User Guide: Publication AP7085

USER GUIDE
Publication AP7085
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.
This warranty does not cover fader wear and tear.
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.
This product complies with the European Electro magnetic Compatibility

directive 2004/108/EC and the European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
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 2004/108/EC.
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 12FX, 16FX & 22FX User Guide AP7085 Issue 2
Copyright 2007 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved
Allen & Heath Limited

Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK
http://www.allen-heath.com
Allen & Heath
ZED-12FX, 16FX & 22FX User Guide
PACKED ITEMS
Check that you have received the following:
MIC
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
ST RTN
MIC
LINE
2TRK RTN
L/M
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
L/M
ST1 IN
L/M
ST2 IN
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
ST RTN
AUX1 OUT
INSERT L
AUX2 OUT
INSERT R
ST4 IN
AUX3 OUT
MONO OUT
REC OUT
ALT OUT
L/M
L/M
L/M
L/M
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
10
ST1 IN
INSERT
INSERT
ST 2 IN
ST 3 IN
ST4 IN
40
50
63 26
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
0
MIC
LINE
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
100Hz
HF
500
2k
650
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
-10
RTN
40
-20
50
-30
63 26
-15
+15
-15
+15
RTN
ON
USB
-5
RETURN
2k
3k
IN
ON
ON
To LR
To 9-10
ST2 -10
-5
0
-20
IN
5
-30
LR PRE
+15
12kHz
-15
+15
LF
+15
3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)
+15
80Hz
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size)

-15
LF
80Hz
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
9 Plate (decay)
2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly)
12kHz
-15
LF
80Hz
1 Dly+verb (level)
5
10
OO
+15
-15
STEREO
AUX1
AUX1
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
OO
+6
PFL ACTIVE
5 BeatDly (regen)
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
PHONES
MIN
+15
+6
OO
+6
AUX1
STEREO
SEL
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
MAX
Bank 9-16
STEREO
PRE
OO
AUX2
PRE
-15
AUX1
PRE
OO
AUX2
PRE
+15
STEREO
AUX3
POST
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
+6
OO
FX
POST
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
AUX3
POST
AUX2
2TRK RTN
PARAMETER (HOLD)
TAP
PRE
+6
OO
FX
POST
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
POST
+6
OO
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
BAL
POST
+6
OO
BAL
+6
OO
BAL
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
HF
650
500
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
500
2k
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
-15
+15
-15
+15
63 26
-15
+15
-15
+15
50
-10 -6
63 26
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
-20
50
-30
1k
500
2k
-15
+15
-15
+15
RTN
0
5
-30
-10
AUX3 OUT
MONO OUT
USB
-5
RETURN
-20
POWER
AUX1-2
10
10
ON
ON
To LR
To CH
AUX 3-FX
To LR
To CH
LR PRE
ST1 -10
1k
2k
3k
ST2 -10
-5
0
IN -20
+15
-15
+15
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
PHANTOM POWER
LF
+15
LF
10
HF
12kHz
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay)
-30
10
HF
12kHz
-15
-5
IN -20
5
-30
10
HF
12kHz
80Hz
ST3 -10
-5
IN -20
5
-30
4k
-15
48V
UP=LR post
+15
650
SEND
-30
10
ON
200
120Hz
LF
USB
-5
-20
100Hz
MF
80Hz
-10
RTN
63 26
3k
4k
2 TRK
-5
To LR
To CH
-15
+15
650
120Hz
MF
80Hz
-10 -6
-10
RTN
40
HF
500
200
3k
4k
ST
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
-15
1k
2k
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
+15
650
120Hz
MF
LF
40
HF
500
200
4k
80Hz
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
-15
1k
2k
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
3k
120Hz
MF
80Hz
50
-10 -6
+15
650
200
4k
LF
80Hz
40
HF
1k
3k
120Hz
MF
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
-15
+15
650
200
2k
3k
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
HF
1k
4k
MF
80Hz
63 26
12kHz
-15
+15
500
120Hz
50
-10 -6
100Hz
12kHz
-15
200
2k
3k
4k
40
-15
5 BeatDly (regen)
+15
LF
80Hz
80Hz
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
AUX1
AUX1
PRE
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
-15
+15
-15
PHONES
AUX1
STEREO
+6
AUX2
PRE
MAX
Bank 9-16
SEL
+6
AUX2
PRE
MIN
+15
STEREO
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
-15
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+15
STEREO
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX2
2TRK RTN
PARAMETER (HOLD)
TAP
PRE
USB RTN
+6
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX3
POST
AUX3
POST
FX
FX
FX
FX
FX
FX
POST
+6
FX
POST
OUT
+6
+6
PAN
+6
PAN
PAN
+6
+6
PAN
+6
PAN
PAN
+6
=
PAN
+6
=
PAN
+6
=
PAN
+6
=
PAN
POST
+6
=
BAL
+6
=
BAL
+6
+6
LR
MONITOR
AUX2
FX
POST
ALT
AUX1
POST
+6
STEREO
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
POST
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
POST
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
POST
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
POST
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
POST
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
POST
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
POST
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
POST
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
POST
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
PRE
POST
LR
+6
OO
+6
=
BAL
PRE
POST
LR
+6
=
BAL
AUX1
MASTER
AUX1
MASTER
MUTE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
+6
AUX2
MASTER
PK !
MASTER
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
0
PK !
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
+6
PFL
PK !
PFL
PFL
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
PFL
10
10
PFL ACTIVE
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
LR
MONITOR
BAL
+15
+6
AUX2
0
L
+15
-15
PRE
+6
+6
OO
PAN
-15
LF
80Hz
AUX1
PRE
+6
OR
+6
OO
+15
63 26
0
MIC
LINE
8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)
AUX2
FX
+15
-15
HF
1k
120Hz
MF
50
-10 -6
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
STEREO
ALT
OUT
-15
LF
63 26
40
100Hz
+15
650
500
200
2k
4k
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
50
-10 -6
0
20
10
GAIN
40
12kHz
1k
3k
80Hz
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
63 26
-15
+15
650
120Hz
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
MF
AUX1
PRE
STEREO
AUX1
POST
+15
AUX1
USB RTN
AUX3
+15
-15
LF
50
-10 -6
HF
500
200
2k
3k
4k
MF
80Hz
40
12kHz
-15
1k
120Hz
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
+15
650
500
200
2k
3k
0
20
10
GAIN
63 26
HF
1k
4k
MF
-15
50
-10 -6
12kHz
-15
+15
650
500
120Hz
40
100Hz
12kHz
-15
200

