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USER GUIDE
Publication AP7085
Limited One Year Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for period of one year from the date of purchase by the
original owner.
To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this
equipment has been designed and manufactured, read this User Guide
before operating. In the event of a failure, notify and return the
defective unit to ALLEN & HEATH Limited or its authorised agent as
soon as possible for repair under warranty subject to the following
conditions
Conditions Of Warranty
The equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the
instructions in this User Guide.
The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or
accidental, neglect, or alteration other than as described in the User
Guide or Service Manual, or approved by ALLEN & HEATH.
Any necessary adjustment, alteration or repair has been carried out by
ALLEN & HEATH or its authorised agent.
This warranty does not cover fader wear and tear.
The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to ALLEN &
HEATH or its authorised agent with proof of purchase.
Units returned should be packed to avoid transit damage.
In certain territories the terms may vary. Check with your ALLEN &
HEATH agent for any additional warranty which may apply.
This product complies with the European Electro magnetic Compatibility
directives 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC and the European Low Voltage
Directives 73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC.
This product has been tested to EN55103 Parts 1 & 2 1996 for use in
Environments E1, E2, E3, and E4 to demonstrate compliance with the
protection requirements in the European EMC directive 89/336/EEC.
During some tests the specified performance figures of the product were
affected. This is considered permissible and the product has been passed as
acceptable for its intended use. Allen & Heath has a strict policy of
ensuring all products are tested to the latest safety and EMC standards.
Customers requiring more information about EMC and safety issues can
contact Allen & Heath.
ZED 12FX & 22FX User Guide AP7085 Issue 1
Copyright © 2007 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved
Allen & Heath Limited
Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK
http://www.allen-heath.com
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ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide
PACKED ITEMS
Check that you have received the following:
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
1
2
INSERT
3
INSERT
4
INSERT
5
INSERT
ST RTN
2TRK RTN
ALT OUT
L
L
L
R
R
R
L/M
6
REC OUT
L
R
L/M
ST1 IN
L/M
ST2 IN
AUX1 OUT
INSERT L
AUX2 OUT
INSERT R
MAIN OUT
L/M
ST3 IN
ST4 IN
MIC
L
R
AUX3 OUT
LINE
R
R
R
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
ST RTN
MIC
LINE
2TRK RTN
REC OUT
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
L/M
L/M
L/M
L/M
LINE
ALT OUT
AUX1 OUT
INSERT L
AUX2 OUT
INSERT R
MAIN OUT
L
R
MONO OUT
1
INSERT
INSERT
MIC
2
INSERT
R
3
INSERT
4
INSERT
5
INSERT
6
INSERT
7
INSERT
8
INSERT
9
INSERT
10
INSERT
11
INSERT
12
INSERT
13
INSERT
14
INSERT
15
INSERT
16
INSERT
ST1 IN
ST2 IN
ST3 IN
AUX3 OUT
ST4 IN
MONO OUT
INSERT
PHONES
R
R
R
R
PHONES
F/SWITCH
0
40
MIC
LINE
50
-10 -6
0
20
10
10
63 26
GAIN
GAIN
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
+15
500
+15
650
HM
+15
650
HM
-20
-30
500
2k
0
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
RETURN
0
AUX1-2
10
OO
-5
+15
-15
+15
FX MUTE
IN
5
AUX3-FX
To LR
To 11-12
ST3 -10
0
IN
5
-30
LR PRE
HF
HF
12kHz
-15
+15
12kHz
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
5
9 Plate (decay)
2 Dly+verb (size)
10 Plate (predly)
L
4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size)
-15
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)
5 BeatDly (regen)
+15
LF
80Hz
1 Dly+verb (level)
80Hz
PFL ACTIVE
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
14 Arena (size)
7 S lapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
R
PHONES
8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)
MIN
-15
+15
-15
STEREO
AUX1
AUX1
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
+6
OO
+15
+6
OO
AUX1
STEREO
S EL
AUX2
+6
OO
2TRK RTN
PARAMETER (HOLD)
AUX2
PRE
MAX
Bank 9-16
STEREO
PRE
AUX2
PRE
-15
AUX1
PRE
AUX2
PRE
+15
STEREO
AUX1
PRE
TAP
PRE
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
10
30
-10 -6
HF
GAIN
0
20
10
40
0
50
MIC
LINE
63 26
-10 -6
GAI N
40
0
50
MIC
LINE
63 26
100Hz
HF
10
30
-10 -6
30
GA IN
40
0
50
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
GA IN
40
0
MIC
LINE
10
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
10
30
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
30
GA IN
40
0
50
MIC
LINE
30
-10 -6
GA IN
40
0
50
MIC
LINE
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
50
MIC
LINE
10
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
10
30
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
30
GA IN
40
0
50
MIC
LINE
30
-10 -6
GA IN
40
0
50
MIC
LINE
10
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
ST
10
30
-10 -6
-10
RTN
40
-20
50
-30
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
10
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
10
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
10
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
10
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
10
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20 3010
10
10
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
-5
-10
RTN
0
USB
-5
USB
-5
RETURN
0
SEND
-20
5
-30
AUX1-2
10
OO
ON
To LR
To CH
POWER
5
-30
10
OO
ON
100Hz
12kHz
-10
RTN
0
-20
5
10
OO
HF
12kHz
2TRK
ON
To LR
To CH
AUX3-FX
To LR
To CH
FX MUTE
48V
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
LR PRE
PHANTOM POWER
-15
500
-15
+15
650
1k
500
200
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
ST1 -10
1k
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
UP=LR post
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
2k
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
-5
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
1 Dly+verb (level)
L
4 P ingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size)
-15
5 BeatDly (regen)
+15
80Hz
PFL ACTIVE
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
R
PHONES
8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)
MIN
-15
+15
-15
STEREO
AUX1
AUX1
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
+15
AUX1
STEREO
SEL
PRE
AUX2
+6
OO
2TRK RTN
PARAMETER (HOLD)
AUX2
PRE
MAX
Bank 9-16
STEREO
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
-15
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
+15
STEREO
AUX1
TAP
PRE
USB RTN
ALT
AUX1
POST
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)
LF
80Hz
9 Plate (decay)
2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly)
10
OO
12kHz
LF
80Hz
5
HF
12kHz
LF
80Hz
0
-30
10
HF
12kHz
-5
IN -20
5
OO
HF
ST3 -10
0
-30
10
OO
-5
IN -20
5
-30
4k
HM
ST2 -10
0
IN -20
STEREO
AUX3
POST
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
USB RTN
OO
AUX3
GAIN
40
50
100Hz
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
0
10
OO
0
20
10
10
63 26
48V
PHANTOM POWER
-5
-30
30
0
MIC
LINE
-20
10
OO
LF
80Hz
-5
-20
10
0
20
10
-10 -6
ON
To LR
To 9-10
ST2 -10
0
-30
GA IN
POWER
5
-30
ON
HF
-15
SEND
-20
5
10
OO
-20
OO
LF
80Hz
F/SWITCH
USB
-5
UP=LR post
IN
2k
4k
HM
LF
80Hz
0
-30
ON
12kHz
80Hz
-10
RTN
-20
5
10
OO
ST1 -10
1k
3k
120Hz
HM
USB
-5
+15
650
200
4k
-10
RTN
To LR
To 7-8
-15
1k
3k
120Hz
HM
40
50
63 26
2TRK
-5
100Hz
+15
650
200
4k
-10
RTN
HF
500
2k
3k
120Hz
-10 -6
ST
10
12kHz
-15
1k
200
4k
30
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
HF
500
2k
63 26
12kHz
-15
1k
3k
120Hz
GA IN
40
50
-10 -6
0
20
10
10
ALLEN&HEATH
HM
+15
650
200
4k
30
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
HF
500
2k
3k
120Hz
63 26
12kHz
-15
1k
200
3k
4k
GA IN
40
50
-10 -6
0
20
10
10
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
12kHz
-15
1k
2k
63 26
30
ALLEN&HEATH
650
120Hz
GA IN
40
50
-10 -6
0
20
10
10
HF
12kHz
-15
500
200
30
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
10
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
HF
30
TAP
30
TAP
GAIN
0
20
10
OUT
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
0
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX3
POST
STEREO
ALT
AUX1
POST
OUT
0
FX
FX
FX
FX
FX
FX
FX
FX
FX
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
+6
OO
+6
OO
LR
MONITOR
AUX2
FX
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
=
BAL
+6
OO
+6
OO
=
BAL
+6
OO
=
BAL
=
BAL
PRE
POST
LR
OR
AUX1
MASTER
0
L
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
MUTE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
MASTER
+6
OO
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PAN
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
30
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
3
4
5
6
7-8
30
9-10
30
PAN
+6
OO
=
+6
OO
=
PAN
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
FX
POST
PAN
+6
OO
=
+6
OO
=
BAL
+6
OO
LR
MONITOR
=
BAL
PRE
P OST
LR
+6
OO
=
BAL
+6
OO
AUX2
POST
AUX1
BAL
MASTER
0
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
30
OO
11-12
PK !
