Creating cut mask with live trace object?

Hi, I was wondering if it´s possible to creat a "cut mask" (in my spanish version -mascara de recorte) using an object created with live trace without expanding it. I need this because whenever I expand it, the object is so big and has so many paths that is impossible for my computer memory to work properly.
Thank you!

No, that's not possible. You could only create an opacity Mask with that traced object. But you would get transparency then, this might make your workflow even more complicated depending on what exactly you're masking and what exactly the file will be used for afterwards.
Isn't it possible to simplify the path?

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