-15
63 26
HF
12kHz
48V
PHANTOM POWER
-30
HF
0
MIC
LINE
50
-10 -6
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
40
100Hz
-5
IN -20
5
10
OO
12kHz
+15
-15
LF
80Hz
-30
HF
63 26
HF
AUX3-FX
To LR
To 11-12
ST3 -10
-5
-20
10
OO
HF
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
50
-10 -6
POWER
0
20
10
GAIN
40
FX MUTE
AUX1-2
10
OO
UP=LR post
ST1 -10
1k
4k
-15
SEND
-30
10
OO
-10
-20
5
-30
To LR
To 7-8
650
120Hz
LF
USB
-5
-20
5
100Hz
500
200
HM
80Hz
-10
RTN
10
+15
-15
2k
4k
2TRK
-5
OO
HF
1k
3k
120Hz
HM
80Hz
-10 -6
12kHz
650
200
4k
ST
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
500
2k
0
20
10
GAIN
+15
-15
1k
3k
120Hz
HM
80Hz
63 26
HF
650
200
4k
LF
80Hz
40
50
-10 -6
12kHz
500
2k
0
MIC
LINE
+15
-15
1k
3k
120Hz
HM
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
100Hz
HF
650
200
4k
LF
80Hz
63 26
12kHz
500
2k
3k
120Hz
HM
40
50
-10 -6
+15
-15
1k
200
3k
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
12kHz
+15
-15
1k
4k
0
20
10
GAIN
ALLEN&HEATH
650
63 26
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
ALLEN&HEATH
500
120Hz
40
50
-10 -6
HF
12kHz
+15
-15
200
HM
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20 3010
10
GAIN
0
20
10
GAIN
TAP
10
30
TAP
0
20
10
MAIN OUT
L
FOOT SWITCH
PHONES
-10 -6
INSERT R
F/SWITCH
0
MIC
LINE
INSERT L
AUX2 OUT
PHONES
GAIN
AUX1 OUT
MAIN OUT
L
L/M
ST3 IN
2TRK RTN
ALT OUT
R
LINE
1
INSERT
REC OUT
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
5
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
O
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
10
11-12
13-14
15-16
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
7-8
9-10
11-12
10
FX
FX
20
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
ST RTN
2TRK RTN
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
ALT OUT
L/M
L/M
L/M
L/M
ST1 IN
ST2 IN
ST4 IN
ST3 IN
INSERT L
AUX1 OUT
MAIN OUT
L
AUX2 OUT
INSERT R
AUX3 OUT
MONO OUT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
REC OUT
R
PHONES
F/SWITCH
0
20
10
10
30
40
MIC
LINE
50
-10 -6
63 26
GAIN
0
20
10
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
100Hz
HF
10
30
MIC
LINE
650
650
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
-15
+15
-15
+15
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
HF
650
-15
+15
-15
+15
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
-15
+15
-15
+15
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
-15
+15
-15
+15
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
-15
+15
-15
+15
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
-15
+15
-15
+15
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
-15
+15
-15
+15
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
-15
+15
-15
+15
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
+15
+15
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
LF
-15
+15
-15
+15
63 26
-15
+15
-15
+15
-10 -6
63 26
-15
+15
-15
+15
-10
RTN
40
-20
50
-30
-10 -6
63 26
650
-15
+15
-15
+15
RETURN
POWER
AUX1-2
10
OO
ON
ON
To LR
To CH
ST2 -10
-5
0
IN -20
AUX3-FX
To LR
To CH
LR PRE
+15
+15
48V
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
PHANTOM POWER
LF
-15
+15
12kHz
-15
+15
LF
80Hz
5
10
HF
12kHz
LF
80Hz
-30
OO
HF
12kHz
-15
FX MUTE
-5
IN -20
5
10
OO
HF
ST3 -10
-30
10
OO
-5
IN -20
5
-30
4k
-15
SEND
UP=LR post
2k
3k
120Hz
HM
LF
USB
-5
-30
10
OO
ON
ST1 -10
1k
200
3k
80Hz
-10
-20
5
To LR
To CH
500
RTN
-30
10
OO
USB
-5
-20
5
+15
-15
1k
2k
-10
RTN
100Hz
4k
2TRK
-5
HF
650
120Hz
HM
LF
ST
10
30
12kHz
500
200
3k
4k
80Hz
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
+15
-15
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
HF
650
120Hz
HM
LF
40
50
12kHz
500
200
4k
80Hz
10
30
MIC
LINE
+15
-15
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
HF
650
120Hz
HM
LF
40
50
-10 -6
0
20
10
10
3k
4k
80Hz
30
12kHz
500
200
3k
80Hz
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
+15
-15
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
HF
650
120Hz
HM
-15
10
30
12kHz
500
200
3k
4k
-15
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
+15
-15
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
HF
650
120Hz
HM
LF
10
30
12kHz
500
200
3k
4k
80Hz
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
+15
-15
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
HF
650
120Hz
HM
LF
10
30
12kHz
500
200
3k
4k
80Hz
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
+15
-15
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
HF
650
120Hz
HM
LF
10
30
12kHz
500
200
3k
4k
80Hz
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
+15
-15
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
HF
650
120Hz
HM
LF
10
30
12kHz
500
200
3k
4k
80Hz
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
+15
-15
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
HF
650
120Hz
HM
LF
10
30
12kHz
500
200
3k
4k
80Hz
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
+15
-15
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
HF
650
120Hz
HM
LF
10
30
12kHz
500
200
3k
4k
80Hz
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
+15
-15
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
HF
650
120Hz
HM
LF
10
30
12kHz
500
200
3k
4k
80Hz
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
+15
-15
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
12kHz
500
120Hz
HM
LF
10
30
MIC
LINE
+15
-15
200
3k
4k
80Hz
GAIN
100Hz
1k
2k
0
20
10
10
HF
650
120Hz
HM
LF
30
12kHz
500
200
4k
80Hz
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
+15
-15
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
3k
120Hz
HM
LF
63 26
12kHz
500
200
3k
4k
80Hz
-10 -6
+15
-15
1k
2k
40
50

-15
+15
LF
80Hz
80Hz
5 BeatDly (regen)
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
PFL ACTIVE
PHONES

-15
+15
-15
STEREO
AUX1
AUX1
PRE
OR
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
MIN
+15
OO
+6
OO
+6
MAX
Bank 9-16
AUX1
STEREO
STEREO
SEL
PRE
AUX2
PRE
-15
AUX1
PRE
AUX2
PRE
+15
STEREO
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX2
2TRK RTN
PARAMETER (HOLD)
TAP
PRE
ALLEN&HEATH
500
120Hz
10
30
HF
12kHz
+15
-15
200
HM
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
HF
12kHz
GAIN
TAP
GAIN
USB RTN
AUX3
AUX3
POST
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
BAL
+6
OO
OUT
+6
OO
0
+6
OO
LR
MONITOR
AUX2
POST
+6
OO
BAL
ALT
AUX1
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
STEREO
BAL
PRE
POST
LR
+6
OO
BAL
AUX1
MASTER
0
L
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
MASTER
0
PK !
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
10
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
10
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PFL
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17-18
19-20
21-22
FX
ZED-12FX, 16FX or ZED-22FX MIXER
Mains Lead
Check that the correct
mains plug is fitted.
Type A-B USB Lead

To connect the ZED to
your computer.
SONAR LE
SONAR LE
Music Software Install disk.

INSTALL
c a k e w a lk
Allen & Heath
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.
Power sources:
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.
Power cord routing:
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.
WARNING: This equipment must be earthed.
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 lightning
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.
Allen & Heath
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. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
TERMINAL
WIRE COLOUR
European
USA/Canada
LIVE
BROWN
BLACK
NEUTRAL
BLUE
WHITE
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.
General Precautions:
Damage :
Environment :
Cleaning :
Transporting :
Hearing :
82
Allen & Heath
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.
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.
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.
The console may be transported as a free-standing unit or mounted in a rack
or flightcase. Protect the controls from damage during transit. Use adequate
packing if you need to ship the unit.
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.
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..............................................
Packed Items .......................................
Safety Instructions..............................
Contents ..............................................
Panel Drawings ...................................
Introduction to ZED-12, 16 & 22FX
Specifications.......................................
Dimensions..........................................
Block Diagram ....................................
Mono Input Channel .........................
Stereo Input Channel ST1................
Stereo Input Channel ST2, 3 & FX.
Effects Processor................................
Master Section....................................
USB Connection.................................
SONAR LE software introduction.
SONAR LE configuration .................
Pro Tools9 on a Mac with ZED.......
Application InformationLive........
Application InformationStudio ...
Wiring Notes......................................
Product Support.................................
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PANEL DRAWINGS: 12FX
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
CAUTION
(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
ALLEN&HEATH
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.

CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
ATTENTION: REMPLACER PAR UN FUSIBLE STRICTEMENT IDENTIQUE EN VALEURS.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
OFF
ON
FUSE
T1A L 250V 20mm
AC MAINS IN ~
100 - 240V~ 47-63Hz 40W MAX
Serial No.
ENGINEERED IN ENGLAND BY ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED.
MIC
MADE IN CHINA
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
ST RTN
MIC
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
2TRK RTN
REC OUT
ALT OUT
L/M
L/M
L/M
L/M
ST1 IN
ST2 IN
ST3 IN
ST4 IN
AUX1 OUT
INSERT L
MAIN OUT
L
AUX2 OUT
INSERT R
AUX3 OUT
MONO OUT
R
PHONES
F/SWITCH
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
100Hz
HF
650
-15
1k
500
2k
650
120Hz
HM
500
-15
+15
LF
1k
500
-15
+15
650
+15
500
1k
500
2k
+15
ST1 -10
1k
2k
+15
ON
To LR
To 9-10
RETURN
ST2 -10
-5
0
POWER
AUX1-2
10
ON
AUX3-FX
To LR
To 11-12
LR PRE
FX MUTE
48V
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
PHANTOM POWER
LF
80Hz
12kHz
+15
LF
80Hz
HF
-15
5
10
OO
12kHz
+15
-30
10
HF
-15
-5
IN -20
5
OO
12kHz
+15
-30
10
ST3 -10
-5
IN -20
5
HF
-15
SEND
5
OO
ON
-30
OO
LF
80Hz
USB
-5
-30
10
OO
To LR
To 7-8
IN -20
4k
HM
-15
-10
-20
5
UP=LR post
3k
120Hz
LF
80Hz
650
200
4k
RTN
-30
10
OO
USB
-5
-20
5
+15
3k
120Hz
LF
80Hz
650
-10
RTN
-30
63 26
-15
2TRK
-5
-20
100Hz
+15
HM
-15
50
-10 -6
-10
RTN
40
HF
200
4k
ST
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
1k
2k
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
3k
120Hz
LF
80Hz
63 26
-15
HM
-15
50
-10 -6
+15
200
4k
HM
40
HF
-15
2k
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
3k
120Hz
LF
80Hz
650
200
4k
HM
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
+15
3k
4k
50
-10 -6
HF
-15
2k
40
12kHz
1k
200
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
+15
3k
120Hz
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN
5 BeatDly (regen)
+15
LF
80Hz

