Allen & Heath ZEDi10 Mixer 🎛 Review
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- Is the ZEDi10 by Allen & Heath the most affordable, multichannel mixer available? Yes. Check prices here: podhelp.me/ZEDi10BH but is it any good? In this video I find out.
Highlights:
The build quality is durable, not as good as a Mackie (the knobs could be better) but for the price, a nice experience and its size is small enough not to be prohibitive to travel with if necessary. It's not backpack sized but still portable enough and even seems to have a handy handle on the side for easy carrying.
The preamps are clean all the way through the entire 60db of gain. This is 🔑. With clean preamps, we have the foundation we need to have a great audio mixer.
The resolution of the audio meters is pretty good with an 8 LED meter that allows you to get a decent idea of where your peak level is at any given time.
It has a power switch on back and although it seems like it's in reverse with up being off and down being on, it's a really nice feature that not all lower priced mixers have. Better than having to unplug it and plug it back in every time you want to use it.
Standard EQ options which can be nice if you are using the mixer in a live setup.
Each channel can be "soloed" so that it's easy to properly gain stage each channel of audio. See my video on how to do this with or without "soloing" options: • Setting Microphone Lev...
As it pertains to podcasting, you have two auxiliary sends (aux and FX). The first is labeled aux send and it's prefader, the second is the fx send and its post-fader or in our case knob. This will allow you to create a mix-minus setup for bringing in remote guests via Skype, Hangouts, phone, while also sending the caller all the audio in your mixer except themselves. See my video on how to setup a mix-minus: • How to Setup a Mix Minus
Here's the best way to connect a smartphone to your mixer for taking phone calls on your podcast: • Best Way to Connect a ...
Headphone output with its own volume control. This seems like it adds a little noise at the upper levels which is disappointing because you want to hear exactly the quality of the audio that you are sending into the mixer. Just know that if you are hearing in the headphone output, it's not translating into the recording.
You'll want to pick up a headphone amp if you have more than one person in studio which is likely why you purchased a multichannel mixer. This will provide each person who is connected to the mixer, to control his or her own audio monitoring levels. This is an affordable option: podhelp.me/HA400amazon
4 in, 4 out 24bit/96khz USB 2.0 with true multichannel output to your DAW including bi-directional audio (audio in and out). This means you can connect up to four XLR microphones and input those mics into audio recording software such as Audition or Audacity with each channel of audio onto its own track. This allows you to edit each channel of audio, each microphone, independently in post production.
Also very importantly, you can hear the audio you are sending into the ZEDi10 while also monitoring the audio that is coming into the mixer at the same time. Not all mixers allow for this two way (bi-directional) monitoring.
Plug and play for Mac and iOS. You'll want to get the latest drivers if using this with Windows. You can get those here: www.allen-heath.com/ahproducts...
Overall, as the most affordable, multichannel mixer on the market at $199 (U.S.), I was happy with this mixer's performance. I wasn't happy with how much gain the mixer requires in order to push a good signal through the USB to the computer however I was very impressed with the dynamic range of the preamps in that you can record at relatively low levels into your software (peaks around -26db) and bring up that audio to Loudness standards (-19LUFS mono), essentially raising the audio more than 20db in post and still get incredibly clean audio.
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Finally...an intelligent guy without narcissistic tendencies, making the presentation about the equipment instead of himself. Clear but plain spoken so those of us technologically challenged can at least follow the bouncing ball. Thanks.
Thanks, Jack. I really appreciate the feedback and kind words. Glad this was helpful!
I hate the Narc showoff. I switch off immediately......
Thanks for a great clearly spoken review... produced in plain english for someone such as me who is new to mixing and recording
Really appreciated
Alan
Really good review - refreshing to see someone giving the verdict at the beginning of the video too
Thanks, Bradley!
Thanks for the review! I was torn down between this and the Yamaha MG10XU, but I'm not too concerned about built in FX and also multi-tracking on this one is a very nice touch. Thanks again
Thanks for doing this. Been excited to hear your thoughts. Definitely putting this on my wish list to replace my Mackie 820i with a dead FireWire board and outdated drivers.
Really great review, Ray.
Just waiting for my new Zedi10 to arrive and so this was a post-purchase check. Feeling extremely confident now!
