ZEDi-8

ZEDi-8 offers musicians, recording artists and venues the robustness and fingertip control of an analogue mixer, with the versatility and convenience of a 2x2 USB interface. Whether developing ideas at home, performing live or recording tracks to share on YouTube and Soundcloud, ZEDi-8 is a versatile ally at every stage of the creative journey. Featuring a newly designed boutique GSPre preamp, derived from the acclaimed GS-R24 professional console, ZED delivers massive headroom with exceptionally low noise, combined with the warmth and depth of analogue. Guitarists will be pleased to know that ZEDi-8 ships with a pair of high-impedance guitar DIs, so they can plug straight into the mixer without the need for separate DI boxes.

Mixer + USB Interface

ZEDi-8 offers the best of analogue and digital, integrating a 2 in / 2 out USB audio interface, with professional quality 24bit/96kHz, to record and play tracks to/from a Mac or PC, or to an iOS device via the iOS camera kit, without any problems. The USB output source can be configured in different ways to suit your workflow.

Cubase LE music production software included

ZEDi-8 comes bundled with the acclaimed Cubase LE software. Cubase LE offers powerful, easy-to-use tools for recording, editing, MIDI sequencing and mixing. Its extensive set of proven editing and sequencing tools can be used across a wide range of musical styles and applications. From recording singer-songwriters’ vocals to rock bands’ rehearsal sessions, Cubase LE is incredibly easy to use – with excellent audio quality and time-saving recording and editing features.

Cubasis LE Mobile Music Production App

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

Excellent Audio Quality

ZEDi-8 features a stunning new preamp design, created by analogue guru Mike Griffin and derived from his acclaimed GS-R24 professional recording console. Known as GSPre, the preamps offer exceptionally low noise and massive headroom, along with the warmth and depth that Allen & Heath analogue ranges are renowned for. For tonal shaping, the MusiQ EQ controls have been optimised for responsiveness and precision, making it a breeze to shape and enhance any sound source!

Strong and Robust

All ZED mixers are designed and built to Allen & Heath legendary touring standards, ensuring long-lasting performance in the most demanding environments. All channels feature individual vertical circuitry and all rotary controls are bolted to the front panel to prevent impact damage.

Designed for guitarists

ZEDi-8 features two high-impedance guitar DIs on the jack inputs, so you can connect guitars directly to the mixer without the need for DI boxes – meaning one less device to buy, transport and set up.

It's an Allen & Heath

Allen & Heath has been a trusted name in professional audio since 1969. ZED technology advances, but the commitment to audio excellence and quality construction remains constant.