Allen&Heath ZED-18 User Manual

USER GUIDE

Publication AP6822

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 directive 2004/108/EC and the European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

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 2004/108/EC. 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.

NOTE: Any changes or modifications to the console not approved by Allen & Heath could void the compliance of the console and therefore the users authority to operate it.

ZED-14, 18 & 24 User Guide AP6822 Issue 5

Allen & Heath Limited

Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK

http://www.allen-heath.com

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PACKED ITEMS

Check that you have received the following:

ST RTN

ALT OUT

2TRK RTN

ST RTN

2TRK RTN

MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC

LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE

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POWER

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AUX1

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ZED-14, ZED-18 or ZED-24 MIXER

REC OUT

ALT OUT

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AUX1 OUT

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L/MRL/M

0

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HF

12kHz

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80Hz

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MAIN OUT

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R

AUX3 OUT

MONO OUT

ST4 IN

R

PHONES

AUX4 OUT

USB

SENDRETURN

POWER

AUX1-2

AUX 3-4

48V

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PHANTOM POWER

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USB RTN

ALT

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Mains Lead

Check that the correct mains plug is fitted.

SONAR LE

SONAR X1 LE

Type A-B USB Lead

To connect the ZED to your computer.

Music Software Install disk.

INSTALL

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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

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

Power cord routing: Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on, stretched or pinched by items placed

and on the console. Follow the operating instructions printed in this User Guide.

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.

upon or against it.

Grounding: Do not defeat the grounding and polarisation means of the power cord plug. Do not remove or tam-

per 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 lightning 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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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

LIVE BROWN BLACK

L

!

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.

NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE

N

EARTH GND GREEN & YELLOW

E

GREEN

General Precautions:

Damage : To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics avoid placing heavy objects

Environment : Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat and vibration when operating and stor-

Cleaning : Avoid the use of chemicals, abrasives or solvents. The control panel is best

Transporting : The console may be transported as a free-standing unit or mounted in a rack

on the control surface, scratching the surface with sharp objects, or rough handling and vibration.

ing. 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.

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.

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 exces-

sively high volume. This applies particularly to close-to-ear monitoring such as headphones and in-ear systems. Continued exposure to high volume sound

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can cause frequency selective or wide range hearing loss.

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.............................................. 2

Packed Items ....................................... 3

Safety Instructions.............................. 4

Contents .............................................. 6

Panel Drawings ................................... 7

Introduction to ZED-14, 18 & 24... 10

Specifications....................................... 11

Dimensions.......................................... 12

Block Diagram .................................... 13

Mono Input Channel ......................... 14

Stereo Input Channel ST1................ 17

Stereo Input Channel ST2, 3 & 4.... 19

Master Section.................................... 20

USB Connection................................. 22

SONAR LE software introduction . 23 Configuring SONAR LE with ZED. 24 Configuration with PT9 on a Mac.. 25

Application Information—Live........ 26

Application Information—Studio ... 27

Using USB for effects ........................ 28

Wiring Notes...................................... 29

Product Support................................. 30

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PANEL DRAWINGS

REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE

AC MAINS IN ~

100 - 240V~ 47-63Hz 40W MAX

2

INSERT

0

10

20

30

10

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0

40

MIC

50

LINE

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

HF

12kHz

+15

-15

650

1k

500

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

OO +6

AUX2

PRE

OO +6

AUX3

OO +6

AUX4

POST

OO +6

=

PAN

LR

MUTE

PK !

PFL

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept a ny interference received, including interference that m ay cause undesired operation.

FUSE

T630mA L 250V 20mm

Serial No.

3

INSERT

0

10

20

30

10

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

+15

650

1k

OO +6

=

LR

MUTE

PK !

PFL

4

INSERT

0

10

20

30

10

GAIN

0

40

50

2k

3k

MIC

LINE

HF

12kHz

200

LF

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

AUX4

POST

PAN

-6-10 63 26

-15

650

500

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

-15 + 15

OO +6

=

LR

PK !