I have the Zedi 10fx for about 4 years used mostly for karaoke. Is a good mixer in his range of price.
Thank you! I appreciated your insight. I've been considering purchasing this unit. I now have more confidence about my purchase!
Ha, no, that was an edit;) That would be a problem if it did wouldn't it lol. Thanks for watching...so closely:)
Half the value of a Ray Ortega review is in the outstanding video quality and production levels. Of course the info was also excellent as always. If/when I need to step up to a mixer, I will hit your link; thanks!
Been considering buying one, thanks for the effort in making such good review!
Thanks, Javen, let me know if you get it?
I have the same model and the only thing that I could say is that the best mixer for the money. Great review, keep up the good work. You just gained a new subscriber.
Really great review, I just bought one! In the UK the power switch orientation is natural and the 'correct' way for us. All our light switches and power switches operate in the opposite direction to the US.
Thanks, Thane! I appreciate the confirmation!
Excellent review, Thankyou Ray.
Great review Ray!! The pre-amps on my old Mackie are so done. I was actually going to ask you about a good mixer to get. Your timing is great!
Thanks, Roman! You probably don't need a multichannel though, do you? I might lean towards another Mackie if not. Are the preamps actually going bad? A Mackie is usually a lifelong workhorse.
My bad, It's not the MIxer.
For the podcast I'll run two mics in person or my mic and skype/fb call/phone call on a mix minus setup then record it all on a digital recorder via the tape output.
It sounds clean on my headphones and on the tape output so I think it's something else.
I'm trying to do a live broadcast setup with OBS and use my Mackie to mix all the audio outside of OBS and then just feed it in as the main audio source for the whole broadcast. I'm getting these clicks and pops in the final recording. I've isolated it down to OBS. It might be a setting in OBS or my computer maybe cant keep up. Thanks for your help! Sorry for the random tangent conversation. ;)
Thanks for a great review. Hope to grab one of these second hand on the weekend fingers crossed. Perfect for my needs it seems. Cheers!
Cheers! Let me know if you get one and how you like it
@@RayOrtega I did get one. It's a got a whole lot of functionality inside a small package. Knob spacing is a bit tight but nothing that will impair use. It's a great bit of kit so far!
@@MarkTurnerImages Great to hear, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the great review!
Awesome review.Thank you
I'm a bit late to the party but that's me lol. But I have been using A&H digital/ analogue desks for a loooong time, so it's a supplementary little thing I'm looking to add to my gear and this looks perfect. Great review and well put together buddy. Thanks a lot!
Im actually looking into this to replace my 1st gen Alesis Multimix.. it looks like a sweet solution!
Hard to beat for the price. Enjoy.
Great review as always, thanks. Have you looked at the TASCAM US-42 Ministudio Creator? It looks to be geared for the podcast community. If you have I look forward to a review in the future.
Keep up the great work!
Thanks! I have seen the Ministudio but haven't check it out yet. It might be an interesting option for some podcasters. Hopefully I'll take a look at some point.
'Off = Up' /'On = Down' is how all power and light rocker style switches work in Australia and as far as I recall, the UK. Reasoning being is that the OFF position typically has a red dot on the top of the rocker which can only be seen with the switch is in the 'Down = On' position. IOW: Safety.
Thanks for the insights!
Nice. Thanks for posting this.
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This mixer is astonishing. I've had it for a week now. My acoustic guitar recorded with my condenser microphone and in my room sounds much better than before! (and I was using an expensive card and mixer). I also recorded electric bass with the DI input and it's marvelous. We have a winner here.
Is it true there are four seperate outs for recording via USB. Does it record "dry" or does it carry over FX or EQ settings? Thx
Thanks for the review.
Thanks for watching, Breon!
Hello, I really need to know if (maybe by firmware update) I can assign in my DAW the 6 channels this mixer has (4 xlr + 2 lines), or definitely just the 4 XLR.
Hey Ray, thanks for the review, great video. Have you tried the mixer with ZOOM?
Hey I'm new to this, I'm wanting to know is it possible to have my mic , gamesound and voip(my friends in teamspeak) an have them all on a different channel which I can adjust volume on all 3 of these. If I can do this what type of mixer would I need/type of wires etc. Thx sorry if this is stupid.
