Allen & Heath ZED-16FX 16-Channel Analog Mixer (USB+FX)
16-channel Mixer with 10 Mic/Line Channels, 3 Stereo Channels, 16 Built-in Effects, USB, and SONAR LE Recording Software
Description
Allen & Heath is a world leader in quality mixing consoles, and the Allen & Heath ZED-16FX is a superb choice for bands that care about tone, build quality, versatility and portability. It is a multipurpose USB mixer with stunning DSP effects for both live sound and recording.
The ZED-16FX is ideal for groups who need to travel light. It gives musicians, venues and sound companies access to 10 full mono channels, 3 stereo channels and a high quality FX unit in a compact, rack mountable format. Configurable USB audio in/out makes it easy to capture stereo recordings.
Features
- 10 mono mic/line inputs, 3 stereo channels with 2-band EQ
- 16 internal time-delay effects
- Neutrik mic XLRs and 1/4 inch jacks
- 3 band EQ with MusiQ
- 4 auxes
- Illuminated PFL and peak warning indicator
- ALPS 100mm faders
- Stereo returns & playback
- All inputs with level control
- Mono/stereo function on auxes 1&2
- Monitor output section
- Alt stereo output source
- Configurable USB stereo audio in/out
- Cakewalk SONAR X1 LE bundled with mixer
- Rack ears available
Built-in FX Presets
- Dly+verb(level)
- Dly+verb(size)
- Dly+verb(regen)
- PingPong(regen)
- BeatDly(Regen)
- Ambient(echo)
- SlapVerb(size)
- DoubleZED(size)
- Plate(decay)
- Plate(predly)
- Plate(colour)
- Hall1(size)
- Hall2(size)
- Arena(size)
- Flanger(dpth)
- Chorus(dpth)
USB audio flexibility
Getting audio to and from a computer easily is now a common requirement for live sound and music production. The way this has been implemented on ZED is flexible and easy. Just plug a USB cable into your ZED, select the USB routing on the mixer and the device on your computer and that’s it
Send options:
1) Main Mix Left + Right (Post-fade)
2) Main Mix Left + Right (Pre-Fade)
3) Auxes 1-2
4) Auxes 3-FX
Return options:
1) To Stereo 3 channel
Equalization
ZED-16FX features a responsive 3-band, swept mid frequency EQ design which utilizes Allen & Heath’s MusiQ with optimized slope (or Q factor) for equalizing individual instruments.
Preamps
Based on the proven pre-amps from the hugely successful PA series, ZED-16FX has DuoPre 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), 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 and also matching to a higher input impedance.
SONAR X1 LE
Cakewalk SONAR X1 LE is included with ZED-16FX so you can immediately start to use it to create your own music. You’ll be able to record from your ZED mixer, create tracks and arrange songs, then play back to ZED via the USB port. You can use SONAR X1 LE and your ZED mixer together in many ways – e.g. straightforward recording of a stereo mix, recording tracks individually to build up a song, or using the USB port and software as an effects loop.
Spesifikasi
Total # Of Inputs | 16 |
Mic/Line Inputs | 3-pin XLR Balanced Microphone x10 1/4″ Phone Balanced Line x10 |
Stereo Line Inputs | ST1 – ST3 1/4″ Phone L/R Stereo |
In-Line Inputs/Returns | No |
AUX Sends | 1/4″ TRS Phone x3 4 Total sends, 1 reserved for internal effects |
AUX Returns | Dedicated USB Return, Aux 1-2, Aux 3-4, L/R Pre |
Inserts | 1/4 TRS Phone x12 (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 | Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain: +0.5/-1dB 20Hz to 20kHz Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain: +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz Stereo in to Mix L/R out: +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz |
Headroom | Analogue Headroom from nominal (0Vu): 21dB USB in & out headroom from nominal (0Vu): 14dB |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Mic Pre EIN @ max gain 150R input Z 22-22kHz: -127dBu Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, 22-22kHz: -86dBu |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 0dB gain 1kHz +10dBu out: 0. 004% Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain 1kHz: 0. 014% Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain 0dBu 1kHz: 0. 005% Stereo in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain +10dBu 1kHz: 0. 003% |
USB | USB Audio In/Out: USB 1.1 compliant 16-bit Sample Rate: 32, 44.1, or 48kHz |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 18.3 x 3.85 x 18.3″ (464 x 98 x 465mm) |
Weight | 18.7 lb (8.5 kg) |
Packaging Info | |
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Package Weight | 24.0 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 24.25 x 23.75 x 10.75″ |