40

50

100Hz

+15

1k

2k

3k

MUTE

PFL

GAIN

MIC

LINE

HF

12kHz

200

LF

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

AUX4

POST

PAN

0

20

10

0

-6-10 63 26

-15

650

500

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

-15 +15

OO +6

=

LR

MUTE

PK !

PFL

ALLEN&HEATH

30

+15

5

INSERT

10

100Hz

1k

ST RTN

6

ST1 IN

INSERT

0

ST

10

20

10

GAIN

0

40

MIC

50

LINE

-6-10 63 26

HF

12kHz

-15

650

500

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

OO +6

AUX2

PRE

OO +6

AUX3

OO +6

AUX4

POST

OO +6

=

PAN

LR

PK !

-5

30

-10

RTN

-20

40

-30

50

OO 10

100Hz

+15

-5

ST1

-10

1k

IN

-20

2k

-30

3k

OO

HF

12kHz

-15 +15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

STEREO

AUX1

PRE

OO +6

AUX2

PRE

OO +6

AUX3

OO +6

AUX4

POST

OO +6

=

BAL

LR

MUTE

PK !

PFL

2TRK RTN

L

R

L/M

L

R

L/M

ST2 IN

R

0

5

ON

To LR To 7-8

0

10

MUTE

PFL

R

2TRK

RTN

ST2

IN

5

12kHz

AUX1

AUX2

AUX3

AUX4

-20

-30

-20

-30

HF

LF

80Hz

PRE

POST

BAL

-10

-15 +15

-5

OO 10

ON

To LR To 9-10

-5

OO

10

STEREO

OO +6

=

LR

MUTE

PK !

USB

-10

RTN

0

-20

5

-30

ST3

-10

0

IN

-20

5

-30

OO

HF

12kHz

-15 +15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

AUX4

POST

BAL

PFL

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVR IR.

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

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MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC

LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE

1

INSERT

0

10

20

30

10

GAIN

LINE

12kHz

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

POST POST POST P OST POST POST POST POST POST POST

AUX4

POST

PAN

0

MIC

HF

-15

500

200

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

LF

-15 +15

40

50

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

+15

650

1k

3k

OO +6

=

LR

MUTE

PK !

GAIN

0

MIC

LINE

HF

12kHz

-15

500

200

2k

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

AUX4

POST

PAN

PFL

REC OUT

L

R

L/M

ST3 IN

R

-5

0

OO 10

ON

To LR To 11-12

-5

0

10

STEREO

OO +6

=

LR

MUTE

PK !

PFL

ALT OUT

AUX1 OUT

L

R

AUX2 OUT

L/M

AUX3 OUT

ST4 IN

R

AUX4 OUT

USB

ST4

IN

-20

-30

HF

12kHz

LF

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

AUX4

POST

BAL

UP=LR post

-5

-10

OO

-15 +15

STEREO

OO +6

=

LR

PK !

