USER GUIDE Publication AP7028
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.
PACKED ITEMS Check that you have received the following: DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 M IC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 MIC 9 MIC 10 M IC 11 MIC 12 M IC 13 MIC 14 MIC 15 MIC 16 DIR OUT AUX OUT ST1 IN ST3 IN L L R R 1 AUX AUX 2 AUX 3 4 AUX AUX 5 AUX 6 GRP 1 GRP 2 GRP 3 GRP INSERT L
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS - Read the following before proceeding : CAUTION ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing your Allen & Heath ZED mixer. To ensure that you get the maximum benefit from the unit please spare a few minutes familiarizing yourself with the controls and setup procedures outlined in this user guide. For further information please refer to the additional information available on our web site, or contact our technical support team. http://www.allen-heath.com http://www.allen-heath.com/zed http://www.myspace.com/thezedspace Warranty .....................................
PANEL DRAWINGS—ZED420 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: CAUTION ON 0 I T1.6A L 250V 20mm AC MAINS IN ~ ALLEN&HEATH (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN FUSE OFF AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. 100 - 240V~ 47-63Hz 60W MAX Serial No.
PANEL DRAWINGS—ZED428 1 DIR OUT MIC 1 2 DIR OUT MIC 2 3 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. MIC 5 5 DIR OUT WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED 4 DIR OUT MIC 4 This device com plies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
PANEL DRAWINGS—ZED436 0 DIR OUT DIR OUT 10 LINE IN 48V 11 LINE IN 48V CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condit ions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause u ndesired operation.
INTRODUCTION TO THE ZED-4 BUS MIXERS A Technical Overview: The Allen & Heath ZED-4 mixer has been carefully and lovingly designed in the beautiful county of Cornwall in the UK and is manufactured alongside a wide range of professional audio mixing consoles.
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Levels Inputs Mono channel (XLR) Input +6 to –63dBu for nominal (+17dBu in max) Mono channel Line Input (Jack socket) +10 to –26dBu (+30dBu maximum) Insert point (TRS Jack socket) 0dBu nominal +21dBu maximum Stereo Input (Jack sockets) 0dBu nominal (control = Off to +10dB) Stereo input (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal (control = Off to +10dB) 2 Track Input (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal +21dBu maximum Outputs L, R & Mono Outputs (XLR) +4dBu nominal. +27dBu maximum.
3 R2 50 120 129 Dimensions DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 MIC 6 MIC 7 MIC 8 MIC 9 MIC 10 MIC 11 MIC 12 MIC 13 MIC 14 MIC 15 MIC 16 DIR OUT AUX OUT ST1 IN ST3 IN L L R R AUX 1 AUX GRP 1 GRP 2 2 A UX 3 AUX 4 3 GRP 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 GRP INSERT L 48V LINE IN 48V LINE I
BLOCK DIAGRAM LINE IN +48V + - GAIN PHANTOM POWER SWITCH MIC IN L R R L + - STEREO INPUT 1 ST1 ST2 R L STEREO INPUT 3 ST3 GAIN GAIN 100Hz LR CHAN GAIN LR CHAN HPF INSERT SUM + LM SIGNAL PEAK HM 4 BAND EQUALISER MONO CHANNEL LF LF HF HF STEREO CHANNEL HF L R AUX 1-4 + PLAYBACK SOURCE 4 BAND EQUALISER LF 2 TRACK IN USB RETURN GAIN TALKBACK ST3 INPUT SOURCE ON 48V PHANTOM POWER OFF L-R-M EQ IN FACTORY SOLDER LINK L-R + + DIRECT OUT EQ IN PEAK SIGNAL P
MONO INPUT CHANNEL DIR OUT 1 1 1 Direct Output Socket Standard 1/4” (6.25mm) Jack socket. Wired Tip=Hot(+), Ring=cold (-), Sleeve=Chassis. For recording individual channels, factory default is prefade signal (post mute). The nominal level is 0dBu and the output is impedance balanced. MIC 1 2 Microphone Input Socket Standard 3-Pin XLR socket wired as Pin 1=Chassis, Pin 2=hot (+), Pin 3=Cold (-).
