Designed to bring the signature Allen & Heath sensibility to a compact and portable frame, the ZEDi-10FX is a ten-channel mixer that sports reverb, delay, chorusing, and tap-tempo functionality. But that's not all: the unit also doubles as a USB interface offering four channels of conversion—either analog-to-digital or vice-versa. On the analog side, you get four XLR inputs, four line inputs, two instrument ports, and two pairs of stereo line inputs. Thus, you'll find the ZEDi-10FX equally suited for live-mixing in small venues and for tracking instruments on the fly.

Should you choose use the unit as an interface, you'll find that it comes with Cubase LE, a digital audio workstation which enables you to record, sequence, and edit music, be it audio or MIDI.

In the analog realm, the ZEDi-10FX is crafted with preamps modeled on the Allen & Heath GS2-R24. These channel strips aim to provide warmth, low noise, and a vast expanse of headroom. On-board EQs also come standard with the unit. Two channels feature a button that converts line-level signal into high-impedance jacks, meaning guitar players need not lug an extra DI box around should they wish to go direct into the board.

Turning your attention back to the digital side of things, you'll notice that a USB switch controls the routing of your USB output, enabling you to select how you route and separate the incoming analog signals into your DAW.

10 x Channel Mixer with USB Interface    On-Board Effects Engine    2 x High-Impedance Guitar Inputs    4 x Channels Conversion at 24-bit/96 kHz    3-Band EQ and HPF on Channels 1-4    48V Phantom Power    Padded Bag with Rugged Nylon Exterior    Protective Tricot-Lined Interior    Protects Against Moisture and Dust    Removable Shoulder Strap

• USB audio interface (24-bit/96 kHz)
• Cubase LE software included
• Cubasis LE App included
• 4 x mic/line Inputs with separate XLR and TRS jack sockets
• 2x stereo inputs with TRS jack sockets
• 2x guitar DI high-impedance inputs, eliminating the need for DI boxes
• 4 x high-pass filters (channels 1 through 4) for cleaning up unwanted low-frequency noise
• 3-band EQ on channels 1 through 4 enable tonal shaping
• On-board effects module with delay, reverb, chorusing, and tap-tempo functionality
• 60mm smooth-travel fader on main mix
• 2 x XLR main outputs
• 2 x RCA monitor outputs
• 8x LED signal metering
• 48V Phantom Power for condenser mics
• Internal power supply

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can the usb support usb wireless mics?

A: Unfortunately this is not a supported function. If you were to plug a USB microphone directly into the USB port of the ZEDi-10FX, there would be no drivers available for either unit to function properly. Even though some USB devices can be plugged into some computers and function without any additional driver installations (typically computer's running macOS), the USB devices are still utilizing the computer's core audio drivers.

Q: 2. Can you output to speakers as well as laptop?

A: Yes, you can send the output from the ZEDi-8 to speakers using the left and right XLR main outputs and the USB output will connect to your computer.

Q: 3. Is the USB I/O full duplex? For example, can you play back a set of tracks from ProTools and overdub 2 more tracks onto the session using this mixer as the USB interface? I could not get Pro Tools to recognize my old ZED10FX USB inputs and outputs at the same time.

A: It should work but there may be an issue with your settings in Pro Tools or on your console. Please contact Richard S. in Allen & Heath Tech Support at 1-800-431-2609, or at cases@a href= http://americanmusicandsound.fogbugz.com. target= _blank americanmusicandsound.fogbugz.com./a Thank you.

Q: 4. Does this mixer have individual channel muting?

A: The ZEDi-10 does not feature mute buttons on the input channels.

Q: 5. Can this Mixer record individual inputs via USB?

A: The Zedi 10FX mixer allows you to record up to 4 channels via the usb connection.

Q: 6. I see full mix control for Str input 1 and mix control fot St 3. Is there no trim control for Str input 2?

A: Yes, there is no trim control for the ST2 input on the Allen & Heath ZEDi-10FX Compact Hybrid Mixer/USB Interface (with On-Board Effects Engine).

Q: 7. HOW MUCH DOES THIS UNIT WEIGH?

A: Weight:ZED Sixty 10 FX: 4.4kg (9.7 lb)

Q: 8. Can I use this to mix audio from a conference (3 mics) and send into computer for video conferencing?

A: Yes you can use this Allen & Heath ZEDi-10 Compact Hybrid Mixer/USB Interface to mix audio from a conference (3 mics) and send into computer for video conferencing.

Q: 9. Can the headphone jack on this model be used to send a mono output to a powered monitor?

A: The Allen & Heath ZEDi-8 Compact Hybrid Mixer/USB Interface's headphone output could be connected to a powered speaker, but headphone outputs do not have the same impedance as true line outputs, and you may experience a degraded/weak signal when compared to a line output.

Q: 10. Can you output to speakers as well as a laptop?

A: No. There are no monitor outputs.