 out there, especially for bands either considering buying one or figuring out how to use it once you bought it. Like others, I have referred to this video multiple times. It is very clear, well-organized, and professionally produced. Thank you!

A perfect video. Exactly what I needed and nothing else. No fluff. To the point. Useful tips at the end. Thank you!

What a great video! The best demo I think I've ever seen. Clear, concise, and complete. (Well, almost complete; you didn't mention the scene settings.) Fantastic job. You should get an award.

Wow! This is uber professionally done! Very clear. You are using that L12 to the max. Thanks for posting this!

This is the best L-12 tutorial! I've been using L-12 for 4 years but not had the perfect idea. Now everything makes sense to me! Thank you!

Thank you for this awesome video, and so true most of the others don't really talk much about instruments and micing your amps and vocals. I've been using the l12 for maybe 5 years but haven't recorded in a couple of years and yesterday was at a loss for how I had done multiple track recording a couple of years ago. Back to up and running and how I used head phones. So glad I found your channel and especially this video really appreciate it! Cheers!

This is an amazing overview. So thoughtful. You are a gem, Sir. I salute you!!

Appreciate people like you mate. Very detailed video. Well done. Thank you 🤝

Just wanna be honest and say, this video was super helpful for me...I kept looking for an easy/quick rundown of this mixer, and didn't find anything! This was what I needed...Thank you!! And keep rocking out!!

I appreciate how well you explained everything. Most videos talk about the features of gear without explaining the how and why.. Thank you

Thanks i just bought the L12 for my band and i had some problems to understand the fader mode and now thanks to you all is clear ! You band is great ! good luck on the road

Wow, as good an instructional video as I have seen on anything. Fighting with myself over getting the L8 or L12. Again, killer video

Great video, probably the best demonstration and explanation of the Livetrak I’ve seen. Great sound at the end too! Well done.

unbelievably helpful and so well put together thanks guys!

Best tutorial that I have ever seen. Really well thought out. Thank you!!!

Very clear, slow pace, very detailed, simple and great sound. This is what I was looking for. Thanks and I have subscribed. Keep doing more videos. In 18 minutes you saved me time to read the whole manual.

Excellent video! I love your logical, systematic approach. Fantastic! Thinking about picking up the L12 for my band and I watched a lot of videos on it - this one is the first one I have come across that truly explains how to use it from a practical standpoint, in a logical sequence of input vs output. Thanks! Zoom should hire you folks!

As a videographer who occasionally shoots live bands, this has been the best lesson on recording audio of live bands. I appreciate the time and effort you put into making this video.

I'm about to use this device with my band for managing our own in ear monitoring system and, I have to thank you for all your detailed explanantions. Everything is clear and well thought out. You did a very good job !

Extremely well made, clear, precise video. I am considering buying the L12 for sometime but was unsure whether to buy the L12 or the L20. Was also considering the Tascam model 12/ model 16. This video has made it clear that the L12 will do just fine. I have gone through most of the videos available on KZfaq regarding these mixer/ recorders. Your video is just the one I was looking for.... thanks a ton for making my life a wee bit easier 😊

Great video! Really appreciate you taking the time to show how your band uses this mixer. For the money, I find it to be an outstanding value.

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Really well made and helpful!

Great vid!! best explanation I have seen. I am 100 percent sold on the L-12.. I play guitar and starting to put together a band using 2 guitars, bass, e drums, and keys. I really learned so much in so little time. I will definitely be watching more of your outstanding videos. cheers Mike

Yes... By FAR the best demo video I have ever seen! Awesome dude. I went to engineer school and you provided the best BEST instructional video EVER! Damn can you instruct us on the rest of the world??

Greetings from Canada. You have provided excellent usuals and finger pointing during your explanation. Very helpful. Thank you.

thanks man for the demo. this is the most amazing tutorial on YT 🔥

This is the nuts and bolts video I've been looking for. Thank you so much.

That was very well explained. Clear, practical and plain usable. Great!

dude......job well done on this video, demonstration, everything about it.

Dude. Seriously. Great tutorial. I've been using an L-8 (I know, not exactly apples to apples but fairly close) for a year now and you've solved a few mysteries for me. Much appreciated! Zoom owes you for this!

The best video I have seen on this subject, excellent job

SO good your demo! I'll buy one because of this demo! Thank you to be so clear explaining how it work. Best!

amazing, what a great video, truly appreciate y'all!

Absolutely the best Zoom L12 video on KZfaq for musicians who want to cut through all the technical BS and get down to the fundamental question: How do I use this to record live music? I looked at many KZfaq videos before I found yours (including the Zoom website) and I've learned more from your video than anyone else. You are a great communicator and teacher. Zoom should hire you! Thanks a lot!!