-15
80Hz
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
PFL ACTIVE
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
PHONES

-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
STEREO
AUX1
AUX1
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
MIN
+15
AUX1
STEREO
SEL
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
MAX
Bank 9-16
STEREO
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
-15
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
+15
STEREO
AUX1
AUX2
2TRK RTN
PARAMETER (HOLD)
TAP
PRE
ALLEN&HEATH
500
50
-10 -6
12kHz
+15
200
40
HF
12kHz
-15
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
GAIN
TAP
0
20
10
GAIN
USB RTN
+6
OO
AUX3
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
POST
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
BAL
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
BAL
OUT
+6
OO
0
+6
OO
LR
MONITOR
AUX2
POST
+6
OO
ALT
AUX1
POST
FX
STEREO
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
BAL
PRE
POST
LR
+6
OO
BAL
AUX1
MASTER
0
L
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
MASTER
0
PK !
PK !
PFL
PFL
10
Allen & Heath
PK !
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PK !
PFL
10
PFL
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
7-8
9-10
11-12
FX

CAUTION


DO NOT OPEN
ALLEN&HEATH

CET APPAREIL DOIT ETRE MIS A LA TERRE
Laite on liitettv suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan
Apparatet m tilkoples jordet stikkontakt
Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag
FUSE
T1A L 250V 20mm
OFF
ON
AC MAINS IN ~
100 - 240V~ 47-63Hz 26W
Cert to CAN/CSA Std. C22.2 No 60065-03

Conforms to ANSI/UL Std. 60065-2003
Serial No.
MIC
MADE IN CHINA
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
MIC
ST RTN
MIC
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
LINE
10
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
2TRK RTN
REC OUT
ALT OUT
L/M
L/M
L/M
L/M
ST1 IN
ST 2 IN
ST 3 IN
ST4 IN
AUX1 OUT
MAIN OUT
INSERT L
L
AUX2 OUT
INSERT R
AUX3 OUT
MONO OUT
R
PHONES
FOOT SWITCH
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
100Hz
HF
650
-15
1k
500
2k
650
120Hz
500
120Hz
-15
+15
-15
+15
LF
-15
+15
500
-15
+15
-15
+15
650
-15
+15
650
-15
+15
650
-15
+15
650
500
-15
+15
650
-15
+15
LF
-15
1k
500
2k
650
-15
+15
2k
RTN
-10
USB
-5
RETURN
-20
5
-30
10
POWER
AUX1-2
10
ON
ON
ON
To LR
To CH
To LR
To CH
To LR
To CH
ST2 -10
IN -20
AUX 3-FX
LR PRE
+15
+15
LF
80Hz
+15
LF
80Hz
12kHz
-15
5
10
HF
12kHz
-15
-30
10
HF
12kHz
-15
48V
PHANTOM POWER
-5
IN -20
5
-30
10
+15
ST3 -10
-5
IN -20
5
-30
HF
-15
SEND
-30
10
-5
4k
LF
80Hz
USB
-5
-20
5
ST1 -10
1k
3k
120Hz
+15
-10
RTN
UP=LR post
MF
-15
2 TRK
-5
+15
200
4k
LF
80Hz
-30
63 26
3k
120Hz
+15
-20
100Hz
+15
MF
-15
-10 -6
-10
RTN
40
50
HF
200
4k
ST
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
1k
2k
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
3k
120Hz
LF
63 26
-15
MF
80Hz
-10 -6
+15
200
4k
+15
40
50
HF
500
-15
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
1k
2k
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
3k
120Hz
LF
63 26
-15
MF
80Hz
-10 -6
+15
200
4k
+15
40
50
HF
500
-15
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
1k
2k
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
3k
120Hz
LF
63 26
-15
MF
80Hz
-10 -6
+15
200
4k
+15
40
50
HF
500
-15
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
1k
2k
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
3k
120Hz
80Hz
63 26
-15
MF
LF
80Hz
-10 -6
+15
200
4k
+15
40
50
HF
500
-15
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
1k
2k
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
3k
120Hz
+15
63 26
-15
MF
LF
80Hz
650
200
4k
-15
-10 -6
+15
3k
120Hz
40
50
HF
1k
2k
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
-15
MF
LF
80Hz
650
200
4k
MF
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
+15
3k
4k
-10 -6
HF
-15
2k
40
50
12kHz
1k
200
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
+15
3k
MF
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN

-15
+15
LF
80Hz
80Hz
5 BeatDly (regen)
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
PFL ACTIVE
PHONES

-15
+15
-15
STEREO
AUX1
AUX1
PRE
AUX1
PRE
PRE
+6
AUX2
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
STEREO
SEL
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
MAX
Bank 9-16
STEREO
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
MIN
+15
AUX1
PRE
+6
-15
STEREO
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
+15
AUX2
2TRK RTN
PARAMETER (HOLD)
TAP
PRE
ALLEN&HEATH
500
-10 -6
12kHz
+15
200
40
50
HF
12kHz
-15
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
GAIN
TAP
0
20
10
GAIN
USB RTN
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX3
POST
POST
POST
POST
+6
=
PAN
POST
+6
=
PAN
POST
+6
=
PAN
POST
+6
=
PAN
POST
+6
=
PAN
POST
+6
=
PAN
POST
+6
=
PAN
POST
+6
=
PAN
POST
+6
=
PAN
BAL
+6
=
BAL
+6
+6
LR
MONITOR
AUX2
POST
+6
OUT
+6
FX
POST
+6
PAN
+6
FX
ALT
AUX1
POST
+6
FX
STEREO
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
FX
+6
AUX3
POST
+6
=
BAL
PRE
POST
LR
+6
=
BAL
AUX1
MASTER
0
L
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
+6
MUTE
AUX2
MASTER
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
PK !
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+6
PFL
PFL
10
PFL
10
PFL
10
PFL
10
PFL
10
PFL
10
PFL
10
PFL
10
PFL
10
PFL
10
PFL
10
PFL
10
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FUSE
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MIC
MADE IN CHINA
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
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LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
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MIC
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MIC
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ALT OUT
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L/M
LINE
INSERT
2TRK RTN
ST1 IN
ST2 IN
ST4 IN
ST3 IN
AUX1 OUT
INSERT L
MAIN OUT
L
AUX2 OUT
INSERT R
AUX3 OUT
MONO OUT
R
PHONES
F/SWITCH
GAIN
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN
0
MIC
LINE
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
100Hz
HF
10
30
650
-15
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500
200
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650
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650
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2k
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-15
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+15
2k
3k
120Hz
-15
+15
LF
-5
RTN
-20
5
ST1 -10
-10
RETURN
POWER
AUX1-2
10
OO
ON
ON
To LR
To CH
To LR
To CH
To LR
To CH
ST2 -10
-5
0
AUX3-FX
LR PRE
FX MUTE
48V
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
PHANTOM POWER
+15
LF
+15

