Allen & Heath ZED-16FX: Compact 10:3:2 Mixer With USB & Onboard Effects

Allen & Heath ZED-16FX: Compact 10:3:2 Mixer With USB & Onboard Effects

The Allen & Heath ZED-16FX is a professional-grade and robust analogue mixer, designed for demanding live sound, recording, and installation applications. This model integrates a high-quality internal effects processor and offers an expanded channel count for complex audio setups. Engineered for professional musicians, larger bands, recording studios, and venues, it delivers pristine audio quality with comprehensive control. Featuring ten mono microphone/line inputs, three stereo inputs, versatile USB audio connectivity, and integrated effects, the ZED-16FX is ideally suited for extensive live performances, multi-track studio recording, and large-scale productions.

Pristine Audio With Integrated USB & Effects

At the core of the Allen & Heath ZED-16FX are its acclaimed DuoPre preamps, designed to deliver exceptional audio transparency and headroom. These dual-stage preamps provide a clean and quiet signal for various inputs, from sensitive condenser microphones to high-output instruments. Each mono channel also features a highly musical 3-band EQ with MusiQ, offering responsive and intuitive tonal shaping for a wide array of instruments and vocals. The integrated USB audio interface provides convenient stereo input and output for seamless connection to computers, enabling easy recording of your mixes or playback from your DAW, establishing the ZED-16FX as a central hub for your audio production. Furthermore, the ZED-16FX boasts an onboard digital effects processor with 16 essential time-delay effects, adding depth, ambience, and professional polish to your sound without the need for external units.

Expanded Connectivity And Included Software

The ZED-16FX offers extensive routing options, including two auxiliary sends for monitor mixes or external effects, and a dedicated FX send to the internal effects unit. Its comprehensive I/O includes dedicated XLR main outputs, monitor outputs, and a headphones output. Each mono channel features individual insert points for external processing. The robust construction with individual circuit boards mounted vertically and rotary potentiometers secured to the front panel ensures extreme durability for demanding touring or studio environments, promising long-term reliability. Additionally, this package includes a complimentary download for Cakewalk SONAR X1 LE software, providing a powerful suite for multi-track audio recording, editing, and mixing, further enhancing your creative and production capabilities.

KEY FEATURES: Allen & Heath ZED-16FX: Compact 10:3:2 Mixer With USB & Onboard Effects

• 10 Mono Microphone/Line Inputs: Versatile source compatibility.
• 3 Stereo Line Inputs: For keyboards, playback devices, and stereo instruments.
• USB Audio Connectivity: Stereo input and output for computer integration.
• Built-in Digital Effects Processor: With 16 editable time-delay effects.
• DuoPre Preamps: High-quality dual-stage preamps for pristine audio.
• 3-Band MusiQ EQ: Highly musical and responsive EQ on mono channels.
• 2 Aux Sends: Flexible routing for monitors and external effects.
• FX Send: Dedicated send for effects processing.
• Cakewalk SONAR X1 LE Software: Included for multi-track recording and production.
• Individual Channel PCB Construction: For enhanced durability and reliability.
  

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