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Allen & Heath Zed60-10fx - 6 Channel Mixer With Digital Effects And Usb Connectivity

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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.

4 Low-Noise Mic/Line Inputs w/ 3-Band EQ 2 Hi-Z Guitar Inputs w/ Switchable Boost 2 Stereo Channels w/ 2-Band EQ USB Connectivity for Audio Send/Return 16 Built-In Effects w/ Parameter Adjust FX Send and Aux Send per Channel Dedicated Stereo Recording Output Buss Very Flexible Headphone Monitoring Per Channel "Listen" Solo Switch Main Mix Inserts

Key Specs
Number of Analog Input Channels	6 (4 Mono / 2 Stereo)
Number of Mic Preamps	4
Analog Output Channels	1x Stereo Master Output 1x Stereo Control Room/Monitor Output 1x Mono Aux Send Output 1x Mono FX Send Output 1x Stereo Tape/Record Output 1x Stereo Headphone Output
Mix Routing	Mono Aux Send / Mono FX Send / Stereo Aux Send / Stereo FX Send per Input Channel
EQ	Input Channels: 3-Band Semi-Parametric/Shelving (Mono Channels) 2-Band Shelving (Stereo Channels)
Built-In Effects	Yes
USB I/O	1x USB-B 1.1 (I/O)
Wireless	No
Max Multitrack Recording	6 Tracks
Rack Mountable	No
Mixer
Number of Analog Input Channels	6 (4 Mono / 2 Stereo)
Number of Mic Preamps	4
Analog Output Channels	1x Stereo Master Output 1x Stereo Control Room/Monitor Output 1x Mono Aux Send Output 1x Mono FX Send Output 1x Stereo Tape/Record Output 1x Stereo Headphone Output
Mix Routing	Mono Aux Send / Mono FX Send / Stereo Aux Send / Stereo FX Send per Input Channel
Faders & Level Adjustment	9x 2.4" / 60 mm Channel Fader
Meters	LED
Signal Processing
Gain/Trim Range	XLR Mic Input: +10 dB to +60 dB 1/4" Line Input: -10 dB to +40 dB
Dynamic Processing	No
EQ	Input Channels: 3-Band Semi-Parametric/Shelving (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)
Graphic EQ	No
Filters	Input Channels: High-Pass: 100 Hz, 6 dB/Octave
Solo/Mute	Mute per Input Channel
Built-In Effects	Yes
Digital Audio
Sample Rates	32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz
Bit Depth	16-Bit
Performance
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)
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 Input 2x 1/4" Line Input 2x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input 2x 1/4" Input (1 Stereo Pair) 1x Stereo RCA Input 2x 1/4" Playback Input (1 Stereo Pair)
Analog Outputs	2x XLR 3-Pin Main Output 1x Stereo RCA Monitor Output 1x Stereo RCA Tape Output 1x 1/4" FX Output 1x 1/4" Aux Output 1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
Phantom Power	+48 V, Selectable On/Off
Digital I/O	No
MIDI I/O	No
USB I/O	1x USB-B 1.1 (I/O)
Wireless	No
Mobile App Compatible	No
Recording
Max Multitrack Recording	6 Tracks
Compatibility
OS Compatibility	Windows / macOS
OS Compatibility	Windows macOS
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"

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.

The ZED preamps utilize low-noise discrete transistor circuitry to achieve high gain, low noise, and good linearity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CD-quality audio can be sent or received from your Mac or PC via the ZED60-10FX's USB port.

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