10
0
OO
+6
OO
FX
POST
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
MUTE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
MASTER
0
10
5
2
FX
POST
=
PAN
L
PFL
5
1
+6
OO
=
PK !
PFL
0
OO
+6
OO
FX
POST
PK !
PFL
10
FX
POST
=
0
PK !
FX
POST
30
30
OO
FX
OO
L
R
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
10
10
5
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
10
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
10
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
10
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PFL
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
OO
17-18
30
30
OO
19-20
OO
21-22
5
20
30
30
OO
FX
OO
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ZED-12FX or ZED-22FX MIXER
Type A-B USB Lead
To connect the ZED to
your computer.
Mains Lead
Check that the correct
mains plug is fitted.
SONAR LE
SONAR LE
Music Software Install disk.
INSTALL
cakewalk
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ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS -
Read the following before proceeding :
CAUTION
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR
Read instructions:
Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. Adhere to all warnings printed here
and on the console. Follow the operating instructions printed in this User Guide.
Do not remove cover:
Operate the console with its covers correctly fitted.
Power sources:
Connect the console to a mains power unit only of the type described in this User Guide and marked
on the rear panel. Use the power cord with sealed mains plug appropriate for your local mains supply as provided with the console. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult your service
agent for assistance.
Power cord routing:
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on, stretched or pinched by items placed
upon or against it.
Grounding:
Do not defeat the grounding and polarisation means of the power cord plug. Do not remove or tamper with the ground connection in the power cord.
!
WARNING: This equipment must be earthed.
Water and moisture:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the console to rain or moisture or use it in
damp or wet conditions. Do not place containers of liquids on it which might spill into any openings.
Ventilation:
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or position the console where the air flow required for ventilation
is impeded. If the console is to be operated in a rack unit or flightcase ensure that it is constructed to
allow adequate ventilation.
Heat and vibration:
Do not locate the console in a place subject to excessive heat or direct sunlight as this could be a fire
hazard. Locate the console away from any equipment which produces heat or causes excessive vibration.
Servicing:
Switch off the equipment and unplug the power cord immediately if it is exposed to moisture, spilled
liquid, objects fallen into the openings, the power cord or plug become damaged, during lightening
storms, or if smoke, odour or noise is noticed. Refer servicing to qualified technical personnel only.
Installation:
Install the console in accordance with the instructions printed in this User Guide. Do not connect the
output of power amplifiers directly to the console. Use audio connectors and plugs only for their
intended purpose.
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ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important Mains plug wiring instructions
The console is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the AC
mains power lead. Follow the instructions below if the mains plug has to
be replaced. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
TERMINAL
!
WIRE COLOUR
European
USA/Canada
L
LIVE
BROWN
BLACK
N
NEUTRAL
BLUE
WHITE
E
EARTH GND
GREEN & YELLOW
GREEN
The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the Earth symbol. This appliance must be earthed.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter N.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter L.
Ensure that these colour codes are followed carefully in the event of the
plug being changed.
General Precautions:
Damage :
To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics avoid placing heavy objects
on the control surface, scratching the surface with sharp objects, or rough
handling and vibration.
Environment :
Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat and vibration when operating and storing. Avoid tobacco ash, smoke, drinks spillage, and exposure to rain and moisture. If the console becomes wet, switch off and remove mains power immediately. Allow to dry out thoroughly before using again.
Cleaning :
Avoid the use of chemicals, abrasives or solvents. The control panel is best
cleaned with a soft brush and dry lint-free cloth. The faders, switches and potentiometers are lubricated for life. The use of electrical lubricants on these
parts is not recommended. The fader and potentiometer knobs may be removed for cleaning with a warm soapy solution. Rinse and allow to dry fully
before refitting them.
Transporting :
The console may be transported as a free-standing unit or mounted in a rack
or flightcase. Protect the controls from damage during transit. Use adequate
packing if you need to ship the unit.
Hearing :
To avoid damage to your hearing do not operate any sound system at excessively high volume. This applies particularly to close-to-ear monitoring such as
headphones and in-ear systems. Continued exposure to high volume sound
can cause frequency selective or wide range hearing loss.
Allen & Heath
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ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide
CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing your Allen & Heath ZED mixer. To ensure that
you get the maximum benefit from the unit please spare a few minutes
familiarizing yourself with the controls and setup procedures outlined in
this user guide. For further information please refer to the additional
information available on our web site, or contact our technical support
team.
http://www.allen-heath.com
http://www.allen-heath.com/zed
http://www.myspace.com/thezedspace
Warranty .............................................
Packed Items.......................................
Safety Instructions .............................
Contents..............................................
Panel Drawings...................................
Introduction to ZED-12FX & 22FX
Specifications ......................................
Dimensions .........................................
Block Diagram....................................
Mono Input Channel .........................
Stereo Input Channel ST1................
Stereo Input Channel ST2, 3 & FX .
Effects Processor ...............................
Master Section ...................................
USB Connection ................................
SONAR LE software introduction .
SONAR LE installation .....................
Configuring SONAR LE with ZED.
Application Information—Live........
Application Information—Studio....
Wiring Notes .....................................
Product Support ................................
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ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide
PANEL DRAWINGS: 12FX
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
CAUTION
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
ALLEN&HEATH
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
ATTENTION: REMPLACER PAR UN FUSIBLE STRICTEMENT IDENTIQUE EN VALEURS.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
OFF
ON
0
I
FUSE
T1A L 250V 20mm
AC MAINS IN ~
100 - 240V~ 47-63Hz 40W MAX
Serial No.
ENGINEERED IN ENGLAND BY ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED.
