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ZED-10FX USER GUIDE
Publication AP7763
CONTENTS
Warranty....................................................................... 4
Conformity Statement................................................ 5
Safety Instructions ....................................................... 6
Packed Items Checklist .............................................. 9
Introduction to ZED-10FX & 10.............................. 10
Specifications ................................................................ 12
Dimensions ................................................................... 13
Block Diagram.............................................................. 14
Mono Input Channel 1&2 ..........................................
Mono Input Channel 3&4 (GTR I/P)........................
Stereo Input Channel 1 ..............................................
Stereo Input Channel 2 ..............................................
15
18
19
21
Effects Processor ......................................................... 22
Master Section ............................................................. 24
USB Connection ..........................................................
Application Drawing—Live Mixing ..........................
26
27
Application Drawing—Studio Recording ............... 26
Wiring Information ..................................................... 29
Product Support .......................................................... 30
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WARRANTY
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.
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.
http://www.allen-heath.com
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EMC & SAFETY
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.
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-10FX User Guide AP7763 Issue 1
Copyright © 2009 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved
Allen & Heath Limited
Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK
http://www.allen-heath.com
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - Read the following before proceeding :
CAUTION
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR
!
WARNING: This equipment must be earthed.
Read instructions: 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.
Do not remove cover: Operate the console with its covers correctly fitted.
Power sources:
Power cord routing:
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.
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 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 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
L LIVE BROWN BLACK
N NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE
E EARTH GND GREEN & YELLOW GREEN
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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Precautions:
Damage :
Environment : Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat and vibration when operating 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.
Cleaning :
To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics avoid placing heavy objects on the control surface, scratching the surface with sharp objects, or rough handling and vibration.
Avoid the use of chemicals, abrasives or solvents.
The control 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.
Transporting : Protect the controls from damage during transit.
Use adequate packing if you need to ship the unit.
Hearing :
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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.
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PACKED ITEMS
Check that you have received the following:
Left Left Left O/P Level
Switch
Mic
Line
Mic
Line
Mic Mic
Right Right Right
GAIN
0
20 40
GAIN
0
20 40
GAIN
0
20 40
GAIN
0
20 40
Left
Right
Left
Right
Left
Right
USB IN L
USB IN R
USB
FX
OUT
AUX
OUT
- 10 10 60 40
M L
HPF
HF
-15 f
500
200
MID
120
650
+15
1k
4k
2k
3k
-15 f
200
500
MID
120
650
+15
1k
4k
2k
3k
-15 f
500
200
MID
120
650
+15
1k
4k
2k
3k
-15 f
500
200
MID
120
650
+15
1k
4k
2k
3k
LF
-15
FX
-15
AUX
PAN
LEVEL
L
+15
+15
+6
0
+6
0
- 10 10 60
M
40
L
HPF
HF
LF
-15
FX
-15
AUX
PAN
R
0 LEVEL
L
+15
+15
+6
0
+6
0
- 10 10 60
M
40
G
HPF
HF
LF
-15
FX
-15
AUX
PAN
R
0 LEVEL
L
+15
+15
+6
0
+6
0
- 10 10 60
M
40
G
HPF
HF
LF
-15
FX
-15
AUX
PAN
R
0 LEVEL
L
+15
+15
+6
0
+6
0
-15
HF
LF
-15
FX
-15
AUX
BAL
R
0 LEVEL
L
0
+15
+15
+15
5
-15
HF
LF
-15
-15
+6
0
FX
AUX
+6
0
BAL
R
0 LEVEL
L
0
+15
+15
+15
5
+6
0
+6
0
1 Dly+verb (level)
2
3
Dly+verb (size)
Dly+verb (regen)
4 PingPong(regen)
5
6
BeatDly (regen)
Ambient (echo)
7
8
SlapVerb (size)
DoubleZED(size)
9 Plate (decay)
10 Plate (predly)
11 Plate (colour)
12 Hall1 (size)
13 Hall2 (size)
14 Arena (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
16 Chorus (dpth)
Bank 9-16
L R
Aux-FX
LEVEL
SEL
0
+10
Phones
Monitor
Source
Mix
L
LEVEL
PARAMETER (HOLD)
TAP
0
AUX MIX
LEVEL
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
+6
0
+6 +6
0
R
+10
0
Record
Aux
Playback
R
0
FX
LEVEL
0 0
0
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
PLAYBACK
LEVEL
+10
MAIN MIX
LEVEL
Phones
Listen Listen Listen Listen Listen Listen Listen
ZED-10FX MIXER
Mains Lead
Check that the correct mains plug is fitted.
