Allen & Heath has extended its ZEDi analogue console range with the release of the ZEDi-10 and ZEDi-10FX.
Designed for recording/gigging artists and A/V rental and installation companies, the new models combine a compact mixer with a 96kHz, 24-bit 4x4 USB interface, which enables multitrack recording and playback to a Mac or PC or to an iOS device (using a Camera Connection Kit). The units also have flexible source routing options to adapt to different workflows, and are bundled with Cubase LE music production software and the Cubasis LE mobile music production app.
The ZEDi-10 and ZEDi-10FX feature four mono channels with separate XLR and TRS jack sockets, one stereo channel and a second stereo input for reverb returns or playback. The mono channels include high-impedance DI circuitry for the jack sockets, allowing guitars to be plugged straight into the mixer without separate DI boxes. Additionally, the ZEDi-10FX includes a proprietary FX system, which offers multi-FX models, combining reverbs, delays, doublers, chorusing and other modulators in suite of studio quality sound effects.
The new mixers provide optimal sound quality due to the new GSPre preamp design, developed from the GS-R24 professional studio console, which provides exceptionally low noise and massive headroom. They also feature three-band EQ, 60mm smooth travel master mix faders, FX/aux/monitor and headphone outputs, channel monitoring and 48V phantom power. Unique in this type of product is the individual channel PCB construction with nutted pots and a robust internal, universal voltage power supply for extended life in the toughest environments.
‘The new ZEDi models are the perfect choice for musicians and venues looking for a quality, small-format mixer that can deliver the goods for both live performance and multitrack recording,’ says Allen & Heath product specialist, Harry Garcia. ‘With their high quality USB interface, handy guitar DIs, great sounding mic pres and ZEDi-10FX’s exceptional FX library, they have all the tools required.’
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