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Allen & Heath ZED-10 - Touring Quality Audio Mixer with 2 Mic/Line, 2 Mic/Line/DI, 3 Stereo Line and USB I/O (AH-ZED-10),Black and Red
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Brand | Allen & Heath |
Number of Channels | 12 |
Product Dimensions | 10.8"D x 3.7"W x 13.2"H |
Item Weight | 7 Pounds |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
About this item
- The compact ZED range of mixers feature the same high-level audio and build quality as A&H’s large format touring consoles, with separate internal channel boards, Neutrik connectors and every pot fixed to the chassis.
- Full, clear and detailed preamps with low noise, 60dB of gain and 48V phantom power bring out the best in any microphone. Two of the mono channels also have a HiZ connection to allow direct connection of high impedance sources without the need for a separate DI box.
- A 100Hz High Pass Filter on every mono input allows unneeded low frequencies to be removed, then the 3-band MusiQ EQ with swept mid frequency uses carefully selected frequencies to ensure your sound sculpting is always musical. Cut or boost highs and lows with shelving EQ and use the mid frequency selection to choose exactly where to adjust the mid frequencies, especially useful for vocals, guitar and other instruments with a rich mid-range.
- The routable stereo USB output can be used to record/stream the whole mix, Aux and FX sends or the dedicated record bus which has switches on each channel which make it super easy to select just some channels for recording. It’s also class compliant and does not require drivers, meaning not just Mac and Windows computers can be connected, but also many mobile devices such as tablets or even smart phones.
- Optional rack ear kit [ZED10-RK19] securely fits the mixer into a standard 19” rack or flight case.
- 4 Mic, 4 Line/Inst, 2 Stereo (2 Left, 2 Right), 2 USB Audio, 1 Stereo Playback
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Product information
Item Weight | 7 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 10.8 x 3.7 x 13.2 inches |
ASIN | B003T74O8K |
Item model number | AH-ZED10 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #25,663 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #59 in Unpowered Recording Mixers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 13, 2004 |
Color Name | Black and Red |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Mixer Channel Quantity | 10 |
Speaker Size | 4 |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
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Product Description
Built by Allen & Heath, ZED-10 is an amazing little desk for small band mixing. It is ultra portable for carrying to the gig, and can be used for recording live or in the studio. Guitars can be plugged in directly to the mixer using the specially designed high-impedance inputs, while the mixer has two stereo inputs for MP3/CD players or keyboards. Equipped with professional XLR stereo outputs and a flexible monitoring section with headphone and speaker feed outputs. ZED-10 is bundled with IK Multimedia's AmpliTube X-GEAR software, giving access to superbly modeled amps and effects. Allen & Heath is known for building high quality mixers for the last 40+ years. At any time of day or night, across the globe, there is an Allen & Heath mixer out there working hard, sounding great and making life a little easier for the person at the controls. Back in the early 1970s Allen & Heath hand-built consoles in a tiny factory in London for elite bands like Pink Floyd and The Who. These days Allen & Heath customers are spread across almost every environment imaginable, including touring, theatres, churches, nightclubs, TV and radio stations, recording studios and countless other places where great sound matters.
Key Features
- 4 mic/line inputs, 2 with Class A FET high impedance inputs
- Neutrik mic XLR and Neutrik 1/4 inch jacks
- 3 band EQ with MusiQ
- 2 auxes
- Sound image pan
- Illuminated PFL indicator
- Stereo returns & playback
- All inputs with level control
- 12 bar meters
- Responsive 3-band, swept mid EQ with MusiQ
- 2 stereo sources with MP3 player compatibility
- Separate 2-track record outputs
- Stereo playback input for 2-track replay
- XLR main stereo outputs with inserts
- Comprehensive monitoring
- Configurable USB stereo audio in/out
- Stereo monitor outs
- 48V microphone phantom power
- DI level switching for sub mixing
Bundled with AmpliTube X-Gear software for access to more amps and effects. View larger
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 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 you can move CD-quality audio to and from your PC or Mac. Switches and connection through jack socket terminals provide different send/return configurations.
Send Options:
- Main Mix Left + Right (Post master Level)
- Aux + FX bus (Aux is a pre-fade send, FX is a post-fade send)
- Record Bus Left + Right (Separate stereo bus to Main Mix)
Return Options:
- To Playback input (through jack socket break contacts)
- To Stereo 2 channel (through jack socket break contacts)
MusiQ
ZED-10 features a responsive 3-band, swept mid frequency EQ design which utilizes MusiQ--with optimized slope (or Q factor) for equalizing individual instruments.
