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All L8 licenses use the same code and libraries. You can download both the latest L8 software and the previous major version from here.
The L8 software has a built-in update mechanism, which usually offers daily updates. According to the End User License Agreement (EULA), the L8 software needs to go through an annual license renewal process. This process is automatic, and you only need to give the L8 software access to the Internet. If you miss the renewal deadline, you will see a "License outdated" message, and in-app updates will temporarily stop. Once the L8 software accesses the license server, the renewal will be performed automatically.
If you use a Community Edition license, you will receive updates and technical support for only one year. However, you can still download and install the latest version of L8, although you won't be able to use libraries built after the end of the support period.
Download L8_v62 (all licenses, except dongles prior 2014)
List of L8_v62 fixtures on May 1, 2023 (.csv format).
Download L8_v61.42 (all licenses)
System requirements:
-CPU Intel/AMD
-Videocard nVidia/AMD (not Intel)
-RAM 8+ Gb
-Windows 10,11
Equipment recommendations:
Choose a workstation or regular PC based on your business needs. L8 works well on both.
L8 is optimized for CPUs with 8 or more cores, do not use multi-processor systems.
L8 CE/2/3 works well on any gaming laptop.
L8 Media/Trace requires at least a good gaming graphics card.
L8 Unlimited - get the best gaming graphics card you can find. Reserve at least 50% of the power supply and cooling capacity for a future upgrade.
Install L8 Media or higher on a 1TB+ SSD with at least 50% free space. Otherwise, you may experience limited performance when capturing shows with Video/NDI streams. An optional PCI-Ex SSD RAID-0 card may be required.
Using L8 on a Mac is possible with Windows installed via BootCamp.
