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ALLEN & HEATH ZED 12 FX User Manual

ALLEN & HEATH ZED 12 FX
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USER GUIDE
Publication AP7085
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ALLEN & HEATH ZED 12 FX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels12
TypeAnalog
Mic Inputs4
Mic Preamps4
Outputs - MainXLR
EQ Bands3-band on mono channels
Aux Sends2
Built-in EffectsYes
Phantom PowerYes
Headphone OutputYes
USB InterfaceYes (2-channel USB audio interface)

Summary

Limited One Year Warranty

Conditions Of Warranty

Outlines the conditions under which the product warranty is valid, including proper installation and usage.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Important Mains Plug Wiring

Provides instructions for wiring the mains plug, including wire color codes for different terminals.

ZED Mixer Introduction

Mic/Line Preamps

Details the two-stage design of the ZED's microphone and line preamplifiers, focusing on gain control and noise reduction.

Equalizer (EQ) System

Explains the 3-band EQ on mono channels and 2-band EQ on stereo channels, optimized for performance.

Built-in Effects Processor

Details the professional effects processor with various effects like reverbs, delays, flanger, and chorus.

Mono and Stereo Channels

Explains the flexible input options, including mono channels and three stereo channels with various input types.

USB Audio Connectivity

Details the straightforward implementation of USB audio for easy transfer to and from computers.

SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Levels Specifications

Lists the nominal and maximum operating levels for various input and output connections.

Frequency Response Specifications

Provides frequency response data for different signal paths, measured in Hz.

USB Audio CODEC Specifications

Details the USB audio interface capabilities, including compliance and sample rates.

BLOCK DIAGRAM

MONO INPUT CHANNEL

MONO INPUT CHANNEL: EQ

Mono Channel High Frequency EQ

Details the High Frequency (HF) EQ, its corner frequency at 12kHz, and its effect on audible frequencies.

Mono Channel Mid Frequency EQ

Explains the Mid Frequency (MF) EQ, its sweep control and frequency range for 'boomy' or intelligibility adjustments.

Mono Channel Low Frequency EQ

Describes the Low Frequency (LF) EQ, its effect on the low end, and its corner frequency at 80Hz.

MONO INPUT CHANNEL: Controls

STEREO INPUT CHANNEL STI

STEREO INPUT CHANNEL STI: Controls

STEREO INPUT CHANNELS ST2, 3 & FX

USB Connector and Output Selection

Details the USB type B connector and the three selector switches for determining USB output content.

EFFECTS PROCESSOR

Effects Aux 1 & 2 Send Controls

Controls for sending effects output signal to Aux buses 1 & 2 for monitoring or foldback.

EFFECTS PROCESSOR: Presets

Effects Type List and Description

Lists the 16 available effects presets and provides a brief description for each.

Effects Type Table with Description

A table detailing each effect, its preset name, description, and parameter adjustment.

MASTER SECTION

Master 48v Phantom Power Switch

Explains the 48v Phantom Power switch for microphones and precautions during use.

MASTER SECTION: Controls

Master Monitor Selector Switches

Selects signal sources for headphone monitor and meters, working on a priority basis.

Master L R Faders

Details the 100mm faders for the main L R outputs, with gain at the top and unity at '0'.

USB CONNECTION

USB Audio Interface Details

Describes the ZED's stereo bi-directional USB 1.1 audio interface and its computer compatibility.

SONAR LE Software

SONAR X1 LE Key Features

Lists the key features of the SONAR X1 LE software, such as track counts and audio quality.

CONNECTING ZED TO PRO TOOLS 9 ON MAC

WIRING NOTES

PRODUCT SUPPORT

Product Registration

Instructions on how to register the product online or by mail for warranty and support.

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