MIC
MADE IN CHINA
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
ST RTN
MIC
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
1
2
3
4
5
6
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
2TRK RTN
REC OUT
ALT OUT
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
L/M
L/M
L/M
L/M
ST1 IN
ST2 IN
R
L
ST3 IN
R
ST4 IN
R
AUX1 OUT
INSERT L
MAIN OUT
L
AUX2 OUT
INSERT R
AUX3 OUT
MONO OUT
R
R
PHONES
F/SWITCH
0
20
10
GAIN
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
63 26
100Hz
0
20
10
GAIN
40
50
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
63 26
100Hz
0
20
10
GAIN
40
50
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
63 26
100Hz
0
20
10
GAIN
40
50
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
63 26
100Hz
0
20
10
GAIN
40
50
ST
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
-10
RTN
40
-20
50
-30
63 26
100Hz
HF
HF
HF
HF
HF
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
-10
RTN
0
USB
-5
RTN
0
-20
5
-10
USB
-5
RETURN
0
SEND
-20
5
-30
10
OO
100Hz
HF
12kHz
2TRK
-5
10
OO
ON
ON
To LR
To 9-10
AUX1-2
10
OO
To LR
To 7-8
POWER
5
-30
ON
AUX3-FX
To LR
To 11-12
FX MUTE
48V
PHANTOM POWER
500
650
1k
500
200
+15
-15
2k
650
1k
2k
+15
500
2k
650
+15
500
2k
650
120Hz
120Hz
HM
+15
500
2k
+15
ST1 -10
1k
200
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
-15
650
3k
4k
UP=LR post
+15
-15
1k
200
3k
4k
-15
+15
-15
1k
200
3k
120Hz
HM
-15
+15
-15
1k
200
4k
HM
-15
650
3k
120Hz
4k
HM
500
200
3k
120Hz
+15
-15
+15
-15
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
ST2 -10
0
IN -20
ST3 -10
0
HF
HF
HF
12kHz
12kHz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
LF
LF
80Hz
80Hz
2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly)
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)
L
4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size)
-15
80Hz
1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay)
5
10
OO
12kHz
+15
0
-30
10
OO
-5
IN -20
5
-30
10
OO
-5
IN -20
5
-30
4k
HM
-15
-5
TAP
+15
-15
+15
5 BeatDly (regen)
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
R
PFL ACTIVE
PHONES
8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
MIN
+15
-15
+15
-15
STEREO
AUX1
AUX1
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
AUX2
PRE
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
STEREO
SEL
PRE
AUX2
+6
OO
2TRK RTN
PARAMETER (HOLD)
AUX2
PRE
MAX
Bank 9-16
STEREO
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
+15
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
-15
STEREO
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
+15
TAP
PRE
ALLEN&HEATH
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
LR PRE
USB RTN
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
STEREO
+6
OO
AUX3
ALT
AUX1
OUT
0
+6
OO
FX
+6
OO
FX
POST
POST
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
LR
MONITOR
AUX2
POST
+6
OO
=
+6
OO
=
BAL
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
=
BAL
PRE
POST
LR
+6
OO
=
BAL
AUX1
BAL
MASTER
0
L
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
MUTE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
MASTER
0
PK !
PK !
PFL
Allen & Heath
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PFL
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7-8
9-10
8
11-12
FX
L
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ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide
PANEL DRAWINGS: 22FX
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
CAUTION
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
ALLEN&HEATH
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
ATTENTION: REMPLACER PAR UN FUSIBLE STRICTEMENT IDENTIQUE EN VALEURS.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
OFF
ON
0
I
FUSE
T1A L 250V 20mm
AC MAINS IN ~
100 - 240V~ 47-63Hz 40W MAX
Serial No.
ENGINEERED IN ENGLAND BY ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED.
MIC
MADE IN CHINA
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
ST RTN
MIC
LINE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
REC OUT
ALT OUT
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
L/M
L/M
L/M
L/M
LINE
INSERT
2TRK RTN
L
ST1 IN
ST2 IN
R
ST3 IN
R
ST4 IN
R
AUX1 OUT
INSERT L
MAIN OUT
L
AUX2 OUT
INSERT R
AUX3 OUT
MONO OUT
R
R
PHONES
F/SWITCH
GAIN
0
20
10
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
GAIN
0
20
10
40
0
50
MIC
LINE
63 26
10
30
-10 -6
40
0
50
MIC
LINE
63 26
100Hz
HF
GAIN
10
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
10
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
10
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
10
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
10
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
10
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
10
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
10
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
10
30
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
10
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
10
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
10
30
-10 -6
GAIN
40
0
MIC
LINE
ST
10
30
-10 -6
-10
RTN
40
-20
50
-30
-10
RTN
0
USB
-5
RTN
0
-20
RETURN
0
SEND
POWER
5
AUX1-2
10
OO
ON
To LR
To CH
12kHz
USB
-5
-30
10
OO
ON
100Hz
-10
-20
5
-30
10
OO
HF
12kHz
2TRK
-5
5
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
12kHz
GAIN
0
20
10
ON
To LR
To CH
AUX3-FX
To LR
To CH
FX MUTE
48V
650
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
650
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
3k
120Hz
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
650
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
650
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
650
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
650
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
650
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
650
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
650
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
650
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
650
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
650
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
3k
120Hz
4k
HM
650
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
650
+15
-15
1k
500
200
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
650
120Hz
200
2k
3k
4k
120Hz
HM
ST1 -10
1k
3k
4k
HM
UP=LR post
+15
650
-5
0
IN -20
IN
5
-30
4k
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
80Hz
0
5
-30
-15
+15
LF
LF
80Hz
80Hz
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)
L
4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size)
-15
LF
9 Plate (decay)
2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly)
12kHz
80Hz
1 Dly+verb (level)
10
OO
HF
12kHz
+15
-5
IN -20
5
10
HF
-15
+15
ST3 -10
0
-30
OO
HF
12kHz
80Hz
-5
-20
10
OO
HM
ST2 -10
TAP
500
5 BeatDly (regen)
+15
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
R
PFL ACTIVE
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
PHONES
8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
STEREO
AUX1
AUX1
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
+6
OO
MIN
+15
+6
OO
AUX1
STEREO
SEL
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
2TRK RTN
PARAMETER (HOLD)
AUX2
PRE
MAX
Bank 9-16
STEREO
PRE
AUX2
PRE
-15
AUX1
PRE
AUX2
PRE
+15
STEREO
AUX1
PRE
TAP
PRE
ALLEN&HEATH
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
LR PRE
PHANTOM POWER
-15
USB RTN
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
AUX3
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
POST
STEREO
ALT
AUX1
OUT
0
+6
OO
FX
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
=
+6
OO
LR
MONITOR
=
BAL
PRE
POST
LR
+6
OO
=
BAL
+6
OO
AUX2
POST
=
BAL
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
AUX1
BAL
MASTER
0
L
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
L
MUTE
R
MUTE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
MASTER
0
PK !
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PFL
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
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L
R
ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide
INTRODUCTION TO THE ZED-12FX & 22FX
The following is a technical overview of ZED, if you want to, please skip to the next section.
The Allen & Heath ZED series mixers have been carefully and lovingly designed in the beautiful county of Cornwall in the UK and is manufactured alongside a wide range of professional audio mixing consoles. Many of the components used in ZED are exactly the same as in the
larger Allen & Heath products and the construction methods are also very similar — utilising individual vertically mounted channel circuit
boards with each rotary control fixed with a metal nut to the front panel. This provides a very robust product that will resist damage and
give years of reliable use. It also makes servicing much easier should it be required, with the ability to remove one particular channel from
the mixer at a time, or easily change a fader.
The audio circuitry is based on years of continual development and refinement , the performance of all the elements within the mixer scrutinised and perfected to ensure the very best sound quality possible.
Multi-application:
ZED’s are great for live mixing! Their layout makes them very easy to use and the 100mm faders give much better control of the mix compared to most products at a similar price.
They are also great for recording, either a live show or an audio project at home can be built up track by track and studio monitor speakers
can be fed from the Alt Outputs.
ZED mixers are also ideal for teaching establishments, houses of worship, hotels and conference centres where their ease of use and robust
qualities make them a top choice.
Mic/Line Pre-amps:
Based on the pre-amps from the PA series, the ZED-12FX & 22FX pre-amps use a two stage design, with carefully controlled amounts of
gain in each stage. When amplifying the signal from the XLR input, the gain range is huge (69dB of range to be exact) and is very evenly distributed around the gain control, meaning better control of signal level. Most of the gain comes from the first stage, so unwanted noise is
kept to a minimum. There is no “pad” switch, or pad circuit — line level signals are simply plugged into the second stage of the pre-amp by
using the line input jack socket. This has the great advantage of lower noise when using the line input. (It is common to attenuate line level
signals, the amplify them back up again which can give more noise or hiss).
EQ:
The ZED series mixers are equipped with a 3-band equaliser circuit on each mono input and a 2-band EQ on the stereo channels. The frequency and response of each has been carefully chosen to give the maximum performance when using the EQ on a variety of sources.
AUX system:
Zed 12FX & 22fX mixers have 4 Aux buses. 3 are used for connecting external equipment such as foldback stage monitors, or external effects processors, and one is used for the internal effects processor.
