Allen & Heath DJ Equipment ZED 22 FX

USER GUIDE
Publication AP7085
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Limited One Year Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or

workmanship for period of one year from the date of purchase by the
original owner.
To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this
equipment has been designed and manufactured, read this User Guide
before operating. In the event of a failure, notify and return the
defective unit to ALLEN & HEATH Limited or its authorised agent as
soon as possible for repair under warranty subject to the following
conditions
Conditions Of Warranty
The equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the
instructions in this User Guide.
The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or
accidental, neglect, or alteration other than as described in the User
Guide or Service Manual, or approved by ALLEN & HEATH.
Any necessary adjustment, alteration or repair has been carried out by
ALLEN & HEATH or its authorised agent.
This warranty does not cover fader wear and tear.
The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to ALLEN &
HEATH or its authorised agent with proof of purchase.
Units returned should be packed to avoid transit damage.
In certain territories the terms may vary. Check with your ALLEN &
HEATH agent for any additional warranty which may apply.
This product complies with the European Electro magnetic Compatibility

directives 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC and the European Low Voltage
Directives 73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC.
This product has been tested to EN55103 Parts 1 & 2 1996 for use in
Environments E1, E2, E3, and E4 to demonstrate compliance with the
protection requirements in the European EMC directive 89/336/EEC.
During some tests the specified performance figures of the product were
affected. This is considered permissible and the product has been passed as
acceptable for its intended use. Allen & Heath has a strict policy of
ensuring all products are tested to the latest safety and EMC standards.
Customers requiring more information about EMC and safety issues can
contact Allen & Heath.
ZED 12FX & 22FX User Guide AP7085 Issue 1

Copyright 2007 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved
Allen & Heath Limited

Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK
http://www.allen-heath.com
Allen & Heath 3 ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide

PACKED ITEMS
Check that you have received the following:
ST RTN 2TRK RTN REC OUT ALT OUT

MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC
AUX1 OUT INSERT L MAIN OUT ST RTN 2TRK RTN REC OUT ALT OUT
L L L L MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC
L AUX1 OUT INSERT L MAIN OUT
L L L L
L
R R R R
AUX2 OUT INSERT R R R R R
AUX2 OUT INSERT R
LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE
L/M L/M L/M L/M
R LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE
L/M L/M L/M L/M
R
1 2 3 4 5 6 ST1 IN ST2 IN ST3 IN ST4 IN

AUX3 OUT MONO OUT
INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ST1 IN ST2 IN ST3 IN ST4 IN
AUX3 OUT MONO OUT
R R R R INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT
PHONES R R R R
PHONES
F/SWITCH
USB F/SWITCH
0
20 10 0
20 10 0
20 10 0
20 10 0
20 10 0
20 10 ST -5 2TRK -5 USB -5
10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 -10 -10 -10 RETURN SEND
GAIN GAIN GAIN GA IN GA IN GA IN
RTN 0
RTN 0
RTN 0 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ST 2TRK USB USB
20 30 20 30 20 30 20 30 20 3010 20 30
10 20 30
10 20 30
10 20 30
10 20 30
10 20 30
10 20 30
10 20 30
10 20 30
10 20 30
10 20 30
10 -5 -5 -5
0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 -20 -20 -20 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 RTN -10 RTN -10 RTN -10 RETURN SEND
POWER GA IN GAIN GAIN GAI N GA IN GA IN GAIN GAIN GA IN GA IN GAIN GAIN GAIN GA IN GA IN GAIN 0 0 0
MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC 5 5 5 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 -20 -20 -20
LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 -30 -30 -30 POWER
AUX1-2 FX MUTE MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC 5 5 5
-10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 OO 10 OO 10 OO 10 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 -30 -30 -30
AUX1-2 FX MUTE
-10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 OO 10 OO 10 OO 10
100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz ON ON ON
AUX3-FX ON ON ON
48V 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz
AUX3-FX
HF HF HF HF HF HF To LR To LR To LR +16 +16
48V
12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz To 7-8 To 9-10 To 11-12 LR PRE +9 +9 HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF To LR To LR To LR +16 +16
PHANTOM POWER +6 +6 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz To CH To CH To CH LR PRE +9 +9
UP=LR post +3 +3 PHANTOM POWER +6 +6
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 0 0
650 650 650 650 650 650 -5 -5 -5 UP=LR post +3 +3
ST1 -10 ST2 -10 ST3 -10 -3 -3 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15
ALLEN&HEATH
500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 0 0
0 0 0 -6 -6 -5 -5 -5
IN IN IN 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 ST1 -10 ST2 -10 ST3 -10 -3 -3
ALLEN&HEATH
200 200 200 200 200 200 -20 -20 -20 -9 -9 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k
2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 0 0 0 -6 -6
-12 -12 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
IN -20 IN -20 IN -20
5 5 5 1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay) -9 -9
3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k -30 -30 -30 -16 -16 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k
5 5 5 -12 -12
-20 -20 -30 -30 -30 1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay)
120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k OO 10 OO 10 OO 10 2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly) 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k -16 -16
-30 -30
TAP
10 10 10 2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly) -20 -20

120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k OO OO OO
HM HM HM HM HM HM HF HF HF 3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour) -30 -30
TAP
12kHz 12kHz 12kHz L R HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM 3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)
4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size) HF HF HF
12kHz 12kHz 12kHz L R
PFL ACTIVE 4 P ingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size)
5 BeatDly (regen) 13 Hall2 (size)
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 PFL ACTIVE
PHONES 5 BeatDly (regen) 13 Hall2 (size)
6 Ambient (echo) 14 Arena (size) -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15
LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF 6 Ambient (echo) 14 Arena (size) PHONES
80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 7 S lapVerb (size) 15 Flanger (dpth)
LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF
80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 7 SlapVerb (size) 15 Flanger (dpth)
8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)
MIN MAX 8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 Bank 9-16 MIN MAX
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15
STEREO STEREO STEREO AUX1 Bank 9-16
STEREO STEREO STEREO STEREO AUX1

AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1
PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE S EL STEREO
AUX2 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1
PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE SEL
AUX2
OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6
PARAMETER (HOLD) 2TRK RTN OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6
AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 PARAMETER (HOLD) 2TRK RTN
PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE TAP AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2
USB RTN
PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE TAP
USB RTN
OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 STEREO
OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 STEREO
AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX1 ALT
POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST OUT AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX1 ALT
0 POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST OUT
0
OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6
OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6
FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX AUX2 LR
MONITOR LR
POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX AUX2 MONITOR
POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST
PRE
LR
+6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 POST PRE
OR
OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO
LR
OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 P OST
= = = = = = = = = =
PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN BAL BAL BAL BAL AUX1 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
MASTER PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN BAL BAL BAL BAL AUX1
0 MASTER
0
L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R OO +6
L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R +6
AUX2 OO
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MASTER AUX2
0 MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MASTER
PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! 0
PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK !
OO +6
PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL OO +6
PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7-8 9-10 11-12 FX L R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17-18 19-20 21-22 FX L R
ZED-12FX or ZED-22FX MIXER
Mains Lead Type A-B USB Lead

Check that the correct To connect the ZED to
mains plug is fitted. your computer.
SONAR LE SONAR LE
Music Software Install disk.
INSTALL
cakewalk

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS - Read the following before proceeding :
CAUTION
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
Read instructions: Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. Adhere to all warnings printed here
and on the console. Follow the operating instructions printed in this User Guide.
Do not remove cover: Operate the console with its covers correctly fitted.
Power sources: Connect the console to a mains power unit only of the type described in this User Guide and marked
on the rear panel. Use the power cord with sealed mains plug appropriate for your local mains sup-
ply as provided with the console. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult your service
agent for assistance.
Power cord routing: Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on, stretched or pinched by items placed
upon or against it.
Grounding: Do not defeat the grounding and polarisation means of the power cord plug. Do not remove or tam-
per with the ground connection in the power cord.
! WARNING: This equipment must be earthed.
Water and moisture: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the console to rain or moisture or use it in
damp or wet conditions. Do not place containers of liquids on it which might spill into any openings.
Ventilation: Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or position the console where the air flow required for ventilation
is impeded. If the console is to be operated in a rack unit or flightcase ensure that it is constructed to
allow adequate ventilation.
Heat and vibration: Do not locate the console in a place subject to excessive heat or direct sunlight as this could be a fire
hazard. Locate the console away from any equipment which produces heat or causes excessive vi-
bration.
Servicing: Switch off the equipment and unplug the power cord immediately if it is exposed to moisture, spilled
liquid, objects fallen into the openings, the power cord or plug become damaged, during lightening
storms, or if smoke, odour or noise is noticed. Refer servicing to qualified technical personnel only.
Installation: Install the console in accordance with the instructions printed in this User Guide. Do not connect the
output of power amplifiers directly to the console. Use audio connectors and plugs only for their
intended purpose.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important Mains plug wiring instructions
The console is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the AC

mains power lead. Follow the instructions below if the mains plug has to
be replaced. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
TERMINAL WIRE COLOUR

European USA/Canada
! L
N
LIVE
NEUTRAL
BROWN
BLUE
BLACK
WHITE
E EARTH GND GREEN & YELLOW GREEN
The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the Earth sym-
bol. This appliance must be earthed.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter N.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter L.
Ensure that these colour codes are followed carefully in the event of the
plug being changed.
General Precautions:
Damage : To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics avoid placing heavy objects
on the control surface, scratching the surface with sharp objects, or rough
handling and vibration.
Environment : Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat and vibration when operating and stor-
ing. Avoid tobacco ash, smoke, drinks spillage, and exposure to rain and mois-
ture. If the console becomes wet, switch off and remove mains power imme-
diately. Allow to dry out thoroughly before using again.
Cleaning : Avoid the use of chemicals, abrasives or solvents. The control panel is best
cleaned with a soft brush and dry lint-free cloth. The faders, switches and po-
tentiometers are lubricated for life. The use of electrical lubricants on these
parts is not recommended. The fader and potentiometer knobs may be re-
moved for cleaning with a warm soapy solution. Rinse and allow to dry fully
before refitting them.
Transporting : The console may be transported as a free-standing unit or mounted in a rack
or flightcase. Protect the controls from damage during transit. Use adequate
packing if you need to ship the unit.
Hearing : To avoid damage to your hearing do not operate any sound system at exces-
sively high volume. This applies particularly to close-to-ear monitoring such as
headphones and in-ear systems. Continued exposure to high volume sound
can cause frequency selective or wide range hearing loss.

CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing your Allen & Heath ZED mixer. To ensure that
you get the maximum benefit from the unit please spare a few minutes
familiarizing yourself with the controls and setup procedures outlined in
this user guide. For further information please refer to the additional
information available on our web site, or contact our technical support
team.
http://www.allen-heath.com
http://www.allen-heath.com/zed
http://www.myspace.com/thezedspace
Warranty ............................................. 3
Packed Items....................................... 4
Safety Instructions ............................. 5
Contents.............................................. 7
Panel Drawings................................... 8
Introduction to ZED-12FX & 22FX 10
Specifications ...................................... 11
Dimensions ......................................... 12
Block Diagram.................................... 13
Mono Input Channel ......................... 14
Stereo Input Channel ST1................ 17
Stereo Input Channel ST2, 3 & FX . 19
Effects Processor ............................... 20
Master Section ................................... 22
USB Connection ................................ 24
SONAR LE software introduction . 25
SONAR LE installation ..................... 26
Configuring SONAR LE with ZED. 26
Application InformationLive........ 29
Application InformationStudio.... 30
Wiring Notes ..................................... 31
Product Support ................................ 32

PANEL DRAWINGS: 12FX
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

CAUTION Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
DO NOT OPEN (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
ALLEN&HEATH
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
ATTENTION: REMPLACER PAR UN FUSIBLE STRICTEMENT IDENTIQUE EN VALEURS.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED FUSE

T1A L 250V 20mm
AC MAINS IN ~
OFF ON 100 - 240V~ 47-63Hz 40W MAX
0 I
Serial No.
ENGINEERED IN ENGLAND BY ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED. MADE IN CHINA

MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC
AUX1 OUT INSERT L MAIN OUT
L L L L
L
R R R R
AUX2 OUT INSERT R
LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE

L/M L/M L/M L/M
R
1 2 3 4 5 6 ST1 IN ST2 IN ST3 IN ST4 IN

AUX3 OUT MONO OUT
INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT
R R R R
PHONES
F/SWITCH
0 10 0 0 0 0 0 ST 2TRK USB USB
20 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 -5 -5 -5
10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 -10 -10 -10 RETURN SEND
GAIN RTN RTN RTN
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN 0 0 0
0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 -20 -20 -20
POWER
MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC 5 5 5
LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 -30 -30 -30
AUX1-2 FX MUTE
-10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 OO 10 OO 10 OO 10
100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz ON ON ON

AUX3-FX
48V
HF HF HF HF HF HF To LR To LR To LR +16 +16
12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz To 7-8 To 9-10 To 11-12 LR PRE +9 +9
PHANTOM POWER +6 +6
UP=LR post +3 +3
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 0 0
-5 -5 -5
650 650 650 650 650 650 ST1 -10 ST2 -10 ST3 -10 -3 -3
ALLEN&HEATH
500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k
0 0 0 -6 -6
200 200 200 200 200 200
IN -20 IN -20 IN -20 -9 -9
2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k
5 5 5 -12 -12
-30 -30 -30 1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay)
3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k -16 -16
120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k OO 10 OO 10 OO 10 2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly) -20 -20
-30 -30
TAP
HM HM HM HM HM HM HF HF HF 3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)

4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size)
PFL ACTIVE
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15
6 Ambient (echo) 14 Arena (size) PHONES
LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF
80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 7 SlapVerb (size) 15 Flanger (dpth)

MIN MAX
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 Bank 9-16
STEREO STEREO STEREO AUX1
AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 STEREO
PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE SEL
AUX2
OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6
PARAMETER (HOLD) 2TRK RTN
AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2
PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE PRE TAP
USB RTN
OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 STEREO
AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX1 ALT
POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST OUT
0
OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6
FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX AUX2 LR
POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST MONITOR
PRE
LR POST
OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6
= = = = = = = = = =
PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN BAL BAL BAL BAL AUX1
MASTER
0
L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R OO +6
AUX2
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MASTER
0
PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK ! PK !
OO +6
PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7-8 9-10 11-12 FX L R

PANEL DRAWINGS: 22FX
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

CAUTION Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
DO NOT OPEN (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
ALLEN&HEATH
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING.
ATTENTION: REMPLACER PAR UN FUSIBLE STRICTEMENT IDENTIQUE EN VALEURS.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED FUSE

T1A L 250V 20mm
AC MAINS IN ~
OFF ON 100 - 240V~ 47-63Hz 40W MAX
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Serial No.
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MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC
L L L L
L
R R R R
AUX2 OUT INSERT R
LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE
L/M L/M L/M L/M
R
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ST1 IN ST2 IN ST3 IN ST4 IN

AUX3 OUT MONO OUT
INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT
R R R R
PHONES
F/SWITCH
0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 ST 2TRK USB USB
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 -5 -5 -5
10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 10 30 -10 -10 -10 RETURN SEND
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN RTN RTN RTN
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN 0 0 0
0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 -20 -20 -20
POWER
MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC 5 5 5
LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 -30 -30 -30
AUX1-2 FX MUTE
-10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 OO 10 OO 10 OO 10
100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz ON ON ON
AUX3-FX
48V
HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF To LR To LR To LR +16 +16
12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz To CH To CH To CH LR PRE +9 +9
PHANTOM POWER +6 +6
UP=LR post +3 +3
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 0 0
-5 -5 -5
650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 ST1 -10 ST2 -10 ST3 -10 -3 -3
ALLEN&HEATH
500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k
0 0 0 -6 -6
200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
IN -20 IN -20
IN -20 -9 -9
2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k
5 5 5 1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay) -12 -12
3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k -30 -30 -30 -16 -16
10 10 10 2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly) -20 -20
120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k OO OO OO
-30 -30
TAP
HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HF HF HF 3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)
PFL ACTIVE
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15

MIN MAX
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 Bank 9-16
AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 STEREO
AUX2
OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6
AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2
USB RTN
AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX1 ALT
POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST OUT
0
FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX AUX2 LR
POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST MONITOR
PRE
LR
OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 POST
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN BAL BAL BAL BAL AUX1
MASTER
0
L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R OO +6
AUX2
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MASTER
0
OO +6
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17-18 19-20 21-22 FX L R

INTRODUCTION TO THE ZED-12FX & 22FX
The following is a technical overview of ZED, if you want to, please skip to the next section.
The Allen & Heath ZED series mixers have been carefully and lovingly designed in the beautiful county of Cornwall in the UK and is manu-
factured alongside a wide range of professional audio mixing consoles. Many of the components used in ZED are exactly the same as in the
larger Allen & Heath products and the construction methods are also very similar utilising individual vertically mounted channel circuit
boards with each rotary control fixed with a metal nut to the front panel. This provides a very robust product that will resist damage and
give years of reliable use. It also makes servicing much easier should it be required, with the ability to remove one particular channel from
the mixer at a time, or easily change a fader.
The audio circuitry is based on years of continual development and refinement , the performance of all the elements within the mixer scruti-
nised and perfected to ensure the very best sound quality possible.
Multi-application:
ZEDs are great for live mixing! Their layout makes them very easy to use and the 100mm faders give much better control of the mix com-
pared to most products at a similar price.
They are also great for recording, either a live show or an audio project at home can be built up track by track and studio monitor speakers
can be fed from the Alt Outputs.
ZED mixers are also ideal for teaching establishments, houses of worship, hotels and conference centres where their ease of use and robust
qualities make them a top choice.
Mic/Line Pre-amps:
Based on the pre-amps from the PA series, the ZED-12FX & 22FX pre-amps use a two stage design, with carefully controlled amounts of
gain in each stage. When amplifying the signal from the XLR input, the gain range is huge (69dB of range to be exact) and is very evenly dis-
tributed around the gain control, meaning better control of signal level. Most of the gain comes from the first stage, so unwanted noise is
kept to a minimum. There is no pad switch, or pad circuit line level signals are simply plugged into the second stage of the pre-amp by
using the line input jack socket. This has the great advantage of lower noise when using the line input. (It is common to attenuate line level
signals, the amplify them back up again which can give more noise or hiss).
EQ:
The ZED series mixers are equipped with a 3-band equaliser circuit on each mono input and a 2-band EQ on the stereo channels. The fre-
quency and response of each has been carefully chosen to give the maximum performance when using the EQ on a variety of sources.
AUX system:
Zed 12FX & 22fX mixers have 4 Aux buses. 3 are used for connecting external equipment such as foldback stage monitors, or external ef-
fects processors, and one is used for the internal effects processor.
Effects Processor:
Zed 12FX & 22FX mixers have a professional quality effects processor built in which uses our own effects algorithms developed by our tal-
ented engineering staff at Allen & Heath. The effects range from classic reverbs, cascaded delay plus reverbs to shimmering flanger & chorus
effects. The different effects types are selected with a simple up/down button interface and the tempo of the delay settings can be entered
using the TAP button. Holding the TAP button allows the parameters of the effects to be adjusted. The audio signal to the DSP is converted
using 24 bit high dynamic range converters running at 48kHz sample rate, ensuring low noise, low distortion, transparent effects.
Mono and Stereo Channels:

