Allen & Heath ZED-14

The Allen & Heath ZED-14 is a compact and straightforward analog recording mixer designed for small to medium-sized live sound and recording applications. It offers a balance between simplicity and functionality, making it suitable for musicians, solo performers, and small bands.

Featuring 14 inputs, the ZED-14 provides a versatile range of connectivity options. It includes 10 mono channels with microphone preamps and line-level inputs, which are equipped with professional-grade preamps that deliver clean and transparent audio amplification. Additionally, there are 2 stereo channels for connecting keyboards, playback devices, or other stereo sources.

The mixer features a user-friendly layout with clearly labeled controls for each channel. It offers individual gain controls, 3-band EQ (high, mid, low), and a high-pass filter on each mono channel, allowing precise tonal shaping and control over the audio signal. The stereo channels have 2-band EQ controls for adjusting the overall balance.

The ZED-14 includes a built-in USB audio interface, which enables direct recording and playback to a computer or DAW. This feature simplifies the integration of the mixer into digital recording setups, making it easy to capture performances or mixdown tracks.

One of the highlights of the ZED-14 is its flexible routing capabilities. It features an auxiliary send section with dedicated controls for creating monitor mixes or adding external effects. Additionally, the mixer offers a variety of outputs, including main mix, control room, and headphone outputs, allowing for easy monitoring and connection to amplifiers or powered speakers.

The ZED-14 is built with rugged construction, ensuring durability and reliability for on-the-road use. It features high-quality components and a solid metal chassis, making it suitable for live performances in different environments.

About this item

• DuoPre XLR Microphone preamps, including 48V Phantom power for condenser microphones and up to 69dB of gain. Each preamp uses two gain stages to provide a full and accurate sound across the entire gain range with enough power for even the most gain hungry mics.
• A 100Hz High Pass Filter on every mono input allows unneeded low frequencies to be removed, then the 3-band MusiQ EQ with swept mid frequency uses carefully selected frequencies to ensure your sound sculpting is always musical. Cut or boost highs and lows with shelving EQ and use the mid frequency selection to choose exactly where to adjust the mid frequencies, especially useful for vocals, guitar and other instruments with a rich mid-range.
• Two ‘Pre-Fade’ Auxiliary outputs enable separate mixes to be sent to monitor speakers or any feeds that require a mix of channels independent of the main mix. Another two ‘Post-Fade’ Auxiliary outputs sends signal at a level which follows the send level to the main mix, ideal for use with external FX units, feeds to subwoofers or creating a mix for streaming or recording.
• A routable stereo-in stereo-out USB connection makes it easy to record the whole main mix or just the channels you need and enables a stereo return from the connected device to be routed back to the mix. It’s also class compliant and does not require drivers, meaning not just Mac and Windows computers can be connected, but also many mobile devices such as tablets or even smart phones.
• Optional rack ear kit [ZED1402-RK19] securely fits the mixer into a standard 19” rack or flight case.
• 6 Mic, 6 Line/ Inst, 4 Stereo (2 Left, 2 Right ), 2 USB Audio, 1 FX Return