ZEDi-10 / ZEDi-10FX 10 Channel Live + Recording Mixer User Guide Thank you for purchasing this Allen & Heath ZEDi-10 or ZEDi-10FX! We recommend that you read all of this user guide to get the best from your mixer and after reading, please keep this safe for future reference. Included in this package is: ZEDi-10 / ZEDi-10FX Mixer. IEC C5 Mains Power Cable. Please check correct mains plug is fitted for your country. USB A-B Cable 2M.
1. Get to know your mixer 1.1 MONO INPUT CHANNELS (M) 1. Mic Input Socket uses a standard 3-Pin XLR socket for connecting dynamic or condenser microphones. 2. Line / Inst Input Socket uses a standard 1/4” (6.25mm) Jack socket for connecting balanced or unbalanced signals such as guitars and other instruments. 3. Gain Control adjusts the gain of the input preamplifier to drive the source signal level. Gain ranges from 5dB to 60dB. 4.
1.2 STEREO INPUT CHANNELS (ST) 1. ST1 and ST2 Inputs use standard 1/4” (6.25mm) Jack sockets for balanced or unbalanced line level stereo sources such as professional keyboards, drum machines and other pro audio equipment. 2. ST2 includes USB IN 1-2 from the ZEDi USB interface. Plugging into the jacks will override the input from USB. Make sure nothing is plugged into the jack sockets if you want to use the ST-2 for USB playback. 3. ST3 is USB IN 3-4 from the ZEDi USB interface. See section 3.
1.3 MASTER SECTION 1. MAIN OUT L & R are line level outputs for the main stereo mix using standard XLR output connectors and are impedance balanced for rejection of unwanted interference. 2. AUX OUT is a line level output from the AUX buss and uses a standard 1/4”(6.25mm) jack socket. This can be used for connecting to external equipment such as a monitor speaker or a phones/ in-ear monitoring system. 3. FX OUT/FOOTSWITCH is a line level output from the FX buss and uses a standard 1/4”(6.
2. ZED FX Multi Model Processor (ZEDi-10FX only) 2.1 EFFECTS SECTION Effects such as reverb and delay are generally used to add “natural sounding” acoustics and a sense of space to the mix, but can also be used to add interesting repetitions in time with the music. Modulation effects can be used to enhance a sound harmonically or to add depth and motion. 1. The ZED FX Multi Model processor is a high quality built-in effects unit which is fed with a mono signal from the FX buss. 2.
3. ZEDi USB Audio Interface 3.1 USB AUDIO INTERFACE A built-in 4 in, 4 out, 24-bit/96kHz USB Audio Interface allows for studio-quality recording direct from your mixer to your PC without the need of any additional equipment. This is class-compliant (plug-and-play) for Mac and iOS devices. (iOS devices require a camera connection kit). Simply connect a USB cable between the USB port on the mixer and the USB port on your computer or device.
4. Good Practice 4.1 “Zeroing” It’s good practice to “zero” your mixer and turn down relevant channels before connecting any devices as this prevents potential damage to speakers or other equipment. Follow these steps to make sure you’re safe and you avoid thumps and bangs when plugging equipment in. Speakers should always be switched ON LAST and OFF FIRST! 1. Make sure the power switch on the rear of the mixer is set to “OFF” 2.
6. Get the best sound 6.1 Gain Structure 1. Once you’ve connected your instruments and equipment you will need to set input levels before you can mix the signals together. 2. Gain structure is important to get the maximum signal level, whilst maintaining headroom and without undesired distortion. Setting gain properly helps to optimise signal quality and ensure that the signal to noise ratio remains as high as possible (more signal, less noise). 3.
6.3 Balancing the Mix Once you have set input gain levels and applied EQ to source signals, you can start to mix all of your channels to the outputs. Consider the importance of each instrument and how they should be heard in the mix. 1. Make sure all PFL switches on your mixer are disabled to show MAIN MIX metering in LR Meters. 2. Slowly raise the MAIN MIX fader to around “0”. 3. Turn up channel MIX controls to send their signal to the main mix. 4.
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Electro Acoustic Guitar Bass Guitar PC Dynamic or Condenser Microphone Dynamic or Condenser Microphone Electronic Piano Drum Machine Reference Monitors External FX Unit * *Requires available stereo return channel Active Studio Monitors Phones Monitoring Studio 11
8. Important Safety Precautions Water and moisture: Do not expose the mixer 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 mixer where the air flow required for ventilation is impeded. If the mixer is to be placed in a rack unit or flight case ensure that it is well ventilated.
