Allen & Heath ZEDi-10FX Hybrid Compact Mixer/4×4 USB Interface with FX

Designed to bring the signature Allen & Heath sensibility to a compact and portable frame, the ZEDi-10FX
is a six-channel mixer that sports reverb, delay, chorusing, and
tap-tempo functionality. But that’s not all: the unit also doubles as a
USB interface offering four channels of conversion—either
analog-to-digital or vice-versa. On the analog side, you get four XLR
inputs, four line inputs, two instrument ports, and two pairs of stereo
line inputs. Thus, you’ll find the ZEDi-10FX equally suited for
live-mixing in small venues and for tracking instruments on the fly.

Should you choose use the unit as an interface, you’ll find that it
comes with Cubase LE, a digital audio workstation which enables you to
record, sequence, and edit music, be it audio or MIDI.

In the
analog realm, the ZEDi-10FX is crafted with preamps modeled on the Allen
& Heath GS2-R24. These channel strips aim to provide warmth, low
noise, and a vast expanse of headroom. On-board EQs also come standard
with the unit. Two channels feature a button that converts line-level
signal into high-impedance jacks, meaning guitar players need not lug an
extra DI box around should they wish to go direct into the board.

Turning your attention back to the digital side of things, you’ll
notice that a USB switch controls the routing of your USB output,
enabling you to select how you route and separate the incoming analog
signals into your DAW.