One of the great things about the ZED series is the number and variety of things you can plug in. In addition to the mono channels there are
four stereo channels, each with a main stereo input on jack sockets, three of them have the ability to take additional stereo inputs from
phono sockets or from the USB audio input, flexibility gives you control.
USB:
Getting audio to and from a computer easily is now a common requirement for live sound and music production. The way we have imple-
mented this on ZED is super-flexible and super-easy! No longer do you need to fiddle around the back of your computer to get to the
soundcard inputs, only to find that the levels are all wrong and noisy. Just plug in a USB lead to your ZED, select the USB routing on the
mixer and the device on your computer and thats it! Quality audio to and from your PC or MAC.
As you can tell, were very proud of this product we hope you like it too.

SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Levels
Input
Mono channel (XLR) Input +6 to 63dBu for nominal (+17dBu in max)
Mono channel Line Input (Jack socket) +10 to 26dBu (+30dBu maximum)
Insert point (TRS Jack socket) 0dBu nominal +21dBu maximum
Stereo Input (Jack sockets) 0dBu nominal (control = Off to +10dB)
Stereo input (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal (control = Off to +10dB)
Output
L, R & Mono Outputs (L&R XLR, Mono Jack) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.
Aux Outputs (Jack sockets) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.
Alt Outputs (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.
Rec Outputs (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.
Frequency Response
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain +0.5/-1dB 20Hz to 20kHz.
Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz
Stereo in to Mix L/R out +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz
THD+n
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 0dB gain 1kHz +10dBu out 0.004%
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain 1kHz 0.014%
Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain 0dBu 1kHz 0.005%
Stereo in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain +10dBu 1kHz 0.003%
Headroom
Analogue Headroom from nominal (0Vu) 21dB
USB in & out headroom from nominal (0Vu) 14dB
USB Audio CODEC (Coder/Decoder)

USB Audio In/Out USB 1.1 compliant 16bit.
Sample Rate 32, 44.1, or 48kHz
Noise
Mic Pre EIN @ max gain 150R input Z 22-22kHz -127dBu
Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, 22-22kHz ZED-12FX -88dBu
Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, 22-22kHz ZED-22FX -84dBu

Dimensions

MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC
L L L L
L
R R R R
AUX2 OUT INSERT R
LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE
L/M L/M L/M L/M
R
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ST1 IN ST2 IN ST3 IN ST4 IN

AUX3 OUT MONO OUT
INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT
R R R R
PHONES
F/SWITCH
0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ST 2TRK USB USB
20 30
10 20 30 20 3010 20 3010 20 30
10 20 3010 20 3010 20 3010 20 3010 20 3010 20 30
10 20 3010 20 3010 20 3010 20 30
10 20 3010 -5 -5 -5
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 RTN -10 RTN -10 RTN -10 RETURN SEND
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN 0 0 0
0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 0 40 -20 -20 -20
POWER
MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC 5 5 5
LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 LINE 50 -30 -30 -30
AUX1-2 FX MUTE
-10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 -10 -6 63 26 OO 10 OO 10 OO 10
100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz ON ON ON
AUX3-FX
48V
HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF HF To LR To LR To LR +16 +16
12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz 12kHz To CH To CH To CH LR PRE +9 +9
PHANTOM POWER +6 +6
UP=LR post +3 +3
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 0 0
-5 -5 -5
650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 ST1 -10 ST2 -10 ST3 -10 -3 -3
ALLEN&HEATH
500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k 500 1k
0 0 0 -6 -6
200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 IN -20 IN -20 IN -20 -9 -9
2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k 2k
5 5 5 -12 -12
-30 -30 -30 1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay)
3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k 3k -16 -16
465mm (18.3 inches)
120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k 120Hz 4k OO 10 OO 10 OO 10 2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly) -20 -20
-30 -30
TAP
HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HF HF HF 3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)
PFL ACTIVE
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15

MIN MAX
-15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 Bank 9-16
AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 STEREO
AUX2
OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6
AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2
USB RTN
AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX1 ALT
POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST OUT
0
LR
FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX FX AUX2 MONITOR
POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST
PRE
LR POST
OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN BAL BAL BAL BAL AUX1
MASTER
0
L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R OO +6
AUX2
MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MASTER
0
OO +6
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17-18 19-20 21-22 FX L R
ZED-12FX 385mm (15.2 inches)
ZED-22FX 645mm (25.4 inches)

98 (3.9)
(3.6)
0
R2 .8)
(0
92
(1.7)
43
450 (17.7)
mm (inches)
Weight
ZED-12FX ZED-22FX
Unpacked 6.5kg (14.3 lb) 10.5kg (23.1 lb)
Packed 10.5kg (23.1lb) 15kg (33 lb)
A rack mounting kit is available for ZED-12FX. The part number is: ZED1402-RK19

ZED 12FX & 22FX BLOCK DIAGRAM
ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide

PP GLOBAL 48V SWITCH
+48V
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 4
PFL
R
L
PEAK RECORD OUT

GAIN MONO CHANNEL PFL
HPF
3 BAND EQUALISER MUTE FADER WIRE PAD
L INSERT MAIN LR
MIC IN
LINE IN INSERT FADERS
100Hz LF HM HF PAN
+ +
- - L
R INSERT
MAIN OUT
0dBu NOMINAL
AUX1
R
AUX 2 AUX1
MASTER LEVEL
AUX1 OUT
AUX 3
SOLDER LINK
AUX2
FX MASTER LEVEL
STEREO CHANNEL 1
AUX2 OUT
BLOCK DIAGRAM
STEREO RETURN ON
PEAK
L GAIN
LR STEREO CHANNEL PFL AUX3 OUT
R
CHAN 2 BAND EQUALISER MUTE FADER
SUM
SUM
LF HF BAL EFFECTS SEND
+
L STEREO USB DEVICE USB 1 STEREO I/O
GAIN PRIORITY SWITCHING
13
AUX 1 AUX 1-2
ST1 2 & 3
R AUX 3-FX
+ USB
AUX 2 RETURN
SUM L-R PRE
STEREO CHANNEL 2
AUX 3 METERS
SUM
ON + PRIORITY SWITCHING
2TRK RTN AUX 1
FX
L GAIN PFL/AFL
LR AUX 2
EFFECTS SEND
R
CHAN 2 TRK RTN
2TRK RTN
EFFECT TYPE
USB RTN

2 TRK RTN TO MONITOR SELECTION USB RETURN PHONES
LEVEL
STEREO CHANNEL 3
BANK
DSP
REC OUT ON EFFECTS
SEL UP
L
GAIN
PROCESSOR SEL DOWN
PFL ACTIVE
PFL ACTIVE
LR
R MIX POST MONITOR
TAP/PARAMETER
CHAN HEADPHONES
ALT LEVEL
PFL
USB RETURN FROM COMPUTER
STEREO
RECORD OUT
AUX 1 RECESSED SWITCHES TO ALT OUT
STEREO EFFECTS CHANNEL MUTE +
L AUX 2
ALT OUT + SUM
Allen & Heath

L EXT FX IN SUM
R SUM MONO OUT
BAL +
R +
FOOTSWITCH
ALT OUT
MONO INPUT CHANNEL
MIC 1 Mic Input Socket

Standard 3-Pin XLR socket wired as Pin 1=Chassis, Pin 2=hot
(+), Pin 3=Cold (-).
1
2 Line Input Jack Socket
Standard 1/4 (6.25mm) Jack socket for balanced or unbalanced line
level signals. Wired Tip=Hot(+), Ring=cold (-), Sleeve=Chassis.
The Line input overrides the Mic input, so if you want to hear
something plugged in to the xlr socket, make sure nothing is
plugged into the Line input.
LINE
2
Insert Jack Socket
1 3 Standard 1/4 (6.25mm) Jack socket for unbalanced insert send and
return signals. Wired Tip=send, Ring=return, Sleeve=Chassis.
Nominal level is 0dBu. The insert point is after the 100Hz filter and
INSERT before the EQ.
4 Gain Control
This adjusts the gain of the input amplifier to match the signal level
of the input. The gain is varied from 6dB (attenuation) to +63dB
4 0
20 30
10 for signals plugged in to the xlr socket (Mic Input) and 10dB to
10 +26dB for signals plugged into the Line input jack.
GAIN
0 40
MIC
LINE 50
-10 -6 63 26
5 100Hz
dBr
10.00
5 100Hz Hi-pass Filter
The Hi-pass filter is used for reducing pop noise and rum-
0.00 ble from microphone signals. It is a 2-pole (12dB per oc-
tave) filter with a corner frequency set at 100Hz.
-10.00
The filter affects signals from both Mic XLR and Line jack
socket.
-20.00
-30.00
-40.00
-50.00
10.00 Hz 100.00 1000.00 10000.00 30000.00

MONO INPUT CHANNEL
0 10 HF EQ
10
20 30 6 The HF (High Frequency) equaliser affects the frequency response
GAIN of the higher audible frequencies. The corner frequency of 12kHz is
0 40 around 3dB from the maximum cut or boost of the circuit. It has
MIC plenty of gain and actually gives slightly more that the +/-15dB leg-
LINE 50 end suggests.
-10 -6 63 26
dBr
20.00
100Hz 15.00
10.00
HF 5.00
12kHz 0.00
-5.00
6 -15 +15
-10.00
-15.00
650
500 1k -20.00
10.00 Hz 100.00 1000.00 10000.00 30000.00
200
2k MF EQ
3k
7 The MF (Mid Frequency) equaliser affects the middle of the audible
frequency range. The frequency graduations on the sweep control
120Hz 4k are the centre frequencies of the EQ. The range has been carefully
chosen to cover boomy frequencies around 120Hz to 250Hz
HM which may need cutting back, or a lift at 2 to 3kHz may be required
for microphone intelligibility.
7
-15 +15 dBr
20.00
15.00
LF 10.00
80Hz 5.00
0.00
8 -5.00
-15 +15 -10.00
-15.00
-20.00
10.00 Hz 100.00 1000.00 10000.00 30000.00
dBr
8 LF EQ 20.00
The LF (Low Frequency) equaliser 15.00
affects the response at the low end of 10.00
the audio range. The graph shows the

5.00
response of the LF EQ at maximum

cut and boost. The corner frequency 0.00
is 80Hz. -5.00
-10.00
-15.00
-20.00
10.00 Hz 100.00 1000.00 10000.00 30000.00