Effects Processor:
Zed 12FX & 22FX mixers have a professional quality effects processor built in which uses our own effects algorithms developed by our talented engineering staff at Allen & Heath. The effects range from classic reverbs, cascaded delay plus reverbs to shimmering flanger & chorus
effects. The different effects types are selected with a simple up/down button interface and the tempo of the delay settings can be entered
using the TAP button. Holding the TAP button allows the parameters of the effects to be adjusted. The audio signal to the DSP is converted
using 24 bit high dynamic range converters running at 48kHz sample rate, ensuring low noise, low distortion, transparent effects.
Mono and Stereo Channels:
One of the great things about the ZED series is the number and variety of things you can plug in. In addition to the mono channels there are
four stereo channels, each with a main stereo input on jack sockets, three of them have the ability to take additional stereo inputs from
phono sockets or from the USB audio input, flexibility gives you control.
USB:
Getting audio to and from a computer easily is now a common requirement for live sound and music production. The way we have implemented this on ZED is super-flexible and super-easy! No longer do you need to fiddle around the back of your computer to get to the
soundcard inputs, only to find that the levels are all wrong and noisy. Just plug in a USB lead to your ZED, select the USB routing on the
mixer and the device on your computer and that’s it! Quality audio to and from your PC or MAC.
As you can tell, we’re very proud of this product we hope you like it too.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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 CODEC (Coder/Decoder)
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
ZED-12FX
-88dBu
Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, 22-22kHz
ZED-22FX
-84dBu
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Dimensions
MIC
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
ST RTN
MIC
LINE
2TRK RTN
L
L
R
R
R
L/M
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
ALT OUT
L
R
LINE
1
INSERT
REC OUT
L
L/M
ST1 IN
L/M
ST2 IN
R
INSERT L
INSERT R
AUX3 OUT
MONO OUT
MAIN OUT
L
L/M
ST3 IN
R
AUX1 OUT
AUX2 OUT
R
ST4 IN
R
R
PHONES
F/SWITCH
0
20
10
10
30
40
50
-10 -6
0
20
10
GAIN
0
MIC
LINE
63 26
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
40
50
63 26
100Hz
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
40
50
63 26
100Hz
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
40
50
63 26
100Hz
0
20
10
GAIN
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
40
50
63 26
100Hz
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
40
50
63 26
100Hz
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
40
50
63 26
100Hz
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
40
50
63 26
100Hz
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
40
50
63 26
100Hz
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
40
50
63 26
100Hz
0
20
10
GAIN
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
40
50
63 26
100Hz
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
40
50
63 26
100Hz
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
40
50
63 26
100Hz
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
40
50
63 26
100Hz
0
20
10
GAIN
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
40
50
63 26
100Hz
0
MIC
LINE
-10 -6
HF
HF
HF
HF
HF
HF
HF
HF
HF
HF
HF
HF
HF
HF
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
12kHz
-15
+15
1k
500
2k
1k
500
2k
3k
120Hz
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
500
2k
120Hz
1k
120Hz
1k
500
200
2k
120Hz
1k
500
120Hz
-15
+15
650
1k
500
200
2k
2k
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
500
2k
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-15
+15
650
200
120Hz
+15
LF
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
-15
LF
80Hz
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
-15
+15
120Hz
LF
80Hz
+15
LF
80Hz
-10
USB
-5
RETURN
0
SEND
-20
10
OO
5
10
OO
POWER
5
-30
FX MUTE
AUX1-2
10
OO
ON
ON
ON
To LR
To CH
To LR
To CH
To LR
To CH
-5
ST2 -10
0
IN -20
80Hz
ST3 -10
0
AUX3-FX
LR PRE
48V
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
PHANTOM POWER
+15
0
2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly)
10
OO
HF
12kHz
-15
+15
LF
LF
LF
80Hz
80Hz
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)
L
4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size)
-15
80Hz
1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay)
5
-30
10
OO
HF
12kHz
-15
-5
IN -20
5
-30
10
OO
HF
+15
-5
IN -20
5
-30
4k
-15
LF
80Hz
RTN
0
-30
UP=LR post
2k
HM
-15
USB
-5
-20
12kHz
-15
-10
RTN
0
5
ST1 -10
1k
3k
4k
HM
2TRK
-5
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
-30
5 BeatDly (regen)
+15
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
R
PFL ACTIVE
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
PHONES
8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)
MIN
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
STEREO
AUX1
AUX1
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
AUX2
PRE
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
+15
Bank 9-16
AUX1
STEREO
STEREO
SEL
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
-15
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
+15
STEREO
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
+6
OO
2TRK RTN
PARAMETER (HOLD)
AUX2
PRE
MAX
TAP
PRE
ALLEN&HEATH
650
-20
100Hz
HF
12kHz
-15
-10
RTN
40
50
63 26
100Hz
HF
500
ST
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
12kHz
200
465mm (18.3 inches)
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
TAP
GAIN
USB RTN
+6
OO
AUX3
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
POST
STEREO
+6
OO
AUX3
ALT
AUX1
OUT
POST
0
+6
OO
FX
+6
OO
FX
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
+6
OO
=
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
+6
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
PAN
+6
OO
FX
POST
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MONITOR
AUX2
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MASTER
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R
ZED-12FX 385mm (15.2 inches)
(3.6”)
0
R2 .8”)
43
(1.7”)
(0
92
98 (3.9”)
ZED-22FX 645mm (25.4 inches)
450 (17.7”)
mm (inches)
Weight
ZED-12FX
ZED-22FX
Unpacked
6.5kg (14.3 lb)
10.5kg (23.1 lb)
Packed
10.5kg (23.1lb)
15kg (33 lb)
A rack mounting kit is available for ZED-12FX. The part number is: ZED1402-RK19
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
MIC IN
PP
+
-
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
ON
ON
ON
+
-
LR
CHAN
LR
GAIN
CHAN
LR
100Hz
GLOBAL 48V SWITCH
GAIN
R
L
LINE IN
+48V
STEREO RETURN
STEREO CHANNEL 1
L
R
ST1 2 & 3
STEREO CHANNEL 2
L
2TRK RTN
R
STEREO CHANNEL 3
L
REC OUT
R
CHAN
HPF
SUM
+
LF
HM
HF
3 BAND EQUALISER
MONO CHANNEL
INSERT
HF
2 BAND EQUALISER
LF
RECORD OUT
L
R
+
SUM
+
USB RETURN FROM COMPUTER
EFFECTS
PROCESSOR
2 TRK RTN TO MONITOR SELECTION
SUM
STEREO CHANNEL
EXT FX IN
FOOTSWITCH
FADER
FADER
+
SUM
SUM
+
WIRE PAD
SOLDER LINK
PFL
STEREO
AUX1
AUX 2
AUX 3
FX
BAL
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
FX
AUX 2
AUX 1
TAP/PARAMETER
SEL DOWN
SEL UP
BANK
EFFECT TYPE
STEREO
PAN
R INSERT
2TRK RTN
USB RETURN
MONITOR
RECESSED SWITCHES
MIX POST
AUX2
MASTER LEVEL
AUX1
MASTER LEVEL
RECORD OUT
PFL ACTIVE
L INSERT
AUX 1-2
AUX 3-FX
L-R PRE
PRIORITY SWITCHING
AUX 2
AUX 1
2 TRK RTN
USB RTN
PFL ACTIVE
SUM
+
TO ALT OUT
ALT LEVEL
USB
RETURN
PRIORITY SWITCHING
L
MAIN OUT
R
0dBu NOMINAL
AUX1 OUT
AUX2 OUT
AUX3 OUT
METERS
HEADPHONES
PHONES
LEVEL
USB 1 STEREO I/O
MONO OUT
PFL/AFL
USB DEVICE
EFFECTS SEND
FADERS
MAIN LR
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PFL
PEAK
MUTE
PFL
PEAK
MUTE
EFFECTS SEND
DSP
MUTE
+
SUM
BAL
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ALT OUT
L
R
ALT OUT
L
R
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 4
PFL
MONO INPUT CHANNEL
MIC
1
Mic Input Socket
2
Line Input Jack Socket
3
Insert Jack Socket
4
Gain Control
Standard 3-Pin XLR socket wired as Pin 1=Chassis, Pin 2=hot
(+), Pin 3=Cold (-).
