Allen & Heath ZED60-10FX - 6 Channel Mixer with Digital Effects and USB Connectivity

The Allen & Heath ZED60-10FX is a small, 6-channel mixer that packs an incredible amount of connectivity along with built-in digital effects. It's a great companion for live mixing, live recording, and multitracking over USB. The ZED60-10FX features 4 mic/line inputs with 3-band EQ and Phantom Power. Channels 3 and 4 have 1/4" Hi-Z instrument-level inputs for connecting guitars, electric basses, etc. There are 2 additional stereo channels for connecting keyboards or other stereo sources, like a CD player or iPod. The channel strips of the ZED60-10FX have big functionality for a small format mixer. Each channel features low and high frequency shelving EQ, while the mono channels add a 100Hz high pass filter and an extra band of sweepable midrange. An FX send on each channel controls how much signal is sent to the onboard effects buss, while an Aux send can feed an independent monitor mix. After the panning controls, each channel can be sent or bypassed from the recording buss, post-EQ solo'd with the "Listen" button, or muted. The final stage of each channel strip is a 60mm level fader, providing a tactile mixing experience. There are 16 digital effects built into the ZED60-10FX, including delays, reverbs, doubler, flanger, and chorus. These same effects algorithms are used on the Allen & Heath flagship digital consoles. Each preset has a parameter adjust control to morph the overall intensity of the effect. The output section of the ZED60-10FX is perhaps its most versatile element. In addition to the balanced XLR main outputs, there are recording outputs and switchable-source monitor outputs both with stereo RCA connectors. Additionally, a USB output allows you to route the recording buss directly into a computer. The Allen & Heath ZED60-10FX offers flexibility and functionality that you'd never expect from a 6-channel mixer. With built-in effects, extensive routing options, and high quality components, the ZED60-10FX will always have an extra feature that comes in handy. ZED60-10FX Features Multipurpose Mixer for Live Sound and Recording 4 Mic/Line inputs with XLR and TRS Jack Sockets 2 In / 2 Out USB Audio Interface Onboard Digital FX 2 Stereo Inputs with TRS jack sockets and 1 with RCA 2 Hi-Z Instrument Inputs XLR main outputs with Insert points 3-band EQ with sweepable mid Premium 60mm faders Vertically-Mounted Channel Circuit Boards The ZED60-10FX is built of individual vertically-mounted channel circuit boards, with each rotary control fixed to the front panel by a metal nut. Microphone Preamplifiers Based on the MixWizard Series Design The ZED preamps utilize low-noise discrete transistor circuitry to achieve high gain, low noise, and good linearity. Hi-Z Guitar Inputs Channels 3 and 4 include high impedance, discrete, class A, FET inputs for plugging a guitar or other instrument straight in. A 26dB gain boost switch allows instruments with very low output pickups to be used, and the FET does a great job of approximating the sound of tube input circuitry. Equalization per Channel Each of the mono inputs feature a switchable high pass filter and a 3-band equalizer with sweepable mids. The stereo channels have low and high frequency shelving EQ. Onboard Digital Effects The ZED60-10FX has 16 built-in digital effects, including delays, reverbs, doubler, flanger, and chorus. These same effects algorithms are used on Allen & Heath's flagship digital consoles. Recording Buss Each channel has a switchable send to a separate stereo buss specifically for recording to an external source through dual RCA jacks or over USB. USB Connectivity CD-quality audio can be sent or received from your Mac or PC via the ZED60-10FX's USB port. Specs Number of Analog Input Channels 8 (4 Mono / 2 Stereo) Number of Mic Preamps 4 Analog Output Channels 1x Stereo Master Output1x Stereo Control Room/Monitor Output1x Mono Aux Send Output1x Mono FX Send Output1x Stereo Tape/Record Output1x Stereo Headphone Output Show More EQ Input Channels:3-Band Shelving/Semi-Parametric (Mono Channels)2-Band Shelving (Stereo Channels) Built-In Effects Yes USB I/O 1x USB-B 1.1 (I/O) Rack Mountable No Mixer Number of Analog Input Channels 8 (4 Mono / 2 Stereo) Number of Mic Preamps 4 Analog Output Channels 1x Stereo Master Output1x Stereo Control Room/Monitor Output1x Mono Aux Send Output1x Mono FX Send Output1x Stereo Tape/Record Output1x Stereo Headphone Output Faders & Level Adjustment 2.4" / 60 mm Channel Fader Signal Processing EQ Input Channels:3-Band Shelving/Semi-Parametric (Mono Channels)2-Band Shelving (Stereo Channels) EQ Parameters High: ±15 dB at 12 kHz (Shelving)Mid: ±15 dB at 120 Hz to 4 kHz (Semi-Parametric)Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz (Shelving) 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 dBUSB 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 Gain1/4" Aux/FX Output:0 dBu (Nominal)+21 dBu at Max GainTape/Record/Monitor Output:0 dBu (Nominal)+21 dBu at Max Gain EIN -127 dBu at Max Gain (150-Ohm Input) Noise Floor Main Output:-96 dBu (Master Level at Unity, Channel Levels at -∞, 22 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) Connectivity Analog Inputs 4x XLR 3-Pin Mic Input2x 1/4" Line Input2x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input2x 1/4" Input (1 Stereo Pair)1x Stereo RCA Input2x 1/4" Playback Input (1 Stereo Pair) Analog Outputs 2x XLR 3-Pin Main Output1x Stereo RCA Monitor Output1x Stereo RCA Tape Output1x 1/4" FX Output1x 1/4" Aux Output1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output Phantom Power +48 V, Selectable On/Off USB I/O 1x USB-B 1.1 (I/O) Physical Rack Mountable No Dimensions 13.2 x 13.6 x 3.7" / 336 x 346 x 95 mm Weight 8.4 lb / 3.8 kg Packaging Info Package Weight 11 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 16.25 x 15.35 x 6.75"