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 Introducing the ZED-R16...
We are delighted to present Allen & Heath's first true recording mixer
for over 10 years. The ZED-R16 is an exceptional recording mixer with 18
Firewire I/O which can also be used as a versatile live front of house mixer.
The best performing preamp in Allen & Heath’s entire range is packaged
with a high quality analogue to Firewire interface and the most extensive
EQ on any mixer at this price point (or even twice the price!) An analogue
channel strip so well featured, which sounds this good, is a real find at
this level.
The Allen & Heath ZED-R16 combines an analogue recording mixer with a
Firewire soundcard, MIDI controls and ingenious 'home-studio' routing so you can
build tracks in the studio, record live gigs, mix-down, remix... all through warm analogue circuitry,
4 band fully parametric classic British EQ and out to crisp, precise digital format.
Features
- Preamp
The ZED-R16’s pre-amp, which has been specially designed for this application,
has a symmetrical ultra linear circuit. The best epitaxial low noise transistors
are used in the front end, and active feedback is employed in both phases
before the differential amplifier. This results in super-low distortion,
while maintaining low noise (-128.5dBu EIN), high CMRR, and a transparent
and beautiful sounding pre-amp.
- EQ section
Complete with two swept, fully parametric mids, and high and low shelving
EQ, the ZED-R16 has a sophisticated equalisation section without rival in
this section of the market. It has much in common with our class-leading
pro touring mixers. Forty years of analogue mixer design has given us an
unparalleled knowledge of filtering.
- Auxiliary sends
Two pre and two post aux buses can be used as feeds for headphone amplifiers
in the studio, FX sends anywhere, or wedge foldback live. The talkback function
is either routed to the aux or studio outputs, so is ideal for any environment.
- Firewire flexibility
The digital audio connections are all present on the rear of the desk. Two
Firewire connectors allow the ZED-R16 to be connected to a personal computer
whilst the second socket daisy chains devices. Two switches change the sample
rate and routing selection, while 4 connectors allow input and output to
ADAT equipment.
- ADAT
In addition to the Firewire input and output, the ZED-R16 has 4 ADAT optical
sockets. The I/O routing on the ZED-R16 is identical for the Firewire channels
and the ADAT optical connection. With a combination of panel switches, the
mixer is capable of an incredible 26 simultaneous inputs and outputs. Feed
the ZED-R16 from ADAT lightpipe equipment, or record directly out from 16
channels to 2 ADAT machines, or to another soundcard.
- MIDI software control
The MIDI section on the ZED-R16 has been designed to control software transport,
with extra mappable controllers ready to be user-assigned. With recording
now truly in the digital age, ZED-R16 brings the home studio bang up to
date.
In addition to the ZED-R16’s dedicated MIDI controls, all of the channel
faders can be switched to become MIDI controllers.
- Monitor section
The ZED-R has two signal paths for monitoring: an output for main control
room monitors and outputs for an alternative set of monitors for checking
mixes. The control room mix can follow either of the two main analogue outputs
or the digital main mix, allowing access to all main audio outputs.
- Build
The ZED-R16 has been designed using individual vertically mounted circuit
boards with each rotary control fixed with a metal nut to the front panel
- making a much more robust product that will resist damage and give years
of reliable use. ZED-R16 also has professional 60mm faders for ultimate
control over your levels.
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Studio feeds
Similar to the matrix function on A&H ML, GL and Wizard mixers, two
separate live room mix feeds can be individually fed from aux buses or the
LR main mix. Foldback to the musicians can be tailored to give the bassist
a drum heavy mix and the vocalist (in a separate booth) more keys...
ZED-R16: Product Photos - Click on any photo to enlarge:
And the bottom line... I am aware this
is a very price sensitive item. I receive loads of emails asking my "best price" cos so-and-so will do it for £xxxx. Well, please
drop us an email and we can talk about that !!!
Please email Tim or call 01503 220457 for a chat...
Studiosystems - Allen & Heath Approved Dealer!
We are fully a authorised Allen & Heath dealer, and we are able to supply and support this fantastic 16 channel Firewire mixer.
Why Studio Systems?
- Drawing on over 20 years specialist experience in the industry, we can
advise and support you with expert knowledge.
- We are based just down the road from the official Allen & Heath
factory where these products are built, and we have an excellent local
business relationship with the company.
More ZED-R16 info (PDF)
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