Allen & Heath ZED-16FX
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Allen & Heath
ZED-16FX
Product Info
Article Number:
278186
Brand:
Allen & Heath
Model:
ZED-16FX
Category:
Analogue mixers
Price:
$867.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ZED-16FX is a solid, affordable workhorse mixer, perfect for smaller bands, recording studios, or anyone needing a compact solution with built-in effects. Allen & Heath’s reputation for reliable preamps shines through, and the overall build quality is impressive for its price – it's a great value for the features you get.
Product Description
- Allen & Heath ZED-16FX
- Small Mixer
- 10 Mic / line inputs
- 3 Dual stereo inputs
- DuoPre TM preamp with 69 dB gain range
- 3 Aux sends
- 1 FX send
- USB send and return
- Insert per channel
- High pass filter
- Mute per channel
- Built-in effects unit with 16 presets
- Tap delay and editable parameters
- Stereo return
- 2-Track return
- 6.3 mm Headphone connections
- Stereo record output
- Alternative stereo output
- Mono Sum of the LR output
- Master LR
- 12-Segment LR displays
- Master control for Aux 1 & 2
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 464 x 450 x 98 mm
- Weight: 8.5 kg
- Suitable rack mount: Art.#279395# (not included)
PROS
- • DuoPre preamps deliver clean, musical gain for dynamic sources
- • Compact size belies a surprisingly robust and flexible feature set
- • Built-in effects are genuinely usable, a welcome bonus at this price point
- • Solid construction; feels weighty and dependable for live use
CONS
- • EQ is basic; lacks the finesse of higher-end consoles
- • Limited headroom; pushing the channels can introduce noise
- • Aux sends lack pre/post-EQ switching, limiting flexibility
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
13 (10 mic/line, 3 stereo)
Aux Sends
3
EQ Bands
3-band (high, mid, low)
Effects
16 presets, tap delay, editable parameters
Phantom Power
Yes (+48V)
Weight
8.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The effects are decent for basic needs, but don’t expect studio-grade quality. They’re a convenient addition, but serious users will likely want external processing.
Absolutely, the stereo record outputs provide a clean signal for direct recording, and the USB interface facilitates easy transfer.
It’s serviceable for basic adjustments, but the limited bands mean you’ll need to be more selective in your EQ choices – it's not as surgical as more advanced consoles.
