Allen & Heath ZED 12 FX, ZED 22 FX User Manual

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

Allen & Heath Limited

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

http://www.allen-heath.com

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Mains Lead

Check that the correct mains plug is fitted.

ZED-12FX or ZED-22FX MIXER

Type A-B USB Lead

To connect the ZED to your computer.

SONAR LE

Music Software Install disk.

INSTALL

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR

Read instructions:

Do not remove cover:

Power sources:

Power cord routing:

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.

Operate the console with its covers correctly fitted.

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.

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on, stretched or pinched by items placed upon or against it.

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Read the following before proceeding :

CAUTION

Grounding:

Water and moisture:

Ventilation:

Heat and vibration:

Servicing:

Installation:

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.

!

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.

Switch off the equipment and unplug the power cord immediately if it is exposed to moisture, spilled

Install the console in accordance with the instructions printed in this User Guide. Do not connect the

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.

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.

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.

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

Hearing : To avoid damage to your hearing do not operate any sound system at exces-

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.

sively 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.

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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 ............................................. 3

Packed Items....................................... 4

Safety Instructions ............................. 5

Contents.............................................. 7

Panel Drawings................................... 8

Introduction to ZED-12FX & 22FX 10

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

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

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

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

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

Stereo Input Channel ST2, 3 & FX. 19

Effects Processor ............................... 20

Master Section ................................... 22

USB Connection ................................ 24

SONAR LE software introduction . 25

SONAR LE installation ..................... 26

Configuring SONAR LE with ZED. 26

Application Information—Live........ 29

Application Information—Studio.... 30

Wiring Notes ..................................... 31

Product Support ................................ 32

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PANEL DRAWINGS: 12FX

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

AC MAINS IN ~

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

MADE IN CHINA

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 any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FUSE

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Serial No.

ALLEN&HEATH

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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. 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

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AUX1-2

AUX3-FX

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R

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R

F/SWITCH

USB

SENDRETURN

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Allen & Heath 8 ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide

PANEL DRAWINGS: 22FX

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

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PAN

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

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500 1k

120Hz 4k

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PK !

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 any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FUSE

T1A L 250V 20mm

Serial No.

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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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPO SE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

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BAL

MUTE

PFL

UP=LR post

Dly+verb (level)

1 9

Dly+verb (size)

2

Dly+verb (regen)

3

PingPong(regen)

4 12

BeatDly (regen)

5

Ambient (echo)

6

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7 15

DoubleZED(size)

Bank 9-16

PARAMETER (HOLD)

OO

L R

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ALT OUT

AUX1 OUT

L

R

AUX2 OUT

AUX3 OUT

ST4 INST1 IN

R

USB

SENDRETURN

FX MUTE

AUX1-2

AUX3-FX

48V

LR PRE

PHANTOM POWER

Plate (decay)

Plate (predly)

10

Plate (colour)

11

Hall1 (size)

Hall2 (size)

13

Arena (size)

14

Flanger (dpth)

Chorus (dpth)

168

SEL

TAP

STEREO

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PFL

F/SWITCH

MAIN OUT

INSERT L

L

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R

MONO OUT

PHONES

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USB

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Allen & Heath 9 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.

