I tried a few different mixer/audio interface options and finally settled on this. It works well and packs a lot of functionality in to a small package.

One thing to be aware of, the monitor/headphone volume control, although separate from the master volume control, is not independent. You cannot listen to the headphones without sound also coming through the speakers. Not sure why they designed it like that because it kind makes it useless for home studio use.

This is a really great little unit, despite some flaws thoughtfully mentioned in the other reviews. While I generally love Zoom products, I'm deducting a half star for compatibility issues with the USB features.

The B2 Four bass unit was supposed to have an Android app that never materialized, and I was rather disappointed that the driver for the L6 mixer is not compatible with my Surface Pro 10, which indeed runs Windows 11, 64 bits. I like the Surface, because you snap off the keyboard, and it makes a fantastic music reader with Mobile Sheets software..

The L6 really great stand alone. Just be aware that if you want to use it with a DAW rather than it's own recorder there may be compatibility issues with the driver. The L6 Editor installed fine, but wont work without the driver installed.

Also, why bother with having two USB ports? It seems like the one on the side could have done power and data.

I rarely write a review BUT, I've been looking for a very small mixer to add to my pedal board so I can mix and add effects to my various inputs from where I play and not accross the room. With this and a powered monitor I have a relative small rig and PA system to haul with me even when the practice space or venue is lacking a decent PA. I use it at home, so my sound is the same during sessions as it is during practice and it records to card or acts as an audio interface for those 'moments of brilliance'. With many input available for other players or other instrument it makes life easy and the sound/tone, once set, is consistant everywhere I go. I honestly hate Zoom video camaeras, but this lil beauty is awesome!

I bought this to save space for my solo and duo gig not expecting much because of size and price. Inwas pleasantly surprised by the features of this tiny but powerful board. Gain structure is a little different but for the most part it performs as well as my larger boards AND you can record directly onto a micro SD card onboard the unit.

This small portable mixer definitely gets the job done. I just got mine today and gigged with it tonight (acoustic guitar and vocal). Sounded great, extremely easy to configure. Speakers were a couple of powered Alto 310's. I also have a pair of JBL Eon One Compacts I plan to use with it on occasion.

One problem I clearly see with the L6 Livetrak is the compressor. It is WAY too hot so make sure your master is down before you hit that button. Its like a 20db boost and it will launch your system into feedback overdrive. Zoom definitely needs to add some level of control for the compressor with an update. Other thing is the monitor volume range depends on where master volume is set. (IE - monitor level fine - then turn master down and monitor level disappears as well - would prefer independent control ) Fix those problems and 5 stars. Other than that its gig worthy and sounds great. I have a full recording studio so I havent tried the recording feature on the as of yet. Its a keeper !

Very versatine and portable. Saved presets are a blast when you have more than one common setup for easy recall. Only reasons why I don't give it 5 stars is more of a personal thing, so plesse don't discredit the product: it does not have bluetooth (which i use a lot) and in my setup, the sub wont have a signal. I depend on the bluetooth on my tops which would loose depth of sound. Another thing is that, for me at least, I found that I could not cut off or boost some frequencies to the degree ai wanted. My tops compensated for that though since thwy also have some EQ. Regardless, I'm very very hapoy with my purchase.

I picked up this little gem to sum the Moog SS3 which is then run to the 16rig. The effects are decent but not why I bought it. The controls are simple yet intuitive. Full controll via midi if you want it with exception to editing the SFX which I would expect to be included in a future update.
The editor is simple to use if needed and also where you can adjust the SFX settings. I haven't got into the recording feature but that's just more icing on an already delicious cake.

I've used the unit for about 10 hours at this point so I figured I could give a fair review. I like mixers to feel invisible. I've got synths and drum machines in my rig and I don't need a mixer to be a headache or be a limiting factor to my music.

It performs exactly as I hoped, easy to use interface, plenty of headroom, clean recordings.

A note about the recordings. When using two microphones it produced recording quality on par with my zoom h4n pro. Not absolutely perfect, but good enough for 85% of use cases. The preamps are fine, I'd even happily use it for recording ambient nature sounds. There are other devices like the Zoom F series or the Sound devices mixpre recorders which have slightly quieter "better" preamps, but those aren't mixers. It's ridiculous how well this thing performs considering that it's main function is mixing.

As an audio interface, the driver from the zoom website was easy to install and it gave access to all 10 inputs, Master L, Master R, Master Stereo, aux 1, and aux 2. And it's got a seperate type c port for powering the device from the wall or from a power bank. And it can powered by AA batteries.

I haven't noticed any unwanted noise, clicking, hissing, or anything like that. The compressor is okay. The reverbs are okay. I like the delay and echo. The tap function with the delay is cool.