On/Off is backwards on this mixer. Most A&H consoles use a push button switch, recessed. Build quality seems great, similar to larger GL, GS, series with each pot having a retaining nut securing it to the surface. The preamp gain is similar as well but the USB output has to be low to not allow clipping the AD converters. More expensive units use a hard limiter before the AD but hard to tell at this price point. Looks like a nice analog front end for a podcast or project studio, USB out to a channel is nice. If you need more complex look at the Behringer XR18 or X18, 18x18 usb bidirection, tablet or PC/OS controlled.
Thanks, Peter. What I did find is that you can record at pretty low levels and the dynamic range of the preamp is good enough to bring up significantly in post without introducing much noise. So outside of having small waveforms while recording, it does a great job.
Damn Brits, they screw up everything..They drive on the wrong side of the road too lol~
Yes, good review! You said something I need clarification on. Regarding the PR40 and the mixer preamp....You said that by cranking the gain up on the mixers preamp could lead to mic bleed to other mics if used. Would it? I would think that it would increase the amplitude of the recorded signal but I don't see how it would increase the sensitivity of the other mics to create bleed over...(?). I might have misunderstood what you were saying.
Robert Zebrowski thanks. Bringing the preamp near full is going to make the mic much more sensitive to any noise in the room. So someone sitting close is much more likely to enter your mic.
I've had this thing for...years and years, put it through hell and possibly close to 600 shows, used it for home recordings...I think it's time has finally come, maybe if it's just cleaned properly but...guess what... I'm putting an order in for a new one whooo!!! I'm not surprised, there is really no alternatives for the working muso at this price point
Enjoy the new mixer!
Wow….. by comparison, I’ve had two , more expensive hybrid mixers during that time. The soundcraft and presonus series. Both were babied, stayed in one place at home the whole time and just crapped out on me for no reason. Those things are absolutely garbage but at the 500 bucks range.
Hi Ray, great review - thanks! Fast forward to July 2018: Can your recommend any other compact mixers, even at a higher price point, that can record multiple independent tracks? They seem to be rare birds. I was hoping to find one with built-in compression for use by my clients, who need to create audio content quickly, without technical complication. The Yamahas offer compression, but only record a single stereo track. Being able to record multiple tracks is more important. Thoughts?
Thanks for the review. Ad an interface am I able to adjust sound levels on seperate tracks post recording. For a quick studio mix. I have the z10ifx. I can only get playback through the fx mix knob and main mix slider. Doing my head in. Ta Pierre.
Ray Thanks for the great review, very helpful. How do you think this compares to something like the Mackie ProFx8v2? I'm a little torn between the two, at about the same price point, but the Zedi seems to have a better USB connection (though some people online have had trouble with the Windows 10 drivers?).
+Michael Neal when it comes to Windows and drivers I don't have any experience so the reviews you see should definitely play a role if that is your setup. I think the main difference here besides the drivers, is multichannel. Either you need it or don't. That will make a lot of the decision. The Mackie will have a better build quality but probably performs about the same with multichannel.
Great Review Ray. I´ve done all the channels settings on cubase le and ZEDi10fx but no signal come from 3 or channel 4, help please. im not using Mac
Hey Ray! So, is it possible to multi-track/record 10 channels without latency or any noise?
Hey Ray, wondering if you think the recording quality of this is better than one of the UAD interfaces. I understand this is more of a mixer and just so happens to also be an interface, but wondering if latency issues are solved with DSP based interface versus this.
Hey Ray,
How does this mixer compare to the Allen & Heath ZEDi10fx ? Are all the effects necessary for podcasting? Also I am hoping to use this mixer with Samson Q2U mics. Do you think they will sounds good with this mixer?
Thanks
Hi Ray, nice review. Allen n Heath gear look top notch. But how does this compare with soundcraft notepad-12fx, which much cheaper? Thanks in advance.
Quick question. When sending M1-M2-L-R via USB to PC. How are those showing in Windows? will L and R show as one stereo device or 2 separate devices? Secondly, if they are 2 separate devices for L and R, are those going to play in windows into left and right channel of this device?
kind of makes sense the switch , most house hold appliances here in Ireland clicked down is on :) , great review though :)
Thanks for the insight;) Cheers!
