Allen & Heath ZEDi-8 Hybrid 2 In Out USB Interface 2 Mic Line 2 Stereo Input Compact Mixer

ZEDi-8 gives musicians, recording artists and venues the ruggedness and hands-on control of an analogue mixer, paired with the versatility and convenience of a 2×2 USB interface. Whether its bouncing ideas around at home, performing live or recording tracks to share on YouTube and Soundcloud, ZEDi-8 is a versatile companion for every step of the creative journey. Featuring the new GSPre boutique preamp design, developed from the revered GS-R24 studio recording console, the ZED boasts exceptionally low noise and massive headroom, with a signature analogue warmth and depth. Guitarists will be pleased to know that ZEDi-8 comes with a pair of Guitar DI high impedance inputs, allowing guitars to be plugged straight into the mixer without the hassle and expense of carrying separate DI boxes.

Key Features

• 2 in, 2 out USB Audio Interface (24-bit/96kHz)
• Cubase LE Software included
• Cubasis LE App included
• 2 Mic / Line Inputs with separate XLR and TRS jack sockets
• 2 Stereo Inputs with TRS jack sockets
• 2 Guitar DI high impedance inputs, eliminating the need for DI boxes
• Lo-cut filter for cleaning up unwanted low frequency noise
• 2 band EQ for easy creative and corrective tonal shaping
• 60mm smooth travel fader on main mix
• XLR main outputs
• Flexible signal monitoring
• 8 LED signal metering
• 48V Phantom Power for condenser mics
• Robust internal power supply

Technical Specifications

Operating Levels
Input
Mono channel (XLR) Input (For Nominal 0dBu):
-5dBu to -60dBu (+13dBu maximum)
Mono channel Instrument/Line Input (Jack socket):
+14dBu to -40dBu (+17dBu maximum)
Stereo Input (Jack sockets):
0dBu nominal (control = Off to +15dB Gain)
Output
L/R Outputs (XLR):
0dBu (+18dBu maximum)
FX Output (Jack socket):
0dBu (+18dBu maximum)
Frequency Response
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain:
10Hz to 20kHz +0.5/-1dB
Instrument/Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain:
10Hz to 20kHz +0.5/-1dB
Stereo in to Mix L/R out:
10Hz to 20kHz +0.5/-1dB
THD+n
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 10dB gain 1kHz +10dBu out (22Hz-22kHz:
0.0025%
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain 1kHz (22Hz-22kHz Filter):
0.006%
Instrument in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain 0dBu 1kHz (22Hz-22kHz:
0.03% 2nd Harmonic
Stereo in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain +10dBu 1kHz (22Hz-22kHz Filter):
0.0025%
Headroom
Analogue Headroom from nominal (0Vu):
18dB
USB converter in & out headroom from nominal (0Vu):
18dB
Noise
Mic Pre EIN @ max gain 150R input Z (22Hz-22kHz Filter):
-127dBu
Mix L/R out, L/R fader = 0, Channel Levels min (22Hz-22kHz Filter):
-94dBu
Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, Channel Levels 0dB (22Hz-22kHz Filter):
-91dBu
USB Audio
USB Audio In/Out:
USB 2.0 compliant
Bit Depth:
24bit
Sample Rate:
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
Rack Mountable:
No
Height:
3.5 Inches
Width:
9.8 Inches
Depth:
9.3 Inches
Weight:
3 lbs