This User Guide!
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INTRODUCTION TO THE ZED-10FX
Background Overview:
The Allen & Heath ZED series mixers have been carefully and lovingly 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
ZED-10FX and ZED-10 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 vertical board construction method is unique in a product at this price point and puts the ZED-10FX and ZED-10 in a truly professional class of their own.
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’s are great for live mixing! Their layout makes them very easy to use and easy to 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 four microphones, two stereo sources with MP3 player compatibility, separate 2-track record outputs and a stereo playback input for 2-track replay or perhaps 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 150 times as much!
All this and the ability to withstand life being gigged night after night—there is nothing else like it at this price point.
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 MixWizard series, the ZED-10FX & ZED-10 pre-amps use low noise discrete transistor circuitry to achieve high gain (60dB max), low noise and good linearity.
GTR/Hi Z Inputs:
Specially designed for ZED-10FX and ZED-10, 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 approximating the valve/tube input circuitry commonly found on instrument combos or amplifiers.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE ZED-10FX
EQ:
The ZED-10FX and ZED-10 mixers are 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.
Effects Processor:
Zed 10FX has 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 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.
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. You can even route just the effects processor output to this bus and use the mixer as a high end effects unit.
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! CD quality audio to and from your PC or MAC.
Internal power supply:
Not a “wall wart” - a proper built in power supply specifically designed and based on totally reliable technology.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Input
Mono channel (XLR) Input
Mono channel Line Input (Jack socket)
Stereo Input (Jack or phono sockets)
Output
L/R Outputs ( XLR) Normal/DI out
Aux & FX Outputs (Jack sockets)
Record & Monitor Outputs (phono sockets)
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain
Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain
Stereo in to Mix L/R out
Operating Levels
-10 to –60dBu for nominal (+11dBu in max)
+10 to –40dBu (+31dBu maximum)
0dBu nominal (control = Off to +15dB)
0dBu/-30dBu +21dBu/-9dBu maximum.
0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.
0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.
Frequency Response
+0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz.
+0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 25kHz
+0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz
THD+n
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 10dB gain 1kHz +10dBu out
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain 1kHz
Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain 0dBu 1kHz
Stereo in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain +10dBu 1kHz
Gtr Input to Mix L/R Out, 0dBu, Boost OUT
Gtr Input to Mix L/R Out, 0dBu, Boost IN
0.002%
0.01%
0.003%
0.002%
0.015%
2% Second Harmonic
Headroom
Analogue Headroom from nominal (0Vu)
USB in & out headroom from nominal (0Vu)
21dB
14dB
Noise
Mic Pre EIN @ max gain 150R input Z 22-22kHz
Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, Levels min, 22-22kHz
Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, Levels min, 22-22kHz
-127dBu
-96dBu
-96dBu
USB Audio CODEC (Coder/Decoder)
USB Audio In/Out
Sample Rate
USB 1.1 compliant 16bit.