The editor software is easy to install and use. However the device is totally functional even if you never connect to a pc. However, I believe the editor is the only way to adjust some of the FX settings. I think it might be the only way to adjust the behavior of the sound pads too (loop, one shot, etc...) But you can record to the sound pads without a computer.

The sound pads were easy to use and I could see someone getting really creative with them as loopers.

There is only one single thing that I dislike about this item. The microSD card slot is too reccessed. I never complain about the size of microSD cards, I don't find them tricky to handle like many people. Yet, even I kinda struggle a tiny bit with this slot. But it does take 64Gb cards and you can manage the files via PC. (As far as I can tell, you need the software to tell the device to enter "file transfer mode", after you click that button you can close the software. The device behaves exactly like an SD card reader.)

I've had a few weeks to get to know this little swiss army knife, and I think it's a tremendous value for your kit. I keep it on the desk, always on and plugged in. My SSL 2+ has been collecting dust. The sound quality is very good (clean and leaning on the neutral side of things). Not having gain controls (32-bit float with dual-stage converters) is convenient until you get to using it as an audio interface, which requires some tweaking so that you do not overload your DAW.

Here's what I like (and I think you will like too), followed by what I would do differently.

+ Awesome sound quality
+ Good effects, though not that many
+ Generous I/O
+ Multiple powering options and works well even on a USB-A hub
+ Compact and light yet well-built
+ Encoders feel great
+ Logical UI
+ Low self-noise
+ Scenes! Wow this is great!
+ Companion editor software is reliable on Mac (as of this writing)

What I'd change

+ I wish you could multi-track (recording captures all tracks at once in separate files, and you cannot scrub through a project's timeline or disarm individual tracks for overdubs, etc)
+ Recording transport should utilize the "Press+hold REC and then press play" gesture, but is simply "press REC once"
+ As another reviewer stated, the MASTER output and MONITOR output should be independent
+ I would have put in a 24/32 bit mode selector in the editor, and added a gain option for the encoders, but at least it's future proof for 32-bit implementation
+ I wish you could mix from your DAW on each individual channel (a summing mode, if you will) to take advantage of the awesome signal path. You can do this on the two USB return channels (5 and 6) but two stereo channels is not enough to "mix" in the traditional sense
+ When being used as an audio interface, hardware channel 1 goes to your DAW on USB channel 3. Mixer channel 2 is DAW channel 4 and so on. Why not just make them 1:1 with their hardware labels? (the USB returns are 1/2 and 3/4 which bumps the channel number up by 2, but this is not a good excuse IMHO). I used a label maker so I don't have to remember it when going fast.
+ in a mkII version, the encoders could also be push enabled for additional features
+ Channel 1 should also be a DI Hi-Z input
+ I want at least 1 AUX return channel with an encoder

Great job Zoom. When the mkII comes around I'm in!

This mixer has everything I wanted in a live mixer. The amount of stereo inputs, the on-board recorder with stems, the effects, EQ, etc. I was super stoked to get this home and try it out. Everything worked as expected and met my expectations. There was however one issue that I noticed when trying to listen via headphones through the monitor output. The volume of the monitor out is affected by the master output. Yes, a functionality that is common on every single dj mixer, line mixer, and audio interface, where the monitor output is separate from the master output, is not implemented here. This is a very bad decision on the part of Zoom.
Say you're working on your live set at home and want to only hear the headphones and not disturb your neighbors with your loud speakers. You must now disconnect the master outputs or turn off the speakers in order to listen to the headphone outs. I've never had this issue on any mixer in the past, and I've been working in audio (as engineer, producer, dj, etc) for over 30 years now.
Hopefully this isn't an issue for too many people, but I thought I'd give my honest assessment here as none of the video reviews mention this glaringly bad implementation.

Love it. Sounds great and amazing features, especially for the price. Small and lightweight, perfect for traveling. It may finally replace the SSL Six I've been lugging to shows. Firmware update request - the compressor is pretty heavy handed, would like the ability to adjust its settings in the editor.

I had an old Behringer 8 channel mixer with 2/2 USB that was on it's last legs.
I have a small rig, a couple monosynths, 3 stereo synth modules...
The L6 is a perfect fit for DAWless recording, as well as being a great interface.
I like the 'ballistics' on the encoders; once you get used to the mode keys it all becomes very intuitive.
The sound quality is incredible.
I'm connected with balanced TRS to my monitors, and I have zero noise. No clicks or thumps on power up/down, all the switches are silent. It's the best my studio has ever sounded.
The built in effects are serviceable, nothing exciting but certainly useable.
The Aux sends are individually selectable per input for pre/post which is quite useful. The eq is fine but I wish there was a shortcut to 'zero' it.
I think it's the best value out there for a small utility mixer...
Highly recommended.