-15
5 BeatDly (regen)
+15
LF
80Hz
9 Plate (decay)
12kHz
-15
1 Dly+verb (level)
5
10
OO
LF
80Hz
-30
HF
12kHz
-15
+15
LF
-5
IN -20
5
10
OO
HF
12kHz
80Hz
-30
10
OO
ST3 -10
-5
IN -20
5
-30
HF
-15
SEND
-30
10
OO
-5
-20
5
-30
USB
ON
IN -20
4k
HM
80Hz
-10
RTN
10
OO
USB
UP=LR post
1k
200
4k
2TRK
+15
3k
120Hz
HM
LF
-10
RTN
40
50
63 26
100Hz
-15
200
4k
80Hz
-10 -6
HF
500
2k
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
+15
3k
120Hz
GAIN
ST
12kHz
1k
HM
LF
63 26
0
20
10
100Hz
-15
200
4k
80Hz
40
50
-10 -6
HF
500
2k
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
+15
3k
120Hz
GAIN
12kHz
1k
HM
LF
63 26
0
20
10
100Hz
-15
200
4k
80Hz
40
50
-10 -6
HF
500
2k
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
+15
3k
120Hz
GAIN
12kHz
1k
HM
LF
63 26
0
20
10
100Hz
-15
200
4k
80Hz
40
50
-10 -6
HF
500
2k
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
+15
3k
120Hz
GAIN
12kHz
1k
HM
LF
63 26
0
20
10
100Hz
-15
200
4k
80Hz
40
50
-10 -6
HF
500
2k
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
+15
3k
120Hz
GAIN
12kHz
1k
HM
LF
63 26
0
20
10
100Hz
-15
200
4k
80Hz
40
50
-10 -6
HF
500
2k
0
MIC
LINE
+15
3k
120Hz
GAIN
10
30
12kHz
1k
HM
LF
63 26
0
20
10
100Hz
-15
200
4k
80Hz
40
50
-10 -6
HF
500
2k
0
MIC
LINE
+15
3k
120Hz
GAIN
10
30
12kHz
1k
HM
LF
63 26
0
20
10
100Hz
-15
200
4k
80Hz
40
50
-10 -6
HF
500
2k
0
MIC
LINE
+15
3k
120Hz
GAIN
10
30
12kHz
1k
HM
LF
63 26
0
20
10
100Hz
-15
200
4k
80Hz
40
50
-10 -6
HF
500
2k
0
MIC
LINE
+15
3k
120Hz
GAIN
10
30
12kHz
1k
HM
LF
63 26
0
20
10
100Hz
-15
200
4k
80Hz
40
50
-10 -6
HF
500
2k
0
MIC
LINE
+15
3k
120Hz
GAIN
10
30
12kHz
1k
HM
LF
63 26
0
20
10
100Hz
-15
200
4k
80Hz
40
50
-10 -6
HF
500
2k
0
MIC
LINE
+15
3k
120Hz
GAIN
10
30
12kHz
1k
HM
80Hz
63 26
0
20
10
100Hz
-15
200
4k
LF
80Hz
40
50
-10 -6
+15
3k
120Hz
0
MIC
LINE
HF
1k
HM
GAIN
10
30
12kHz
-15
200
4k
LF
80Hz
63 26
0
20
10
100Hz
+15
3k
120Hz
40
50
-10 -6
HF
1k
HM
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
-15
200
4k
GAIN
10
30
100Hz
+15
3k
120Hz
63 26
12kHz
+15
HM
40
50
-10 -6
0
20
10
80Hz
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
PFL ACTIVE
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
PHONES

-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
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-15
+15
-15
+15
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-15
+15
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+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
STEREO
AUX1
AUX1
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
+6
OO
MIN
+15
+6
OO
AUX1
STEREO
SEL
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
MAX
Bank 9-16
STEREO
PRE
AUX2
PRE
-15
AUX1
PRE
AUX2
PRE
+15
STEREO
AUX1
AUX2
2TRK RTN
PARAMETER (HOLD)
TAP
PRE
ALLEN&HEATH
500
0
MIC
LINE
HF
12kHz
-15
GAIN
10
30
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
TAP
0
20
10
USB RTN
+6
OO
AUX3
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
+6
OO
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
+6
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PAN
+6
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PAN
+6
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PAN
+6
OO
+6
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PAN
+6
OO
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PAN
+6
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PAN
+6
OO
+6
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PAN
+6
OO
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
BAL
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
ALT
OUT
+6
OO
0
+6
OO
LR
MONITOR
AUX2
POST
BAL
STEREO
AUX1
POST
FX
POST
PAN
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
+6
OO
+6
OO
BAL
PRE
POST
LR
+6
OO
BAL
AUX1
MASTER
0
L
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
OO
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MASTER
0
PK !
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
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PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
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FX
INTRODUCTION TO THE ZED-12FX, 16FX & 22FX

The following is a technical overview of ZED, if you want to, please skip to the next section.
The Allen & Heath ZED series mixers have 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. Many of the components used in ZED 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, or easily change a fader.
The audio circuitry is based on years of continual development and refinement , the performance of all the elements within the mixer scrutinised and perfected to ensure the very best sound quality possible.
Multi-application:
ZEDs are great for live mixing! Their layout makes them very easy to use and the 100mm faders give much better control of the mix compared to most products at a similar price.
They are also great for recording, either a live show or an audio project at home can be built up track by track and studio monitor speakers
can be fed from the Alt Outputs.
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 PA series, the ZED-12FX, 16FX & 22FX pre-amps use a two stage design, with carefully controlled amounts
of gain in each stage. When amplifying the signal from the XLR input, the gain range is huge (69dB of range to be exact) and is very evenly
distributed around the gain control, meaning better control of signal level. Most of the gain comes from the first stage, so unwanted noise is
kept to a minimum. There is no pad switch, or pad circuit line level signals are simply plugged into the second stage of the pre-amp by
using the line input jack socket. This has the great advantage of lower noise when using the line input. (It is common to attenuate line level
signals, the amplify them back up again which can give more noise or hiss).
EQ:
The ZED series mixers are equipped with a 3-band equaliser circuit on each mono input 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.
AUX system:
Zed 12FX, 16FX & 22fX mixers have 4 Aux buses. 3 are used for connecting external equipment such as foldback stage monitors, or external effects processors, and one is used for the internal effects processor.
Effects Processor:
Zed-12FX, 16FX & 22FX mixers have 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
entered 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.
Mono and Stereo Channels:

One of the great things about the ZED series is the number and variety of things you can plug in. In addition to the mono channels there are
three stereo channels, each with a main stereo input on jack sockets, two of them have the ability to take additional stereo inputs from
phono sockets, the third can take the USB audio input. Flexibility gives you control.
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 thats it! Quality audio to and from your PC or MAC.
As you can tell, were very proud of this product we hope you like it too.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Levels
Input
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)
Output
L, R & Mono Outputs (L&R XLR, Mono Jack)
0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.
Aux Outputs (Jack sockets)
Alt Outputs (phono sockets)
Rec Outputs (phono sockets)
Frequency Response
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain
+0.5/-1dB 20Hz to 20kHz.
Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain
+0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz
Stereo in to Mix L/R out
+0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz
THD+n
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 0dB gain 1kHz +10dBu out
0.004%
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain 1kHz
0.014%
Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain 0dBu 1kHz
0.005%
Stereo in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain +10dBu 1kHz
0.003%
Headroom
Analogue Headroom from nominal (0Vu)
21dB
USB in & out headroom from nominal (0Vu)
14dB
USB Audio CODEC (Coder/Decoder)

USB Audio In/Out
USB 1.1 compliant 16bit.
Sample Rate
32, 44.1, or 48kHz
Noise
Mic Pre EIN @ max gain 150R input Z 22-22kHz
-127dBu
Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, 22-22kHz
ZED-12FX
-88dBu
ZED-16FX
-86dBu
ZED-22FX
-84dBu
Allen & Heath
12
Dimensions
MIC
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
MIC
LINE
ST RTN
MIC
LINE
2TRK RTN
L/M
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
INSERT
ALT OUT
LINE
1
INSERT
REC OUT
L/M
ST1 IN
L/M
ST2 IN
INSERT L
AUX2 OUT
INSERT R
AUX3 OUT
MONO OUT
MAIN OUT
L
L/M
ST4 IN
ST3 IN
AUX1 OUT
R
PHONES
F/SWITCH
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
100Hz
HF
650
500
465mm (18.3 inches)
650
120Hz
500
120Hz
+15
120Hz
+15
80Hz
500
80Hz
650
500
120Hz
500
120Hz
63 26
500
120Hz
500
120Hz
63 26
500
120Hz
500
120Hz
63 26
500
120Hz
500
120Hz
50
63 26
500
120Hz
500
120Hz
50
63 26
500
120Hz
2k
120Hz
650
2k
3k
120Hz
AUX1-2
ON
ON
To LR
To CH
To LR
To CH
ST2 -10
-5
0
AUX3-FX
LR PRE
80Hz
10
OO
HF
+15

