Allen&Heath ZED POWER User Manual
ZED POWER 1000
USER GUIDE
Publication AP9323
CONTENTS
Warranty ............................................................................ 4
Conformity Statement ....................................................... 5
Safety Instructions ............................................................. 6
Packed Items Checklist..................................................... 9
Introduction ...................................................................... 10
Specifications .................................................................... 12
Dimensions ........................................................................ 14
Block Diagram ................................................................... 15
Mono Input Channels ....................................................... 16
Stereo Input Channels ..................................................... 20
USB & 2 TRACK ............................................................... 22
Digital Effects Processor ................................................... 23
Master Section .................................................................. 25
Amplifier Section ............................................................... 27
Amplifier Connection ......................................................... 29
USB Connection ................................................................ 30
Connection Drawings........................................................ 31
Connecting to Pro Tools (Mac) ........................................ 34
Connecting to Pro Tools (Windows) ................................ 35
Sound Mixing Tips for First Time Users ........................... 36
Wiring Information ............................................................. 38
Product Support ................................................................ 39
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WARRANTY
Limited One Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
Allen & Heath warrants the Allen & Heath - branded hardware product and accessories
contained in the original packaging ("Allen & Heath Product”) against defects in materials
and workmanship when used in accordance with Allen & Heath's user manuals, technical
specifications and other Allen & Heath product published guidelines for a period of ONE (1)
YEAR from the date of original purchase by the end-user purchaser ("Warranty Period").
This warranty does not apply to any non-Allen & Heath branded hardware products or any
software, even if packaged or sold with Allen & Heath hardware.
Repair or replacement under the terms of the warranty does not provide right to extension
or renewal of the warranty period. Repair or direct replacement of the product under the
terms of this warranty may be fulfilled with functionally equivalent service exchange units.
This warranty is not transferable. This warranty will be the purchaser’s sole and exclusive
remedy and neither Allen & Heath nor its approved service centres shall be liable for any
incidental or consequential damages or breach of any express or implied warranty of this
product.
Conditions of Warranty
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 an authorised Allen
& Heath distributor or agent.
The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to the place of purchase, an authorised
Allen & Heath distributor or agent with proof of purchase. Please discuss this with the
distributor or the agent before shipping. If the unit is to be repaired in a different country to
that of its purchase the repair may take longer than normal, whilst the warranty is confirmed
and parts are sourced. Units returned should be packed in the original carton to avoid
transit damage.
DISCLAIMER: Allen & Heath shall not be liable for the loss of any saved/stored data in
products that are either repaired or replaced.
Check with your Allen & Heath distributor or agent for any additional warranty information
which may apply. If further assistance is required please contact Allen & Heath Ltd.
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EMC & SAFETY
This product complies with the European Electro magnetic Compatibility
directives 2004/108/EC and the European Low Voltage Directives 2006/95/EC.
This product has been tested to EN55103 Parts 1 & 2 2009 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 POWER 1000 User Guide AP9323 Issue 1
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Allen & Heath Limited
Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK
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CAUTION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - Read the following before proceeding:
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: This equipment must be earthed.
!
Read instructions: Retain these safety and operating instructions for future
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
Power cord routing: Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked
reference. Adhere to all warnings printed here and on
the console. Follow the operating instructions printed in
this User Guide.
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.
on, stretched or pinched by items placed upon or
against it.
Grounding: 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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Water and moisture: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not ex-
pose 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 con-
sole 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 exces-
sive 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 lightening 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.
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
NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE
N
EARTH GND GREEN & YELLOW
E
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.
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GREEN
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Precautions:
Damage : To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics avoid placing
Environment : Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat and vibration when oper-
Cleaning : Avoid the use of chemicals, abrasives or solvents. The control
Transporting : Protect the controls from damage during transit. Use adequate
heavy objects on the control surface, scratching the surface
with sharp objects, or rough handling and vibration.
ating and storing. 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.
panel is best 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.
packing if you need to ship the unit.
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Hearing : To avoid damage to your hearing do not operate any sound
system at excessively 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.
PACKED ITEMS
Check that you have received the following:
ZED POWER 1000 Mixer
Mains Lead
Check that the correct mains
plug is fitted.
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This User Guide
INTRODUCTION TO THE ZED POWER 1000
Background Overview:
The Allen & Heath ZED series mixers have been designed in the beautiful county of Cornwall in
the UK and are manufactured alongside a wide range of professional audio mixing consoles to
the same high standards. Many of the components used in the ZED POWER 1000 mixer 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.
