Allen & Heath ZED-22FX USB Mixer with Effects

16-mono, 3-stereo channel mixer for live sound, recording, and production.


From the Allen & Heath's ZED series, the
ZED-22 FX has been developed around a new FX chipset. Allen &
Heath's DSP engineers crafted and refined beautiful reverb algorithms
and the 16 effects they created are unique to the ZED FX mixing
consoles. 16 essential time-delay effects add to the already bulging
feature set. The mixer is ideal for small groups who don't want to carry
around an effects unit with their gear but who still want great quality
FX at their gigs and on their recordings. In addition, you get
smooth-sounding DuoPre mic preamps, 100mm faders, and the MusiQ EQ
section which are shared with the whole ZED range.

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 sweeten your sound with minimal effort. Each of the
effects has a parameter which can be altered: pre-delay can be adjusted,
room sizes tweaked, and flanger speed dialed-in. 5 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-22FX USB mixer is the number and
variety of things you can plug in. In addition to the 16 mono channels,
there are 3 dual stereo channels, each with a main stereo input on the
jack sockets, and with the ability to take additional stereo inputs from
phono sockets, or from the USB audio input. 16 mic/line channels are
provided on the ZED-22FX—plenty for mics or DI boxes for a small band,
duo, or solo performer, as well as 4 stereo line inputs—dual inputs,
both with gain and 2-band EQ.

DuoPre
Based on
the proven preamps from their PA series, Allen & Heath's ZED series
mixers have DuoPre preamps which use a 2-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 preamp by using the line input jack
socket, which has the great advantage of less noise when using the line
input.

EQ section

The ZED-22FX series
mixers feature a musical 3-band EQ derived from the acclaimed GL2400
mixer. The design uses MusiQ—optimised slope (or Q factor) for
equalizing 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 L/R 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 this has been implemented on the
ZED-22FX USB mixer is flexible and 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
mixer, select the USB routing on the mixer and the device on your
computer, and that's it. 3 switches provide different send/return
configurations for recording, playback, and utilizing external FX.

Build

The
ZED-22FX USB mixer 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. It also has professional 100mm
faders for ultimate control over your levels.

SONAR LE included
Allen
& Heath teamed up with Cakewalk to bundle SONAR LE with the ZED
22-FX mixer. The 2 work together in many ways, from straightforward
recording of a stereo mix to recording tracks individually to build up a
song, or even for inserting a SONAR LE effects plug-in.

ZED FX Series
ZED
FX USB mixers 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. Talk about one-stop navigation and editing, it's just as
easy your average 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-22FX mixer is
designed to fulfill all the functions needed for a small band. The
layout and features have all been arranged to be logical and instantly
recognizable even at a dark gig to make it 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 L/R or from
selected aux buses. The USB return signal can be routed straight to the
L/R 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.

Features

16 internal effects including Delay and Reverb, Ping-Pong, more
16 mono channels
3 dual stereo channels, each with main stereo input on the jack socket
USB audio input
22 channel (16 mono + 3 stereo)
DuoPre preamps
100mm faders
9 LED meter
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 headphones outputs
Stereo record out
alternative stereo out
Mono sum of L/R output
Main L/R
12-bar L/R meters


Give yourself more power, flexibility, and unique FX for your next project. Order this mixer


ZED-22FX USB Mixer with Effects Specifications:


Weight: 23.1 lb.
Dimensions: 25.4"W x
x 18.3"D


*Estimate Shipping time between 5 - 12 weeks, or please call (083) 497-2227 for a special faster service price









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