Allen & Heath ZED-22FX 22-Channel Analog Mixer with USB and Built-In Effects

The Allen & Heath ZED-22FX is a 22-channel analog mixer offering versatile I/O and built-in effects for use in home and project studio recording, houses of worship, and live sound reinforcement. The 16 mono channels feature Neutrik XLR mic and 1/4" line inputs, DuoPre preamps with phantom power and bountiful gain, 1/4" insert points, and 3-band EQ, while the three stereo channels have 1/4" inputs and 2-band EQ. All channels are equipped with long-throw 100mm faders, solo and mute buttons, and independent aux send knobs. The three external aux sends are ideal for routing to floor monitors or outboard time-based effects, leaving the internal aux send dedicated as a feed to the built-in effects processor, which boasts 16 presets, a tap tempo function, and adjustable parameters. A USB 1.1 port delivers 2-channel send and return capabilities via a Mac or Windows computer. There are stereo and mono main outputs in addition to alt and headphone outputs, and dual 12-segment LED meters that clearly indicate your master output level. Patch additional stereo sources into the RCA stereo return and 2-track inputs, then route them to the stereo bus, or mix them into the stereo channels. The stereo RCA output is handy for recording your mix to an external device such as a cassette deck or computer soundcard. 16 Mono Inputs There are 16 mono input channels with Neutrik connectors—XLR for balanced mic signals, and 1/4" for balanced/unbalanced line-level sources 3 Stereo Inputs The three stereo input channels feature 1/4" connectors to accommodate stereo devices such as keyboards, synth modules, and external effects processors Flexible EQ Section All mono channels feature 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange, while the stereo channels offer 2-band EQ Inserts Inserts on all mono channels and the stereo output provide easy integration of analog outboard gear such as hardware compressors and equalizers Onboard Effects An internal aux send bus feeds the built-in effects processor, which provides an array of high-quality delay, reverb, and modulation effects, and returns to the stereo bus Independent Aux Sends Three mono aux sends with independent level controls allow versatile signal routing to floor monitors and external effects processors USB Connection A USB 1.1 port allows direct connection to Mac and Windows computers for stereo audio I/O Flexible Outputs The ZED-22FX offers balanced XLR stereo main outputs, a 1/4" mono main output, 1/4" and 3.5mm stereo headphone outputs, and a source-selectable stereo alt output Specs Number of Analog Input Channels 22 Number of Mic Preamps 16 Analog Output Channels 1x Stereo Master Output1x Mono Master Output1x Stereo ALT Master Output3x Mono Aux Send Output1x Stereo Tape/Record Output1x Stereo Headphone Output Show More Built-In Effects Yes USB I/O 1x USB-B 1.1() Rack Mountable No Mixer Number of Analog Input Channels 22 Number of Mic Preamps 16 Analog Output Channels 1x Stereo Master Output1x Mono Master Output1x Stereo ALT Master Output3x Mono Aux Send Output1x Stereo Tape/Record Output1x Stereo Headphone Output Faders & Level Adjustment 3.9" / 100 mm Channel Fader Meters Main Meter:2x 12-Segment LEDChannel Meter:Single LED Signal Processing Gain/Trim Range Mic Input:-6 dB to +63 dBLine Input:-10 dB to +26 dBStereo Input:-∞ to +10 dBFader:-∞ to +10 dBReturn:-∞ to +10 dBAux:-∞ to +10 dBMatrix:-∞ to +6 dB EQ Parameters Mono Channels:High: ±15 dB at 12 kHzMid: ±15 dB at 120 Hz to 4 kHzLow: ±15 dB at 80 HzStereo Channels:High: ±15 dB at 12 kHzLow: ±15 dB at 80 Hz Filters High-Pass: 100 Hz, 12 dB/Octave Solo/Mute Mute, PFL per Input ChannelMute, PFL per FX Bus Built-In Effects Yes Digital Audio Sample Rates 32 / 44.1 / 48 kHz Bit Depth 16-Bit Performance Headroom Analog: +21 dBUSB I/O: +14 dB Frequency Response Mic Input to Main Output:20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1 dB (30 dB Gain)Line Input to Main Output:10 Hz to 30 kHz +0.5/-1 dB (Unity Gain)Stereo Input to Main Output:10 Hz to 30 kHz +0.5/-1 dB Max Input Level Mic Input:+17 dBuLine Input:+30 dBu (Mono)Insert Return:+21 dBu Output Level +21 dBu at Max Gain0 dBu (Nominal) EIN -127 dBu at Max Gain (150-Ohm Input) Noise Floor Main Output:-84 dBu (Master Level at Unity, 22 Hz to 22 kHz) THD+N Mic Input to Main Output:0.004% at Unity Gain (+10 dBu, 1 kHz)Mic Input to Main Output:0.014% at +30 dB Gain (1 kHz)Line Input to Main Output:0.005% at Unity Gain (0 dBu, 1 kHz)Stereo Line Input to Main Output:0.003% at Unity Gain (+10 dBu, 1 kHz) Connectivity Analog Inputs 1x 1/4" TS Footswitch Input1x Stereo RCA Coaxial 2-Track Input16x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Channel Insert2x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Stereo Main Insert16x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input16x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Input2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Aux Return (1 Stereo Pair)1x Stereo RCA Coaxial Unbalanced Aux/Line Input6x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Input (3 Stereo Pairs) Analog Outputs 1x Stereo RCA Coaxial 2-Track Output1x Stereo RCA Coaxial Unbalanced Alt Output1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Main (1 Stereo Pair)1x 1/4" TRS Balanced Main Output3x 1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Aux Send Phantom Power +48 V, Selectable On/Off (Applied to All Inputs) USB I/O 1x USB-B 1.1() USB I/O Capacity 2x Input / 2x Output Power AC Input Power 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption 40 W (Maximum) Physical Rack Mountable No Dimensions 25.4 x 3.9 x 18.3" / 64.5 x 9.8 x 46.5 cm Weight 23.1 lb / 10.5 kg