The audio circuitry is based on years of continual development and refinement, the performance of all the elements within the mixer is scrutinised and perfected to ensure the very best
sound quality possible.
Multi-application:
ZED mixers are great for live mixing. Their layout makes them very easy to use and achieve a
great sound. They are also perfect for recording, either a live show or an audio project at home
can be built up track by track using the USB digital audio interface. The flexibility and quality of
these mixers make them stand out from the crowd. You can plug your guitars or instruments
straight into the class A discrete FET high impedance inputs, cater for up to eight microphones,
two stereo sources with MP3 player compatibility, separate 2-track record outputs and a stereo
playback input for 2-track replay or interval music from a CD player, XLR main stereo outputs
with inserts, comprehensive monitoring with headphones and separate monitor speaker outputs, 48V microphone phantom power, DI level switching for sub mixing, and not least of all,
the same digital effects algorithms as those used on our flagship digital consoles costing many
times as much! All this and the ability to withstand life being gigged night after night.
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.
Built in high power amplifier:
The ZED POWER 1000 mixer has a built in 2 channel high power class 'D' amplifier coupled to a
super-reliable linear power supply. This combination provides the best of both worlds—the cool
running efficiency of class D amplification coupled to the proven robustness of a linear power
source with the ability to cope with high demand surges.
The built in amplifiers can be configured by switching the sources, to power stereo PA speakers
or a mono PA setup with monitor speaker. There are also jack sockets for the amp inputs, allowing external sources to be connected, or a filtered sum of the main bus to feed a sub bass
speaker.
Having built in amplifiers is convenient in so many applications, simplifying cabling and reducing equipment bulk, and it allows for easy control of each part of the signal chain.
Mic/Line Pre-amps:
Based on the pre-amps from the MixWizard series, the ZED POWER 1000 pre-amps use low
noise discrete transistor circuitry to achieve high gain (60dB max), low noise and great linearity.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE ZED POWER 1000
GTR/Hi Z Inputs:
Specially designed, two ultra high impedance discrete class A FET (Field Effect Transistor)
inputs for plugging any kind of guitar or instrument straight in. A 26dB gain boost switch allows
instruments with very low output pickups to be used, and the FET does a great job of emulating
the valve/tube input circuitry commonly found on instrument combos or amplifiers.
EQ:
The ZED POWER 1000 is equipped with a 3-band equaliser circuit on each mono input, with
swept mid frequency section, 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. The amplifier outputs have a 9-band graphic EQ, ideal for correcting
speaker cabinet responses and reducing feedback problems.
Record Bus:
A separately switched stereo bus can be routed to from any channel creating a selective recording bus, monitoring bus or stereo clean feed output.
Effects Processor:
Zed mixers have a professional quality effects processor built in which uses our own effects
algorithms developed by our 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 set 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.
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!
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! CD quality audio to and from your PC or MAC.
Internal power supply:
ZED POWER 1000 uses a linear power supply specifically designed and based on totally reliable technology. The toroid transformer and large energy storing capacitors allow for high musical peaks and loud crescendos, resulting in impressive power headroom.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Levels
Input
Mono channel (XLR) Input -10 to –60dBu for nominal (+11dBu in max)
Mono channel Line Input (Jack socket) +10 to –40dBu (+31dBu maximum)
Stereo Input (Jack or phono sockets) 0dBu nominal (control = Off to +15dB)
Output
L/R Outputs ( XLR) Normal/DI out 0dBu/-30dBu +21dBu/-9dBu maximum.
Aux & FX Outputs (Jack sockets) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.
Record & Monitor Outputs (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.
Frequency Response
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz.
Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 25kHz
Stereo in to Mix L/R out +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz
THD+n
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 10dB gain 1kHz +10dBu out 0.002%
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain 1kHz +10dBu out 0.006%
Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain 1kHz +10dBu out 0.003%
Stereo in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain 1kHz +10dBu out 0.007%
Gtr Input to Mix L/R Out, 0dBu, Boost OUT 0.015%
Gtr Input to Mix L/R Out, 0dBu, Boost IN 2% Second Harmonic
Headroom
Analogue Headroom from nominal (0Vu) 21dB
USB in & out headroom from nominal (0Vu) 14dB
Noise
Mic Pre EIN @ max gain 150R input Z 22-22kHz -127dBu
Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, Levels min, 22 -22kHz -93dBu
USB Audio CODEC (Coder/Decoder)
USB Audio In/Out USB 1.1 compliant 16bit.
Sample Rate 32, 44.1, or 48kHz
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