MONO INPUT CHANNEL
9 Auxes 1 & 2
AUX1 Each of these controls sends a signal to an auxiliary bus. The signal is
PRE
sourced pre-fade which means that the level is independent of, and unaf-
fected by the fader. Auxes 1 & 2 are primarily used for foldback monitoring
purposes, as the fader does not affect the level. They can also be used as
9 AUX2
OO +6
feeds for recording and are available sources to the USB interface for this
PRE purpose.
These sends are affected by the Mute switch, so muting the channel will also
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mute the Aux sends.
The control varies the signal level to the bus from off (fully attenuated) to
AUX3
POST +6dB, with unity gain at the arrow.
There are master level controls for the Aux 1 & 2 outputs situated in the
master section of the mixer.
10 FX
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POST
10 Auxes 3 & FX
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These are post-fade sends, which means that the signals are affected by the
PAN channel fader. Primarily used for effects sends, the aux signal will reduce if
the fader is pulled down so keeping the correct proportion of the effect.
11 Muting the channel will also mute the Aux sends, and the send controls have
L R 6dB gain fully clockwise.
There are no master level controls for Aux 3 & 4 outputs.
12 MUTE
PK !
13 PFL
PAN
11 The pan control adjusts how the signal from the mono input channel is
shared between the left and right buses and subsequently the main stereo
outputs. Set to the mid position, equal amounts of signal are fed to left and
10 right, with pan set to L, none is sent to the Right bus.
Mute Switch
0
12 This mutes or cuts the signal to the left & right buses and the Aux buses. A
rectangular LED illuminates to show the Mute switch is pressed.
13 PFL Switch & PK! LED

10
The PFL (Pre-Fade Listen) switch sends the channel signal to the PFL bus
14 and subsequently to the headphones and the main L R meters. Used for
checking the audio signal before raising the fader or un-muting the channel.
The PK! LED illuminates dimly to indicate the PFL switch is pressed, and
brightly to indicate the channel signal is within 5dB of clipping.
20
30
14 Fader
The 100mm fader affects the level of the channel signal to the left & right
OO buses and Auxes 3 & 4. There is 10dB of gain at the top and the unity gain
position is marked by 0.
1

STEREO INPUT CHANNEL ST1
ST RTN
1 Stereo Return Phono sockets
This is an additional stereo input to the main stereo channel input
L (below). The gain is varied by the ST RTN control and this input can
be sent to either the stereo channel or straight to the L R main bus,
1 depending on the setting of the under-panel switch. These inputs
are unbalanced.
R
Stereo Return Level control

L/M 2 Adjusts the level of the stereo return input from off (fully attenu-
ated) to maximum where it has 10dB of gain.
Stereo Return ON switch

5 ST1 IN 3 This switches the signal on when pressed in. Leaving the switch in
the up position is recommended when the stereo return input is
R not in use to minimise unwanted noise being passed through.
Stereo Routing selector switch

4 This switch selects whether the Stereo Return signal is sent to the L
R bus directly, or the stereo channel 1. When it is pressed in, the
ST -5 Stereo Return signal sums together with the main stereo input.
RTN -10
0
-20
2 -30
5
Stereo 1 input jack sockets

OO 10
5 Standard 1/4 jack sockets for line level stereo signals. Can be used
ON with a mono input where the L/M input will also connect to the R
3 input if nothing is plugged in to R.
The Stereo 1 inputs accept unbalanced or balanced signals.
To LR
4 To CH
6 Stereo 1 Level control

-5 Adjusts the level of the ST1 input. The range is from off to +10dB.
-10
0
IN -20
6 5
-30 Stereo Channel EQ
OO 10
7 The Stereo Channel EQ is 2 band with centre frequencies of 12kHz
for the HF and 80Hz for the LF.
HF
12kHz dBr
20.00
15.00
7 -15 +15
10.00
LF
80Hz 5.0 0
0.0 0
-15 +15 - 5 .0 0
-1 0 .0 0
-1 5 .0 0
-2 0 .0 0
1 0.0 0 Hz 1 00.0 0 1 00 0.00 10 000 .00 3 0 000 .00

STEREO INPUT CHANNEL ST1
8 AUX1
STEREO
8 STEREO Aux 1 & 2 switch

PRE This is an under-panel selector switch that configures Auxes 1 & 2 to be
either mono sends or a stereo send pair.
UP: A mono sum of the left & right stereo channel signal is sent to Aux
9 OO +6
buses 1 & 2 by the control knobs.
AUX2 DOWN: The left stereo channel signal is sent to Aux 1 and the right is
PRE
sent to Aux 2 by the control knobs.
+6
OO
Note: This can be useful when setting up a seperate stereo output from
AUX3 the main L R output using Auxes 1 & 2, possibly for recording. This can be
POST
selected to feed the USB output to create an independent stereo feed for
recording using a computer.
+6
10
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FX
POST
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Aux 1 & 2 sends
BAL
=
9 These control the level of the signals sent to the Aux 1 & 2 buses. The Aux
11 1 & 2 send controls are configured either as two mono sends or as a stereo
pair depending on the position of the STEREO switch (please see above).
L R Auxes 1 & 2 are pre-fade, but muted when the Mute switch is pressed.
There is 6dB of gain at the fully clockwise position.
12 MUTE
PK !
13 PFL Aux 3 & FX sends

10 These controls take a mono sum of the left & right stereo channel signals
from after the fader and send them to the Aux 3 and Aux 4 buses respec-
tively. They are muted when the Mute switch is pressed and have 6dB of
gain at maximum.
10
Balance control
5
11 The Balance control varies the relative levels between the left and right
channels.
0
Mute Switch
12 Mutes the signals to the main L R and the Aux buses.
5
14 10
13 PFL Switch & PK! LED
The Pre-Fade Listen switch takes a mono sum of the stereo channel signals
from before the fader and mute switch. When pressed the signal will appear
on the L R meters and be fed to the headphones circuit for monitoring.
The PK! LED illuminates dimly to indicate the PFL switch is pressed, and
20 brightly to indicate the channel signal is within 5dB of clipping.
30
14 Fader
The 100mm fader affects the level of the channel signal to the left & right
OO buses and Auxes 3 & 4. There is 10dB of gain at the top and the unity gain
position is marked by 0.
17-18

STEREO INPUT CHANNELS ST2, 3 & FX
1 2 3 4
L L L L
R R R R
L/M L/M L/M L/M
ST1 IN ST2 IN ST3 IN ST4 IN
R R R R
2TRK USB USB

-5 -5 -5
-10 RTN -10 RTN -10 RETURN SEND
0 0 0
-20 -20 -20
5 5 5
-30 -30 -30
AUX1-2
OO 10 OO 10 OO 10
ON ON ON
AUX3-FX
To LR To LR To LR
To CH To CH To CH LR PRE
UP=LR post
1 Stereo Input Channel ST1

This is stereo input channel ST1 as described on previous pages.
Stereo Input Channel ST2

2 The only difference from stereo input channel ST1 is the labelling of the additional stereo input on phono con-
nectors, labelled as 2 Track Return. This is to indicate that a 2 track (stereo) input can be inserted here for
playback of a stereo recording or incidental music.
3 Stereo Input Channel ST3

Stereo input channel ST3 also has an additional stereo input, but instead of being on phono connectors, it
comes from the USB audio input. The level control, ON switch and routing switch are the same as for stereo
input channel ST1. It is best to leave the ON switch in its UP position when the USB input is not in use. The
phono sockets carry the analogue record output signals that are sourced from the main L R outputs. They are
pre-fade, post L R insert.
Effects Channel and ST4 input.