-15
5 BeatDly (regen)
+15
LF
80Hz
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
12kHz
-15
LF
48V
-30
10
OO
HF
+15
FX MUTE
PHANTOM POWER
-5
IN -20
12kHz
-15
LF
80Hz
-30
10
OO
HF
ST3 -10
-5
IN -20
5
-30
+15
LF
80Hz
POWER
10
OO
ON
12kHz
-15
SEND
To LR
To CH
IN -20
4k
HM
+15
RETURN
-30
10
OO
USB
-5
-20
5
UP=LR post
ST1 -10
1k
200
4k
-15
LF
-10
RTN
-30
10
OO
USB
-5
-20
5
+15
-15
500
-10
RTN
-30
63 26
3k
+15
80Hz
50
2TRK
-5
-20
100Hz
1k
HM
-15
-10
RTN
40
-10 -6
+15
650
200
4k
HM
ST
10
30
HF
-15
LF
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
3k
+15
80Hz
40
-10 -6
+15
650
200
4k
-15
LF
10
30
HF
-15
2k
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
3k
+15
80Hz
50
63 26
GAIN
100Hz
1k
HM
-15
40
-10 -6
+15
650
200
4k
HM
10
30
HF
-15
LF
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
3k
+15
80Hz
40
-10 -6
+15
650
200
4k
-15
LF
10
30
HF
-15
2k
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
3k
+15
80Hz
50
63 26
GAIN
100Hz
1k
HM
-15
40
-10 -6
+15
650
200
4k
HM
10
30
HF
-15
LF
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
1k
2k
GAIN
100Hz
3k
+15
80Hz
50
-10 -6
+15
650
200
4k
-15
LF
40
HF
-15
2k
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
3k
+15
80Hz
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
1k
HM
-15
50
-10 -6
+15
650
200
4k
HM
40
HF
-15
LF
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
1k
2k
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
3k
+15
80Hz
50
-10 -6
+15
650
200
4k
-15
LF
40
HF
-15
2k
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
3k
+15
80Hz
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
1k
HM
-15
50
-10 -6
+15
650
200
4k
HM
40
HF
-15
LF
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
1k
2k
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
3k
+15
80Hz
50
-10 -6
+15
650
200
4k
-15
LF
40
HF
-15
2k
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
3k
+15
80Hz
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
1k
HM
-15
50
-10 -6
+15
650
200
4k
HM
LF
40
HF
-15
2k
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
3k
+15
80Hz
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
1k
200
4k
-15
LF
50
-10 -6
+15
-15
HM
-15
LF
40
HF
1k
2k
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
12kHz
3k
4k
HM
-15
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN
100Hz
+15
650
200
3k
4k
HM
LF
50
-10 -6
HF
-15
2k
3k
40
12kHz
1k
200
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
+15
-15
1k
2k
63 26
0
20
10
GAIN
80Hz
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)
PFL ACTIVE
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
PHONES

-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
+15
-15
STEREO
AUX1
AUX1
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
OO
+6
MIN
+15
+6
OO
+6
AUX1
STEREO
SEL
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
2TRK RTN
PARAMETER (HOLD)
AUX2
PRE
MAX
Bank 9-16
STEREO
PRE
OO
AUX2
PRE
-15
AUX1
PRE
OO
AUX2
PRE
+15
STEREO
AUX1
PRE
OO
TAP
PRE
ALLEN&HEATH
500
50
-10 -6
12kHz
+15
-15
40
HF
12kHz
200
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
100Hz
HF
12kHz
0
20
10
GAIN
TAP
0
20
10
GAIN
USB RTN
AUX3
AUX3
POST
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
+6
OO
FX
POST
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
FX
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
=
PAN
+6
FX
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
=
PAN
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
PAN
+6
OO
+6
OO
BAL
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
0
+6
OO
LR
MONITOR
AUX2
POST
BAL
OUT
OO
FX
POST
ALT
AUX1
POST
FX
POST
STEREO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
PAN
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
PAN
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
PAN
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
PAN
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
PAN
AUX3
POST
OO
POST
OO
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
PAN
AUX3
POST
OO
POST
PAN
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
PAN
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
PAN
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
PAN
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
PAN
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
PAN
AUX3
POST
FX
POST
PAN
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
BAL
LR
+6
OO
BAL
PRE
POST
AUX1
MASTER
0
L
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
MASTER
0
PK !
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PK !
PFL
PFL
PK !
PFL
PK !
PFL
PFL
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
OO
17-18
OO
19-20
OO
OO
OO
21-22
FX
ZED-12FX 385mm (15.2 inches)

(3.6)
0
R2 )
43
(1.7)
8
(0.
92
98 (3.9)
450 (17.7)
mm (inches)
Weight
ZED-12FX
ZED-16FX
ZED-22FX
Unpacked
6.5kg (14.3 lb)
8.5kg (18.7 lb)
10.5kg (23.1 lb)
Packed
10.5kg (23.1lb)
13kg (28.6 lb)
15kg (33 lb)
A rack mounting kit is available for ZED-12FX. The part number is: ZED1402-RK19
A rack mounting kit is available for ZED-16FX. The part number is: ZED1802-RK19
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13
BLOCK DIAGRAM
MIC IN
PP
+
-
GAIN
GAIN
GAIN
ON
ON
ON
+
-
CHAN
LR
GAIN
CHAN
LR
100Hz
GLOBAL 48V SWITCH
GAIN
LINE IN
+48V
STEREO CHANNEL 1
STEREO RETURN
L
R
ST1 2 & 3
STEREO CHANNEL 2
2TRK RTN
STEREO CHANNEL 3
REC OUT
LR
CHAN
HPF
SUM
+
LF
HM
HF
3 BAND EQUALISER
MONO CHANNEL
INSERT
HF
2 BAND EQUALISER
LF
RECORD OUT
SUM
USB RETURN FROM COMPUTER
EFFECTS
PROCESSOR
2 TRK RTN TO MONITOR SELECTION
SUM
STEREO CHANNEL
EXT FX IN
FOOTSWITCH
FADER
FADER
+
SUM
SUM
+
+
SUM
WIRE PAD
SOLDER LINK
PFL
STEREO
AUX1
AUX 2
AUX 3
FX
BAL
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
FX
AUX 2
AUX 1
TAP/PARAMETER
SEL DOWN
SEL UP
BANK
EFFECT TYPE
STEREO
PAN
R INSERT
2TRK RTN
USB RETURN
MONITOR
RECESSED SWITCHES
MIX POST
AUX2
MASTER LEVEL
AUX1
MASTER LEVEL
RECORD OUT
PFL ACTIVE
L INSERT
AUX 1-2
AUX 3-FX
L-R PRE
PRIORITY SWITCHING
AUX 2
AUX 1
2 TRK RTN
USB RTN
PFL ACTIVE
SUM
+
TO ALT OUT
ALT LEVEL
USB
RETURN
PRIORITY SWITCHING
MAIN OUT
0dBu NOMINAL
AUX1 OUT
AUX2 OUT
AUX3 OUT
METERS
HEADPHONES
PHONES
LEVEL
USB 1 STEREO I/O
MONO OUT
PFL/AFL
USB DEVICE
EFFECTS SEND
FADERS
MAIN LR
ZED 12FX, 16FX & 22FX BLOCK DIAGRAM

PFL
PEAK
MUTE
PFL
PEAK
MUTE
EFFECTS SEND
DSP
MUTE
BAL
14
Allen & Heath
STEREO EFFECTS CHANNEL

ALT OUT
L
R
ALT OUT
L
R
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 4
PFL
MONO INPUT CHANNEL

Mic Input Socket
MIC
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 overrides the Mic input, so if you want to hear
something plugged in to the xlr socket, make sure nothing is
plugged into the Line input.
LINE
Insert Jack Socket
Standard 1/4 (6.25mm) Jack socket for unbalanced insert send and
return signals. Wired Tip=send, Ring=return, Sleeve=Chassis.
Nominal level is 0dBu. The insert point is after the 100Hz filter and
before the EQ.
INSERT
Gain Control
GAIN
0
20
10
0
MIC
LINE
10
30
40
-10 -6
This adjusts the gain of the input amplifier to match the signal level
of the input. The gain is varied from 6dB (attenuation) to +63dB
for signals plugged in to the xlr socket (Mic Input) and 10dB to
+26dB for signals plugged into the Line input jack.
GA
50
LIN
63 26
100Hz
100Hz Hi-pass Filter
dBr
10.00
The Hi-pass filter is used for reducing pop noise and rumble from microphone signals. It is a 2-pole (12dB per octave) filter with a corner frequency set at 100Hz.
The filter affects signals from both Mic XLR and Line jack
socket.
0.00
-10.00
-20.00
-30.00
-40.00
-50.00
10.00 Hz
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100.00
1000.00
10000.00
30000.00
15
MONO INPUT CHANNEL
0
20
10
GAIN
HF EQ
10
30
0
MIC
LINE
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.
40
50
-10 -6
63 26
dBr
20.00
100Hz
15.00
10.00
HF
5.00
12kHz
0.00
-5.00
-10.00
+15
-15
500
650
-15.00
-20.00
10.00 Hz
200
2k
3k
120Hz
100.00
1000.00
10000.00
30000.00
1k
4k
HM
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
+15
15.00
10.00
LF
5.00
80Hz
0.00
-5.00
-10.00
-15
+15
-15.00
-20.00
10.00 Hz
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.
100.00
1000.00
10000.00
30000.00
dBr
20.00
15.00
10.00
5.00
0.00
-5.00
-10.00
-15.00
-20.00
10.00 Hz
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16
100.00
1000.00
10000.00
30000.00
MONO INPUT CHANNEL