MONO INPUT CHANNEL HF EQ HF 6 6 12k 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. dBr 20.00 -15 1k 3k +15 4k 700 15.00 10.00 6k 5.00 0.00 7 HM 500Hz 15k -5.00 -10.00 -15.00 -20.00 20.00 Hz -15 70 180 +15 250 45 8 LM 35Hz 7 400 100.00 1000.00 10000.00 30000.
MONO INPUT CHANNEL 9 LF 9 80Hz 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. dBr 20.00 -15 +15 15.00 10.00 EQ IN 10 5.00 0.00 AUX1 PRE -5.00 -10.00 11 -15.00 OO +6 AUX2 -20.00 20.00 Hz 100.00 1000.00 10000.
MONO INPUT CHANNEL = PAN PAN 14 14 L ODD 15 R EVEN The pan control adjusts how the signal from the mono input channel is shared between the left and right buses and subsequently the main stereo outputs, similarly to pairs of Groups. 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.
STEREO INPUT CHANNEL ST1 IN 1 L 1 R L/M 4 2 ST1 (& ST3) Phono sockets These are stereo inputs additional to the main stereo channel inputs (below). The gain is varied by the ST1 (& ST3) level control and these inputs can be sent to either the stereo channels or straight to the L R main bus, depending on the setting of the underpanel switch. These inputs are unbalanced.
STEREO INPUT CHANNEL STEREO Channel EQ 6 HF The EQ on the stereo Channel is 4 band, fixed frequency and comprises a shelving high frequency section, a shelving low frequency section and two fixed mid frequency controls. 12k STEREO HF EQ -15 +15 dBr 20.00 HM 15.00 10.00 5.00 2k5 0.00 -15 +15 LM -5.00 6 -10.00 -15.00 -20.00 20.00 Hz 250Hz -15 100.00 +15 10000.00 30000.00 STEREO LF EQ dBr 20.00 LF 1000.00 15.00 10.00 80Hz 5.00 -15 +15 0.00 -5.00 7 EQ IN -10.00 -15.
STEREO INPUT CHANNEL Auxes 1 & 2 AUX1 PRE 8 OO +6 OO +6 8 Auxes 1 & 2 send a mono sum of the stereo channel left & right signals sourced from pre-fader. 9 Auxes 3 & 4 10 Auxes 5 & 6 AUX2 PRE AUX3 9 OO +6 OO +6 Again, a mono sum of the stereo channel left & right signals, the source being switchable pre or post fader. AUX4 POST PRE Auxes 5 & 6 take their source from a mono sum of the stereo channel left & right signals after the fader.
MATRIX OUTPUTS & AUX MASTERS GRP GRP 1 1 +6 OO GRP GRP 2 2 +6 OO GRP GRP 3 3 +6 OO GRP GRP 4 4 +6 OO L Matrix Outputs OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 There are two matrix sub-mix sections in ZED-4. The send controls (black & red knobs) take the post-fade signals from the Group, Left, Right and Mono mix paths and send them to the Matrix output. Matrix outputs 1 & 2 are individual mono outputs.
GROUP MASTERS 6 L-R L-R L-R L-R M M M M = = PAN = PAN 1 Group Fader 2 Group AFL = PAN The Group fader is fed with the Group mix signal via the Group Insert point. The fader has 100mm of travel and there is +10dB of gain at its maximum position.
L R & M MASTERS and HEADPHONES Main Mix Fader PHONES LEVEL 1 4 MIN MAX The L, R & M faders follow the mix insert points. The faders have 100mm of travel and 10dB of gain at the top. LR M Main Mix Mute 3 PK! +6 0 SIG PK! +6 0 SIG PK! +6 0 SIG L R M MUTE 2 MUTE 2 Cuts the signal from the main mix output. Illuminates red when cut. Also cuts the signal from the associated Matrix feed and the headphones monitor.
MAIN METERS & TALKBACK Main Meters PHONES 1 3 TB MIC The main Left & Right meters will show the signal level at the main LR mix outputs or the main M mix output depending on the selector switch below the Phones Level control. If any PFL or AFL switch is pressed the meters will show that signal level. Basically, the meters show the headphones monitor signal pre the headphones level control. The PFL/AFL active LED illuminates if any PFL or AFL switch is pressed.
