The next two input channels offer stereo line/instrument inputs, presented on dual mono jacks, and duplicated on two phono sockets for the first pair. The first four channels include mic preamps (the same as those that feature on Allen & Heath's Mix Wizard range), and these all offer 48V phantom power, which is switched globally. Also bundled with the mixer is a free version of IK Multimedia's X‑Gear amp and cabinet modelling software, which offers a few very good-quality models, and is arguably a more useful addition than the usual cut‑down DAW software. Ins & OutsĪs the name suggests, the ZED10 FX is a 10‑channel mixer with onboard effects, but it also includes a stereo USB audio interface, capable of 24‑bit, 48kHz conversion, along with some useful routing options, which I'll discuss later. Their acclaimed ZED range of mixers offers plenty of choice, the latest addition being the ZED10 FX. The quality and quantity of the audio conversion has varied too, with some designs offering up to 16 channels of I/O, and others only offering stereo and some offering 24‑bit conversion and up to 96kHz sample rate, but more budget models only up to 16‑bit, 48kHz.īritish company Allen & Heath are one of a handful of mixer manufacturers who have been consistently among the front-runners in designing small‑format mixers to fit the project-studio budget - Mackie and Soundcraft being the two closest competitors that spring to mind. That leaves you needing only a microphone and a set of monitors or decent headphones to complete a basic hardware setup.Īs with any mixers, the quality and functionality varies from one manufacturer to another and from model to model. Gone are the days when, to get started with audio recording, you needed to carefully select each and every component in the recording chain: yes, there are still plenty of options if you want to do that, but in recent years we've seen a glut of well‑specified analogue mixers with on‑board A‑D and D‑A conversion, and either Firewire or USB connectivity - so that they can be plugged straight into your computer without the need for a third‑party audio interface. Just how much does this compact mixer with a built‑in audio interface and effects offer the home recordist?
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