1
LINE
Standard 1/4” (6.25mm) Jack socket for balanced or unbalanced line
level signals. Wired Tip=Hot(+), Ring=cold (-), Sleeve=Chassis.
The Line input overrides the Mic input, so if you want to hear
something plugged in to the xlr socket, make sure nothing is
plugged into the Line input.
2
1
INSERT
Standard 1/4” (6.25mm) Jack socket for unbalanced insert send and
return signals. Wired Tip=send, Ring=return, Sleeve=Chassis.
Nominal level is 0dBu. The insert point is after the 100Hz filter and
before the EQ.
3
4
GAIN
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
10
30
This adjusts the gain of the input amplifier to match the signal level
of the input. The gain is varied from –6dB (attenuation) to +63dB
for signals plugged in to the xlr socket (Mic Input) and –10dB to
+26dB for signals plugged into the Line input jack.
40
50
-10 -6
5
63 26
100Hz
5
dBr
10.00
0.00
-10.00
100Hz Hi-pass Filter
The Hi-pass filter is used for reducing pop noise and rumble from microphone signals. It is a 2-pole (12dB per octave) filter with a corner frequency set at 100Hz.
The filter affects signals from both Mic XLR and Line jack
socket.
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-40.00
-50.00
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MONO INPUT CHANNEL
0
20
10
GAIN
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
6
40
50
-10 -6
HF EQ
The HF (High Frequency) equaliser affects the frequency response
of the higher audible frequencies. The corner frequency of 12kHz is
around 3dB from the maximum cut or boost of the circuit. It has
plenty of gain and actually gives slightly more that the +/-15dB legend suggests.
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dBr
20.00
100Hz
15.00
10.00
HF
5.00
12kHz
0.00
-5.00
6
-10.00
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500
+15
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-15.00
1k
-20.00
10.00 Hz
200
2k
3k
120Hz
7
4k
HM
100.00
1000.00
10000.00
30000.00
MF EQ
The MF (Mid Frequency) equaliser affects the middle of the audible
frequency range. The frequency graduations on the sweep control
are the centre frequencies of the EQ. The range has been carefully
chosen to cover “boomy” frequencies around 120Hz to 250Hz
which may need cutting back, or a lift at 2 to 3kHz may be required
for microphone intelligibility.
7
-15
+15
dBr
20.00
15.00
LF
10.00
80Hz
5.00
0.00
8
-5.00
-15
+15
-10.00
-15.00
-20.00
10.00 Hz
8
LF EQ
The LF (Low Frequency) equaliser
affects the response at the low end of
the audio range. The graph shows the
response of the LF EQ at maximum
cut and boost. The corner frequency
is 80Hz.
100.00
1000.00
10000.00
30000.00
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20.00
15.00
10.00
5.00
0.00
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-10.00
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MONO INPUT CHANNEL
9
AUX1
PRE
9
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX3
POST
10
Auxes 1 & 2
Each of these controls sends a signal to an auxiliary bus. The signal is
sourced pre-fade which means that the level is independent of, and unaffected by the fader. Auxes 1 & 2 are primarily used for foldback monitoring
purposes, as the fader does not affect the level. They can also be used as
feeds for recording and are available sources to the USB interface for this
purpose.
These sends are affected by the Mute switch, so muting the channel will also
mute the Aux sends.
The control varies the signal level to the bus from off (fully attenuated) to
+6dB, with unity gain at the arrow.
There are master level controls for the Aux 1 & 2 outputs situated in the
master section of the mixer.
FX
POST
10
=
PAN
11
L
12
R
MUTE
Auxes 3 & FX
These are post-fade sends, which means that the signals are affected by the
channel fader. Primarily used for effects sends, the aux signal will reduce if
the fader is pulled down so keeping the correct proportion of the effect.
Muting the channel will also mute the Aux sends, and the send controls have
6dB gain fully clockwise.
There are no master level controls for Aux 3 & 4 outputs.
PK !
13
PFL
11
10
PAN
The pan control adjusts how the signal from the mono input channel is
shared between the left and right buses and subsequently the main stereo
outputs. Set to the mid position, equal amounts of signal are fed to left and
right, with pan set to L, none is sent to the Right bus.
5
0
12
Mute Switch
This mutes or cuts the signal to the left & right buses and the Aux buses. A
rectangular LED illuminates to show the Mute switch is pressed.
5
10
14
13
PFL Switch & PK! LED
14
Fader
The PFL (Pre-Fade Listen) switch sends the channel signal to the PFL bus
and subsequently to the headphones and the main L R meters. Used for
checking the audio signal before raising the fader or un-muting the channel.
The PK! LED illuminates dimly to indicate the PFL switch is pressed, and
brightly to indicate the channel signal is within 5dB of clipping.
20
30
OO
The 100mm fader affects the level of the channel signal to the left & right
buses and Auxes 3 & 4. There is 10dB of gain at the top and the unity gain
position is marked by “0”.
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STEREO INPUT CHANNEL ST1
ST RTN
1
Stereo Return Phono sockets
2
Stereo Return Level control
3
Stereo Return ON switch
4
Stereo Routing selector switch
5
Stereo 1 input jack sockets
6
Stereo 1 Level control
7
Stereo Channel EQ
L
1
This is an additional stereo input to the main stereo channel input
(below). The gain is varied by the ST RTN control and this input can
be sent to either the stereo channel or straight to the L R main bus,
depending on the setting of the under-panel switch. These inputs
are unbalanced.
R
L/M
5
ST1 IN
R
ST
-10
RTN
2
-5
This switches the signal on when pressed in. Leaving the switch in
the up position is recommended when the stereo return input is
not in use to minimise unwanted noise being passed through.
This switch selects whether the Stereo Return signal is sent to the L
R bus directly, or the stereo channel 1. When it is pressed in, the
Stereo Return signal sums together with the main stereo input.
0
-20
5
-30
10
OO
ON
3
Standard 1/4” jack sockets for line level stereo signals. Can be used
with a mono input where the L/M input will also connect to the R
input if nothing is plugged in to R.
The Stereo 1 inputs accept unbalanced or balanced signals.
To LR
To CH
4
-10
6
Adjusts the level of the stereo return input from off (fully attenuated) to maximum where it has 10dB of gain.
-5
IN -20
5
-30
OO
Adjusts the level of the ST1 input. The range is from off to +10dB.
0
10
HF
12kHz
The Stereo Channel EQ is 2 band with centre frequencies of 12kHz
for the HF and 80Hz for the LF.
dBr
20.00
15.00
7
-15
+15
10.00
LF
80Hz
5.0 0
0.0 0
-15
+15
- 5 .0 0
-1 0 .0 0
-1 5 .0 0
-2 0 .0 0
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STEREO INPUT CHANNEL ST1
8
STEREO
AUX1
PRE
9
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
8
AUX2
PRE
This is an under-panel selector switch that configures Auxes 1 & 2 to be
either mono sends or a stereo send pair.
UP: A mono sum of the left & right stereo channel signal is sent to Aux
buses 1 & 2 by the control knobs.
DOWN: The left stereo channel signal is sent to Aux 1 and the right is
sent to Aux 2 by the control knobs.
Note: This can be useful when setting up a seperate stereo output from
the main L R output using Auxes 1 & 2, possibly for recording. This can be
selected to feed the USB output to create an independent stereo feed for
recording using a computer.
AUX3
POST
10
STEREO Aux 1 & 2 switch
FX
POST
+6
OO
=
BAL
9
11
L
12
R
MUTE
Aux 1 & 2 sends
These control the level of the signals sent to the Aux 1 & 2 buses. The Aux
1 & 2 send controls are configured either as two mono sends or as a stereo
pair depending on the position of the STEREO switch (please see above).
Auxes 1 & 2 are pre-fade, but muted when the Mute switch is pressed.
There is 6dB of gain at the fully clockwise position.
PK !
13
PFL
10
Aux 3 & FX sends
11
Balance control
12
Mute Switch
13
PFL Switch & PK! LED
14
Fader
These controls take a mono sum of the left & right stereo channel signals
from after the fader and send them to the Aux 3 and Aux 4 buses respectively. They are muted when the Mute switch is pressed and have 6dB of
gain at maximum.