AUX1
PRE
+6
OO
AUX2
PRE
+6
OO
AUX3
POST
+6
OO
FX
POST
Auxes 1 & 2
Each of these controls sends a signal to an auxiliary bus. The signal is
sourced pre-fade which means that the level is independent of, and unaffected by the fader. Auxes 1 & 2 are primarily used for foldback monitoring
purposes, as the fader does not affect the level. They can also be used as
feeds for recording and are available sources to the USB interface for this
purpose.
These sends are affected by the Mute switch, so muting the channel will also
mute the Aux sends.
The control varies the signal level to the bus from off (fully attenuated) to
+6dB, with unity gain at the arrow.
There are master level controls for the Aux 1 & 2 outputs situated in the
master section of the mixer.
PAN
Auxes 3 & FX
+6
OO
MUTE
These are post-fade sends, which means that the signals are affected by the
channel fader. Primarily used for effects sends, the aux signal will reduce if
the fader is pulled down so keeping the correct proportion of the effect.
Muting the channel will also mute the Aux sends, and the send controls have
6dB gain fully clockwise.
There are no master level controls for Aux 3 output or the FX mix bus.
PK !
PFL
PAN
10
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. 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.
Mute Switch
0
This mutes or cuts the signal to the left & right buses and the Aux buses. A
rectangular LED illuminates to show the Mute switch is pressed.
10
20
PFL Switch & PK! LED

The PFL (Pre-Fade Listen) switch sends the channel signal to the PFL bus
and subsequently to the headphones and the main L R meters. Used for
checking the audio signal before raising the fader or un-muting the channel.
The PK! LED illuminates dimly to indicate the PFL switch is pressed, and
brightly to indicate the channel signal is within 5dB of clipping.
30
Fader
OO
The 100mm fader affects the level of the channel signal to the left & right
buses and Auxes 3 & 4. There is 10dB of gain at the top and the unity gain
position is marked by 0.
1
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17
STEREO INPUT CHANNEL ST1

Stereo Return Phono sockets
ST RTN
This is an additional stereo input to the main stereo channel input

(below). The gain is varied by the ST RTN control and this input can
be sent to either the stereo channel or straight to the L R main bus,
depending on the setting of the under-panel switch. These inputs
are unbalanced.
Stereo 1 input jack sockets

Standard 1/4 jack sockets for line level stereo signals. Can be used
with a mono input where the L/M input will also connect to the R
input if nothing is plugged in to R.
The Stereo 1 inputs accept unbalanced or balanced signals.
L/M
ST1 IN
Stereo Return Level control

Adjusts the level of the stereo return input from off (fully attenuated) to maximum where it has 10dB of gain.
RT
R
Stereo Return ON switch
ST
-10
RTN
-5
-20
Stereo Routing selector switch
-30
This switch selects whether the Stereo Return signal is sent to the L
R bus directly, or the stereo channel 1. When it is pressed in, the
Stereo Return signal sums together with the main stereo input.
10
OO
This switches the signal on when pressed in. Leaving the switch in
the up position is recommended when the stereo return input is
not in use to minimise unwanted noise being passed through.
ON
Stereo 1 Level control
To LR
To 7-8
ST1 -10
Adjusts the level of the ST1 input. The range is from off to +10dB.
Stereo Channel EQ
-5
The Stereo Channel EQ is 2 band with corner frequencies of 12kHz

for the HF and 80Hz for the LF.
IN -20
-30
OO
dBr
20.00
10
HF
15.00
10.00
12kHz
1
5 .0 0
-15
+15
0 .0 0
-5 .0 0
LF
80Hz
-1 0 .0 0
-1 5 .0 0
-15
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-2 0 .0 0
1 0 .0 0 Hz
18
1 0 0 .0 0
1 0 0 0 .0 0
1 0 0 0 0 .0 0
3 0 0 0 0 .0 0
STEREO INPUT CHANNEL ST1

15
+15
STEREO
AUX1
PRE
OO
+6
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
PRE
AUX3
POST
STEREO Aux 1 & 2 switch

This is an under-panel selector switch that configures Auxes 1 & 2 to be
either mono sends or a stereo send pair.
UP: A mono sum of the left & right stereo channel signal is sent to Aux
buses 1 & 2 by the control knobs.
DOWN: The left stereo channel signal is sent to Aux 1 and the right is
sent to Aux 2 by the control knobs.
Note: This can be useful when setting up a seperate stereo output from
the main L R output using Auxes 1 & 2, possibly for recording. This can be
selected to feed the USB output to create an independent stereo feed for
recording using a computer.
FX
POST
+6
OO
BAL
MUTE
Aux 1 & 2 sends

These control the level of the signals sent to the Aux 1 & 2 buses. The Aux
1 & 2 send controls are configured either as two mono sends or as a stereo
pair depending on the position of the STEREO switch (please see above).
Auxes 1 & 2 are pre-fade, but muted when the Mute switch is pressed.
There is 6dB of gain at the fully clockwise position.
PK !
Aux 3 & FX sends
PFL
These controls take a mono sum of the left & right stereo channel signals
from after the fader and send them to the Aux 3 and FX buses respectively.
They are muted when the Mute switch is pressed and have 6dB of gain at
maximum.
10
Balance control
5
The Balance control varies the relative levels between the left and right
channels.
Mute Switch
Mutes the signals to the main L R and the Aux buses.
10

The Pre-Fade Listen switch takes a mono sum of the stereo channel signals
from before the fader and mute switch. When pressed the signal will appear
on the L R meters and be fed to the headphones circuit for monitoring.
The PK! LED illuminates dimly to indicate the PFL switch is pressed, and
brightly to indicate the channel signal is within 5dB of clipping.
20
30
OO
Fader
The 100mm fader affects the level of the channel signal to the left & right
buses and Auxes 3 & FX. There is 10dB of gain at the top and the unity gain
position is marked by 0.
7-8
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STEREO INPUT CHANNELS ST2, 3 & FX

ST RTN
2TRK RTN
REC OUT
ALT OUT
L/M
L/M
L/M
L/M
ST1 IN
ST2 IN
ST3 IN
ST4 IN
RT
R
ST
RTN
-10
2TRK
-5
RTN
-20
-10
10
RTN
-10
ON
ON
To LR
To 7-8
To LR
To 9-10
RETURN
SEND
-30
10
USB
-5
-20
5
-30
OO
USB
-5
-20
5
-30
OO
OO
10
ON
To LR
To 11-12
AUX1-2
AUX3-FX
LR PRE
UP=LR post
Stereo Input Channel ST1

This is stereo input channel ST1 as described on previous pages.

The only difference from stereo input channel ST1 is the labelling of the additional stereo input on phono connectors, labelled as 2 Track Return. This is to indicate that a 2 track (stereo) input can be inserted here for
playback of a stereo recording or incidental music.

Stereo input channel ST3 also has an additional stereo input, but instead of being on phono connectors, it
comes from the USB audio input. The level control, ON switch and routing switch are the same as for stereo
input channel ST1. It is best to leave the ON switch in its UP position when the USB input is not in use. The
phono sockets carry the analogue record output signals that are sourced from the main L R outputs. They are
pre-fade, post L R insert.
Effects Channel and ST4 input.

The FX (Effects) channel has one stereo input (ST4) on jack sockets which adds to the output of the built in
digital effects processor. This stereo input can be used with an external effects processor to return the effects
signal to the main mix.
The phono sockets carry the Alternate stereo output which comes from the selector switches and level control in the master section.
USB connector & output selection.

A standard USB type B connector plugs in here (cable supplied). The three selector switches determine what is
sent on the USB output. They work on a priority system, so that if more than one is pressed the one nearest
the top takes precedence. So if all 3 are pressed, then the Aux 1 & 2 signals would be sent by the USB device.
Please refer to the section describing using the USB audio port for more details.
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EFFECTS PROCESSOR
p
Effects Type Selection LED.

8 Green LEDs show one of 16 effects types available. If the Bank LED is off the
green LEDs will show one of 1 to 8 on the effects list (or off if no LEDs are
lit), if the Bank LED is on the green LEDs 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 LEDs also display the level of the parameter adjustment when the
TAP button is held down. The more LEDs that illuminate, the more the parameter is increased in value or intensity.
TAP

5 BeatDly (regen)
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)

Bank 9-16
Bank LED.
ST
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
PARAMETER (HOLD)
TAP
STEREO
AUX1
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.
+6
OO
AUX2
+6
OO
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.
BAL
AUX 1 & 2 Send controls.

L
MUTE
PK !
PFL
These controls send the effects processor output signal (and the external effects return on
ST4) to the Aux buses 1 & 2, either in mono or stereo depending on the under-panel selector switch (described on Page17).
These send controls are commonly used to add some reverb or effect onto the Aux 1 & 2
buses that may be used for stage monitoring or foldback.
The overall level from these send controls will be affected by the fader and the Mute
switch, so the effect can be quickly cut from the monitors if required (for announcements
etc).
10
Balance control.
5
The Balance control varies the relative levels between the left and right channels.
Mute Switch
10
20
30
OO
Mutes the effect signals to the main L R and the Aux buses. The Footswitch jack socket
can also be used to mute the effects signal.