AUX1-2

AUX 3-4

LR PRE

10

MUTE

0

SENDRETURN

5

48V

PHANTOM POWER

PHONES

STEREO

AUX1

MASTER

AUX2

MASTER

ALT

OUT

5

PFL

INSERT L

INSERT R

MONO OUT

POWER

PFL ACTIVE

MIN MAX

OO +6

LR

OO +6

+16 +9 +6 +3

-12

-16

-20

-30

L

0

-3

-6

-9

R

AUX1

AUX2

2TRK RTN

USB RTN

LR MONITOR

PRE POST

MAIN OUT

L

R

PHONES

+16 +9 +6 +3

0

ALLEN HEATH

-3

-6

-9

-12

-16

-20

-30

&

0

10

20

30

OO

10

5

0

5

0

5

10

20

30

OO

10

5

0

5

0

5

10

20

30

OO

10

5

10

20

30

OO

10

5

0

5

0

5

10

20

30

OO

10

5

0

5

10

20

30

OO

10

5

0

5

10

20

30

OO

0

5

10

20

30

OO

10

5

0

5

10

20

30

OO

10

5

0

5

10

20

30

OO

1234567-89-1011-1213-14 RL

Allen & Heath 7 ZED-14, 18 & 24 User Guide

PANEL DRAWINGS

CET APPAREIL DOIT ETRE MIS A LA TERRE

AC MAINS IN ~

100 - 240V~ 47-63Hz 26W

MIC

LINE

2

INSERT

0

10

30

10

GAIN

0

40

MIC

50

LINE

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

HF

12kHz

+15

-15

1k

500

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15MF+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

+6

AUX2

PRE

+6

AUX3

POST

+6

AUX4

POST

+6

PAN

LR

MUTE

PK !

PFL

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must ac cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE

MIC

LINE

3

INSERT

10

20

30

40

50

100Hz

+15

650

1k

2k

3k

+6

=

MUTE

PFL

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.

ATTENTION: REMPLACER PAR UN FUSIBLE STRICTEMENT IDENTIQUE EN VALEURS. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag

OFF

ON

0

I

ENGINEERED IN ENGLAND BY ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED. MADE IN CHINA

MIC

LINE

1

INSERT

0

10

20

30

10

0

-6-10 63 26

-15 650

500

120Hz 4k

-15MF+15

-15 +15

=

LR

PK !

PFL

10

GAIN

0

40

MIC

50

LINE

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

HF

12kHz

+15

-15 650

1k

500

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15MF+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

+6

AUX2

PRE

+6

AUX3

POST

+6

AUX4

POST

+6

=

PAN

LR

MUTE

PK !

GAIN

MIC

LINE

HF

12kHz

200

LF

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

POST

AUX4

POST

PAN

GAIN

MIC

LINE

HF

12kHz

200

LF

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

POST

AUX4

POST

PAN

T1A L 250V 20mm

0

-15

500

120Hz 4k

-15MF+15

-15 +15

PK !

FUSE

ZED1802

Serial No.

MIC

LINE

4

INSERT

0

10

20

30

10

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

+15

650

1k

+6

=

LR

MUTE

PFL

GAIN

0

40

MIC

50

LINE

HF

12kHz

-15

500

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15MF+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

POST

AUX4

POST

PAN

PK !

Cert to CAN/CSA Std. C22.2 No 60065-03

Conforms to ANSI/UL Std. 60065-2003

MIC

LINE

5

INSERT

0

10

20

30

10

GAIN

0

40

MIC

50

LINE

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

HF

12kHz

+15

-15

650

1k

500

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15MF+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

+6

AUX2

PRE

+6

AUX3

POST

+6

AUX4

POST

+6

=

PAN

LR

MUTE

PK !

PFL

ALLEN&HEATH

MIC

LINE

6

7

8

9

10

INSERT

0

20

30

10

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

+15

650

1k

+6

=

LR

MUTE

PFL

INSERT

0

10

20

30

10

GAIN

0

-6-10 63 26

-15 650

500

120Hz 4k

-15MF+15

-15 +15

=

LR

PK !

0

40

MIC

50

LINE

100Hz

HF

12kHz

+15

-15

1k

500

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15MF+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

+6

AUX2

PRE

+6

AUX3

POST

+6

AUX4

POST

+6

PAN

MUTE

PK !

PFL

40

MIC

50

LINE

HF

12kHz

200

2k

3k

LF

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

POST

AUX4

POST

PAN

10

20

30

10

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

+15

650

1k

+6

=

LR

MUTE

PFL

0

20

10

GAIN

0

40

MIC

50

LINE

-6-10 63 26

HF

12kHz

-15 650

500

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15MF+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

POST

AUX4

POST

=

PAN

LR

PK !