10
5
The Balance control varies the relative levels between the left and right
channels.
0
5
14
10
20
Mutes the signals to the main L R and the Aux buses.
The Pre-Fade Listen switch takes a mono sum of the stereo channel signals
from before the fader and mute switch. When pressed the signal will appear
on the L R meters and be fed to the headphones circuit for monitoring.
The PK! LED illuminates dimly to indicate the PFL switch is pressed, and
brightly to indicate the channel signal is within 5dB of clipping.
30
OO
The 100mm fader affects the level of the channel signal to the left & right
buses and Auxes 3 & 4. There is 10dB of gain at the top and the unity gain
position is marked by “0”.
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STEREO INPUT CHANNELS ST2, 3 & FX
1
2
ST RTN
3
2TRK RTN
REC OUT
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
L/M
L/M
L/M
L/M
ST2 IN
R
RTN
0
ST3 IN
R
2TRK
-5
-20
-10
USB
-5
RTN
0
10
ST4 IN
R
-20
5
-30
OO
ALT OUT
L
ST1 IN
-10
4
-10
R
USB
-5
RETURN
0
SEND
-20
5
-30
OO
5
-30
10
OO
10
ON
ON
ON
To LR
To CH
To LR
To CH
To LR
To CH
AUX1-2
AUX3-FX
LR PRE
UP=LR post
1
Stereo Input Channel ST1
2
Stereo Input Channel ST2
3
4
5
This is stereo input channel ST1 as described on previous pages.
The only difference from stereo input channel ST1 is the labelling of the additional stereo input on phono connectors, labelled as 2 Track Return. This is to indicate that a 2 track (stereo) input can be inserted here for
playback of a stereo recording or incidental music.
Stereo Input Channel ST3
Stereo input channel ST3 also has an additional stereo input, but instead of being on phono connectors, it
comes from the USB audio input. The level control, ON switch and routing switch are the same as for stereo
input channel ST1. It is best to leave the ON switch in its UP position when the USB input is not in use. The
phono sockets carry the analogue record output signals that are sourced from the main L R outputs. They are
pre-fade, post L R insert.
Effects Channel and ST4 input.
The FX or Effects channel has one stereo input (ST4) on jack sockets which adds to the output of the built in
digital effects processor. This stereo input can be used with an external effects processor to return the effects
signal to the main mix.
The phono sockets carry the Alternate stereo output which comes from the selector switches and level control in the master section.
USB connector & output selection.
A standard USB type B connector plugs in here (cable supplied). The three selector switches determine what is
sent on the USB output. They work on a priority system, so that if more than one is pressed the one nearest
the top takes precedence. So if all 3 are pressed, then the Aux 1 & 2 signals would be sent by the USB device.
Please refer to the section describing using the USB audio port for more details.
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EFFECTS PROCESSOR
1 Dly+verb (level)
1
9 Plate (decay)
TAP
2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly)
3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)
4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size)
5 BeatDly (regen)
1
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)
2
8 Green LED’s show one of 16 effects types available. If the Bank LED is off the
green LED’s will show one of 1 to 8 on the effects list (or off if no LED’s are
lit), if the Bank LED is on the green LED’s will show which of effects types 9 to
16 is selected. For effects types 1 to 5, the green LED will blink in time with
the tempo of the delay time.
The green LED’s also display the level of the parameter adjustment when the
TAP button is held down. The more LED’s that illuminate, the more the parameter is increased in value or intensity.
Bank 9-16
2
3
SEL
PARAMETER (HOLD)
4
TAP
STEREO
+6
OO
The Bank LED illuminates when one of the effects type 9 to 16 is selected. If
the Bank LED is on, then the green LED will show which effect is selected from
the list.
SEL Buttons.
4
TAP Button.
5
AUX 1 & 2 Send controls.
6
Balance control.
7
Mute Switch
8
PFL Switch & PK! LED
9
Fader
AUX2
+6
OO
Bank LED.
3
AUX1
5
Effects Type Selection LED.
The SEL buttons select the type of effect. They also adjust the parameter of the selected
effect when the TAP button is held down.
The TAP button is used in two ways. If one of effects types 1 to 5 are selected then the
TAP button can be used for adjusting the frequency or tempo of the delay parameter.
If the TAP button is held down, the SEL buttons then become parameter adjust buttons to
increase or decrease the level of the parameter assigned to the selected effect.
=
6
BAL
L
R
7
MUTE
PK !
8
PFL
These controls send the effects processor output signal (and the external effects return on
ST4) to the Aux buses 1 & 2, either in mono or stereo depending on the under-panel selector switch (described on Page17).
These send controls are commonly used to add some reverb or effect onto the Aux 1 & 2
buses that may be used for stage monitoring or foldback.
The overall level from these send controls will be affected by the fader and the Mute
switch, so the effect can be quickly cut from the monitors if required (for announcements
etc).
10
5
0
5
9
10
20
The Balance control varies the relative levels between the left and right channels.
Mutes the effect signals to the main L R and the Aux buses. The Footswitch jack socket
can also be used to mute the effects signal.
The Pre-Fade Listen switch takes a mono sum of the stereo effects signals from before the
fader and mute switch. When pressed the signal will appear on the L R meters and be fed
to the headphones circuit for monitoring.
The PK! LED illuminates dimly to indicate the PFL switch is pressed, and brightly to indicate the effects signal is within 5dB of clipping
30
OO
The 100mm fader affects the level of the effects signal to the left & right buses and Auxes
1 & 2. There is 10dB of gain at the top and the unity gain position is marked by “0”.
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EFFECTS PROCESSOR
Effects Type List & Description.
1 Dly+verb (level)
9 Plate (decay)
TAP
2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly)
3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)
4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size)
5 BeatDly (regen)
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)
Bank 9-16
There are 16 different effects presets in the ZED Effects Processor. Each is fed with
a mono signal from the FX bus, and the output from the effects processor is in stereo.
Each preset has a parameter adjust control which is matched to the preset. This
control may morph several parameters all at once, for example the parameter control for the Chorus effect will adjust not only the depth, but the response of the
filters in software to create a more or less intense effect. In general, when adjusting
the effect parameter, the more LED’s that are illuminated, the more intense the
effect or higher the parameter value.
To restore the parameter settings to the factory defaults, hold down both SEL buttons whilst switching on the power to your ZED.
SEL
PARAMETER (HOLD)
TAP
Effects Type Table with description.
Effect
Preset Name
Effect Description & Parameter adjustment.
1
Dly+verb(level)
Delay with Reverb. Delay feeds reverb (Classic Plate).
TAP for delay time Min = 70mS Max = 1.35S, Adjust the level of reverb.
2
Dly+verb(size)
Delay with Reverb. Delay feeds reverb (Classic Plate). TAP for delay time
Min = Min = 70mS Max = 1.35S, PARAMETER Adjusts the size of reverb.
3
Dly+verb(regen)
Delay with Reverb. Delay feeds reverb (Classic Plate). TAP for delay time
Min = 70mS Max = 1.35S, PARAMETER adjusts the regeneration of the delay.
4
PingPong(regen)
Ping Pong delay (left then right) in parallel with Plate reverb. TAP for left delay time
Min = 70mS Max = 1.35S, PARAMETER adjusts the delay regeneration.
5
BeatDly(regen)
As (4) but right delay is set for 1/4 beat of left. Good for off beat 4/4 delay sound. TAP
for left delay time & PARAMETER adjusts the delay regeneration.
6
Ambient(echo)
Echo Delay with Reverb. PARAMETER adjusts the echo time.
7
SlapVerb(size)
Reverb with echo reflections creating classic slapback reverb sound.
PARAMETER adjusts the slapback size (more slap echo).
8
DoubleZED(size)
Classic stereo doubler.
PARAMETER adjusts delay and size.
9
Plate(decay)
Classic plate reverb. PARAMETER adjusts decay time.
10
Plate(predly)
Plate reverb with pre-delay. Good for vocals/percussion.
