Allen & Heath ZED-16FX 16-Channel Multipurpose USB Mixer with FX, 10 Mono Mic/line, 3 Stereo Channels

Be at the forefront of live sound and music production with the Allen & Heath ZED-16FX 16-Channel Multipurpose USB Mixer with FX. This compact, rack-mountable unit is perfect for musicians, venues, and hire companies who value portability without compromising on quality. With 10 full mono channels, 3 stereo channels, and a high-quality FX unit, this mixer offers unparalleled audio versatility.

The ZED-16FX is equipped with a configurable USB audio in/out, making it effortless to capture stereo recordings. This feature simplifies the process of getting audio to and from your computer, eliminating the need to navigate the back of your PC to access soundcard inputs. Simply connect a USB lead to your ZED, select the USB routing on the mixer and the device on your computer, and enjoy CD quality audio.

The mixer offers various send/return configurations through jack socket terminals, including options to Main Mix Left + Right (Post-fade), Main Mix Left + Right (Pre-Fade), Auxes 1-2, and Auxes 3-4. Return options to the Stereo 3 channel are also available.

The ZED-16FX features a responsive 3-band, swept mid-frequency EQ design that utilizes MusiQ. This optimized slope (or Q factor) is perfect for equalizing individual instruments. The mixer also includes an essential selection of 16 time-delay effects, designed for small groups who want high-quality FX without the need for an additional effects unit.

The ZED-16FX boasts DuoPre pre-amps, based on the proven pre-amps from the successful PA series. These pre-amps use a two-stage design with carefully controlled amounts of gain in each stage, providing a huge 69dB of range and better control of signal level. Line level signals are simply plugged into the second stage of the pre-amp using the line input jack socket, resulting in less noise and a higher input impedance.

The ZED-16FX comes with Cakewalk SONAR x1 LE, allowing you to start creating your own music immediately. Whether you're recording a stereo mix, building up a song by recording tracks individually, or using the USB port and software as an effects loop, the ZED-16FX and SONAR x1 LE make it easy to achieve your creative vision.