Allen & Heath 10 ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide

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

Allen & Heath 11 ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide

Dimensions

ST RTN

2TRK RTN

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500 1k

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

OO

+6

OO

+6

AUX2

PRE

OO

+6

OO

+6

AUX3

OO

+6

OO

+6

FX

POSTFXPOSTFXPOSTFXPOSTFXPOSTFXPOSTFXPOSTFXPOST

OO

+6

OO

+6

=

PAN

L R

MUTE

PFL

10

5

0

5

10

20

30

OO

15

14

INSERT

0

10

20

30

10

GAIN

0

40

MIC

50

LINE

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

HF

12kHz

-15 +15

650

500 1k

200

2k

3k

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

OO

+6

OO

+6

AUX2

PRE

OO

+6

OO

+6

AUX3

OO

+6

OO

+6

OO

+6

OO

+6

=

PAN

L R

MUTE

PFL

10

5

0

5

10

20

30

OO

L

R

L/M

16

ST2 IN

INSERT

R

0

ST

2TRK

10

-5

20

10

GAIN

0

MIC

LINE

-6-10 63 26

HF

12kHz

-15 +15 650

500 1k

200

120Hz 4k

-15HM+15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

AUX1

PRE

OO

AUX2

PRE

OO

AUX3

OO

=

PAN

L R

PFL

-5

30

-10

RTN

0

-20

40

5

-30

50

OO

10

OO

ON

100Hz

To LR

To CH

-5

ST2

ST1

-10

0

IN

-20

2k

5

-30

3k

OO

10

HF

12kHz

-15 +15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

STEREO

AUX1

PRE

OO

+6

AUX2

PRE

OO

+6

AUX3

OO

+6

OO

+6

=

BAL

L R

MUTE

PFL

10

5

0

5

10

20

30

OO

MIC MIC M IC MIC MIC MIC

MIC

ALT OUT

AUX1 OUT

MAIN OUT

UP=LR post

1 9

2

3

4 12

5

6

7 15

Bank 9-16

OO

L R

Dly+verb (level)

Dly+verb (size)

Dly+verb (regen)

PingPong(regen)

BeatDly (regen)

Ambient (echo)

SlapVerb (size)

DoubleZED(size)

INSERT L

L

R

ST4 INST1 IN

R

USB

SENDRETURN

AUX1-2

AUX3-FX

LR PRE

SEL

TAP

STEREO

+6

=

MUTE

PFL

10

5

0

5

10

20

30

OO

10

11

13

14

168

AUX2 OUT

AUX3 OUT

PHANTOM POWER

Plate (decay)

Plate (predly)

Plate (colour)

Hall1 (size)

Hall2 (size)

Arena (size)

Flanger (dpth)

Chorus (dpth)

L

INSERT R

R

MONO OUT

PHONES

F/SWITCH

POWER

FX MUTE

48V

+16

+9

+6

+3

0

ALLEN HEATH

-3

-6

-9

-12

-16

-20

-30

L

R

PFL ACTIVE

&

PHONES

MIN MAX

AUX1

STEREO

AUX2

2TRK RTN

USB RTN

ALT

OUT

0

OO

+6

LR MONITOR

PRE

LR

POST

AUX1

MASTER

0

OO

+6

AUX2

MASTER

0

OO

+6

10

5

0

5

20

30

OO

L

R

L/M

L/MRL/M

ST3 IN

R

USB

-5

-10

RTN

0

-20

5

-30

10

OO

10

ON

To LR To CH

-5

ST3

-10

0

IN

-20

5

-30

OO

10

HF

TAP

12kHz

-15 +15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

STEREO

AUX1

PRE

OO

+6

PARAMETER (HOLD)

AUX2

PRE

OO

+6

AUX3

AUX1

OO

+6

AUX2

OO

+6

=

BAL

L R

MUTE

PFL

10

5

0

5

10

20

30

OO

ZED-12FX 385mm (15.2 inches)

ZED-22FX 645mm (25.4 inches)

0

2

R

)

(3.9”)

(3.6”)

98

92

(17.7”)

450

”

8

.

0

(

43

(1.7”)