Hey Ray I have a serious question. Is there a way to set up a mix minus with only picking up skype audio, and not other desk top audio?
What would you recommend with this as the minimum functionality but with slide type faders instead of knobs? Great video and info as always Ray! Thanks
Hi, Carlos. Do you mean in a multichannel mixer or any mixer?
Hi Ray, I meant a multichannel mixer and Thanks again!
In multichannel with sliders, this is the next step up podhelp.me/UFX1204BH a pretty cool mixer that I had in studio for awhile, did some tests with and liked. I have a ton of recorded audio tests with this mixer including my thoughts about it here soundcloud.com/rayortega scroll down and you'll find them all in a row
Thanks Ray, great review! I've been wanting a good Zedi-10FX review for a while now and very happy you've done one :)
Question... while you were experimenting, do you know if the following will be available?
Scenario: I have 2 channels I'd like to get from the pc (Game Audio / Voice Comms channel), and I have 1 XLR mic.
will I be able to do a line-in from the PC x2 (game audio / comms), and the XLR mic in , and have all 3 channels sent to record through the USB out ?
Thanks again!
Thanks! You should be able to do that. You can plug in the XLR on channel 1 and then the PCs on ch. 2 and 3 via line in. I can't say for sure but seems like it should work.
You're a legend mate - thanks! Now I just need to figure out what my PC needs for sending 2x line outs. hehe. Thanks for the help, much appreciated.
Depending on your PC, you could probably add another sound card or even use two of the iMics that you see in this Kit kit.com/rayortega/audio-gear-cabling to create a line-out via USB, essentially it's a tiny sound card but I have never plugged in two at a time to see how the computer would see them. Sometimes, like in the case of using two of the same USB mic, the computer does not see them separately
I have this mixer and have recorded a couple of in-person podcast episodes successfully. However, in testing adding a zoom call to the mix, I have spent hours trying to get Audition to pick up the caller's voice into a separate track without echo and cannot figure it out. The board claims a mix minus capability. Could you shed light on what I may be missing?
Thanks to Brian Frushour and the good ppl at Sweetwater for recommending this mixer to me for my own podcast and thank you Ray for giving a great in depth review of the Zedi 10... I'm eager to set mines up now... one quick question i do have is how do you record a regular phone conversation into this mixer? im unsure of what channel i would plug my cell phone into... thanks again
You can bring your cell phone into any channel. Connect a cable like the Hosa CMP153 in this Kit kit.com/rayortega/mix-minus-to-smartphone and if you want to send all the audio from your mixer back into the phone without that person on the line hearing themselves back in a loop, check out the video in that Kit along with the iRig2 that I use for creating that setup.
Ray Ortega cool... thanks a lot i appreciate it
Hi thanks for the video. Would you say the record quality is comparable with the SSL2 Interface? in terms of gain, noise level, frequency rate? I just that I was between these models and I finally bought the SSL for my inmediate term purpose: record.
Hi, good review!
I bought zedi 10 fx and i have a question about FX of Zedi.
I want to record my analog synthesizer sound through Line input with FX into DAW...
I tried, but I could record just sound without FX of Zedi.
Do you know maybe something about that?
Thanks!
Can I use a BD dt990 600 ohms on this without an extarnal amp?
Hey Ray, another great review. I always enjoy your videos. I have an unrelated question if you've got a second - I am planning on recording some interviews using my H4n and would like to monitor the audio in the process. However, I'm going to be on camera as well, so I don't want to be wearing wired headphones. Do you know of any wireless headphones that I would be able to monitor the Zoom audio with? All wireless buds I'm finding require pairing via bluetooth, and I don't believe you can do that with the Zoom. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, AJ. Interesting question. Not something I've tried or looked into before. Check this out amzn.to/2qRmztW lots of ratings and great overall but maybe look into reviews. Might be worth a try just to see if it might work.
Ray, thanks so much for looking into that! That product actually looks like it should work perfectly for what I'm wanting to do. I've got it ordered, so I'll let you know if it ends up working. Thanks again!
Cool, let me know if it works!
Have a question
When I use the 4 mono channels for the audio interface. and edit the tracks in the DAW individually with internal DWA effects. Do I still have a channel where everything goes back to the mixer?
How can I record the four channels at the same time?