PARAMETER adjusts pre-delay time (for increased intelligibility).
11
Plate(colour)
Classic plate reverb. PARAMETER adjusts tonal texture from dark to bright.
12
Hall1(size)
Smooth classic hall reverb. PARAMETER adjusts size of hall.
13
Hall2(size)
Brighter hall reverb. PARAMETER adjusts size of hall.
14
Arena(size)
Arena reverb. PARAMETER adjusts size of arena.
15
Flanger(dpth)
Classic flanger effect. PARAMETER adjusts depth and tonality.
16
Chorus(dpth)
Chorus effect. PARAMETER adjusts depth and tonality.
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MASTER SECTION
2
AUX1 OUT
1
Aux output jack sockets
2
Mix L R Insert jack sockets
3
Main L R output xlr sockets
4
Mono output jack socket
5
Headphones jack sockets
MAIN OUT
INSERT L
L
1
AUX2 OUT
INSERT R
3
R
AUX3 OUT
MONO OUT
PHONES
4
F/SWITCH
8
5
Standard 1/4” jack sockets for Aux 1 to 4 outputs. Impedance balanced, nominal level = 0dBu.
Standard 1/4” (6.25mm) Jack sockets for unbalanced insert send and
return signals. Wired Tip = send, Ring = return, Sleeve = Chassis.
Nominal level is 0dBu.
Main left & right outputs. Impedance balanced signals, pin1 = chassis,
pin2 = hot (+), pin3 = cold (-). Nominal level = 0dBu.
POWER
FX MUTE
48V
PHANTOM POWER
6
L
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
R
PFL ACTIVE
PHONES
MIN
MAX
AUX1
STEREO
AUX2
2TRK RTN
7
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+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
6
USB RTN
ALT
OUT
0
+6
OO
LR
MONITOR
PRE
POST
LR
AUX1
!
A mono sum of the main left & right post-fade signals.
One 1/4” and one 3.5mm jack socket for stereo headphones. Wired
Tip = left, Ring = right, Sleeve = Chassis.
It is recommended that headphones with an impedance higher than
30ohms are used.
48v Phantom Power switch
Press this in to switch 48v Phantom Power to all the Mic input xlr
connectors, if any of the microphones attached require power. Dynamic microphones won’t mind being connected to a phantom
powered input, but care is needed to ensure that 48v is not
switched on if an xlr is used to input a signal from an electronic
circuit (ie. Another mixer or keyboard).
When switching 48v on or off, or plugging in connectors to
channels with 48v present, it is important (and normal
practise) to mute the channels. This will avoid loud clicks
and bangs potentially getting through to the amps & speakers with the possible effect of damaging the speakers, or
the audience’s hearing!
MASTER
0
+6
OO
AUX2
MASTER
0
7
Left Right meters
8
Footswitch connection
+6
OO
10
5
0
12 segment LED meters, peak type response, the “0” position reflects 0dBu at the outputs. These display the signals from the monitor selector switches below, or the PFL (pre-fade listen) signals
from any selected channels, which overrides.
Standard 1/4” (6.25mm) Jack socket for use with a footswitch.
Wired so that a switch closure between Tip and Sleeve will activate
the effects mute circuitry to cut the effects return (and ST4) from
the main LR mix and the Aux 1 & 2 sends.
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MASTER SECTION
8
48V
L
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
R
PFL ACTIVE
PHONES
9
MIN
MAX
AUX1
STEREO
AUX2
8
2TRK RTN
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+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
PHANTOM POWER
9
USB RTN
ALT
Monitor selector switches
These 4 switches select the signal source for the headphones monitor and the meters. They work on a priority basis. If they are all up
then the post-fade main L R signals will feed the monitor circuit, if
USB and 2 TRK are pressed, then only the 2 TRK signals will feed
the monitor circuit. The stereo option of pressing both AUX 1 and
AUX 2 together allows Aux 1 to feed the left and Aux 2 to feed the
right monitor circuit. This is useful if a stereo mix is set up using
Auxes 1 & 2.
Headphone level control
Adjusts the level of the headphone signal.
OUT
0
10
!
LR
MONITOR
PRE
POST
LR
AUX1
11
MASTER
0
12
Warning ! To avoid damage to your
hearing do not operate the headphones
or sound system at excessively high
volume. Continued exposure to high
volume sound can cause frequency
selective or wide range hearing loss.
+6
OO
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
MASTER
0
10
Alternate output level control
11
Alternate output selector switches
12
Aux 1 & 2 master level controls
13
Master L R faders
The Alt (Alternate) Output is useful for connecting a pair of monitor speakers separate to the main outputs. The level control adjusts
the volume of the output from off to +6dB.
10
5
0
5
13
20
30
OO
L
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These under-panel switches select the signal source for the Alt output. They select between the L R pre-fade, L R post-fade or the
monitor L R signals.
For adjusting the level of the Aux 1 and 2 outputs. The range of
level control is from off to +6dB.
High quality 100mm faders for the main L R outputs. 10dB gain at
the top, unity gain marked at “0”.
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USB CONNECTION
AUX2 OUT
L/M
INSERT R
L/M
ST3 IN
AUX3 OUT
ST4 IN
R
R
MONO OUT
R
PHONES
F/SWITCH
USB
RTN
-10
USB
-5
RETURN
0
SEND
-20
POWER
5
-30
AUX1-2
10
OO
ON
AUX3-FX
To LR
To CH
FX MUTE
48V
PHANTOM POWER
UP=LR post
ST3 -10
-5
0
IN -20
1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay)
5
-30
2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly)
10
TAP
OO
HF
12kHz
3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)
L
4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size)
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
5 BeatDly (regen)
6 Ambient (echo)
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
R
PFL ACTIVE
13 Hall2 (size)
PHONES
8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)
MIN
-15
+15
MAX
Bank 9-16
AUX1
STEREO
STEREO
AUX1
SEL
PRE
AUX2
USB Audio Interface
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+6
+3
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-3
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-9
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-16
-20
-30
LR PRE
The ZED is equipped with a stereo bi-directional USB 1.1 compliant audio CODEC. It is fully compliant with USB 2 ports
and uses standard Windows and MAC Core Audio Drivers. In other words, plug it in and your computer will find it and
be able to transfer audio to and from the ZED USB device.
You will need some form of audio software running on your computer to be able to record and play back what you record, but on a basic level, you can use your computers media player to play straight to the ZED device.
Just a couple of points to look out for:
1.
When you plug in your ZED USB interface to your computer, check the device volume in:
Control Panel\Sounds & Audio Devices\Volume
If the volume is not fully up
Then drag it fully up
like this…...
Then click Apply
2.
If you want to reduce latency (delay) there are some different drivers available for your operating system. Please
check the Allen & Heath website www.allen-heath.com for details and links to third party companies able to supply appropriate drivers for your operating system.
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cakewalk
SONAR LE
DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION
SONAR LE Overview.
SONAR LE is a software application from Cakewalk and is included free of charge with your new ZED mixing console.
SONAR LE is a powerful first step into the world of sequencing and hard disk recording on the Windows platform.
You’ll be able to record from your ZED mixer, create tracks and arrange songs, then play back to your ZED mixer via
the USB port. You can decide whether the SONAR family of products is right for you. If you choose to upgrade your
copy of SONAR LE to a more full-featured version, like SONAR Producer or Home Studio Editions, you’ll now be able
to do so at significant savings.
We will describe the basic steps of installing the software and getting started here, for more comprehensive help or
technical support please use the Help files in SONAR LE or visit the SONAR LE website:
http://www.cakewalk.com/owners/sonarle/
The website will have details on registering your product and upgrading it should you wish. There are also tutorials to
get you started.
SONAR LE is the most complete OEM production software solution available today. Unlike other OEM applications,
SONAR LE has been designed to provide a simple yet complete solution for creating music. You won’t feel the need to
upgrade just to get started.
With support for up to 64 tracks and 24 track effects, 8 physical in/outs at 24bit/192kHz, SONAR LE is able to offer a
powerful pc based recording studio. The package also includes 2 instruments, 6 MIDI effects, and 14 audio effects.