The Pre-Fade Listen switch takes a mono sum of the stereo effects signals from before the
fader and mute switch. When pressed the signal will appear on the L R meters and be fed
to the headphones circuit for monitoring.
The PK! LED illuminates dimly to indicate the PFL switch is pressed, and brightly to indicate the effects signal is within 5dB of clipping
Fader
The 100mm fader affects the level of the effects signal to the left & right buses and Auxes
1 & 2. There is 10dB of gain at the top and the unity gain position is marked by 0.
FX
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EFFECTS PROCESSOR
Effects Type List & Description.
1 Dly+verb (level)
9 Plate (decay)
TAP

5 BeatDly (regen)
13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo)
14 Arena (size)
7 SlapVerb (size)
15 Flanger (dpth)

Bank 9-16
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 LEDs 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.
SEL
PARAMETER (HOLD)
TAP
Effects Type Table with description.
Effect
Preset Name
Effect Description & Parameter adjustment.
Dly+verb(level)
Delay with Reverb. Delay feeds reverb (Classic Plate).

TAP for delay time Min = 70mS Max = 1.35S, Adjust the level of reverb.
Dly+verb(size)
Delay with Reverb. Delay feeds reverb (Classic Plate). TAP for delay time
Min = Min = 70mS Max = 1.35S, PARAMETER Adjusts the size of reverb.
Dly+verb(regen)
Delay with Reverb. Delay feeds reverb (Classic Plate). TAP for delay time
Min = 70mS Max = 1.35S, PARAMETER adjusts the regeneration of the delay.
PingPong(regen)
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.
BeatDly(regen)
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.
Ambient(echo)
Echo Delay with Reverb. PARAMETER adjusts the echo time.
SlapVerb(size)
Reverb with echo reflections creating classic slapback reverb sound.

PARAMETER adjusts the slapback size (more slap echo).
DoubleZED(size)
Classic stereo doubler.

PARAMETER adjusts delay and size.
Plate(decay)
Classic plate reverb. PARAMETER adjusts decay time.
10
Plate(predly)
Plate reverb with pre-delay. Good for vocals/percussion.

PARAMETER adjusts pre-delay time (for increased intelligibility).
11
Plate(colour)
Classic plate reverb. PARAMETER adjusts tonal texture from dark to bright.
12
Hall1(size)
Smooth classic hall reverb. PARAMETER adjusts size of hall.
13
Hall2(size)
Brighter hall reverb. PARAMETER adjusts size of hall.
14
Arena(size)
Arena reverb. PARAMETER adjusts size of arena.
15
Flanger(dpth)
Classic flanger effect. PARAMETER adjusts depth and tonality.
16
Chorus(dpth)
Chorus effect. PARAMETER adjusts depth and tonality.
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MASTER SECTION
Aux output jack sockets
AUX1 OUT
Standard 1/4 jack sockets for Aux 1 to 3 outputs (FX or Aux 4 is

the internal Effects bus and does not have an output socket. Impedance balanced, nominal level = 0dBu.
MAIN OUT
INSERT L
L
AUX2 OUT
INSERT R
Mix L R Insert jack sockets
AUX3 OUT
Standard 1/4 (6.25mm) Jack sockets for unbalanced insert send and
return signals. Wired Tip = send, Ring = return, Sleeve = Chassis.
Nominal level is 0dBu.
MONO OUT
PHONES
Main L R output xlr sockets
F/SWITCH
Main left & right outputs. Impedance balanced signals, pin1 = chassis,
pin2 = hot (+), pin3 = cold (-). Nominal level = 0dBu.
POWER
FX MUTE
Mono output jack socket
48V
PHANTOM POWER
9 Plate (decay)
10 Plate (predly)
11 Plate (colour)
12 Hall1 (size)
PFL ACTIVE
13 Hall2 (size)
14 Arena (size)
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
PHONES
15 Flanger (dpth)
16 Chorus (dpth)
MIN
MAX
AUX1
STEREO
AUX2
2TRK RTN
A mono sum of the main left & right post-fade signals.
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+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
Headphones jack sockets

One 1/4 and one 3.5mm jack socket for stereo headphones. Wired
Tip = left, Ring = right, Sleeve = Chassis.
It is recommended that headphones with an impedance higher than
30ohms are used.
Footswitch connection
Standard 1/4 (6.25mm) Jack socket for use with a footswitch.
Wired so that a switch closure between Tip and Sleeve will activate
the effects mute circuitry to cut the effects return (and ST4) from
the main LR mix and the Aux 1 & 2 sends.
USB RTN
ALT
OUT
0
+6
OO
48v Phantom Power switch
LR
MONITOR
PRE
POST
LR
AUX1
MASTER
0
OO
+6
OO
+6
AUX2
MASTER
10
Press this in to switch 48v Phantom Power to all the Mic input xlr
connectors, if any of the microphones attached require power. Dynamic microphones wont mind being connected to a phantom
powered input, but care is needed to ensure that 48v is not
switched on if an xlr is used to input a signal from an electronic
circuit (ie. Another mixer or keyboard).
When switching 48v on or off, or plugging in connectors to
channels with 48v present, it is important (and normal
practise) to mute the channels. This will avoid loud clicks
and bangs potentially getting through to the amps & speakers with the possible effect of damaging the speakers, or
the audiences hearing!
10
Left Right meters

12 segment LED meters, peak type response, the 0 position reflects 0dBu at the outputs. These display the signals from the monitor selector switches below, or the PFL (pre-fade listen) signals
from any selected channels, which overrides.
20
30
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MASTER SECTION
FX MUTE
48V
9 Plate (decay)
10 Plate (predly)
11 Plate (colour)
12 Hall1 (size)
PFL ACTIVE
13 Hall2 (size)
14 Arena (size)
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
PHONES
15 Flanger (dpth)
16 Chorus (dpth)
MIN
MAX
AUX1
STEREO
AUX2
2TRK RTN
USB RTN
ALT
OUT
0
+6
OO
LR
MONITOR
Headphone level control

Adjusts the level of the headphone signal.
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+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
PHANTOM POWER
Warning ! To avoid damage to your

hearing do not operate the headphones
or sound system at excessively high
volume. Continued exposure to high
volume sound can cause frequency
selective or wide range hearing loss.
82!
Monitor selector switches

These 4 switches select the signal source for the headphones monitor and the meters. They work on a priority basis. If they are all up
then the post-fade main L R signals will feed the monitor circuit, if
USB and 2 TRK are pressed, then only the 2 TRK signals will feed
the monitor circuit. The stereo option of pressing both AUX 1 and
AUX 2 together allows Aux 1 to feed the left and Aux 2 to feed the
right monitor circuit. This is useful if a stereo mix is set up using
Auxes 1 & 2.
PRE
POST
LR
AUX1
MASTER
0
+6
OO
AUX2
Alternate output level control
MASTER
The Alt (Alternate) Output is useful for connecting a pair of monitor speakers separate to the main outputs. The level control adjusts
the volume of the output from off to +6dB.
0
+6
OO
10
Alternate output selector switches
These under-panel switches select the signal source for the Alt output. They select between the L R pre-fade, L R post-fade or the
monitor L R signals.
10
Aux 1 & 2 master level controls