32, 44.1, or 48kHz
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DIMENSIONS
Left Left Left
Mic
Line
Mic
Line
Mic Mic
Right Right Right
Left Left
GAIN
0
20 40
GAIN
0
20 40
GAIN
0
20 40
GAIN
0
20 40
Right
- 10 10 60
M
40
L
HPF
HF
- 10 10 60
M
40
L
HPF
HF
- 10 10 60
M
40
G
HPF
HF
- 10 10 60
M
40
G
HPF
HF
-15
-15
500 f
200
MID
120
650
+15
1k
4k
2k
3k
LF
FX
-15
-15
AUX
PAN
+15 f
200
-15
500
MID
120
650
+15
1k
4k
2k
3k
MID
-15
500
120
650
+15
1k
2k
4k
3k
LF
-15
+15
+6
0
FX
AUX
+6
0
PAN
-15
+15
+15
+6
0
LF
FX
-15
-15
AUX
+6
0
PAN
+15
+15
+6
0
FX
-15
AUX
+6
0
PAN
-15
500 f
200
MID
120
650
+15
1k
4k
2k
3k
-15
LF
+15
HF
LF
-15
-15
+15
+6
0
FX
AUX
+6
0
BAL
0
+15
+15
+15
5
-15
HF
LF
-15
-15
FX
+6
0
AUX
+6
0
BAL
0
+15
Right
+15
+15
5
SEL
+6
0
+6
0
PARAMETER (HOLD)
TAP
FX to
AUX
0
+6
Left
USB IN L
USB IN R
Right
7
8
1 Dly+verb (level)
2
3
Dly+verb (size)
Dly+verb (regen)
4 PingPong(regen)
5
6
BeatDly (regen)
Ambient (echo)
9
10
Plate (decay)
Plate (predly)
11
12
13
14
Plate (colour)
Hall1 (size)
Hall2 (size)
Arena (size)
SlapVerb (size)
DoubleZED(size)
Bank 9-16
15
16
Flanger (dpth)
Chorus (dpth)
USB
PLAYBACK TO
AUX
L R
Record
Bus
Aux-FX
LEVEL 0
+10
Phones
Monitor
Source
Mix
LEVEL
L
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
R
0
+6
0
AUX MIX
LEVEL
+6
0
+10
Record
Aux
Playback
LEVEL
L R
0 LEVEL
L R
0 LEVEL
L R
0 LEVEL
L R
0 LEVEL
L R
0 LEVEL
L R
0 0 0
0
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
PLAYBACK
LEVEL
+10
MAIN MIX
LEVEL
Phones
Listen Listen Listen Listen Listen Listen Listen
336mm (13.2 inches)
275mm (10.8 inches)
Weight
ZED-10FX
Unpacked
Packed
3.3kg (7.3 lb)
4.5kg (10 lb)
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BLOCK DIAGRAM SCHEMATIC
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L
R
FX
AUX
REC L
REC R
PFL
Mic
Line
GAIN
0
20 40
- 10 10 60
M
40
L
HPF
HF
MONO INPUT CHANNEL 1 & 2
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 connects to the XLR input through a circuit, so be aware that the two signals will add together if both inputs are plugged in simultaneously.
Gain Control
This adjusts the gain of the input amplifier to match the signal level of the source. The gain is varied from +10dB to +60dB for signals plugged in to the xlr socket (Mic Input) and –10dB to
+40dB for signals plugged into the Line input jack.
100Hz Hi-pass Filter
The Hi-pass filter is used for reducing pop noise and rumble from microphone signals. It is a single pole (6dB per octave) filter with a corner frequency set at 100Hz.
The filter affects signals from both Mic XLR and Line jack socket.
-15
500 f
200
650
+15
1k
4k
2k
3k
MID
120
LF
-15 +15 dBr
5.00
0.00
-5.00
-10.00
-15.00
-20.00
10.00 Hz 100.00
1000.00
10000.00
-15 +15
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MONO INPUT CHANNEL 1 & 2
HF
-15
500 f
200
MID
LF
120
-15
650
+15
1k
4k
2k
3k
+15
HF EQ
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
FX
-15
AUX
PAN
LEVEL
L
+15
+6
+6
R
+10
0
0
0
MF EQ
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. dBr
20.00
15.00
10.00
5.00
0.00
-5.00
-10.00
-15.00
-20.00
10.00 Hz 10000.00
30000.00
100.00
1000.00
LF EQ
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. Record
Listen dBr
20.00
15.00
10.00
5.00
0.00
-5.00
-10.00
-15.00
-20.00
10.00 Hz 1000.00
10000.00
30000.00
100.00
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MONO INPUT CHANNEL 1 & 2
HF
-15
500 f
200
MID
LF
FX
-15
-15
AUX
PAN
120
LEVEL
L
650
+15
1k
2k
4k
3k
+15
+15
0
+6
+6
0
R
0
+10
Record
Listen
FX send
This controls the level of signal that is sent to the effects processor from the channel. The signal is post-level which means it is affected by the channel Level control (so it stays in proportion to the signal going to Mix) and the send control has 6dB gain fully clockwise.
There is no master level control for the FX bus.