This is the most comprehensive video tutorial for beginners to understand how to use mixer properly especially understand between the output sound and recorded sound! well done and thank you so much!

I just got done watching 3 other videos about the Zoom L-12 and you clarified everything i didn't understand in those

Very precise and informative. It’s really good to hear it from a musician point of view who is also trying his best to figure out how the sound guy does it. Thanks man and keep it up.

Coming here at the start of 2022, and realising how good this breakdown is!!! Thanks Joseph. Take a bow!

Thank you! This video should be used as an example on how to do a demonstration the right way. This is the best video of it's kind i've ever seen on YoyTube.

This was amazing. I have had this thing for a couple years and haven't used it for recording yet. Just what I needed. Thank you so much!

Great video man. I saw a lot of videos, but your video explains very very well everything in detail.. Great job.. Thank you very much. 😀👍

Great video, made so many things clear in understandable language without using fancy words

Nice calm clear voice, as well as great clear instructions. Overall great job 👏

Came in for yet another L-12 review. Just made up my mind and ordered one in a hurry - so that I can keep listening to your band's music and other videos. Thank you!

this is one of the most useful and clear explanations I have ever heard. Soooo well done... I would enjoy something similar on recording to daw or importing a recording from SD card!

Every point explained very well, the signal chain is also explained point by point. Great video, thanks a lot for sharing your experience on this gear. It's very helpful. Cheers from Switzerland 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

So clear and informative, and reassuring of how good these mixers are! Thank you!

What a great video, THANK YOU!! I just got my L-12 and was browsing for some introductory videos, this was exactly what I needed!

Best tutorial for this device. Thank you!

Man, really AWESOME video. I’m amazed, it really helped me with putting togerher my band’s set up. Thanks!!!👏👏👏

This is the best rundown of this mixer. Thank you! Love your simple explanations that makes me really understand it. Now im ready to buy the thing.

Very nice real life demonstration. I wish the manufacturers would think to create helpful videos like this. Well done!

Outstanding. Thank you for making this video. Very helpful!

Wow, what a well organized and presented walk through. I learned a lot, I am getting a Zoom mixer for my dawless synth rig, but a lot of the info you presented is still relevant, thanks for this!

Echoing many others to say thank you for making this. I'm in the market for a mixer like this, and have similar needs. Your video is the most clear, concise, and educational I've found.

Brilliant, clear video that has helped me a lot before our gig tomorrow! Thank you so much for taking the time to put it together so well

I was already leaning toward this mixer because I'm used to working in ProTools and DAW interfaces but couldn't find anyone using it to its full LIVE capacity. This video is exactly what/ how my band Radio Silent would be using it. Thanks for the awesome demo, real-world usage, and recording example.

Awesome Video you all, thank you for making this. Its helped me understand the Zoom L-12 and mixer buttons really well. Bravo!!

Perfect Demonstration and the reason why I bought mine this week.

Nicely done! Thank you for this well thought explanation and demo of the L12. More power to you guys!

This is awesome. Thank you, man, I was struggling with wether or not buy this, but now I just made up my mind!

Great video with no loud bs intro. Straight forward and to the point. I have an L12 and this was very helpful.

Great job! I just bought the L-20...it hits the spot! Cheers!

That was an excellent, easy to understand, detailed explanation!

The best Zoom L-12 tutorial ever. Thank you!

This was probably the best tutorial/review video I’ve ever seen… explaining, in detail, but not too detailed how the unit function and you apply it in your band… Seriously considering this one…

Great job explaining this mixer. Well done

Fantastic video. Very useful for me and my band !

Amazing video man! It answer all mu questions about the mixer.

What a great video! Im pretty new to audio production, but I've used an L12 for about 6 months, recording a synth kit. I had much of this figured out, but have been having issues with getting good levels - you really clarified how to do this correctly. Awesome 👌

Thank you for making this tutorial. This is very helpful!

Great video explaining it all very clearly. Band sounds great too.

Great tutorial! Thoughtful, deliberate instructions and clarity. I use this mixer with my wife’s DJ events. Understanding the signal chain regarding what is recorded to the SD card was for important and helpful. Thank you for your time and effort!👍🏾

This video is the Gold Standard for how to use a ‘nice bit of kit’(sorry, I’ve been try to cram that line in somewhere). I’m excited about this. Almost made a mistake and bought the excellent Yamaha MG12 but while trying to figure out how to record separate tracks live into DAW, I realized it would not work. Took some searching but I think this is the solution, even if I only need 4 channels for now. Excellent video!

Thank you so much, this was exactly what I needed. Great tutorial! My band is thinking of buying this, so we can record our gigs to make better quality sound in the videos we post. This will be awsome!

Thanks man! You really did a fantastic job! Much appreciated!