Allen & Heath ZED-14 14-Channel Analog Mixer With USB
12-channel 2-Bus Live Mixer with USB, Specially Voiced Channel EQ, 6 Mono Inputs, 4 Stereo Inputs
Description
The Allen & Heath ZED-14 USB Mixing Console has incredibly advanced features for a mixer at this level-it has 13 independent sources to the mix, 10 independent outputs, 4 aux sends, a USB send & return for PC or Mac recording, playback and effects, a unique dual stereo input capability and some very advanced monitoring facilities. In fact, ZED-14 is so packed full of great features that you’d think it would cost much, much more.
The ZED-14 is a mixer for anyone, from entry-level to professionals, who appreciates fantastic uncolored sound, lots of headroom, a truly professional feel, and rugged build quality. It can be used for many different tasks, whether in live performance, utilizing plug-in effects via USB, live recording via USB and Cakewalk, studio recording or mixing down to produce your own 2-track recordings.
Features
- 14 inputs total
- 6 Mono Channels with XLR inputs and preamps with 3-Band EQ with sweepable mids
- 4 Stereo Channels with line inputs with 2-band EQ
- 4 Aux sends
- 2 Stereo returns
- USB send & return for PC or Mac recording, playback and effects
- 48V phantom power
- Insert points
- High pass filter
- Stereo imaging control on every channel
- Channel mute switches
- Advanced monitoring facilities
- 1/4″ and 3.5mm headphones outputs
- Stereo record out
- Alternative stereo out
- Mono sum of LR output
- Main LR outputs
- 12-bar LR meters
- Master controls for aux 1 & 2
- 12-100MM faders for a professional feel
SONAR LE
- 64 audio tracks
- 256 MIDI tracks
- 8 simultaneous inputs and outputs
- 24-bit/192 kHz audio quality
- 24 simultaneous effects
- 8 simultaneous virtual instruments
- Integrated VST/VSTi support, without need for VST adapter
- Support for ACIDTM-format loops
- Support for ReWire clients such as Project5, Live, or Reason
- Elegant user interface
- Active Controller Technology automatically maps MIDI keyboards and control surfaces to the parameters you need most on effects, instruments, volume, pan, and other mix elements
- Easier integration of virtual instruments with Synth Rack
- Support for Windows Vista (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows XP operating systems
Inputs
One of the great things about the ZED series is the number and variety of things you can plug in. In addition to the six mono channels there are four stereo channels, each with a main stereo input on jack sockets, and with the ability to take additional stereo inputs from phono sockets or from the USB audio input, flexibility gives you control. In all, ZED-14 boasts 99 different controls on its front panel-way more than any of the competition! 6 mic/line channels are provided on ZED-14 – plenty for mics or DI boxes for a small band, duo or solo performer 4 stereo line inputs-dual inputs, both with gain and 2-band EQ
DuoPre
Based on the proven pre-amps from the hugely successful PA series, the ZED series has new DuoPreTM pre-amps, which use a two stage design, with carefully controlled amounts of gain in each stage. When amplifying the signal from the XLR input, the gain range is huge-69dB of range to be exact-and is very evenly distributed around the gain control, meaning better control of signal level. Most of the gain comes from the first stage, so unwanted noise is kept to a minimum. Line level signals are simply plugged into the second stage of the pre-amp by using the line input jack socket, which has the great advantage of less noise when using the line input.
EQ section
ZED-14 features a responsive 3-band, swept mid frequency design with MusiQ-optimized slope (or Q factor) for equalizing individual instruments. HF and LF also boast Xtra Boost, to make these frequencies more responsive.
Auxiliary sends
4 aux sends are provided, of which 1&2 are prefade for foldback monitoring, and 3 & 4 post-fade for effects sends. A stereo signal can be sent from auxes via USB to computer to create 2 separate record feeds independent of the main LR mix (1&2) and or used as FX sends (3&4).
USB audio flexibility
Getting audio to and from a computer easily is now a common requirement for live sound and music production. The way we have implemented this on ZED is super-flexible and super-easy. No longer do you need to fiddle around the back of your PC to get to the soundcard inputs, only to find that the levels are all wrong and noisy. Just plug in a USB lead to your ZED, select the USB routing on the mixer and the device on your computer and that’s it! Quality audio to and from your PC or Mac. Three switches provide different send/return configurations for recording, playback and utilising external FX.
Build
At this level, most mixers are built using a single, flat PCB with all the pots and switches attached at right angles. ZED-14 utilizes individual vertically mounted channel circuit boards with each rotary control fixed with a metal nut to the front panel-making a much more robust product that will resist damage and give years of reliable use. ZED also has professional 100mm faders for ultimate control over your levels.
SONAR LE
Allen & Heath has teamed up with major software supplier, Cakewalk, to bundle its SONAR LE music creation and audio production software with the ZED-14, giving you a fantastic, high spec digital audio workstation.
Spesifikasi
Total # Of Inputs | 14 |
Mic/Line Inputs | 3-pin XLR Balanced Microphone x3 1/4″ Phone Balanced Line x14 |
Stereo Line Inputs | ST1 – ST4 1/4″ Phone L/R Stereo |
In-Line Inputs/Returns | No |
AUX Sends | 1/4″ TRS Phone x4 |
AUX Returns | 1/4″ TRS Phone x4 |
Inserts | 1/4 TRS Phone x8 (Mono chs and Main Stereo Out) |
BUS (Group) Outputs | No |
2 Trk Master I/O | Main Output: Balanced 3-pin XLR |
ALT I/O | USB Connector 1/4″ Phone Mono Out |
Monitor Outputs | RCA Stereo Phono – ALT Out RCA Stereo Phono – REC Out |
EQ Section | 3-Band with Mid Sweep On all Mono Channels 2-Band On Stereo Channels |
Solo/Mute | Mute and PFL Solo |
Channel Level Control | 100mm Fader |
Trim/Gain Control | Rotary Control |
Phantom Power | +48V Switched Globally |
Metering | 12 Segment Peak LEDs |
Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz |
Dynamic Range | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | -88dBu |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.004% |
Power Supply | 100-240V 47-63Hz 40W Max |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 15.11 x 4.35 x 18.30″ (384 x 110.69 x 465mm) |
Weight | 14.3 lb (6.5 kg) |
Packaging Info | |
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Package Weight | 21.5 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 24.5 x 20.6 x 10.0″ |