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

STEREO EFFECTS CHANNEL

ALT OUT

R

L

EXT FX IN

ALT OUT

R

FOOTSWITCH

SUM

+

RECORD OUT

L

+

MUTE

R

CHAN

LR

USB RETURN FROM COMPUTER

STEREO CHANNEL 3

REC OUT

L

GAIN

ON

R

CHAN

2 TRK RTN TO MONITOR SELECTION

PROCESSOR

EFFECTS

EFFECTS SEND

STEREO CHANNEL 2

2TRK RTN

L

GAIN

ON

LR

ST1 2 & 3

R

L

GAIN

R

CHAN

LR

SUM

+

STEREO CHANNEL 1

STEREO RETURN

L

GAIN

ON

STEREO CHANNEL

2 BAND EQUALISER

LF

HF

SUM

MUTE

PEAK

PFL

DSP

FADER

SUM

+

STEREO

BAL

AUX 2

PFL

AUX 1

SEL UP

SEL DOWN

TAP/PARAMETER

EFFECT TYPE

BANK

FX

SUM

+

STEREO

BAL

AUX 1

AUX 2

AUX 3

SOLDER LINK

AUX1

AUX 2

AUX 3

FX

MIC IN

+

-

LINE IN

GAIN

+

-

100Hz

HPF

INSERT

MONO CHANNEL

LF

3 BAND EQUALISER

HM HF

MUTE

PFL

FADER

WIRE PAD

PAN

PP

+48V

GLOBAL 48V SWITCH

PEAK

ZED 12FX & 22FX BLOCK DIAGRAM

L R AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4

PFL ACTIVE

RECESSED SWITCHES

TO ALT OUT

SUM

+

MONO OUT

MIX POST MONITOR

USB RETURN

2TRK RTN

ALT LEVEL

USB RTN

2 TRK RTN

AUX 2

PFL ACTIVE

PFL/AFL

HEADPHONES

PHONES

LEVEL

L-R PRE

AUX 1-2

AUX 1

PRIORITY SWITCHING

AUX 3-FX

PRIORITY SWITCHING

RETURN

USB

METERS

EFFECTS SEND

USB DEVICE

USB 1 STEREO I/O

AUX2 OUT

AUX3 OUT

MASTER LEVEL

AUX1

AUX2

L INSERT

R INSERT

MAIN LR

FADERS

AUX1 OUT

MAIN OUT

0dBu NOMINAL

R

L

PFL

RECORD OUT

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MONO INPUT CHANNEL

1

2

3

MIC

LINE

1

INSERT

1

2

3

Mic Input Socket

Standard 3-Pin XLR socket wired as Pin 1=Chassis, Pin 2=hot (+), Pin 3=Cold (-).

Line Input Jack Socket

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.

Insert Jack Socket

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.

10.00

-10.00

-20.00

-30.00

dBr

0.00

4

GAIN

MIC

LINE

5

0

20

10

30

0

-6-10 63 26

10

40

50

100Hz

4

Gain Control

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.

100Hz Hi-pass Filter

5

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.

-40.00

-50.00

10.00 Hz 100.00 1000.00 10000.00 30000.00

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MONO INPUT CHANNEL

GAIN

0

MIC

LINE

HF

12kHz

6

-15 +15

500

200

120Hz 4k

HM

10

0

20

30

10

40

50

-6-10 63 26

100Hz

650

1k

2k

3k

HF EQ

6

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.

dBr

20.00

15.00

10.00

5.00

0.00

-5.00

-10.00

-15.00

-20.00

10.00 Hz 100.00 1000.00 10000.00 30000.00

MF EQ

7

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

LF

80Hz

+15

8

-15 +15

LF EQ

8

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.

dBr

20.00

15.00

10.00

5.00

0.00

-5.00

-10.00

-15.00

-20.00

10.00 Hz 100.00 1000.00 10000.00 30000.00

dBr

20.00

15.00

10.00

5.00

0.00

-5.00

-10.00

-15.00

-20.00

10.00 Hz 100.00 1000.00 10000.00 30000.00

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10

9

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

POST

FX

POST

MONO INPUT CHANNEL

Auxes 1 & 2

9

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

OO

+6

OO

+6

OO

+6

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.

11

12

13

PAN

OO

=

L R

PK !

+6

MUTE

PFL

10

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.

PAN

11

5

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.

Mute Switch

0

5

12

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.

PFL Switch & PK! LED

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.

Fader

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”.

14

10

20

30

OO

13

14

1

Allen & Heath 16 ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide

STEREO INPUT CHANNEL ST1

2

3

4

1

5

ST

RTN

-20

-30

-10

OO

ST RTN

ST1 IN

-5

10

ON

To LR To CH

L

R

L/M

R

0

5

Stereo Return Phono sockets

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.

Stereo Return Level control

2

Adjusts the level of the stereo return input from off (fully attenuated) to maximum where it has 10dB of gain.

Stereo Return ON switch

3

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.

Stereo Routing selector switch

4

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.

Stereo 1 input jack sockets

5

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.

Stereo 1 Level control

6

Adjusts the level of the ST1 input. The range is from off to +10dB.

Stereo Channel EQ

7

The Stereo Channel EQ is 2 band with centre frequencies of 12kHz for the HF and 80Hz for the LF.