SONAR LE has been updated with new features from its acclaimed SONAR 6, making SONAR LE the first native Windows DAW for Windows XP, Windows x64, and Windows Vista.
Today’s Cakewalk SONAR LE is the definitive choice for creating the most complete hardware and software solution.
SONAR LE Key Features.
64 audio tracks
256 MIDI tracks
8 simultaneous inputs and outputs
24-bit/192 kHz audio quality
24 simultaneous effects
8 simultaneous virtual instruments
Integrated VST/VSTi support, without need for VST adapter
Support for ACID™-format loops
Support for ReWire clients such as Project5, Live, or Reason
Elegant user interface—NEW
Active Controller Technology™ automatically maps MIDI keyboards and control surfaces to the parameters
you need most on effects, instruments, volume, pan, and other mix elements—NEW
Easier integration of virtual instruments with Synth Rack—NEW
Support for Windows Vista (32-bit & 64-bit) —NEW , Windows XP Professional x64 Edition—NEW, and
Windows XP operating systems
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System Requirements.
System Requirements
Minimum
Recommended
Windows XP
Windows XP/Vista/Vista x64
Intel® Pentium® 4 1.3 GHz,
or AMD™ Athlon XP 1500+
or higher
Intel® Pentium® 4 2.8 GHz
[EM64T], or AMD™ Athlon 64
2800+or higher
256 MB
1 GB or higher
Graphics (resolution,
color depth)
1024 x 768, 16-bit color
1280 x 960, 32-bit color
Hard Disk Space
100 MB for core program
2 GB for program and content
Hard Disk Type
Any
EIDE/Ultra DMA (7200 RPM) or
SATA
MIDI Interface
Windows-compatible
Windows-compatible
Audio Interface
Windows-compatible
WDM- or ASIO-compatible, including WaveRT for Vista
Operating System
Processor Speed
RAM
Optical Drive
DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R, or DVD+/-RW for installation, CD-R or CDRW capability required for CD audio disc burning
SONAR LE Installation.
Put disk into CD or DVD ROM drive and follow instructions on screen!
SONAR LE Audio Configuration with ZED.
To configure your SONAR LE software to communicate audio to and from your ZED mixing console, follow the sequence below.
Ensure the ZED mixing console is powered on.
Connect the USB lead from the computer to the USB port on ZED.
First check that your computer has recognised
the connection of the ZED USB device by clicking
Settings/Control Panel/Sounds and Audio Devices.
The device name should be USB Audio CODEC
(ensure there are no other external audio devices
attached to the computer).
Also ensure the Device Volume is set to High.
This can default to the middle during connection
which means very low volume from the USB device, so
it’s worth checking the first few times you connect.
The properties window should look like this:
It is also a good idea to select “No Sounds” in the
Sounds window.
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Next, run SONAR LE.
Click Options/Audio and click on the Drivers tab.
The Input drivers are the audio sources to the
computer, here we have enabled the USB Audio Dewhich is the ZED mixing console USB device, and
disabled the audio from the soundcard in the pc.
So the computer is set up to receive audio from
ZED.
vice
The Output Drivers are the audio outputs from the
computer. Here you can see that the pc soundcard
has 4 stereo outputs (all disabled) and the software
has located the USB Audio Device which is ZED.
Tick to enable it.
You will now be able to select your ZED USB left &
right outputs as inputs to SONAR LE and be able to
send audio to your ZED from SONAR outputs.
In order to show how to select inputs to SONAR
tracks, here is a basic Cakewalk project (.cwp).
This is created by clicking File/New/Normal and
then inserting a second audio track by clicking
Insert/Audio Track from the main toolbar.
Click on the I/O tab near the bottom of the window,
then click the expand buttons in the audio track
panes. The tracks 1 & 2 have been re-named ZED
Left and ZED Right by double clicking the name field.
Click the I and the O fields to select inputs and outputs for the track. Here we have selected the USB
Left signal to go to Track 1 (ZED Left) and the USB
Right signal to go to track 2 (ZED Right), panned
them accordingly and selected the track outputs to
be the Master Bus.
If audio is present, click the Input Echo buttons (lit
up yellow here) to monitor the signals on the Master Bus.
The output for the Master Bus is displayed in the
field marked “O” in the Master Bus pane below the
input tracks. You can see here it says USB Audio
Device, which is the ZED USB input.
SONAR will configure this automatically if there is
only one output device enabled in the Output Drivers Options window (above).
You should now be able to send audio to and from your ZED mixing console using SONAR LE.
To test this, let’s do a recording….
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To record the audio on tracks 1 & 2, click the
R buttons so they light up red, then the record
button (circle) on the transport controls on
the top icon toolbar. (Or select larger transport controls from Views).
The audio wave profile will show in the track
panes.
Click stop (Square) when finished.
To listen to the recording, click rewind, then
de-select the input echo buttons (to the right
of the R buttons. Also disarm the tracks by deselecting the R buttons.
Click Play (or spacebar) and the recorded audio should play to the USB port on your ZED
mixing console where you can either monitor
it, route it to the main stereo bus, or route it
to stereo channel 11-12.
You can use SONAR LE and your ZED mixer together in many ways, for example straightforward recording of a stereo
mix, recording tracks individually to build up a song, or sending a postfade mix from ZED and inserting an effects plug-in
from SONAR LE, returning the post-effects signal to the mix in ZED.
It is a very versatile combination and we hope you find it a creative and enjoyable product partnership.
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APPLICATION DRAWING: LIVE SETUP
CD
fx
KEY:
MICROPHONE SIGNAL
FROM DIRECT BOX
LINE LEVEL SIGNALS
EFFECTS RETURN
EFFECTS SEND
STAGE MONITOR SIGNALS
(LINE LEVEL)
USB CONNECTION
MAIN PA LINE LEVEL OUT
(LEFT, RIGHT & SUB)
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APPLICATION DRAWING: STUDIO SETUP
KT-88
Amp
MICROPHONE SIGNAL
LINE LEVEL SIGNALS
USB CONNECTION
MAIN STUDIO MONITORS
NEARFIELD MONITORS
ARTISTS MONITOR
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WIRING NOTES
PROCESSOR
Insert cable wiring
RETURN
S
INSERT
T
OUT
T
R
S
R
SEND
GROUND
RETURN
SEND
S
T
R
IN
LINK RING TO SLEEVE TO UNBALANCE
Y-Adapter
Y-Adapter
RCA phono jacks
2 Outputs to 1 Input
adapter
1 Output to 2 Inputs
RCA PHONO CABLE
UNBALANCED
No !
UNBALANCED
INSTRUMENT CABLE
UNBALANCED
BALANCED
TRS JACK CABLE
BALANCED
Sleeve=ground
Sleeve=ground
Ring=cold (-)
Ring=cold (-)
Tip=hot (+)
TO
INPUT
Tip=hot (+)
2=hot (+) 1=ground
BALANCED
MIC CABLE
1=ground
BALANCED
XLR FEMALE
XLR MALE
BALANCED
TRS to XLR-F CABLE
Sleeve=ground
2=hot (+)
FROM
OUTPUT
3=cold (-)
3=cold (-)
General
Wiring
Information
Yes
1=ground
BALANCED
XLR FEMALE
2=hot (+)
3=cold (-)
Ring=cold (-)
Tip=hot (+)
2=hot (+) 1=ground
BALANCED
TRS to XLR-M CABLE
BALANCED
Sleeve=ground
XLR MALE
3=cold (-)
Ring=cold (-)
Tip=hot (+)
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PRODUCT SUPPORT
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Registering your product
Thank you for buying the Allen & Heath ZED-12FX or 22FX mixer. We hope that you are happy with it
and that you enjoy many years of faithful service with it.
Please go to www.allen-heath.com/register.asp and register your product’s serial number and your details.
By registering with us and becoming an official Registered User, you will ensure that any warranty claim
you might make is actioned quickly and with the minimum delay.
Alternatively, you may either copy or cut off this section of the page, fill in the details, and return it by
mail to:
Allen & Heath Ltd, Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9LU, UK
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