AUX send
Controls the level of signal sent to the Auxiliary output from the channel. The signal is sourced pre-Level so is independent of the level being sent to the main L-R Mix.
The send control has +6dB gain fully clockwise and unlike the FX bus, there is a master level control for the Aux output.
PAN
The pan control adjusts how the signal from the mono input channel is shared between the left and right stereo 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.
LEVEL
The rotary Level or fader controls the amount of signal to the left & right buses, Record bus and to the FX send control. There is 10dB of gain fully clockwise and the unity gain position is marked by “0”.
Record
Switches the channel signal to a separate stereo bus called
Record. The Pan and Level controls affect the Record signal and the channel Mix L-R signal remains unaffected by this switch.
Listen
Switches the channel signal to the headphones or monitor output circuit for checking the channel signal. Takes the signal after the EQ but before the Level control (so you can check the signal before adding it to Mix or Record)
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MONO INPUT CHANNEL 3 & 4
Mic
GTR 1
Hi Z
GAIN
0
20 40
GT
Hi
G
Hi Z input
The only difference between mono inputs 1-2 and 3-4 is the Hi Z inputs for guitars or other instruments.
Standard 1/4” (6.25mm) Jack socket for unbalanced line level signals or instrument pickups. Wired Tip=Hot(+),
Ring=cold (-), Sleeve=Chassis.
The Hi Z input connects to the XLR input through a circuit, so be aware that the two signals will add together if both inputs are plugged in simultaneously.
The Hi Z input can be used with normal line level signals but is designed specifically to match signals from instrument pickups. The input impedance is extremely high (10Mohms) and a FET (Field Effect Transistor) running in Class A mode emulates the type of circuits used in valve guitar combos or head amplifiers. The input circuit has soft asymmetric overdrive characteristics, giving a warm 2nd harmonic character to the sound if required.
- 10 10 60
M
40
G
HPF
2.18
0.00
V
4.35
Hi Z Input GAIN BOOST OUT
0.00
-2.18
V
4.35
2.18
-2.18
Hi Z Input GAIN BOOST IN
-4.35
0.00 ms 0.20
1.80
1.99
-4.35
0.00 ms 0.20
1.80
1.99
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.20
1.40
1.60
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.20
1.40
1.60
Gain Boost
A recessed switch on the rear panel allows the HI Z input to be boosted by 26dB, useful for instruments with weak pickups or where more overdrive is required. When the XLR is being used or for normal line level signals (like keyboards)—make sure the switch is in the OUT position.
Main Output Level
0dBu
-30dBu
OFF
0
ON
I
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Guitar input gain switches
Unity gain
High gain (+26dB)
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Allen & Heath 18 ZED-10FX User Guide
Left
Right
Left
STEREO INPUT CHANNEL 1
ST-1b Inputs
Standard RCA Phono sockets for unbalanced line level stereo signal sources from equipment such as CD players, sound modules or MP3 players. If your MP3 player has a mini jack socket (most common) use a stereo mini jack plug to 2 x RCA Phono lead.
ST-1a Inputs
Standard 1/4” jack sockets for line level stereo signals.
The ST1b inputs (RCA Phono) are connected through the break contacts of these jack sockets so plugging into ST1a will override the signals from ST1b.
0
Right
-15
+15
HF
LF
-15 +15
-15 +15
5
ST-1 Gain
Adjusts the input level to the ST1 channel from off
(maximum attenuation) to +15dB gain. For low level inputs from MP3 players, turn it fully clockwise.
Stereo EQ
High frequency and low frequency equaliser with corner frequencies of 12kHz for the HF and 80Hz for the
LF and maximum cut & boost of 15dB. d B r
2 0 . 0 0
1 5 . 0 0
1 0 . 0 0
5 . 0 0
0 . 0 0
- 5 . 0 0
- 1 0 . 0 0
- 1 5 . 0 0
- 2 0 . 0 0
1 0 . 0 0 H z 1 0 0 . 0 0 1 0 0 0 . 0 0
Stereo channel EQ
1 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 . 0 0
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HF
LF
-15 +15
STEREO INPUT CHANNEL 1
FX send
This controls the level of signal that is sent to the effects processor from the stereo channel. The signal is post-level which means it is affected by the channel Level control (so it stays in proportion to the signal going to Mix) and the send control has 6dB gain fully clockwise.