6

IN

-20

-30

-10

OO

-5

0

5

10

HF

12kHz

7

-15 +15

LF

80Hz

-15 +15

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dB r

20 .0 0

15 .0 0

10 .0 0

5. 00

0. 00

-5 .0 0

-1 0. 00

-1 5. 00

-2 0. 00 10 .0 0 Hz 10 0. 0 0 10 0 0. 00 10 00 0 .00 3 0 00 0. 00

STEREO INPUT CHANNEL ST1

8

9

10

11

12

AUX1

PRE

AUX2

PRE

AUX3

POST

FX

POST

BAL

OO

=

L R

PK !

STEREO

+6

MUTE

STEREO Aux 1 & 2 switch

8

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.

Aux 1 & 2 sends

9

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.

13

14

PFL

10

20

Aux 3 & FX sends

10

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.

5

0

11

12

5

Balance control

The Balance control varies the relative levels between the left and right channels.

Mute Switch

Mutes the signals to the main L R and the Aux buses.

PFL Switch & PK! LED

13

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

14

OO

Fader

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”.

17-18

Allen & Heath 18 ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide

STEREO INPUT CHANNELS ST2, 3 & FX

2TRK

RTN

-20

-30

-10

OO

2

ST2 IN

-5

2TRK RTN

L

R

L/M

R

0

5

10

ON

3 4

REC OUT

L

R

L/M

ST3 IN

USB

RTN

-5

-10

-20

-30

0

OO

10

ON

ALT OUT

L

R

L/M

ST4 INST1 IN

R

5

R

USB

SENDRETURN

AUX1-2

AUX3-FX

1

ST RTN

L

R

L/M

R

-5

-10

-20

-30

0

5

OO

10

ON

To LR To CH

Stereo Input Channel ST1

1

This is stereo input channel ST1 as described on previous pages.

To LR To CH

LR PRE

UP=LR post

Stereo Input Channel ST2

2

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

Allen & Heath 19 ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide

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.

1

2

3

4

1 9

2

3

TAP

4 12

5

6

7 15

Bank 9-16

PARAMETER (HOLD)

AUX1

Dly+verb (level)

Dly+verb (size)

Dly+verb (regen)

PingPong(regen)

BeatDly (regen)

Ambient (echo)

SlapVerb (size)

DoubleZED(size)

SEL

TAP

STEREO

Plate (decay)

Plate (predly)

10

Plate (colour)

11

Hall1 (size)

Hall2 (size)

13

Arena (size)

14

Flanger (dpth)

Chorus (dpth)

168

EFFECTS PROCESSOR

Effects Type Selection LED.

8 Green LED’s show one of 16 effects types available. If the Bank LED is off the

1

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.

2

SEL Buttons.

3

The SEL buttons select the type of effect. They also adjust the parameter of the selected effect when the TAP button is held down.

Bank LED.

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.

5

6

7

8

AUX2

BAL

OO

L R

PK !

TAP Button.

+6

4

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

+6

=

MUTE

increase or decrease the level of the parameter assigned to the selected effect.

AUX 1 & 2 Send controls.

5

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

PFL

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

Balance control.

6

The Balance control varies the relative levels between the left and right channels.

Mute Switch

7

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.

9

10

PFL Switch & PK! LED

8

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

20

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

Fader

9

OO

FX

Allen & Heath 20 ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide

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”.

EFFECTS PROCESSOR

Effects Type List & Description.

Dly+verb (level)

1 9

Dly+verb (size)

2

Dly+verb (regen)

3

TAP

PingPong(regen)

4 12

BeatDly (regen)

5

Ambient (echo)

6

SlapVerb (size)

7 15

DoubleZED(size)

Bank 9-16

SEL

Plate (decay)

Plate (predly)

10

Plate (colour)

11

Hall1 (size)

Hall2 (size)

13

Arena (size)

14

Flanger (dpth)

Chorus (dpth)

168

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.

PARAMETER (HOLD)

TAP

Effects Type Table with description

Effect Preset Name Effect Description & Parameter adjustment.

1 Dly+verb(level)

2 Dly+verb(size)

3 Dly+verb(regen)

4 PingPong(regen)

5 BeatDly(regen)

6 Ambient(echo)

7 SlapVerb(size)

8 DoubleZED(size)

9 Plate(decay)

TAP for delay time Min = 70mS Max = 1.35S, Adjust the level of reverb.

