Allen & Heath ZEDi-8 Hybrid Compact Mixer / USB Interface
The largest of the new mini-mixers in the ZED range from Allen & Heath. ZEDi-8 boasts the same I/O and console layout as the ZED6, plus it comes with a Mac/PC/iOS USB interface too! The new ZED mini's also feature the superior GSPre. These are new design of the boutique preamps found in the much more expensive GS-R24 console. 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 it’s 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. MIXER + USB INTERFACE ZEDi-8 offers the best of both worlds, incorporating a studio quality 2 in / 2 out, 24-bit/96kHz USB audio interface for hassle-free recording and playback to/from a Mac or PC, or to an iOS device using the iOS camera kit. The USB output source can be set up in several different ways to match your workflow. EXCEPTIONAL AUDIO QUALITY ZEDi-8 features an exceptional new preamp design, created by analogue guru, Mike Griffin and developed from his highly acclaimed GS-R24 studio recording console. Known as GSPre, the preamps deliver exceptionally low noise and massive headroom, and the warmth and depth that Allen & Heath’s analogue range is famous for. For tonal shaping, the precise MusiQ EQ controls have been carefully calibrated for responsiveness and precision, making it easy to shape and enhance each musical source.
ZEDi-8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
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