There is no master level control for the FX bus.
FX
AUX
BAL
-15 +15
LEVEL
L
+6
0
+6
0
R
0
+10
Record
Listen
AUX send
Controls the level of signal sent to the Auxiliary output from the stereo channel. The signal is sourced pre-Level so is independent of the level being sent to the main L-R Mix.
The send control has +6dB gain fully clockwise and unlike the FX bus, there is a master level control for the Aux output.
Balance
The balance control adjusts the relative level between the left and right stereo signals as they are sent to the stereo buses and subsequently the main stereo outputs. Set to the mid position, equal amounts of signal are fed to left and right, with Bal set to L, none is sent to the Right bus.
LEVEL
The rotary Level or fader controls the amount of signal to the left & right buses, Record bus and to the FX send control. There is 10dB of gain fully clockwise and the unity gain position is marked by “0”.
Record
Switches the channel signal to a separate stereo bus called
Record. The Bal and Level controls affect the Record signal and the channel Mix L-R signal remains unaffected by this switch.
Listen
Switches the channel signal to the headphones or monitor output circuit for checking the channel signal. Takes the signal after the EQ but before the Level control (so you can check the signal before adding it to Mix or Record)
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STEREO INPUT CHANNEL 2
Left
ST-2 Input
The USB audio input is connected through the break contacts of the standard 1/4” (6.25mm) jack sockets. Plugging into the jacks will override the
USB input, so if you want to use the ST-2 channel for the USB input signal, make sure nothing is plugged into the jack sockets.
Right
-15
The rest of the features of the ST-2 channel
are as described for ST-1
0
Left
Right
+15
5
Left
Right
USB IN L
USB IN R
USB
L R
MAIN
MIX
Record
Bus
Aux-FX
!
Important Note:
If the ST-2 channel is not being used for USB playback or stereo input it is best to keep the level controls turned down so that unwanted noise from the inactive USB device is not passed to the mix.
Record OUT
Standard RCA phono sockets for the stereo line level Record outputs sourced from the USB out selector switches. Useful for connecting to stereo recording devices, stereo mix feeds, or where selective channels are required to feed other equipment.
Playback Input
Standard 1/4” (6.25mm) jack sockets for unbalanced line level inputs. Can be used for additional stereo sources such as CD players for background music, or playing back a final mix from a recording device.
The USB audio input is connected through the break contacts of these inputs, plugging into the jack sockets overrides the USB input.
USB OUT Source selector switches
Select the signal source for the USB audio output and the Record output. With both switches up the main Mix is selected. The Record Bus switch will override the Aux-FX switch if both are pressed.
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ZED-FX EFFECTS PROCESSOR
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)
10 Plate (predly)
11 Plate (colour)
12 Hall1 (size)
13 Hall2 (size)
14 Arena (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
16 Chorus (dpth)
Bank 9-16
SEL
PARAMETER (HOLD)
FX to
AUX
FX
LEVEL
TAP
+6
+10
0
0
Record
Effects Type Selection LED.
8 Green LED’s show one of 16 effects types available. If the
Bank LED is off the 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.
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.
SEL Buttons.
The SEL buttons select the type of effect. They also adjust the parameter of the selected effect when the TAP button is held down.
TAP Button.
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 increase or decrease the level of the parameter assigned to the selected effect.
FX to AUX Send control.
This adds some of the effect to the Aux bus, so if the Aux is being used for a monitor for a singer for example, the performer will be able to hear their voice with some reverb added.
Effects Level.
Controls the volume of the effects (wet) signal to the main stereo
Mix and the Record bus.
Record
Switches the Effects (wet) signal to the stereo Record bus.
Listen
Listen
Switches the Effects (wet) signal to the headphones or monitor output circuit for checking the effect.
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ZED-FX EFFECTS PROCESSOR
Effect
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
14
15
16
11
12
13
Effects Type List & Description.
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.
Effects Type Table with description.
Preset Name
Dly+verb(level)
Dly+verb(size)
Dly+verb(regen)
PingPong(regen)
BeatDly(regen)
Ambient(echo)
SlapVerb(size)
DoubleZED(size)
Plate(decay)
Plate(predly)
Plate(colour)
Hall1(size)
Hall2(size)
Arena(size)
Flanger(dpth)
Chorus(dpth)
Effect Description & Parameter adjustment.
