Allen & Heath ZED60-14FX

A Compact "High-End" Console in the ZED Spirit

Positioned as a premium evolution in the ZED series, the ZED60-14FX retains the straightforward ergonomics and analog architecture dear to Allen & Heath, with a clearly musician-oriented approach: essential controls are quickly accessible while maintaining the precision needed to sculpt a clean mix. Its compact format facilitates integration on stage, in rehearsal spaces, or small studios, and its 60 mm faders provide real comfort gains when adjusting multiple levels in real time.

A Mixer Designed for Stage, Rehearsal, and Stereo Recording

The ZED60-14FX targets solo artists, duos, small bands, associations, and audiovisual professionals seeking a reliable, easy-to-use analog console that is comprehensive enough to handle a modern setup. It naturally accommodates microphones (vocals, instrument pickups), keyboards, external players, and effects returns, while offering a practical monitoring section to control what goes to the front of house and what returns to monitors. Thanks to USB, it also becomes an effective tool for capturing a stereo concert mix or recording rehearsals without additional audio interfaces.

Sound Control and Mixing Functions: Precision and Musicality

High-Gain Preamps and Dedicated Guitar Inputs

The heart of the ZED60-14FX lies in its high-gain mic preamps, designed to preserve detail and dynamics even when pushed during live performances. Channels 7 and 8 feature adjustable high-impedance guitar inputs with Class A FET circuitry: you can plug in a guitar (or bass depending on your chain) directly, without a DI box, while benefiting from a more natural response and a good headroom thanks to the +26 dB boost.

MusiQ Equalization and Low-Cut Filter: Efficient, Fast, Musical

To shape tone without wasting time, the 3-band EQ with semi-parametric MusiQ mids allows precise targeting of the problematic frequency range in vocals, keyboards, or overly aggressive guitars. The low-cut filter helps clean handling noise, stage vibrations, and unnecessary low frequencies, improving clarity in the mix and increasing feedback margin.

Built-In Effects and Practical Routing for Live Use

The internal effects processor (16 programs) covers essential musical needs: reverbs to add space to vocals, delays to thicken leads, or flanger for occasional color. On the routing side, auxiliary sends, PFL/AFL, and output connectivity facilitate monitor management, headphone control, and quick preparation of a stage mix. The whole design focuses on essentials without sacrificing the flexibility needed as the number of sources grows.

Technical specifications

Insert	Yes	Recording	USB
Number of faders	13	Number of auxiliary sends	2
Number of channels	14	Mic inputs	8 x XLR
Phantom power supply	Yes	Line inputs	2 x stereo jack, 8 x jack, playback 2 x stereo jack, Rca
Bluetooth	No	Inputs (other)	USB, FX stereo return : 2 x unbalanced jacks, 2 x phono
EQ	2-band/3-band or 3-band with semi-parametric mid per channel	Main outputs	mono jack, 2 x XLR
Motorised faders	No	Outputs (other)	USB, Aux jack, headphone 6,35 mm stereo jack, FX jack, Rca, Record RCA, 2 x tracks (RCA)
Filters	Low cut	Color	Grey
PFL/AFL mode	Yes	Built-in effects	Yes
Rackable	Yes	Display	LED
Category	analog mixer	Weight	5.5 kg
Fader travel	60 mm	Dimensions (mm)	440 x 346 x 50
Number of mic preamps	8

Motorized faders	no	Phantom power	yes
Scene memory recall	no	Other inputs	stereo effects return 2 x Jack, 2 x phono, USB
Software controller	no	Other outputs	2 x RCA, auxiliary Jack, stereo headphone Jack, effects Jack, recording RCA, 2-track RCA, USB
Rack-mountable	yes