PFL

INSERT

0

10

20

30

10

GAIN

0

40

MIC

50

LINE

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

HF

12kHz

+15

-15 650

1k

500

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15MF+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

+6

AUX2

PRE

+6

AUX3

POST

+6

AUX4

POST

+6

=

PAN

LR

MUTE

PK !

PFL

ST

RTN

-20

-30

ST1

IN

-20

-30

HF

12kHz

LF

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

POST

AUX4

POST

BAL

ST RTN

ST1 IN

-5

-10

-5

-10

-15 +15

STEREO

=

LR

PK !

ST 3 IN

-5

=

REC OUT

ON

To LR To CH

STEREO

MUTE

PFL

ALT OUT

ST4 IN

AUX1 OUT

L

R

AUX2 OUT

L/M

AUX3 OUT

R

L

R

L/M

R

AUX4 OUT

USB

SENDRETURN

0

5

AUX1-2

10

AUX 3-4

48V

LR PRE

PHANTOM POWER

UP=LR post

-5

ST4

-10

0

IN

-20

5

-30

10

HF

12kHz

-15 +15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

STEREO

AUX1

PRE

+6

AUX2

PRE

+6

AUX3

POST

+6

AUX4

POST

+6

=

BAL

LR

MUTE

PK !

PFL

STEREO

PHONES

ALT

AUX1

MASTER

AUX2

MASTER

OUT

INSERT L

INSERT R

MONO OUT

POWER

+16

L

PFL ACTIVE

MIN MAX

LR

+9 +6 +3

0

-3

-6

-9

-12

-16

-20

-30

AUX1

AUX2

2TRK RTN

USB RTN

+6

LR MONITOR

PRE POST

+6

MAIN OUT

L

R

PHONES

+16

+9 +6 +3

0

ALLEN HEATH

-3

-6

-9

-12

-16

-20

-30

R

&

0

2TRK RTN

L

R

L/M

ST 2 IN

R

2 TRK

USB

-5

-10

-30

-10

-30

-15 +15

LR

PK !

-10

RTN

0

-20

5

-30

10

ON

To LR To CH

-5

ST3

-10

0

IN

-20

5

-30

10

HF

12kHz

-15 +15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

STEREO

AUX1

PRE

+6

AUX2

PRE

+6

AUX3

POST

+6

AUX4

POST

+6

=

BAL

LR

MUTE

PK !

PFL

RTN

0

-20

5

10

ON

To LR To CH

ST2

0

IN

-20

5

10

HF

12kHz

LF

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

+6

AUX2

PRE

+6

AUX3

POST

+6

AUX4

POST

+6

BAL

MUTE

PFL

10

5

0

5

10

20

30

OO

O

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

11-12

10

13-14

OO

15-16

30

OO

30

OO

17-18 RL

10

5

0

5

10

20

30

OO

Allen & Heath 8 ZED-14, 18 & 24 User Guide

PANEL DRAWINGS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.

ATTENTION: REMPLACER P AR UN FUSIBLE STRICTEM ENT IDENTIQUE EN VALEURS. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO CK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATU S TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. REFER SERVICING TO Q UALIFIED SERVICE P ERSONNEL.

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

OFF

ON

0

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MIC

LINE

1

INSERT

0

10

20

30

10

GAIN

0

40

MIC

50

LINE

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

HF

12kHz

+15

-15

650

1k

500

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

OO +6

AUX2

PRE

OO +6

AUX3

POST

OO +6

AUX4

POST

OO +6

=

PAN

LR

MUTE

PK !

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept an y interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATIN G.CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE

FUSE

T630mA L 250V 20mm

AC MAINS IN ~

100 - 240V~ 47-63Hz 40W MAX

Serial No.

MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC

LINE

3

2

INSERT

0

10

GAIN

LINE

HF

12kHz

LF

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

POST

AUX4

POST

PAN

10

0

MIC

-6-10 63 26

-15

500

200

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

-15 +15

OO +6

LR

PK !