Delay with Reverb. Delay feeds reverb (Classic Plate).
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 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.
Plate reverb with pre-delay. Good for vocals/percussion.
PARAMETER adjusts pre-delay time (for increased intelligibility).
Classic plate reverb. PARAMETER adjusts tonal texture from dark to bright.
Smooth classic hall reverb. PARAMETER adjusts size of hall.
Brighter hall reverb. PARAMETER adjusts size of hall.
Arena reverb. PARAMETER adjusts size of arena.
Classic flanger effect. PARAMETER adjusts depth and tonality.
Chorus effect. PARAMETER adjusts depth and tonality.
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MASTER SECTION
Main Mix Out XLR connectors
Standard XLR output connectors for the main stereo mix. Impedance balanced to aid interference rejection. A recessed switch on the rear panel reduces the level by 30dB if it is required to submix these outputs into the XLR inputs of another mixer.
O/P Level
Switch
Main Mix Insert jack sockets
Standard 1/4” (6.25mm) jack sockets wired:
Tip = send, Ring = return, Sleeve = Chassis. Nominal level is 0dBu.
Effects & Aux bus Outputs
Standard 1/4” (6.25mm) jack sockets wired:
Tip = hot, Ring = cold, Sleeve = Chassis. Nominal level is 0dBu.
The FX out is the Effects bus output, (not the signal from the effects processor) and can be used for connecting to external equipment.
The AUX out is taken from after the AUX MIX master level control.
48v to Microphones
Switches industry standard 48v (phantom power) to all 4 microphone inputs for use with condenser microphones.
LEVEL
Monitor
Source
Mix
Monitor Level
Controls the volume of the stereo monitor outputs from off (fully attenuated) to +10dB of gain.
Monitor Source switch
This allows the stereo monitor outputs (RCA phonos) to be sourced either from the headphone monitor selection, or from the main stereo mix.
Useful for splitting the functions of the stereo monitor outputs from the headphones.
AUX MIX
LEVEL
FX
OUT
0
+10
Phones
+6
0
0
LEVEL
L
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
AUX
OUT
R
+10
0
Record
Aux
Playback
Aux Mix Level control
The master volume control for the Aux mix bus.
Adjusts the level from off (fully attenuated) to +6dB gain.
Main Mix Level
This is the master volume control for the main stereo mix. Range is from off (fully attenuated) to
+10dB of gain.
+10
MAIN MIX
LEVEL
Phones
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O/P Level
Switch
FX
OUT
AUX
OUT
LEVEL 0
+10
Phones
Monitor
Source
Mix
LEVEL
L
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
R
0
AUX MIX
LEVEL
+6
0
+10
Record
Aux
Playback
0
+10
MAIN MIX
LEVEL
Phones
MASTER SECTION
Stereo Meters
12 Segment LED meters with fast attack (4mS) and medium decay (1S).
The meters display the signals selected by the
Phones Select switches, or the mono Listen signal
(PFL) if activated by any of the Listen switches.
PFL (Pre-Fade Listen) active LED
A red LED to indicate a Listen switch has been pressed on one of the channels.
Doing this will override the Phones select source to the headphones and send the Listen signal to the meters.
Headphones level
Controls the volume of signal to the headphones.
82!
Warning ! To avoid damage to your hearing do not operate the headphones or sound system at ex cessively high volu me.
Continued exposure to high volume sound can cause frequency selective or wide range hearing loss.
Phones Source Selector switches
These switches allow you to choose what you hear on the headphones. With all switches up the default is the main stereo Mix, then you can choose between the Playback input (USB Input if nothing is plugged into the jacks), the Aux bus output, or the
Record bus output. Pressing any Listen switch will override the selection and allow you to monitor individual channels.
Headphones Output
Standard 1/4” (6.25mm) jack socket wired Tip=Left,
Ring=Right, Sleeve=Ground.