Soundcraft Notepad 12 FX is the only one I found that might be an alternative. A comparism would be interesting.
Excellebt review ray. Appreciate it. Is there any update for 2020 on this or other mixers?
Thanks! This mixer is a still a great value option in 2020 but I also prefer to use something with a recorder on-board but of course that also increases the budget. But check out something like the L8 podhelp.me/ZoomL8zon
@@RayOrtega thank you
Nice review, thanks Ray
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Would this work well for obs and do I need any software downloads or is it plug and play I have windows 10 pro lastly does this have those extra sound effects and echoes all of that?
For skype: Use a microphone that is a bit more sensitive. You should be able to have enough gain for the mike to clip. Then just turn gain slightly down, and you are good to go.
Hello Ray,
Thank you for the informative review.
I have a problem playing music from my new 15” MacBookPro through the USBC TO USBB cord and getting sound on my new ZEDi 10.
I don not even get the green level LEDS to light.
I am thinking there is a setting on the Mac that I am missing.
Any thoughts?
Thanks again.
I have a zed10fx and I have the same issue with having to turn up my gain higher than I am comfortable with. The audio is nice and clean but the waveform is small.
I'm not sure of the issue, I think maybe the USB is attenuated but the good news is that in the end the audio is fine. Do your normalizing in post and you're set. That said, if you're live streaming it may be a bigger problem.
Can the USB audio interface help me with latency when I use my USB MIDI Keyboard connected to my PC?
Hello, I would like to ask whether it is OK to use this mixer or ZEDi8 to record guitar on the computer or better will be to use interface like Focusrite or Presonus? Before, I saw your review of Beringer Q802USB but there was problem to monitor in and out signal at the same time. So, I wanted to buy usb interface like Presonus audiobox usb96, but after seeing this video I think this mixer or ZEDi8 ( I think it is simmilar) can be also good to record instrument on the computer. Also, as you said, it is possible to record up to four instruments with this mixer as separate waves at the same so this could be good for small band...
Eh! Ray como estas?I have zed A&H board, but I dont know how to use it...yeah... y need to do a stream show, is it useful for that?! thanks
I was about to get the new Rode RODECaster Pro for $599 but you sir have convinced me otherwise. I don't really need that much of equipment for LiveStream. The Allen and Heath ZEDi-10FX will do.
I also have the RCP and love it but glad this will work for your needs and you'll save a good deal of money!
Thanks for the review man, I have question about MIDI recording. So can I play my MIDI keyboard thru this mixer only, with no usage of audio interface and have low latency?
this mixer has no midi input. So you need other interface to support that.
Yes power switch is standard in the uk, great review thank you
Thanks!
Ray, really enjoying your channel and reviews...thank you! Quick question for you...I'm auditioning analog mixers in this price point that will allow me to use DAW software on the computer, however I will also be using it with my new iPad Pro, so USB compatibility/usage will be important as well. If y ou had to choose between this Zedi1010 and the Yamaha MG10XU, how would you lean, and why? THanks in advance for your time and answer.
Lou in Jersey
I meant Zedi-10FX, not 1010. Sorry!
Is there any way it's possible to listen to the stereo output trought headphones without having the computer on?
Currently i have a setup with some setereo signals plugged in the ZEDI10.
Not even when i plug in the ST1 channel i get a stereo image. every thing is mono what i hear trough the headphones..
Thank you Ray, nice video. What about recording the 2 stereo channels on 4 channels? Is this routing possible on the fly?
"4 in, 4 out 24bit/96khz USB 2.0 with true multichannel output to your DAW including bi-directional audio (audio in and out). This means you can connect up to four XLR microphones and input those mics into audio recording software such as Audition or Audacity with each channel of audio onto its own track. This allows you to edit each channel of audio, each microphone, independently in post production."
This is description but is it works this way? I heard USB mixer can record only stereo signal so only 2 channels... Anyone can advise?
I bought a Mackie ProFX 8v2 how are where do I get software for the USB mics?
Can you use more effects at the same time?