High quality mixer, perfect for places where great sound mattersGuitar DI
ZED-10's pre-amps are similar in design to Allen & Heath's MixWizard range of mixers, but with a twist. Inputs 3 and 4 have a high impedance jack input capable of taking either a normal line level or a low level input from a guitar pickup. These newly designed inputs have been crafted with the aim of replicating the sound of a classic guitar or instrument tube pre-amp in a combo or head amp. An extremely high input impedance ensures loading on pick-ups is minimal and a Class A FET (field effect transistor) circuit powered from 48V is employed to give the valve-like gain stage. There is a gain "Boost" switch associated with the guitar inputs which boosts gain by 26dB to cater for instruments with very low level outputs and the overdrive characteristics of the guitar inputs are very similar to a valve (tube) circuit, being asymmetric and soft. All this makes for a wonderfully natural sound to be reproduced from the instrument, full of warmth and character.
AmpliTube X-GEAR
As if guitarists weren't spoiled enough with its Class A FET high impedance preamps, the ZED-10 comes with access to a full version of IK Multimedia's AmpliTube X-GEAR software--the first fully modular, customizable and expandable preamp and FX modeling software system. All the ingredients are there for some truly legendary guitar and bass tones.
From the manufacturer
USB AUDIO FLEXIBILITY
Flexible Send and Return Options
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 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! CD quality audio to and from your PC or Mac.
MusiQ to Your Ears
ZED features a responsive 3-band, swept mid frequency EQ design which utilizes MusiQ – with optimized slope (or Q factor) for equalizing individual instruments.
GUITAR DI
ZED’s pre-amps are similar in design to our MixWizard range of mixers, but with a twist! Inputs 3 & 4 have a high impedance jack input capable of taking either a normal line level or a low level input from a guitar pickup. These newly designed inputs have been crafted with the aim of replicating the sound of a classic guitar or instrument tube pre-amp in a combo or head amp. An extremely high input impedance ensures loading on pick-ups is minimal and a Class A FET (field effect transistor) circuit powered from 48V is employed to give the valve-like gain stage. There is a gain “Boost” switch associated with the guitar inputs which boosts gain by 26dB to cater for instruments with very low level outputs and the overdrive characteristics of the guitar inputs are very similar to a valve (tube) circuit, being asymmetric and soft. All this makes for a wonderfully natural sound to be reproduced from the instrument, full of warmth and character.
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Customer Reviews |
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USB Interface | 2x2 | 2x2 | 2x2 | 2x2 |
Built-in FX | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Built-in DI for Guitar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mic/Line Inputs (XLR/TRS) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Stereo Input Channels | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
AUX Mixes | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Channel EQ | 3-Band Sweepable | 3-Band Sweepable | 3-Band Sweepable | 3-Band Sweepable |
60mm Faders | All Channels | All Channels | ||
Channel inserts | Mains Only | Mains Only | Mains Only | Mains Only |
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Customers like the quality, sound quality, appearance, performance, and ease of use of the audio mixing console. For example, they mention it's well built, does the job well, and is easy to use. Some are satisfied with routing. That said, some complain about the mute options.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the audio mixing console. They mention that it has a better build quality, more features than most others in the same price range, and is solid. They also say that it's nearly flawless with only a couple of issues. Customers also say it'll be a great mixer for general use and installations needing a small mixer.
"...It's only slightly more than other leading brands. Yet it has better build quality, more features than most others in the same price range, better..." Read more
"...I found it in the ZED-10. Well built, good sound, good routing options...." Read more
"...Not even one glitch or malfunction, no repairs, no chips, no dents, no decoloration or sign of wearing at all!......" Read more
"This is a great mixer for general use and installations needing a small dedicated mixer board. The sound is clean , the EQ...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the audio mixing console. They mention it's well built, has good routing options, and is dead quiet. Some say that it doubles as a sound device for their computer and is a great headphone amp. That said, most are satisfied with the sound performance of the product.
"...I found it in the ZED-10. Well built, good sound, good routing options...." Read more
"...a 2 month period now and the feel and the quality of the sound delivered is really good!..." Read more
"...The sound is clean , the EQ. works great and has a setting switch for mic level or line level output through the female XLR Main Output ...." Read more
"...Sound is beautiful...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the audio mixing console. They mention that it is a very nice and professional mixer. Some say that the console is awesome and convenient.