Delay with Reverb. Delay feeds reverb (Classic Plate). TAP for delay time Min = Min = 70mS Max = 1.35S, PARAMETER Adjusts the size of reverb.

Delay with Reverb. Delay feeds reverb (Classic Plate). TAP for delay time

Min = 70mS Max = 1.35S, PARAMETER adjusts the regeneration of the delay.

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.

As (4) but right delay is set for 1/4 beat of left. Good for off beat 4/4 delay sound. TAP

Delay with Reverb. Delay feeds reverb (Classic Plate).

for left delay time & PARAMETER adjusts the delay regeneration.

Echo Delay with Reverb. PARAMETER adjusts the echo time.

Reverb with echo reflections creating classic slapback reverb sound.

PARAMETER adjusts the slapback size (more slap echo).

Classic stereo doubler.

PARAMETER adjusts delay and size.

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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1

AUX1 OUT

AUX2 OUT

AUX3 OUT

2

INSERT L

INSERT R

MONO OUT

L

R

MAIN OUT

MASTER SECTION

Aux output jack sockets

1

Standard 1/4” jack sockets for Aux 1 to 4 outputs. Impedance balanced, nominal level = 0dBu.

Mix L R Insert jack sockets

2

3

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.

8

FX MUTE

48V

PHANTOM POWER

6

F/SWITCH

PHONES

STEREO

AUX1

MASTER

AUX2

MASTER

MIN MAX

ALT

OUT

LR

4

POWER

+16

+9 +6 +3

0

-3

-6

-9

-12

-16

-20

-30

L

PFL ACTIVE

OO

R

AUX1

AUX2

2TRK RTN

USB RTN

0

+6

LR MONITOR

PRE POST

0

+6

0

+6

PHONES

Main L R output xlr sockets

3

Main left & right outputs. Impedance balanced signals, pin1 = chassis, pin2 = hot (+), pin3 = cold (-). Nominal level = 0dBu.

5

Mono output jack socket

4

+16 +9

7

+6 +3

0

ALLEN HEATH

-3

-6

-9

-12

-16

-20

-30

A mono sum of the main left & right post-fade signals.

Headphones jack sockets

5

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.

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48v Phantom Power switch

6

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 & speak-

!

ers with the possible effect of damaging the speakers, or the audience’s hearing!

Left Right meters

7

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.

10

5

Footswitch connection

8

Standard 1/4” (6.25mm) Jack socket for use with a footswitch. Wired so that a switch closure between Tip and Sleeve will activate

0

the effects mute circuitry to cut the effects return (and ST4) from the main LR mix and the Aux 1 & 2 sends.

5

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PHANTOM POWER

9

8

10

12

MASTER SECTION

Monitor selector switches

8

These 4 switches select the signal source for the headphones moni-

48V

PHONES

STEREO

AUX1

MASTER

AUX2

MASTER

ALT

OUT

LR

+16 +9 +6 +3

0

-3

-6

-9

-12

-16

-20

-30

L

PFL ACTIVE

MIN MAX

AUX1

AUX2

2TRK RTN

USB RTN

OO

LR MONITOR

PRE POST

OO

10

+16

+9 +6 +3

0

ALLEN HEATH

-3

-6

-9

-12

-16

-20

-30

R

&

9

0

+6

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11

0

+6

0

+6

10

tor 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.

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.

Alternate output level control

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.

13

5

0

5

11

Alternate output selector switches

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.

20

30

OO

RL

12

13

Aux 1 & 2 master level controls

For adjusting the level of the Aux 1 and 2 outputs. The range of level control is from off to +6dB.

Master L R faders

High quality 100mm faders for the main L R outputs. 10dB gain at the top, unity gain marked at “0”.

