ALLEN HEATH ZED-24

Mar 16
10:53

2012

Mahafujur Rahman

Mahafujur Rahman

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In the world of latest technology, ALLEN HEATH ZED-24 is the latest brand, used as live mixers which guarantee the best quality you expect from Allen & Heath with 24-channel compact system.

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In the world of latest technology,ALLEN HEATH ZED-24 Articles ALLEN HEATH ZED-24 is the latest brand, used as live mixers which guarantee the best quality you expect from Allen & Heath with 24-channel compact system. Moreover, ZED-24 includes a fantastic pedigree which comes from nearly 4 decades of creating mixing desks for the professional seem environment. The audio circuitry depends on the continuous development, refinement and the performance of all elements of the mixer with many input options. Additionally, it also gives an easy USB connectivity for flexible computer integration, at a smart price.

Allen and Heath has partnered with major software supplier, Cakewalk, to bundle its SONAR LE audio production  and music creation software with ZED, providing you with an incredible, high spec digital sound system. You can use it for many different tasks, whether in live shows, live recording via USB, utilizing plug-in effects via USB and Cakewalk studio recording or mixing to create your personal 2-track recordings.

Among the various advantages of the ZED series is the number and a range of stuff you can connect. Additionally towards the 16 mono channels you will find four stereo system channels, each having a primary stereo input on jack sockets, and having the ability to take additional stereo inputs from phono sockets or in the USB audio input, versatility provides you with full control. On the front panel of ZED-24 boasts 129 different controls - a lot more than the competition. 16 mic/line channels are fixed on ZED-24 - plenty for mics or DI boxes for bigger bands or demanding programs which need more inputs as compared to ZED-14.

In line with the proven preamps which are greatly effective PA series, the ZED series has new DuoPre pre-amplifiers, designed to use a 2 stage layout, with carefully controlled levels of gain in every stage. When enhancing the signal in the XLR input, the gain range is large - exact 69dB of range - and it is distributed evenly to the gain control, meaning better utilization of signal level. The majority of the gain originates from the very first stage, so undesirable noise is set to the lowest value. Line level signals are simply connected to the second stage of the pre-amplifier using the line input jack socket, which cause the excellent benefit of less noise while using the line input.

Getting audio back and forth from a computer easily has become a very common requirement of live sound and music production. We have implemented this on ZED making it super-flexible and super-easy! No more you need to fiddle around the back side of your computer to get at the soundcard inputs, only to discover the levels are wrong and noisy. Just connect a USB lead in your ZED, choose the USB routing around the mixer and also the device on your pc. Three switches provide different send/return designs for recording, playback and making use of exterior FX.

The most important feature of ALLEN HEATH ZED-24 is to set the build level; most mixers are made utilizing a single, flat PCB with the switches and pots attached at right angles. ZED-24 making a much more robust product which will secure from damages and provide years of reliable use. ZED also has smart 100mm faders for best control over your levels.