Allen & Heath ZED-18 18-Channel Live/Recording Mixer

18-Channel Recording and Live Sound Mixer with USB Connection

The Allen and Heath ZED-18 Mixing Console is a flexible, compact mixing desk for today's home studio, project recording and small live sound reinforcement applications. The ZED-18 features 18 inputs comprised of 10 mono and 4 stereo channels. The mono inputs provide high quality microphone preamps and three-band EQ. The ZED-18 features a USB connector for direct integration with Mac and Windows computers and a copy of Sonar LE recording software is included.

USB Connection
A USB connection provides direct connection to Mac and Windows computers. Sonar LE recording software is also included.

10 Mono Inputs
There are 10 mono channels with line and microphone input connections.

Four Stereo Inputs
The four stereo channels feature stereo-paired 1/4" phone connectors for stereo devices such as recorders, effects, keyboards, etc.

Flexible MusiQ EQ Section
ZED-18 features a responsive 3-band, swept mid frequency EQ design which utilizes MusiQ - with optimized slope (or Q factor) for equalizing individual instruments.

Inserts
Inserts on all mono channels and stereo output provide flexible routing and control to outboard processors, effects, monitors, etc.

Balanced Outputs
The main output section feature a pair of balanced XLR connectors.

Features:

• 10 mono channels
• Neutrik mic XLR
• Neutrik 1/4 inch jacks
• Channel insert
• Super wide gain 'DuoPre' mic line input
• 3 band EQ with MusiQ
• 4 auxes
• Illuminated mute
• Sound image pan
• Illuminated PFL & peak warning indicator
• ALPS 100mm faders
• 4 stereo channels with 2-band EQ
• Stereo returns & playback
• All inputs with level control
• 12 bar meters
• Mono/stereo function on auxes 1&2
• Monitor output section
• Alt stereo output source
• Configurable USB stereo audio in/out
• Global +48V phantom power
• Cakewalk SONAR LE bundled with mixer
• Rack ears available