Hi Ray, ive in a lot of research about this mixer. I have a lexicon alpha and i want to upgrade. I have a metal proyect with decent quality with my interface, do you know if this mixer has better preamps or Di converters? The other option is a Scarlett 2i2, but im not sure. This is the mixer enough To seems closer to a Scarlett? Or at least to handle a guitar with vst and sounds natural? Please, help me.
is the Zedi 8 mixer similar? thanks
How to test out ST 3 USB Input? Just got my new mixer. Look like USB iN can be accessed on AUX out. However, no signal arriving from this channel when tested. Other channel AUX signals arriving fine. ? Mixer got a problem?
At 7:43.did that first source select button pop up on its own?
Thanks you, great video. I'm using the identical zedi10fx, usb to macbook pro, Logic x, for some strange reason the Mic 1 is the only physical input that will deliver a signal to Logic. I've solved a million things like this over the decades, do you supposed there's a setting I've overlooked. I've tried all combinations of usb output allocation, I've put in test proven cables. Have you ever heard of that? I worry it's an actual hardware problem, but so often a close look reveals it's really the user. Thank you for the video, any thoughts?
Usually to get multichannel into your software, the setting you need to change is in the software itself. Perhaps also on your computer's audio settings and maybe even updating drivers if required.
What would be an affordable mixer if you didn't need a multi-channel but did want to hear audio in and out in your headphones? would the Behringer XENYX X1222USB allow this?
Yes, you will be able to do this. I've used the smaller Xenyx USB mixers and they do that pretty well.
Can I record everithing or is it just a multichannel mixer? For example, I want to stream with two mic´s the auxiliar inputs (l & r) and also stream the fx asigned to any particular channel... It means I´ll need to record or stream basically all the channels, but I dont know if I require an external soundcard to plug into master outputs. I don´t really need separated channels, just need to record the master channel.
Ray, thank you again for another great video. I purchased this mixer because of your review and my recording needs. Currently, I am recording a podcast with Audacity. I have installed the ZEDi10 on my computer with the latest drivers. However, it is not recording multiple tracks out of the box. You showed that you do this in the video.
Do you have a guide on how to setup multi-track recording some where?
A side note, I use the ATR-2100 mic and I have the same issue with the gain. I think its the mic. I used a Behringer Q1204USB before and I have the same issue with the gain on that board and that mic. I was hoping that problem was going to be fixed. All that said, so far, I think the sound quality is tighter/smoother with the ZEDi10.
That will not make a difference if I cant get it to work with audacity properly. With the proper drivers installed it is only recording in mono. =/
Thanks Ray
It could be a setting on your computer but not sure with Windows. You should try another piece of software to see if you can get it to work so you'll know more about where the problem is. I think you can download and try Reaper for free and if you try it and it works you probably won't go back;)
As for the ATR, all dynamic mics need lots of gain. You have to be really close and you need to give them most of the gain the mixer has but make sure you watch my gain staging video and instructions for podcasters thepodcastersstudio.com/gainstaging
Thanks Ray. I will give that a shoot.
Thanks Ray, great review. Quick q regarding multuchannel OUT into Mac for recording into a DAW: It is labeled as 4 USB out, does this mean from the 10 channels , you can only send up to 4 channels out through USB? so if i have a 1) guitar, 2) bass, 3) microkorg synth, 4) MIC 1, 5) MIC 2, 6) drum machine, - i would have to chose 4 of them to go into my DAW as individual channels? Thanks !
Yes if I recall correctly, it sends 4 discrete channels.
Hello friend, does this hallen & heath Zed 10 mixer work for my home studio?
Do you dry record or transfer the EQ and FX that is set up in the mixer?
Hi. My zedi 10fx is electric grounded or shock what is the possible cause?
Hi, which one is better for live performance? ZED or ZEDi?? I don't need interface.
This was helpful! Are FX out and Aux out stereo or mono?
Hi, Richard, yes the aux/fx. sends will be mono on most if not all mixers
The possibility to send M1,M2 and L & R. These left and right, are they the main left out and right out of the mixer or are they stereo 1 left and stereo 1 right?
It's the Main Mix L/R
Thank you very much! great review!
Ray, are the Aux outs on this mixer stereo??
my Zedi8 mixer will not connect to my MAC at all. please help me out. My MAC has all the requirements, updates needed. My USB ports work on my MAC with any other device and mouse or external hook up. But the Zedi8 will not connect to it. It wont show up in the system preferences at all. some help would be a saver.
thank you.
