The multipurpose Allen & Heath ZED-12FX mixer combines six mic/line inputs, three stereo inputs for effect returns and portable music players or keyboards, a 24-bit effects processor, and a USB digital audio interface compatible w/ Mac and Windows computers-in a compact and portable package small enough for carrying to your gig, whether recording live or in the studio.

Channels 1 through 6 can be accessed through balanced XLR or 1/4" mic/line inputs and feature low-noise DuoPre preamps w/ 69 dB of gain. They are also equipped w/ responsive, 3-band swept-mid EQs, which utilize MusiQ technology to optimize the Q factor proportional to the amount of boost or attenuation.

The built-in DSP engine offers sixteen effects to choose from, ranging from classic reverbs and delays to cascaded delays w/ reverbs and shimmering flanger and chorus effects. Delay tempo can be set on the fly using the convenient TAP button.

The ZED-12FX offers a set of four Aux/FX sends, 48V microphone phantom power, XLR main stereo outputs w/ inserts, a comprehensive monitoring section w/ two headphone outputs, and a separate monitor speaker output.

Key Features

• Portable, multipurpose mixer for groups who need to travel light
• 6 x mono channels w/ channel inserts
• 3 x stereo channels w/ 2-band EQ and inputs for line-level audio signals
• USB digital audio interface for stereo recording to Mac or Windows computer
• Wide-gain DuoPre mic/line preamps
• 24-bit effects processor w/ 16 time-delay effects" ¢ ¢ Å¡ ¬reverbs, delays, flanger, chorus, and more
• Responsive 3-band, swept-mid EQ w/ MusiQ technology
• Flexible monitoring section w/ 1/4" and 3.5mm headphone outputs
• XLR L/R main stereo outputs w/ inserts
• Mono output jack w/ mono sum of the main L/R post-fade signals
• Neutrik XLR and 1/4" connectors
• 2 x pre-fade Aux sends
• 1 x post-fade Aux send
• 1 x FX send for built-in effects
• Illuminated mute buttons
• Sound image pans
• Illuminated PFL and peak-warning indicator
• ALPS 100mm faders
• Stereo returns & playback
• All inputs feature gain control
• 48V microphone phantom power
• 12-bar meters
• Mono/stereo function on auxes 1 & 2
• Stereo monitor outs
• Alt stereo output level control for connecting a pair of monitors separate from the main output speakers
• Rack ears available separately