The Allen & Heath ZED-14 Multipurpose Mixer for Live Sound and Recording is a fantastic entry-level mixer for small bands, solo performers or AV applications. Its comprehensive feature set, compact size and fine lines combine to make it one of the best small mixers around. Provided with configurable USB audio in/out makes it easy to capture stereo recordings, 6 mic or line inputs, 4 stereo inputs with EQ, there are an incredible 157 controls on the front panel of the ZED-14.
This is a mixer for anyone, from entry-level to professionals, who appreciates fantastic sound, rugged build quality and imaginative feature sets. It’ll be equally happy running your gig on stage, recording live or mixing down in your studio at home. By teaming up with major software supplier, Cakewalk, Allen & Heath was able to bundle its SONAR X1 LE music creation and audio production software with ZED, giving you a fantastic, high spec digital audio workstation.
| Operating Levels Input | |
|---|---|
| Mono channel (XLR) Input | +6 to –63dBu for nominal (+17dBu in max) |
| Mono channel Line Input (Jack socket) | +10 to –26dBu (+30dBu maximum) |
| Insert point (TRS Jack socket) | 0dBu nominal +21dBu maximum |
| Stereo Input (Jack sockets) | 0dBu nominal (control = Off to +10dB) |
| Stereo input (phono sockets) | 0dBu nominal (control = Off to +10dB) |
| Output | |
| L, R & Mono Outputs (L&R XLR, Mono Jack) | 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum |
| Aux Outputs (Jack sockets) | 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum. |
| Alt Outputs (phono sockets) | 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum. |
| Rec Outputs (phono sockets) | 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum. |
| Frequency Response | |
| Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain | +0.5/-1dB 20Hz to 20kHz. |
| Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain | +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz |
| Stereo in to Mix L/R out | +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz |
| THD+n | |
| Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 0dB gain 1kHz +10dBu out | 0.004% |
| Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain 1kHz | 0.014% |
| Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain 0dBu 1kHz | 0.005% |
| Stereo in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain +10dBu 1kHz | 0.003% |
| Headroom | |
| Analogue Headroom from nominal (0Vu) | 21dB |
| USB in & out headroom from nominal (0Vu) | 14dB |
| USB Audio In/Out | USB 1.1 compliant 16bit |
| Sample Rate | 32, 44.1, or 48kHz |
| Noise | |
| Mic Pre EIN @ max gain 150R input Z 22-22kHz | -127dBu |
| Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, 22-22kHz | -88dBu |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 3.85" (98 mm) x 18.3" (465 mm) x 15.2" (385 mm) |
| Weight (Unpacked) | 14.3 lbs (6.486 kg) |
| Weight (Packed) | 23.1 lbs (10.478 kg) |
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
Usually arrives in 5-9 business days.