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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
USB lead type A to B
Left Left Left
O/P Level
Switch
Mic
Line
Mic
Line
Right Right Right
Mic
GTR 1
Hi Z
Mic
GTR 2
Hi Z
GAIN
0
20 40
GAIN
0
20 40
GAIN
40
GAIN
0
20 40
Left
Right
Left
Right
Left
Right
USB IN L
USB IN R
USB
- 10 10 60
M
40
L
HPF
- 10 10 60
M
40
L
HPF
- 10 10 60
M
40
G
HPF
- 10 10 60
M
40
G
HPF
HF f
-15
500
200
MID
120
650
+15
1k
2k
4k
3k
LF
FX
AUX
PAN
-15
-15
+15
+15
0
+6
FX
AUX
-15
0
+6
PAN
HF f
-15
200
500
MID
120
650
+15
1k
4k
2k
3k
LF
-15 +15
+15
0
+6
0
+6
FX
-15
AUX
PAN
HF
-15
200
500 f
MID
120
650
+15
1k
4k
2k
3k
LF
-15 +15
HF
-15
200
500 f
MID
120
LF
-15
+15
0
+6
0
+6
FX
-15
AUX
PAN
650
+15
1k
4k
3k
2k
+15
-15
HF
LF
-15
-15
+15
+6
0
+6
0
FX
AUX
BAL
0
+15
5
+15
+15
FX
+6
0
+6
0
AUX
BAL
-15
HF
LF
-15
-15
0
+15
5
+15
1 Dly+verb (level)
2
3
Dly+verb (size)
Dly+verb (regen)
4 PingPong(regen)
5
6
BeatDly (regen)
Ambient (echo)
7 SlapVerb (size)
8 DoubleZED(size)
Bank 9-16
9 Plate (decay)
10 Plate (predly)
11
12
Plate (colour)
Hall1 (size)
13
14
Hall2 (size)
Arena (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
16 Chorus (dpth)
L R
MIX
Record
Bus
Aux-FX
LEVEL 0
+10
Phones
Monitor
Source
Mix
L
LEVEL
SEL
+15
+6
0
FX to
AUX
+6
0
PARAMETER (HOLD)
TAP
+6
0
PLAYBACK TO
AUX
+6
0
+6
0
+16
+9
+6
+3
-3
0
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
R
+10
0
Record
Aux
Playback
LEVEL
L R
0 LEVEL
L R
0 LEVEL
L R
0 LEVEL
L R
0 LEVEL
L R
0 LEVEL
L R
0 0 0
0
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
Record
+10
PLAYBACK
LEVEL
+10
MAIN MIX
LEVEL
Phones
Listen Listen Listen Listen Listen Listen Listen
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 store 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.
Important Note:
If there seems to be no audio transfer between the computer and your ZED, or the level is very low, please check the volume level setting of the Audio Device in your computers’ operating system. This may need to be set to the Max position.
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APPLICATION DRAWING—LIVE MIXING
PHONES SELECT
TAP
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APPLICATION DRAWING—STUDIO RECORDING
PHONES SELECT
TAP
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WIRING INFORMATION
Insert cable wiring
INSERT
R
GROUND
RETURN
SEND
T S
RETURN
S T
R
SEND
S T
R
LINK RING TO SLEEVE TO UNBALANCE
PROCESSOR
OUT
IN
General Wiring Information
Y-Adapter
2 Outputs to 1 Input
RCA PHONO CABLE
No !
UNBALANCED
UNBALANCED
INSTRUMENT CABLE
RCA phono jacks
UNBALANCED adapter
Y-Adapter
1 Output to 2 Inputs
Yes
BALANCED
TRS JACK CABLE
BALANCED
TO
INPUT
Sleeve=ground
Ring=cold (-)
Tip=hot (+)
2=hot (+) 1=ground
BALANCED
XLR MALE
3=cold (-)
MIC CABLE
BALANCED
XLR FEMALE
Sleeve=ground
Ring=cold (-)
Tip=hot (+)
1=ground 2=hot (+) FROM
OUTPUT
3=cold (-)
BALANCED
TRS to XLR-F CABLE
BALANCED
Sleeve=ground
Ring=cold (-)
Tip=hot (+)
2=hot (+) 1=ground BALANCED
TRS to XLR-M CABLE
XLR FEMALE
BALANCED
1=ground 2=hot (+)
3=cold (-)
3=cold (-)
XLR MALE Sleeve=ground
Ring=cold (-)
Tip=hot (+)
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