"...It's so good and convenient that I don't even bother switching back to the main DAC...." Read more
"...This puppy is pure golden! Has more nobs then I can handle and the build quality is excellent. Sound is beautiful...." Read more
"Very nice and professional mixer..." Read more
"Fine little board..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the audio mixing console. They mention that it does the job well, has a small footprint, and has EQ that works great.
"...400-$500 considering that it replaces my sound system and does everything almost perfectly. Your Welcome...." Read more
"I was looking for a mixer with a small footprint but still good performance. I found it in the ZED-10...." Read more
"...The sound is clean , the EQ. works great and has a setting switch for mic level or line level output through the female XLR Main Output ...." Read more
"Does the job and does it well, I wish I had purchased the FX version though...." Read more
Customers find the audio mixing console easy to use. They mention that they don't need to unplug anything when they want to plug in.
"...It's so good and convenient that I don't even bother switching back to the main DAC...." Read more
"...just read the instructions and it is easy to useonly down side would be the size of the knobs and/or spacing istight for fat fingers" Read more
"...Easy to use, and I don't need to unplug something when I want to plug something else in, i just turn a few knobs." Read more
Customers like the routing of the audio mixing console. They say it has good, standard, and flexible options. Some mention that the USB option is great.
"...I found it in the ZED-10. Well built, good sound, good routing options...." Read more
"...It has some pretty flexible routing, especially with the USB option, which I have not tested, yet...." Read more
"Used as a monitor mixer. Doesn't color the sound and has all the standard routing options...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the audio mixing console. They mention it has great quality.
"...no problems with it at all to this point and it's still a great value for the money...." Read more
"Good mixer for the price, and it doubles as a sound device for your computer...." Read more
"Great Quality and Value..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the mute options of the audio mixing console. They mention that there are no muting or solo options, no select or mutate function for the channels, and no real mut buttons.
"...(it doesn't have MIDI Inputs but you can get an adapter cable that will work)..." Read more
"...4. No Select or Mute function for the channels...." Read more
"...For one, no mute or solo options...." Read more
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1) If your using this for a PC mixer like me, the Sound Card built into this is worth at least $200 right off the bat. I have a Peachtree Audio DAC that is worth around $300-$400 and I haven't been able to tell the difference between the two. A smaller Yamaha USB mixer that I tested before this had badly distorted sound at medium to high volumes. Recording quality was good but it just sounded bad when using it as your primary audio device. The ZED has sound quality that will satisfy all but the most anal audiophiles. It's so good and convenient that I don't even bother switching back to the main DAC. I also love L/R LED lights on the unit as it lets you know if your close to clipping the audio.
2) This has just about everything you'll ever need for everyday practical use, unless your a serious DJ that does allot of live music mixing and need sliders for more control over the Equalizer. 4 Mic Inputs and XLR Stereo outputs for Studio Monitors. It has USB, RCAs, Several 1/4 Jacks, Aux/FX outputs, Line Inputs, Guitar Inputs, (it doesn't have MIDI Inputs but you can get an adapter cable that will work), EQs for every channel, Fading, Panning, 2 Stereo channels that can be turned into 4 and a great headphone Amp. Almost everything needed to power a small band.
3) It costs $250. It's only slightly more than other leading brands. Yet it has better build quality, more features than most others in the same price range, better sound and headphone amp than others I've tested. It is practically dead silent compared to others I've tested or heard from many other reviewers. It's nearly flawless with only a couple of issues which you knew had to exist since nothing is perfect..
The only glaring one I can find is that there is no real Mute buttons. Except for the Record Bus button which essentially mutes your Main Speakers if you have them plugged into the Record Out jacks so you can listen to headphones. Other than that you need to turn down the dials if you want to Mute your Microphone or any other individual channel for example. Another one is that all the Headphone 'Listen' and 'Phones Select' buttons are Mono. So you can't use the mixer controls to change the treble/bass/balance when listening to Stereo music through headphones. Unless... you get crafty. You can use all the controls while listening to Stereo if you connect 1/4" TS cables to the FX and AUX out Jacks and plug them into the Stereo1 Inputs. Then connecting the Record Out Jacks to your Amp or Speakers and it will connect you to the Stereo2 Inputs. This magically gives you full access to control the audio of your headphones in Stereo!
Another problem was that it didn't seem like I could use my Stereo Mic since all the Mic channels are technically Mono. However you can work around this as well, as others pointed out. Simply turn the Pan Dials for one of the Mono Left channels fully counter-clockwise and the Pan knob of a neighboring Mono Right channel fully clockwise and you get Stereo separation that easy. So really this mixer can technically have 4 Stereo channels along with 4 Mono.
