Allen & Heath ZEDI-8
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Essential Information About the Allen & Heath ZEDi-8 Analog Mixer
Essential Information About the Allen & Heath ZEDi-8 Analog Mixer
- Hybrid Design : true analog ZED console + built-in USB audio interface with 2 inputs / 2 outputs at 24-bit / 96 kHz.
- Allen & Heath Sound Quality : GSPre preamps and MusiQ 2-band EQ for a musical, precise, and clean sound.
- Extremely Convenient for Musicians : 2 high-impedance guitar inputs to plug your instruments directly without an external direct box.
- Compact, Robust, Ready to Record : flexible monitoring, 8-LED VU meter, master XLR outputs, and Cubase LE + Cubasis LE included.
Manufacturer Information
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A New Generation ZED: Analog Spirit, Digital Efficiency
Part of the large family of ZED analog consoles, the ZEDi-8 stands out with a more modern approach: it retains the immediate handling and reliability of an analog mixer while integrating a true USB recording section. Whereas many consoles are limited to a simple stereo send, this ZEDi takes studio usage further by combining mixing and audio interface in a particularly compact format.
Allen & Heath leverages decades of experience in mixer design here: robust construction, audio choices focused on "musicality," and features designed to last. The ZEDi-8 thus positions itself as a portable and durable solution, equally comfortable in a home studio, rehearsal setup, or small stage environment.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
The Allen & Heath ZEDi-8 targets musicians, singer-songwriters, duos, and small ensembles who want to record easily on a computer without multiplying boxes and cables. It is perfectly suited for a guitar/vocal setup, a stereo keyboard, or a small rehearsal capture with two microphones, while maintaining the flexibility of analog mixing day-to-day.
Thanks to its balanced connectivity between mono inputs, stereo inputs, and dedicated outputs, it becomes an ideal "mini-station": you prepare your mix for listening, route your signals, then capture your takes via USB. And if you work on the go, Cubasis LE compatibility on iPad allows for mobile recording (with the required cable or adapter, not included).
Technical specifications
| Number of faders | 1 | Fader travel | 60 mm |
| Number of channels | 8 | Number of mic preamps | 2 |
| Phantom power supply | Yes | Mic inputs | 2 x XLR |
| Bluetooth | No | Line inputs | 2 x jack, 2 x stereo |
| EQ | 2 channels | Inputs (other) | USB |
| Motorised faders | No | Main outputs | XLR |
| Filters | Low cut | Outputs (other) | headphone, USB |
| Provided software | Cubase LE | Color | Grey |
| PFL/AFL mode | Yes | Display | Meter |
| Rackable | No | Weight | 1.36 kg |
| Category | analog mixer | Dimensions (mm) | 249 x 236,4 x 88,9 |
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Allen & Heath ZEDi-8 allow recording to a computer via USB?
The built-in USB interface enables recording to a computer, and Cubase LE is included. The mixer thus combines analog mixing with audio capture via USB.
How many microphones can be connected to this mixer?
Two XLR mic inputs with GSPre preamps are available, featuring phantom power. A high-pass filter and a 2-band MusiQ EQ allow processing each input before recording.
Can a guitar be plugged directly into the ZEDi-8?
Two high-impedance guitar DI inputs allow direct connection of one or two guitars without an external DI box.
What output connections are provided?
The main section includes XLR master outputs and a headphone output. Levels can be controlled via a 60 mm master fader and an 8-LED bargraph.
Is the ZEDi-8 suited for a mobile setup with an iPad?
Compatibility with Cubasis LE on iPad makes mobile recording possible. The required cable or adapter is not included. With dimensions of 249 x 236.4 x 88.9 mm and a weight of 1.36 kg, the format remains compact.