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INSERT R

HEATH

AUX2 OUT

USB CONNECTION

USB

RTN

ST3

IN

12kHz

80Hz

AUX1

PRE

-20

HF

LF

-10

-30

OO

-10

-30

OO

-15 +15

ST3 IN

-5

STEREO

ON

To LR To CH

L/M

R

0

5

10

0

5

10

TAP

ST4 IN

AUX1-2

AUX3-FX

LR PRE

UP=LR post

Dly+verb (level)

1 9

Dly+verb (size)

2

Dly+verb (regen)

3

PingPong(regen)

4 12

BeatDly (regen)

5

Ambient (echo)

6

SlapVerb (size)

7 15

DoubleZED(size)

Bank 9-16

SEL

L/M

R

USB

SENDRETURN

AUX3 OUT

FX MUTE

48V

PHANTOM POWER

Plate (decay)

Plate (predly)

10

Plate (colour)

11

Hall1 (size)

Hall2 (size)

13

Arena (size)

14

Flanger (dpth)

Chorus (dpth)

168

F/SWITCH

PHONES

STEREO

MONO OUT

POWER

+16

+9 +6 +3

0

-3

-6

-9

-12

-16

-20

-30

L

PFL ACTIVE

MIN MAX

AUX1

AUX2

R

PHONES

+16 +9 +6 +3

0

ALLEN

-3

-6

-9

-12

-16

-20

-30

R

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USB Audio Interface

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

Then drag it fully up

If the volume is not 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

DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION

SONAR LE

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

Operating System Windows XP Windows XP/Vista/Vista x64

Processor Speed Intel® Pentium® 4 1.3 GHz,

or AMD™ Athlon XP 1500+

RAM 256 MB 1 GB or higher

Graphics (resolution, color depth)

1024 x 768, 16-bit color

Minimum Recommended

Intel® Pentium® 4 2.8 GHz

[EM64T], or AMD™ Athlon 64

or higher

2800+or higher

1280 x 960, 32-bit color

Hard Disk Space 100 MB for core program 2 GB for program and content

Hard Disk Type

MIDI Interface

Audio Interface

Optical Drive

Windows-compatible

DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R, or DVD+/-RW for installation, CD-R or CD-

Any

RW capability required for CD audio disc burning

EIDE/Ultra DMA (7200 RPM) or

SATA

Windows-compatible

WDM- or ASIO-compatible, includ-

ing WaveRT for Vista

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 De- vice which 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.

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

CDCD

fx

USB CONNECTION

MAIN PA LINE LEVEL OUT

(LEFT, RIGHT & SUB)

EFFECTS SEND

LINE LEVEL SIGNALS

(LINE LEVEL)

EFFECTS RETURN

STAGE MONITOR SIGNALS

KEY:

MICROPHONE SIGNAL

FROM DIRECT BOX

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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

Insert cable wiring

RETURN

SEND

Y-Adapter

2 Outputs to 1 Input

No !

INSERT

R

GROUND

Sleeve=ground

Ring=cold (-)

Tip=hot (+)

T

S

UNBALANCED

BALANCED

RETURN

T

S

R

SEND

T

S

R

LINK RING TO SLEEVE TO UNBALANCE

RCA PHONO CABLE

UNBALANCED

INSTRUMENT CABLE

TRS JACK CABLE

RCA phono jacks

UNBALANCED

BALANCED

PROCESSOR

adapter

Sleeve=ground

Ring=cold (-)

Tip=hot (+)

OUT

IN

Y-Adapter

1 Output to 2 Inputs

Yes

General Wiring Information

2=hot (+)

TO FROM

1=ground

BALANCED

MIC CABLE

BALANCED

INPUT

3=cold (-)

Tip=hot (+)

2=hot (+)

3=cold (-)

Sleeve=ground

Ring=cold (-)

1=ground

XLR MALE

BALANCED

XLR MALE

TRS to XLR-F CABLE

TRS to XLR-M CABLE

XLR FEMALE

BALANCED

XLR FEMALE

BALANCED

Sleeve=ground

2=hot (+)

1=ground

3=cold (-)

1=ground 2=hot (+)

3=cold (-)

Ring=cold (-)

Tip=hot (+)

OUTPUT

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PRODUCT SUPPORT

Investigate ALLEN & HEATH’s other ranges at

Large Live Sound mixers — iLive digital, ML and GL Series

Small Format Live Sound mixers — ZED, MixWizards and PA Series

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Sound Management Series — iDR Series

www.allen-heath.com

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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NOTES

Allen & Heath ZED 12 FX, ZED 22 FX User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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