Tnx for this great video, So it can do Multitrack recording over 4 channels. Question, will aux and FX also send out on these 4 channels? Or will fx and aux only be outputted in the main outs. So can this mixer do multitrack recording with fx..? Im not used to mixers so hope its not a stupid question.
Hi, just want to chime in. You can select to send channels 1-4 or or 1,2,aux,fx on USB via a button near the mixer's USB port.
Great Review. One question. I think I can know what to listen for, for noise in the pre amp but how did you separate out in your "hearing" noise form your headphones?
Thanks, Frank. I did some test where I cranked up the headphone amp really loud and listened to the noise increase as I turned up the knob. At the same time I was also recording into software and what I was hearing in my headphones did not come through to the recording so it was clear that the noise I was hearing only existed in the headphone output/amp. Hope that is what you're asking?
Yes, thank
I’m having trouble setting this up on my windows pc. In reaper, I’m not sure what to put as the audio device
Hi, if you installed the drivers for the mixer properly, you should be able to select "ZEDi10FX" from Reaper's preferences menu, and all 4 inputs and outputs will be visible.
what about the FXs ? usable ?
Yo! I need help: I want use external effects (mxr distortion) with my groovebox and my zedi10! can u help me please?
thank you, have a nice day!
occult project You send fx out into effects box. Then you put output of effect box into a stereo input. Remember to avoid making a loop.
I'm pretty annoyed with this low volume recording going on with these new usb mixers. Even Yamaha and Soundcraft have these thing. Though I'm thinking maybe Behringer (my current mixer) is the one doing it wrong because volume, waves and the knobs seems spot on to me LOL but I need to upgrade to 4x4 usb soon.
Allen & Heath ZEDi-10 FX or Yamaha MG10 XU..?
Very helpful video. This mixer also comes in a FX version. I'm still going back and forth as to whether I need it. Have you tried the effects version?
I never use built in FX. Better to add in post because you can remove it.
Ray Ortega of course, but there may come a time you will absolutely need that affect on the track. And that's where it comes in handy.
For me, I don't need em. Often because the FX are not something I'd use. If there is a compressor, maybe but that tends to be outside of the FX and most mixers have at least a basic EQ. But reverb and all that, I wouldn't use it.
Hey any update if there is any mixers that compete with this now 2 years later? thanks!
For the price, this mixer stills wins. Soundcraft came out with a series amzn.to/2MkYNm6 (affiliate link) and they have a good rep. in the industry but I haven't tried them yet
Hi Ray, Does this mixer allows me to listen to my play back track (e.g.DAW track1) while I am recording to a new track ? If it does, will the play back sound get mixed in the record or not? Thanks
I think so. That's more of a music application so I didn't test it but I think it can do overdubbing which if it does, I don't think it should send the incoming audio back into the recording. Look up this mixer here on youtube with the words overdubbing and see if anyone has tested it. Thanks!
Is it still?
Really good. Can use battery and doing recording without computer or mobile phone?
Thanks. I don't know of a battery option but it doesn't mean there isn't a way to hack one ;) I haven't looked into though. Might be some portable battery options these days.
Hello! can i connect the usb to my ipad to stream? Does the ipad recognize the driver?
It does connect and send audio to iOS but the iOS device cannot send audio back to the device -- there's something weird going on where the level is extremely low and can't be changed by the iOS device.
Is it possible to send usb signal to mobile phone(android /ios)
and use that mixed sound for making videos using phone camera and mixer usb out as external sound source.Someone try this???Live gig,powered speakers on main out and in the same time you record your performance(main mix 1-4ch) by your phone..
If you were live streaming, and had a skype caller, could you not: Patch AUX OUT to M1 LINE. Use M2, M3, M4 for studio mics. Turn off ST2 to AUX. Turn off M1 to AUX and turn off M1 to MIX. This would give M1 a mix minus the skype caller on ST2, and skype uses M1 as its default input. Your podcast would be streamed from Main Mix by pressing the M1 - M2 - L - R button. I don't have this mixer to try this on, would this work?
Hi and thanks for a review. I'm interested if this has compressor function during live recording or karaoke sessions.
No on-board compressor. You'd need to run it into software first but that could cause latency if you are then coming out to speakers. Thanks for watching.
@@RayOrtega Thank you.