Allen & Heath have announced three new ZED mini analog mixers, including the first ZEDi hybrid mixer / interface. The ZED-6, ZED-6FX and ZEDi-8 are designed with all the features and quality required by musicians, recording artists and for AV work, in a compact, portable format.
All the new models feature 2 mono channels with separate XLR and TRS jack sockets and 2 Stereo channels. The mono channels include DI high impedance circuitry for the jack sockets, allowing guitars to be plugged straight into the mixer without the hassle and expense of carrying separate DI boxes. Additionally, the ZED-6FX includes a new in-house designed FX system which encompasses multi-FX models, combining reverbs, delays, doublers, chorusing, and other modulators to create a dynamic and varied suite of studio quality sound effects.
The ZEDi-8 combines a compact mixer with a 24bit 96kHz 2×2 USB interface, providing recording and playback to a Mac or PC or to an iOS device (using a Camera Connection Kit), with flexible source routing options. ZEDi-8 is bundled with Cubase LE music production software and the Cubasis LE mobile music production app. All of the new mixers claim to provide optimal sound quality due to the new GSPre preamp design, developed from the GS-R24 professional studio console, which provides low noise and larger headroom.
Styled in a moulded chassis and metal front panel, all the new ZED models feature 2-band EQ, 60mm smooth travel master mix faders, channel monitoring and 48V phantom power. Unique in this type of product is the individual channel PCB construction with nutted pots and a internal, universal voltage power supply for extended life in the toughest environments.
ZED-6 Features:
» 2 Mic / Line Inputs with separate XLR and TRS jack socket
» 2 Stereo Inputs with TRS jack sockets
» 2 high impedance Guitar DI inputs, eliminating the need for DI boxes
» Lo-cut filter for cleaning up unwanted low frequency noise
» 2 band EQ for easy creative and corrective tonal shaping
» 60mm smooth travel fader on main mix
ZED-6FX Features:
» 2 Mic / Line Inputs with separate XLR and TRS jack sockets
» 2 Stereo Inputs with TRS jack sockets
» 2 high impedance Guitar DI inputs, eliminating the need for DI boxes
» Lo-cut filter for cleaning up unwanted low frequency noise
» 2 band EQ for easy creative and corrective tonal shaping
» 60mm smooth travel fader on main mix
» Internal FX engine with tap tempo
ZEDi-8 Features:
» 2 Mic / Line Inputs with separate XLR and TRS jack sockets
» 2 Stereo Inputs with TRS jack sockets
» 2 high impedance Guitar DI inputs, eliminating the need for DI boxes
» Lo-cut filter for cleaning up unwanted low frequency noise
» 2 band EQ for easy creative and corrective tonal shaping
» 60mm smooth travel fader on main mix
» 2 in, 2 out USB Audio Interface (24-bit/96kHz)
» Cubase LE Software included
» Cubasis LE App included
No pricing or availability has been officially announced.
