Allen & Heath ZEDi-8 Compact 6 Input Hybrid Mixer with 2 In/2 Out 24-bit/96kHz USB Interface

The Allen & Heath ZEDi-8  gives musicians recording artists and venues the ruggedness and hands-on control of an analogue mixer paired with the versatility and convenience of a 2×2 USB interface. Whether it’s bouncing ideas around at home performing live or recording tracks to share on YouTube and Soundcloud ZEDi-8 is a versatile companion for every step of the creative journey. Featuring the new GSPre boutique preamp design developed from the revered GS-R24 studio recording console the ZED boasts exceptionally low noise and massive headroom with a signature analogue warmth and depth. Guitarists will be pleased to know that ZEDi-8 comes with a pair of Guitar DI high impedance inputs allowing guitars to be plugged straight into the mixer without the hassle and expense of carrying separate DI boxes.

Mixer And USB Interface

The Allen & Heath ZEDi-8 offers the best of both worlds incorporating a studio quality 2 in / 2 out 24-bit/96kHz USB audio interface for hassle-free recording and playback to/from a Mac or PC or to an iOS device using the iOS camera kit. The USB output source can be set up in several different ways to match your workflow. ZEDi-8 is class compliant with Mac and iOS.

Cubase LE Music Production Software Included

ZEDi-8 comes with the acclaimed Cubase LE software. Cubase LE offers powerful yet easy-to-use software tools for audio recording editing MIDI sequencing and mixing. Its vast range of proven editing and sequencing tools can be used for a large range of music styles and areas of application. From singers and songwriters recording vocal lines to rock bands jamming in their rehearsal room Cubase LE is as easy as it gets – with outstanding audio quality as well as time-saving recording and editing functionality.

Cubasis LE Mobile Music Production App

The mixer also comes bundled with the Cubasis LE app. Cubasis LE is the compact version of Steinberg’s streamlined multitouch sequencer for the iPad providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis. Specially designed for quick and easy operation Cubasis LE makes recording editing and mixing a breeze.

• 2 in 2 out USB Audio Interface (24-bit/96kHz)
• Cubase LE Software included
• Cubasis LE App included
• 2 Mic / Line Inputs with separate XLR and TRS jack sockets
• 2 Stereo Inputs with TRS jack sockets
• 2 Guitar DI high impedance inputs eliminating the need for DI boxes
• Lo-cut filter for cleaning up unwanted low frequency noise
• 2 band EQ for easy creative and corrective tonal shaping
• 60mm smooth travel fader on main mix
• XLR main outputs
• Flexible signal monitoring
• 8 LED signal metering
• 48V Phantom Power for condenser mics
• Robust internal power supply

Download the ZEDi-8 User Guide.

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