USB SECTION & PLAYBACK 4 USB RETURN 1 SEND ST3 INPUT SOURCE 2 ST3 IN USB 3 2TRK USB PLAYBACK SOURCE 2 USB Send Source Selection The USB source selection switches determine which signals are sent out on the USB interface. If all the switches are up the main LR mix post-fade signal is sent. Other sources available are the pre-fade main LR mix, Auxes 5&6, Auxes 1&2 and Matrix 1&2.
USB CONNECTION AUX OUT AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX 5 AUX 6 MAIN OUT L GROUP OUT GRP 1 GRP 2 GRP 3 GRP INSERT L INSERT R INSERT M 2TRK IN 4 L 1 INSERT 2 INSERT INSERT 3 INSERT R R 4 M 2TRK OUT L MTX 1 MTX 2 USB MATRIX OUT RETURN SEND R PHONES ST3 INPUT SOURCE GRP GRP 1 1 +6 OO GRP 2 2 +6 GRP 2TRK USB +6 OO GRP OO ST3 IN USB PLAYBACK SOURCE OO +6 OO +6 TB MIC TB LEVEL GRP 3 3 USB SEND SOURCE +6 OO GRP GRP 4 4 +6 OO +6 OO +6 O
cakewalk SONAR LE DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION SONAR LE Overview. SONAR LE is a software application from Cakewalk and is included free of charge with your new ZED mixing console. SONAR LE is a powerful first step into the world of sequencing and hard disk recording on the Windows platform. You’ll be able to record from your ZED mixer, create tracks and arrange songs, then play back to your ZED mixer via the USB port. You can decide whether the SONAR family of products is right for you.
System Requirements. System Requirements Minimum Recommended Windows XP Windows XP/Vista/Vista x64 Intel® Pentium® 4 1.3 GHz, or AMD™ Athlon XP 1500+ or higher Intel® Pentium® 4 2.
Next, fire up SONAR LE. Click Options/Audio and click on the Drivers tab. The Input drivers are the audio sources to the computer, here we have enabled the USB Audio Device which is the ZED mixing console USB device, and disabled the audio from the soundcard in the pc. So the computer is set up to receive audio from ZED. The Output Drivers are the audio outputs from the computer.
To record the audio on tracks 1 & 2, click the R buttons so they light up red, then the record button (circle) on the transport controls on the top icon toolbar. (Or select larger transport controls from Views). The audio wave profile will show in the track panes. Click stop (Square) when finished. To listen to the recording, click rewind, then de-select the input echo buttons (to the right of the R buttons. Also disarm the tracks by deselecting the R buttons.
USING USB FOR EFFECTS 5 USB RETURN SEND 4 6 ST3 INPUT SOURCE ST3 IN USB 2TRK USB 7 9 PLAYBACK SOURCE 8 USB SEND SOURCE 3 MTX 1-2 AUX 1-2 AUX 5-6 2 LR pre-fade All up =LR post PLAYBACK LEVEL OO +6 PLAYBACK To LR PFL 1 Use post fade Aux 5 & 6 as the sends from ZED so when you move the channel fader the effects level stays in proportion. 2 Select Aux 5-6 on the USB output selector switches. 3 USB lead carries the digital signals to & from the computer.
WIRING NOTES PROCESSOR Insert cable wiring RETURN S INSERT T OUT T R S R SEND GROUND RETURN SEND S T R IN LINK RING TO SLEEVE TO UNBALANCE Y-Adapter Y-Adapter RCA phono jacks 2 Outputs to 1 Input adapter 1 Output to 2 Inputs RCA PHONO CABLE UNBALANCED No ! UNBALANCED INSTRUMENT CABLE UNBALANCED BALANCED TRS JACK CABLE BALANCED Sleeve=ground Sleeve=ground Ring=cold (-) Ring=cold (-) Tip=hot (+) TO INPUT Tip=hot (+) 2=hot (+) 1=ground BALANCED MIC CABLE 1=ground BALANCED
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