Allen & Heath ZED60-14FX Live and Studio Mixer with Digital FX and USB Port

Allen & Heath SKU: AH-ZED60-14FX
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Description

The ZED60-14FX Live and Studio Mixer from Allen & Heath is a 10-channel mixer with 16 built-in effects that is designed for an array of live and studio applications. Channels 1 through 6 have Neutrik XLR connectors for mic level signals, and 1/4" TRS inputs for balanced or unbalanced line level signals. Channels 7 and 8 also have Neutrik XLRs, but feature Class A FET Hi-Z instrument-level inputs for direct connection of electric guitars and basses. Additionally, channels 1 through 8 are all equipped with 3-band EQ and 48V phantom power.

The mixer also features two stereo inputs (ST1 & ST2) that have 1/4" TS and RCA jacks (ST1 only) for connecting line level outputs from devices such as keyboards, samplers or iPods. Each of the stereo channels features a 2-band EQ. All 10 channels can be routed to a "record" buss that can be output to a computer running DAW software via the USB port, or routed into a hardware recording device via the RCA record out jacks. Each channel also features a "listen" button, that when engaged takes the corresponding signal off the master and recording busses and sends it to the headphone buss. This can be useful in a live recording scenario for making discrete EQ adjustments to a channel before adding it to the master or record busses.

Designed with versatility in mind, the ZED60-14FX's master section is equipped with balanced XLR left and right main outputs with 1/4" inserts on each channel. These inserts can be useful for inserting outboard gear such as EQs or limiters at the end of your signal chain before the master mix is output to your speakers. Also, there is a balanced 1/4" aux output for connecting additional sound reinforcement components such as a powered stage monitor, and an FX bus out that can be used to send the FX mix to additional gear such as an external effects unit.

While you can connect an external effects unit via the FX bus out jack, the mixer also features sixteen built-in digital effects that include multiple delays, reverbs, a doubler, flanger, and chorus. The DSP engine, which uses the same effects algorithms as Allen & Heath's flagship digital consoles, is designed for low-noise and low-distortion signal processing.

Rugged Design Designed with durability in mind for live gigging and recording, the ZED60-14FX uses many of the same exact components used in Allen & Heath's larger, high-end mixers. The vertically mounted, per-channel circuit boards make servicing much easier should it be required, with the ability to remove one particular channel from the mixer at a time Low-Noise, High-Gain Microphone Pre-Amps Based on the pre-amps from the Allen & Heath MixWizard series consoles. Designed to maximize sound quality with high gain, low noise and consistent output Hi-Z Guitar Inputs Channels 7 and 8 include high-impedance FET circuits running in Class-A mode for use with low-output electric guitars and basses. Designed to emulate the type of circuits used in valve guitar combos and head amplifiers, the input circuit has a soft overdrive characteristic, giving a warm 2nd harmonic character to the sound if desired Per-Channel EQ Channels 1-8 are equipped with a 3-band equalizer with sweepable mids and a high-pass filter. The 2 stereo channels have 2-band low- and high-frequency shelving Onboard Digital Effects Processor Sixteen built-in digital effects that include multiple delays and reverbs, a doubler, flanger and chorus. The digital effects algorithms are the same as those used on the flagship Allen & Heath digital consoles Recording Buss All channels, including the effects buss, have switchable routing to the recording buss that is sent to the stereo RCA recording out and the USB out, useful for dropping or adding in microphones or effects to tape during a live recording scenario USB Connectivity When used in tandem with your Mac or PC running DAW software, the mixer can send and/or receive up to 16-bit, 48 kHz audio via the USB port
Number of Analog Input Channels 12 (8 Mono / 2 Stereo)
Number of Mic Preamps 8
Analog Output Channels 1x Stereo Master Output
1x Stereo Control Room/Monitor Output
1x Mono Aux Send Output
1x Mono FX Send Output
1x Stereo Tape/Record Output
1x Stereo Headphone Output
Built-In Effects Yes
USB I/O 1x USB-B 1.1 (I/O)
Rack Mountable No
Mixer
Number of Analog Input Channels 12 (8 Mono / 2 Stereo)
Number of Mic Preamps 8
Analog Output Channels 1x Stereo Master Output
1x Stereo Control Room/Monitor Output
1x Mono Aux Send Output
1x Mono FX Send Output
1x Stereo Tape/Record Output
1x Stereo Headphone Output
Signal Processing
EQ Parameters Mono Channels:
Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz
Mid: ±15 dB at 120 Hz to 4 kHz
High: ±15 dB at 12 kHz
Stereo Channels:
Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz
High: ±15 dB at 12 kHz
Filters Input Channels:
High-Pass: 100 Hz, 6 dB/Octave
Built-In Effects Yes
Digital Audio
Sample Rates 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz
Bit Depth 16-Bit
Performance
Headroom Analog: +21 dB
USB I/O: +14 dB
Frequency Response Mic Input to Main Output:
10 Hz to 30 kHz +0.5/-1 dB (30 dB Gain)
Line Input to Main Output:
10 Hz to 25 kHz +0.5/-1 dB (Unity Gain)
Stereo Input to Main Output:
10 Hz to 30 kHz +0.5/-1 dB
Max Input Level XLR Input:
+11 dBu (Mono)
1/4" Line Input:
+31 dBu (Mono)
1/4" / RCA Input:
+15 dB (Stereo)
Output Level XLR Main Output:
0 dBu (Nominal)
+21 dBu at Max Gain
1/4" Aux/FX Output:
0 dBu (Nominal)
+21 dBu at Max Gain
Tape/Record/Monitor Output:
0 dBu (Nominal)
+21 dBu at Max Gain
EIN -127 dBu at Max Gain (150-Ohm Input)
Noise Floor Main Output:
-93 dBu (Master Level at Unity, Channel Levels at -∞, 2 Hz to 22 kHz)
THD+N Mic Input to Main Output:
0.002% at +10 dB Gain (+10 dBu, 1 kHz)
Line Input to Main Output:
0.01% at +30 dB Gain (1 kHz)
0.003% at Unity Gain (1 kHz)
Stereo Line Input to Main Output:
0.002% at Unity Gain (+10 dBu, 1 kHz)
Hi-Z Input to Main Output:
0.015% (0 dBu)
Connectivity
Analog Inputs 2x 1/4" TRS Main Insert
8x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line Input
6x 1/4" TRS Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input
4x 1/4" TS Input (2 Stereo Pairs)
1x Stereo RCA Input
Analog Outputs 2x XLR 3-Pin Main Output
1x Stereo RCA Monitor Output
1x Stereo RCA Tape Output
1x 1/4" TRS FX Send
1x 1/4" TRS Aux Output
1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
Phantom Power +48 V, Selectable On/Off (Applied to All Inputs)
USB I/O 1x USB-B 1.1 (I/O)
Physical
Rack Mountable No
Dimensions 17.3 x 13.6 x 3.7" / 440 x 346 x 95 mm
Weight 13.6 lb / 6.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight 14.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 20.3 x 15.8 x 7.3"

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