4 The FX or Effects channel has one stereo input (ST4) on jack sockets which adds to the output of the built in
digital effects processor. This stereo input can be used with an external effects processor to return the effects
signal to the main mix.
The phono sockets carry the Alternate stereo output which comes from the selector switches and level con-
trol in the master section.
USB connector & output selection.

5 A standard USB type B connector plugs in here (cable supplied). The three selector switches determine what is
sent on the USB output. They work on a priority system, so that if more than one is pressed the one nearest
the top takes precedence. So if all 3 are pressed, then the Aux 1 & 2 signals would be sent by the USB device.
Please refer to the section describing using the USB audio port for more details.

EFFECTS PROCESSOR
Effects Type Selection LED.

1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay)
1 8 Green LEDs show one of 16 effects types available. If the Bank LED is off the
2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly) green LEDs will show one of 1 to 8 on the effects list (or off if no LEDs are
TAP
3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour) lit), if the Bank LED is on the green LEDs will show which of effects types 9 to
4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size) 16 is selected. For effects types 1 to 5, the green LED will blink in time with
5 BeatDly (regen) 13 Hall2 (size) the tempo of the delay time.
6 Ambient (echo) 14 Arena (size) The green LEDs also display the level of the parameter adjustment when the
1 7 SlapVerb (size) 15 Flanger (dpth) TAP button is held down. The more LEDs that illuminate, the more the pa-
8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth) rameter is increased in value or intensity.
2 Bank 9-16
2 Bank LED.
The Bank LED illuminates when one of the effects type 9 to 16 is selected. If
3 SEL
the Bank LED is on, then the green LED will show which effect is selected from
PARAMETER (HOLD)
the list.
4 TAP
SEL Buttons.
STEREO
3 The SEL buttons select the type of effect. They also adjust the parameter of the selected
AUX1 effect when the TAP button is held down.
4 TAP Button.
5 AUX2
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The TAP button is used in two ways. If one of effects types 1 to 5 are selected then the
TAP button can be used for adjusting the frequency or tempo of the delay parameter.
If the TAP button is held down, the SEL buttons then become parameter adjust buttons to
OO +6 increase or decrease the level of the parameter assigned to the selected effect.
=
BAL
6 AUX 1 & 2 Send controls.
L R 5 These controls send the effects processor output signal (and the external effects return on
7 MUTE ST4) to the Aux buses 1 & 2, either in mono or stereo depending on the under-panel se-
lector switch (described on Page17).
PK !
These send controls are commonly used to add some reverb or effect onto the Aux 1 & 2
8 PFL buses that may be used for stage monitoring or foldback.
The overall level from these send controls will be affected by the fader and the Mute
switch, so the effect can be quickly cut from the monitors if required (for announcements
etc).
10
6 Balance control.
5
The Balance control varies the relative levels between the left and right channels.
0
Mute Switch
7 Mutes the effect signals to the main L R and the Aux buses. The Footswitch jack socket
5
can also be used to mute the effects signal.
9 10
PFL Switch & PK! LED
8 The Pre-Fade Listen switch takes a mono sum of the stereo effects signals from before the
fader and mute switch. When pressed the signal will appear on the L R meters and be fed
to the headphones circuit for monitoring.
20
The PK! LED illuminates dimly to indicate the PFL switch is pressed, and brightly to indi-
cate the effects signal is within 5dB of clipping
30
Fader
9 The 100mm fader affects the level of the effects signal to the left & right buses and Auxes
OO
1 & 2. There is 10dB of gain at the top and the unity gain position is marked by 0.
FX

EFFECTS PROCESSOR
Effects Type List & Description.

1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay) There are 16 different effects presets in the ZED Effects Processor. Each is fed with
a mono signal from the FX bus, and the output from the effects processor is in ste-
2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly)
reo.
TAP
3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour) Each preset has a parameter adjust control which is matched to the preset. This
4 PingPong(regen) 12 Hall1 (size) control may morph several parameters all at once, for example the parameter con-
trol for the Chorus effect will adjust not only the depth, but the response of the
filters in software to create a more or less intense effect. In general, when adjusting
6 Ambient (echo) 14 Arena (size) the effect parameter, the more LEDs that are illuminated, the more intense the
7 SlapVerb (size) 15 Flanger (dpth) effect or higher the parameter value.
To restore the parameter settings to the factory defaults, hold down both SEL but-
Bank 9-16 tons whilst switching on the power to your ZED.
SEL
PARAMETER (HOLD)
TAP Effects Type Table with description.
Effect Preset Name Effect Description & Parameter adjustment.

1 Dly+verb(level) Delay with Reverb. Delay feeds reverb (Classic Plate).
TAP for delay time Min = 70mS Max = 1.35S, Adjust the level of reverb.
2 Dly+verb(size) Delay with Reverb. Delay feeds reverb (Classic Plate). TAP for delay time
Min = Min = 70mS Max = 1.35S, PARAMETER Adjusts the size of reverb.
3 Dly+verb(regen) Delay with Reverb. Delay feeds reverb (Classic Plate). TAP for delay time
Min = 70mS Max = 1.35S, PARAMETER adjusts the regeneration of the delay.
4 PingPong(regen) Ping Pong delay (left then right) in parallel with Plate reverb. TAP for left delay time
Min = 70mS Max = 1.35S, PARAMETER adjusts the delay regeneration.
5 BeatDly(regen) As (4) but right delay is set for 1/4 beat of left. Good for off beat 4/4 delay sound. TAP
for left delay time & PARAMETER adjusts the delay regeneration.
6 Ambient(echo) Echo Delay with Reverb. PARAMETER adjusts the echo time.
7 SlapVerb(size) Reverb with echo reflections creating classic slapback reverb sound.
PARAMETER adjusts the slapback size (more slap echo).
8 DoubleZED(size) Classic stereo doubler.

