Allen & Heath ZED-18
Multipurpose USB Mixer for Live Sound and Recording
ZED-18 has an incredibly advanced feature-set for a mixer at this level – it gives musicians, venues and hire companies access to 10 full mono channels and 4 stereo channels in a compact, rack mountable format. Configurable USB audio in/out makes it easy to capture stereo recordings.
Description
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 that’s it! 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-fade)
- Main Mix Left + Right (Pre-Fade)
- Auxes 1-2
- Auxes 3-4
RETURN OPTIONS
- To Stereo 3 channel
MUSIQ
ZED-18 features a responsive 3-band, swept mid frequency EQ design which utilises MusiQ – with optimised slope (or Q factor) for equalising individual instruments.
DUOPRE
Based on the proven pre-amps from the hugely successful PA series, ZED-18 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 of range to be exact – 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.
ZED-18 Features
- 10 mono mic/line inputs with Neutrik XLR and ¼" jack connectors
- 4 stereo line channels with 2-band EQ for instruments or playback
- DuoPre™ preamps with ultra-wide gain range and low noise performance
- Channel inserts on mono inputs for external processing
- 3-band EQ with MusiQ on mono channels for musical tone shaping
- 4 aux sends for monitor mixes and FX routing
- Mono/stereo switchable operation on Aux 1 & 2
- 100mm ALPS faders for precise, professional-level control
- Illuminated mute switches, PFL, and peak LEDs for clear status monitoring
- Pan control on all input channels for stereo imaging
- 12-segment LED metering for accurate level tracking
- Stereo returns and 2-track playback input
- USB stereo audio interface for easy recording and playback
- Global +48V phantom power for condenser microphones
- Separate monitor output section and alternate stereo output
- All inputs with independent level control
- Optional rack ears available for fixed installation
Applications for the ZED-18
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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 that’s it! 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-fade)
- Main Mix Left + Right (Pre-Fade)
- Auxes 1-2
- Auxes 3-4
RETURN OPTIONS
- To Stereo 3 channel
MUSIQ
ZED-18 features a responsive 3-band, swept mid frequency EQ design which utilises MusiQ – with optimised slope (or Q factor) for equalising individual instruments.
DUOPRE
Based on the proven pre-amps from the hugely successful PA series, ZED-18 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 of range to be exact – 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.
- 10 mono mic/line inputs with Neutrik XLR and ¼" jack connectors
- 4 stereo line channels with 2-band EQ for instruments or playback
- DuoPre™ preamps with ultra-wide gain range and low noise performance
- Channel inserts on mono inputs for external processing
- 3-band EQ with MusiQ on mono channels for musical tone shaping
- 4 aux sends for monitor mixes and FX routing
- Mono/stereo switchable operation on Aux 1 & 2
- 100mm ALPS faders for precise, professional-level control
- Illuminated mute switches, PFL, and peak LEDs for clear status monitoring
- Pan control on all input channels for stereo imaging
- 12-segment LED metering for accurate level tracking
- Stereo returns and 2-track playback input
- USB stereo audio interface for easy recording and playback
- Global +48V phantom power for condenser microphones
- Separate monitor output section and alternate stereo output
- All inputs with independent level control
- Optional rack ears available for fixed installation
About Penguin Media Solutions
Penguin Media Solutions is a professional audio, video, and lighting design, installation, and maintenance company based in Brighton, UK. As an authorised Martin Audio dealer, we provide high-performance AV systems for commercial venues, hospitality, and event spaces across Brighton, London, and South-East England.
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