10

20

30

GAIN

40

50

LINE

100Hz

HF

12kHz

+15

650

1k

2k

3k

LF

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

POST

AUX4

POST

=

PAN

MUTE

10

0

MIC

-6-10 63 26

-15

500

200

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

-15 +15

OO +6

LR

20

30

10

GAIN

0

40

MIC

50

LINE

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

HF

12kHz

+15

-15

650

1k

500

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

OO +6

AUX2

PRE

OO +6

AUX3

POST

OO +6

AUX4

POST

OO +6

=

PAN

LR

MUTE

PK !

ALLEN&HEATH

ST RTN

2TRK RTN

REC OUT

ALT OUT

12kHz

AUX1

AUX2

AUX3

AUX4

ST4

IN

-20

-30

HF

LF

80Hz

PRE

POST

BAL

UP=LR post

-10

OO

-15 +15

OO +6

LR

PK !

AUX1 OUT

L

R

AUX2 OUT

AUX3 OUT

ST4 IN

R

AUX4 OUT

USB

SENDRETURN

AUX1-2

AUX 3-4

48V

LR PRE

PHANTOM POWER

-5

0

5

10

STEREO

=

MUTE

PFL

L

R

LINE

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

INSERT

0

10

20

30

40

50

100Hz

+15

1k

2k

3k

MUTE

GAIN

12kHz

AUX1

AUX2

AUX3

AUX4

MIC

LINE

HF

200

LF

80Hz

PRE

POST

PAN

10

0

-6-10 63 26

-15

500

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

-15 +15

OO +6

LR

PK !

10

GAIN

0

40

MIC

50

LINE

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

HF

12kHz

+15

-15

650

1k

500

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

OO +6

AUX2

PRE

OO +6

AUX3

POST

OO +6

AUX4

POST

OO +6

=

PAN

LR

MUTE

INSERT

0

PK !

10

20

30

40

50

100Hz

+15

650

1k

2k

3k

=

MUTE

GAIN

LINE

12kHz

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

POST

AUX4

POST

MIC

HF

200

LF

PAN

10

0

-6-10 63 26

-15

500

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

-15 +15

OO +6

LR

PK !

10

GAIN

0

40

MIC

50

LINE

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

HF

12kHz

+15

-15

650

1k

500

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

POST

AUX4

POST

=

PAN

MUTE

INSERT

0

20

30

100Hz

+15

650

1k

OO +6

=

LR

MUTE

PK !

INSERT

0

10

GAIN

40

50

LINE

12kHz

2k

3k

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

POST

AUX4

POST

PAN

MIC

HF

200

LF

10

0

-6-10 63 26

-15

500

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

-15 +15

OO +6

LR

PK !

20

30

40

50

100Hz

+15

650

1k

2k

3k

=

MUTE

10

GAIN

0

40

MIC

50

LINE

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

HF

12kHz

+15

-15

650

1k

500

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

OO +6

AUX2

PRE

OO +6

AUX3

POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST

POST

OO +6

AUX4

POST

OO +6

=

PAN

LR

MUTE

PK !

0

20

30

100Hz

+15

650

1k

=

LR

MUTE

PK !

PFLPFLPFLPFLPFLPFLPFLPFLPFLPFLPFL

INSERT

0

GAIN

LINE

HF

12kHz

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

AUX4

POST

PAN

MIC

200

LF

120Hz 4k

20

10

0

-6-10 63 26

-15

650

500

-15HM+15

-15 +15

OO +6

=

LR

PK !

0

10

30

10

GAIN

0

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Allen & Heath 9 ZED-14, 18 & 24 User Guide

INTRODUCTION TO THE ZED-14 & 24

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-14, 18 & 24 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:

Four auxiliary buses are provided, two pre-fade and two post fader. Auxes 1 & 2 have master level controls. The auxes can be sent to the USB output for either recording or effects purposes and Auxes 1 & 2 can be configured as a stereo pair, with sends on the stereo channels switched either mono or stereo.

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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