For adjusting the level of the Aux 1 and 2 outputs. The range of
level control is from off to +6dB.
20
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Master L R faders
OO
High quality 100mm faders for the main L R outputs. 10dB gain at
the top, unity gain marked at 0.
R
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USB CONNECTION
ST4 IN
R
USB
RETURN
SEND
AUX1-2
AUX3-FX
LR PRE
UP=LR post
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 record 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.
Just a couple of points to look out for:
Windows XP/Vista:
When you plug in your ZED USB interface to your computer, if the volume level is low or
inaudible, check the device volume in control panel/Sounds and Audio Devices/Volume. Set the volume to High.
Windows 7:
At present, Windows 7 treats the USB audio device as a microphone source instead if a line input, so
set the device volume level much lower, we found setting to 3 is ideal.
If you want to reduce latency (delay) there are some different drivers available for your operating system. Please check the
Allen & Heath website www.allen-heath.com for details and links to third party companies able to supply appropriate drivers for your operating system.
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SONAR X1 LE
DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION
SONAR X1 LE Overview.
SONAR X1 LE is a software application from Cakewalk and is included free of charge with your new ZED mixing console.
SONAR X1 LE is a powerful first step into the world of sequencing and hard disk recording on the Windows platform. Youll
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. If you choose to upgrade your copy of SONAR X1 LE
to a more full-featured version, like SONAR X1 Producer, youll now be able to do so at significant savings.
We will describe the basic steps of installing the software and getting started here, for more comprehensive help or technical
support please use the Help files in SONAR X1 LE or visit the SONAR LE website:
www.cakewalk.com/Products/SONARLE/
The website will have details on registering your product and upgrading it should you wish. There are also tutorials to get you
started.
SONAR X1 LE Key Features.
Powered by SONAR X1
32 audio tracks
64 MIDI tracks
8 simultaneous inputs and outputs
24-bit/96 kHz audio quality
24 simultaneous effects
8 simultaneous virtual instruments
Integrated VST/VSTi support
Support for ACID-format loops
Support for ReWire clients such as Live or Reason
Active Controller Technology automatically maps MIDI keyboards and control surfaces to the parameters you need
most on effects, instruments, volume, pan, and other mix elements
Edit MIDI directly from the Track View with the Inline Piano Roll View.
Support for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP operating systems
SONAR LE Installation.
Put disk into CD or DVD ROM drive and follow instructions on screen.
Register your copy of SONAR LE by accessing the Cakewalk website. Your SONAR LE software will display its
unique serial number. If the installing computer has access to the internet just click Register, if not, use a different computer to access cakewalk.com and register by typing in the serial number.
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SONAR LE will run automatically after installation, or else

click the icon created on the desktop.
To initially configure SONAR X1 LE with ZED:
Create a normal Cakewalk project (an option offered
when starting SONAR).
In Edit/Preferences configure the I/Oenable the USB
Audio CODEC under Devices. This is the ZED interface.
For now, disable any other devices listed, for example the
computers internal soundcard listed here.
In SONAR X1 LE different views are available. The Track

view shows audio and MIDI tracks in a timeline aspect and
the Console view shows a mixer style layout. Different
views can be displayed by the dock tabs at the bottom of
the screen. On the left is the Track Inspector.
Add an audio track or two clicking Insert/Audio Track.
Tracks can be named by clicking the name box, here we
have named tracks 1&2 ZED-Left and ZED Right.
Configure the inputs for the tracks using the IN/OUT
routing drop-down menu in the Track Inspector. Here we
select LEFT USB Audio to track 1 and RIGHT USB Audio
to track 2. The track outputs are routed to the Master bus
in SONAR.
Select the output for the Master bus in SONAR by clicking
the drop-down arrow in the Inspector and selecting
STEREO USB Audio CODEC which is the ZED USB return.
In order to check the configuration, enable Input Echo On
(the top right button in the track view header). Play some
audio through your ZED mixer and select the USB send
buttons to the audio signal (for example the L-R mix).
N.B. Do not route the USB return to the L-R mix in your
ZED mixer at this stagea feedback loop could occur.
You should see the signal on the metering in SONAR LE.
To try a recording, enable the Record buttons on the
tracks and click the main Record button on the transport
toolbar. Recorded audio signal should be displayed in red.
Click stop, or hit the space bar on your keyboard to stop
the recording.
Once you have recorded audio in your SONAR project

you can play it back to the ZED mixer.
De-select the record arm buttons and Input Echo on the
tracks (or you could get both the recorded track signal
AND the live input signal playing, and possibly a feedback
loop).
Press play or hit the spacebar on the keyboard. You should
see the audio being played and levels on the meters in SONAR.
On your ZED mixer, Press USB Rtn ON and turn the level
up to the desired point. Audio should be playing from the
tracks in SONAR to the L-R bus in your ZED.
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CONNECTING A ZED TO PRO TOOLS 9 ON A MAC

If you use Pro Tools 9 and want to connect to your ZED console using a Mac computer,
here are some notes:
1. Connect your ZED mixer to your Mac via USB and power on the mixer.
2. With Pro Tools 9 installed, open Audio MIDI Setup on your Mac. PT9 should have created a Pro Tools Aggregate I/O folder in the Audio Devices list. The ZED interface should appear as USB Audio CODEC in the list
along with other audio devices in your system. Tick Use to enable the device in PT9. You may need to also
tick Resample in order for the audio data settings to be compatible with your PT9 session.
Audio MIDI Setup...
3. Run Pro Tools 9 and create a new session with

at least two audio tracks. Open the SETUP/
Playback Engine window and select Pro Tools
Aggregate I/O as the Current Engine. Click OK.
4. In PT9 click SETUP and then I/O. Select Output from

the menu and the devices available should appear in a box
labelled PTAI/O (Pro Tools Aggregate I/O). Here you can
create a new output path if one doesnt exist, name it
(here its called ZED Stereo OUT) and tick it to enable.
The output path can be set as stereo or mono channels as
is required.
5. Still in I/O Setup, click the Input tab. Again the input
sources should appear for enabled devices in Pro Tools
Aggregate I/O. Create a new path for the inputs and name
as you prefer. Here we have a stereo input named ZEDStereo Input. Note that mono channels can use one channel of a stereo input path. Make sure the path is ticked
and click OK.
6. Select the inputs and outputs for your tracks in your
session. Here the input for mono Track 1 is selected as
the Left channel from the ZED USB interface. The track
outputs can either be routed to the ZED directly or to a
master bus in Pro Tools and then to the ZED.
7. Finally check the interface and settings are working by recording some audio from the ZED mixer to PT9 and
then play the audio back to the ZED afterwards. Always be wary of audio feedback loops with bi-directional interface connections which can cause high level audio feedback if signals are routed back to themselves either in the
mixer or in the software system.
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CD
fx
MAIN PA L & R
SUB BASS
KEY:
MICROPHONE SIGNAL
STEREO LINE LEVEL SIGNAL
FROM DIRECT BOX
EFFECTS RETURN (STEREO)
EFFECTS SEND
(ADDITIONAL TO INTERNAL
EFFECTS)
STAGE MONITOR SIGNALS
(LINE LEVEL)
USB CONNECTION
MAIN PA LINE LEVEL OUT

(LEFT, RIGHT & SUB)
FOLDBACK
MONITORS
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KEY:
MICROPHONE SIGNAL
STEREO LINE LEVEL SIGNALS
USB CONNECTION
EFFECTS RETURN (STEREO)
EFFECTS SEND
CONTROL ROOM MONITORS
ARTISTS MONITOR
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WIRING NOTES
PROCESSOR
Insert cable wiring

RETURN
S
INSERT
T
OUT
T
R
SEND
GROUND
RETURN
SEND
T
R
IN
LINK RING TO SLEEVE TO UNBALANCE
Y-Adapter
Y-Adapter
2 Outputs to 1 Input
RCA PHONO CABLE
RCA phono jacks
adapter
1 Output to 2 Inputs
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
BALANCED
1=ground
BALANCED
XLR FEMALE
XLR MALE
3=cold (-)
General
Wiring
Information
Yes
TRS to XLR-F CABLE
Sleeve=ground
2=hot (+)
FROM
OUTPUT
3=cold (-)
1=ground
BALANCED
XLR FEMALE
2=hot (+)
3=cold (-)
Ring=cold (-)
Tip=hot (+)
2=hot (+) 1=ground
BALANCED
TRS to XLR-M CABLE
BALANCED
Sleeve=ground
XLR MALE
3=cold (-)
Ring=cold (-)
Tip=hot (+)
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Please go to www.allen-heath.com/register.asp and register your products serial number and your details.
By registering with us and becoming an official Registered User, you will ensure that any warranty claim
you might make is actioned quickly and with the minimum delay.
Alternatively, you may either copy or cut off this section of the page, fill in the details, and return it by
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3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)

4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size)

2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly)

2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly)

1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay)

3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)

4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size)

8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)

8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)

2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly)

1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay)

3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)

8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)

ZED-12FX, 16FX or ZED-22FX MIXER

Type A-B USB Lead

Music Software Install disk.

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ZED-12FX, 16FX & 22FX User Guide

Read the following before proceeding :

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

Do not remove cover:

Operate the console with its covers correctly fitted.

Power cord routing:

WARNING: This equipment must be earthed.

Water and moisture:

Heat and vibration:

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ZED-12FX, 16FX & 22FX User Guide

GREEN & YELLOW

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ZED-12FX, 16FX & 22FX User Guide

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ZED-12FX, 16FX & 22FX User Guide

PANEL DRAWINGS: 12FX

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.

2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly)

1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay)

3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)

4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size)

8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)

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ZED-12FX, 16FX & 22FX User Guide

PANEL DRAWINGS: 16FX

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.

100 - 240V~ 47-63Hz 26W

Cert to CAN/CSA Std. C22.2 No 60065-03

2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly)

1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay)

3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)

8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)

Allen & Heath

ZED-12FX, 16FX & 22FX User Guide