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Allen & Heath ZED-22FX
Mixing Console, 22 Channel (16 mono + 3 stereo) with built-in FX and USB I/O, 16
Mic Preamps
In addition to the DuoPre mic pre-amps, 100mm faders and MusiQ EQ section which are
shared with the whole ZED range, the ZED FX has 16 unique effects, designed by Allen
& Heath's DSP team.
ZED FX
ZED FX are easily controlled using 3 buttons and 9 LEDs. Quickly tap the ideal delay
time or 'dial-in' the perfect amount of reverb on the lead vocal. One-stop navigation
and editing...in fact, just as easy as your effects pedals. Hold down the TAP button
and press the up or down button to alter the effects parameter, for example on patch
(9) Plate, this would adjust the decay length. The ZED FX is designed to fulfill
all the functions a small band would need without their own sound engineer. The layout
features have been arranged to be logical and instantly recognizable at a dark gig
- a mixer you can trust to perform.
The USB audio interface, with its uniquely flexible capability, allows different
signals to be sent to USB, from LR or from selected aux buses. The USB return signal
can be routed straight to the LR mix or to a stereo channel. The connectors are placed
on the top surface for easy plugging & patching, and the construction, with individual
circuit boards firmly nutted to the top panel, is as rock solid as Allen & Heath's
top of the range ML Series mixers.
The ZED FX range currently comprises of the ZED-12FX and the 22FX. Between them they
offer a solution for any small group or singer songwriter needing up to 16 mono inputs
and 3 stereo inputs. Keyboards, microphones, samplers, the sky is the limit. Each
mono channel has an insert point, allowing in-line effects such as compressors to
be added to the signal chain, just like our large format mixers.
Internal FX
16 separate effects have been crafted into the ZED-FX range. These include Delay
and Reverb, Ping-Pong delay, a selection of reverbs with different room/hall/arena
properties, a flanger and a chorus. All have been designed to complement the material
the engineer is working with. Each of the effects has a parameter which can be altered:
pre-delay can be adjusted, room sizes tweaked, and flanger speed dialled-in. Five
of the effects can have their tempo tapped in, and the output auditioned by the FX
PFL.
Inputs
One of the great things about the ZED series is the number and variety of things
you can plug in. In addition to the 16 mono channels there are three dual stereo
channels, each with a main stereo input on jack sockets, and with the ability to
take additional stereo inputs from phono sockets or from the USB audio input, flexibility
gives you control. 16 mic/line channels are provided on ZED-22FX - plenty for mics
or DI boxes for a small band, duo or solo performer 4 stereo line inputs - dual inputs,
both with gain and 2-band EQ.
DuoPre
Based on the proven pre-amps from the hugely successful PA series, the ZED series
has new DuoPreTM 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.
EQ section
ZED-22FX features a musical 3-band EQ descended from the acclaimed GL2400 mixer.
The design utilises MusiQ - optimised slope (or Q factor) for equalising individual
instruments.
Auxiliary sends
4 aux sends are provided, of which 1&2 are prefade for foldback monitoring, and 3
& 4 post-fade for effects sends. A stereo signal can be sent from auxes via USB to
computer to create 2 separate record feeds independent of the main LR mix (1&2) and
or used as FX sends (3&4).
USB audio flexibility
Getting audio to and from a computer easily is now a common requirement for live
sound and music production. The way we have implemented this 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! Quality audio to and from your PC or Mac. Three switches
provide different send/return configurations for recording, playback and utilising
external FX.
Build
The ZED-22FX has been designed using individual vertically mounted circuit boards
with each rotary control fixed with a metal nut to the front panel - making a much
more robust product that will resist damage and give years of reliable use. ZED also
has professional 100mm faders for ultimate control over your levels.
SONAR LE - provided Free!
We have teamed up with Cakewalk to bundle SONAR LE with this ZED mixer. The two team
up together in many ways - for example straightforward recording of a stereo mix,
recording tracks individually to build up a song, or for inserting a SONAR LE effects
plug-in.
Features
- Insert Points
- High pass filter
- Stereo imaging control on every channel
- 3-band EQ with swept mid
- 4 auxiliary sends (2 pre, 2 post)
- Global 48V phantom power
- 3 dual stereo inputs with 2-band EQ
- Peak and signal indication on every channel
- Configurable USB stereo audio in/out
- Master level controls on all outputs
- Easy to use layout - all connections and controls on top surface
- Cakewalk SONAR LE bundled with mixer
- Channel mute switches
- Stereo return
- 2-track return
- Advanced monitoring facilities
- 1/4" and 3.5mm headphone outputs
- Stereo record out
- Alternate stereo out
- Mono sum of LR output
- Main LR
- 12-bar LR meters
- Master controls for aux 1&2
Specifications
- InputsMono channel (XLR) Input +6 to 63dBu for nominal (+17dBu inmax)Mono channel
Line Input (Jack socket) +10 to 26dBu (+30dBumax)Insert point (TRS Jack socket)
0dBu nominal +21dBu max.StereoInput (Jack sockets) 0dBu nominal (control = Off to
+10dB)Stereo input (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal(control = Off to +10dB)
- OutputsL, R & Mono Outputs (L&R XLR, Mono Jack) 0dBu nominal.+21dBu max.Aux Outputs
(Jack sockets) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu max.AltOutputs (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal.
+21dBu max.RecOutputs (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu max.
- Frequency ResponseMic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain +0.5/-1dB 20Hz to20kHz.Line in
to Mix L/R out 0dB gain +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHzStereoin to Mix L/R out +0.5/-1dB
10Hz to 30kHz
- THD+nMic in to Mix L/R Out, 0dB gain 1kHz +10dBu out 0.004%Mic into Mix L/R Out,
30dB gain 1kHz 0.014%Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain 0dBu1kHz 0.005%Stereo in to
Mix L/R out 0dB gain+10dBu 1kHz 0.003%
- HeadroomAnalogue Headroom from nominal (0Vu) 21dBUSB in & out headroom fromnominal
(0Vu) 14dB
- USB Audio CODEC (Coder/Decoder)USB Audio In/Out USB 1.1 compliant16bit.Sample Rate
32, 44.1, or 48kHz
- NoiseMic Pre EIN @ max gain150R input Z 22-22kHz -127dBu
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.9" x 25.4" x 18.3"
- Weight: 23.1 lbs
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