The only noticeable line-noise that I noticed from this unit was when you are listening to headphones or speakers turned up loud and have Microphones plugged in BUT don't have Phantom Power enabled. You will pickup feedback from your computer and/or electric feilds close to the mixer. As soon as you turn on Phantom Power the feedback is gone. This won't be a problem most of the time since you usually have Phantom Power on when a Mic is plugged in. But for those that like to leave the Mics plugged in, this could be a minor issue. So if you are listening to headphones or speakers and hear some odd feedback, simply turn on Phantom Power or pull out your Mic cables and your clear. Just make sure Phantom Power is NOT actually on first.
The only other complaint some may have is that this does not have 24-Bit sound. After much research on the topic I've found that the difference in sound quality if ANY compared to 16-Bit is very small unless you have superhuman hearing. The great part is that allot of people have bought into the marketing of the 24-Bit/192 Khz hype and allows people to get incredible deals on older technology because of the lower demand.
So why did I waste my time writing this long review and helping people so they don't have to go through all the troubleshooting that I did? Well this Mixer in my opinion is worth at least $400-$500 considering that it replaces my sound system and does everything almost perfectly. Your Welcome.
UPDATE: I'm normally careful not to exaggerate in my reviews but I'm going to have to backtrack on my claim that I couldn't tell a difference in sound between this and my more expensive DAC. When switching between the ZED and my other DAC you can tell the Peachtree is sharper and more neutral. It's not a MAJOR difference but it is significant. The difference is more apparent through headphones. I just didn't spend enough time critically listening. Guess I'm a hippocrit and fit into the anal audiophile category I was talking about but I can admit when I'm wrong. So I've concluded that the Audio from the USB of the ZED is good but not great. It's still sounds great in comparison to the other Mixers in this price range. Recording quality is much more important than playback anyway and it does a fantastic job at that. It's features are invaluable for recording and producing music. I've had no problems with it at all to this point and it's still a great value for the money.
I found a solution to the USB sound issue as well by not using the ZED USB connection. Instead connecting USB from my PC to a small external DAC which outputs the sound through RCA cable to the ZED Stereo In. Then another RCA cable from Record Out to the RCA Inputs of my Amplifier. Good improvement in sound quality but this introduced noticeable interference noise at about 1/2 gain and gets louder as the volume is turned up. I found out this is due to a Ground Loop and I was able to fix it with a USB Isolator. Everything is great! I just need to switch back to the USB of the ZED if I want to record.
Due to its size and cost, it naturally has some limitations that are not a problem for me but might be for others.
1. No compression on the mic inputs. If you need compression, you require an external option.
2. As with almost all mixers in this price range, 2 channels are dedicated to stereo playback input. Fortunately this can be USB or line input. But if you want to control the balance or equalization on that input, you’ll have to sacrifice 2 more channels.
3. You have 2 additional outputs, 1 Aux, 1 FX. Both can receive their own mixes. But know that they are both Mono outputs. (So is the Listen feature that allows you to check channels before you add them to the mix. If you “preview” a stereo input it will be mono.)
4. No Select or Mute function for the channels. You can’t quickly turn an input on or off but will have to use the level knob to control the inputs. (IF you are using this for recording purposes, you can control whether an input is recorded or not via the Record switch)
None of these limitations are an issue for me. I use the mixer mainly with my electronic drumkit to mix the drums with drumless tracks, output the mix to either headphones or amplified speaker(s) and record either to my iPad (using the USB out) or back into the drum module (via the RCA jacks).
I also sometimes use the mixer with a microphone to record acoustic guitar with backing tracks.
All of this works well and I am glad I found this little gem.
For those who need the FX version there's one with them... I don't need them.
It sees and feels like heavy duty, nothing in it is weak or cheap-looking
It sacrifices the slider volume knobs but I like to have as much EQ enabled channels as I can get, and for a small mixer, that's really cool!
No complaints so far... and nothing different in the horizon!
Of course, Amazon was as Amazing as always for me... thank you very much!
UPDATE:
I have this beauty now for about two and a half years and the updated review would be exactly the same AND it works and looks like if I bought it yesterday! Not even one glitch or malfunction, no repairs, no chips, no dents, no decoloration or sign of wearing at all!... I love my A&H mixer and if you buy one I'm sure you will too.