PARAMETER adjusts delay and size.
9 Plate(decay) Classic plate reverb. PARAMETER adjusts decay time.
10 Plate(predly) Plate reverb with pre-delay. Good for vocals/percussion.

PARAMETER adjusts pre-delay time (for increased intelligibility).
11 Plate(colour) Classic plate reverb. PARAMETER adjusts tonal texture from dark to bright.
12 Hall1(size) Smooth classic hall reverb. PARAMETER adjusts size of hall.
13 Hall2(size) Brighter hall reverb. PARAMETER adjusts size of hall.
14 Arena(size) Arena reverb. PARAMETER adjusts size of arena.
15 Flanger(dpth) Classic flanger effect. PARAMETER adjusts depth and tonality.
16 Chorus(dpth) Chorus effect. PARAMETER adjusts depth and tonality.

MASTER SECTION
1 Aux output jack sockets

2 Standard 1/4 jack sockets for Aux 1 to 4 outputs. Impedance bal-
L
anced, nominal level = 0dBu.
1
Mix L R Insert jack sockets
AUX2 OUT INSERT R
2 Standard 1/4 (6.25mm) Jack sockets for unbalanced insert send and
R 3 return signals. Wired Tip = send, Ring = return, Sleeve = Chassis.
Nominal level is 0dBu.
AUX3 OUT MONO OUT
Main L R output xlr sockets

PHONES
3 Main left & right outputs. Impedance balanced signals, pin1 = chassis,
4
F/SWITCH
pin2 = hot (+), pin3 = cold (-). Nominal level = 0dBu.
8 5
POWER
FX MUTE
Mono output jack socket

48V 4 A mono sum of the main left & right post-fade signals.
PHANTOM POWER
+16
+9
+6
+3
+16
+9
+6
+3
7
0 0
-3 -3
Headphones jack sockets
ALLEN&HEATH
6 -6
-9
-12
-16
-6
-9
-12
-16
5 One 1/4 and one 3.5mm jack socket for stereo headphones. Wired
-20 -20
-30 -30 Tip = left, Ring = right, Sleeve = Chassis.
L R It is recommended that headphones with an impedance higher than
PFL ACTIVE 30ohms are used.
PHONES
MIN MAX
48v Phantom Power switch
STEREO
AUX1
6 Press this in to switch 48v Phantom Power to all the Mic input xlr
AUX2 connectors, if any of the microphones attached require power. Dy-
namic microphones wont mind being connected to a phantom
2TRK RTN
powered input, but care is needed to ensure that 48v is not
USB RTN
switched on if an xlr is used to input a signal from an electronic
circuit (ie. Another mixer or keyboard).
ALT When switching 48v on or off, or plugging in connectors to
OUT
0
channels with 48v present, it is important (and normal
! practise) to mute the channels. This will avoid loud clicks

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LR
MONITOR
and bangs potentially getting through to the amps & speak-
LR
PRE
POST
ers with the possible effect of damaging the speakers, or
AUX1
the audiences hearing!
MASTER
0
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AUX2
MASTER
0 7 Left Right meters
12 segment LED meters, peak type response, the 0 position re-
OO +6
flects 0dBu at the outputs. These display the signals from the moni-
tor selector switches below, or the PFL (pre-fade listen) signals
from any selected channels, which overrides.
10
8 Footswitch connection
5 Standard 1/4 (6.25mm) Jack socket for use with a footswitch.
Wired so that a switch closure between Tip and Sleeve will activate
0 the effects mute circuitry to cut the effects return (and ST4) from
the main LR mix and the Aux 1 & 2 sends.
5

MASTER SECTION
8 Monitor selector switches

These 4 switches select the signal source for the headphones moni-
48V tor and the meters. They work on a priority basis. If they are all up
+16
+9
+16
+9
then the post-fade main L R signals will feed the monitor circuit, if
PHANTOM POWER +6 +6
+3
0
+3
0
USB and 2 TRK are pressed, then only the 2 TRK signals will feed
-3 -3
the monitor circuit. The stereo option of pressing both AUX 1 and
-6
-9
-12
-16
-6
-9
-12
-16
ALLEN&HEATH AUX 2 together allows Aux 1 to feed the left and Aux 2 to feed the
-20
-30
-20
-30
right monitor circuit. This is useful if a stereo mix is set up using
L R Auxes 1 & 2.
PFL ACTIVE
PHONES
9 MIN MAX
AUX1
STEREO
AUX2
8 2TRK RTN
Headphone level control

ALT
USB RTN
9 Adjusts the level of the headphone signal.
OUT
0
10 OO +6
Warning ! To avoid damage to your
LR
MONITOR
! hearing do not operate the headphones
LR
PRE
POST or sound system at excessively high
AUX1 volume. Continued exposure to high
MASTER
0 11 volume sound can cause frequency
12 AUX2
MASTER
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selective or wide range hearing loss.
0
OO +6
10 Alternate output level control
The Alt (Alternate) Output is useful for connecting a pair of moni-
tor speakers separate to the main outputs. The level control adjusts
the volume of the output from off to +6dB.
10
0 11 Alternate output selector switches

These under-panel switches select the signal source for the Alt out-
5 put. They select between the L R pre-fade, L R post-fade or the
monitor L R signals.
13
20
12 Aux 1 & 2 master level controls
For adjusting the level of the Aux 1 and 2 outputs. The range of
level control is from off to +6dB.
30
OO
13 Master L R faders
L R High quality 100mm faders for the main L R outputs. 10dB gain at
the top, unity gain marked at 0.

USB CONNECTION
AUX2 OUT INSERT R
L/M L/M
R
AUX3 OUT MONO OUT

ST3 IN ST4 IN
R R
PHONES
F/SWITCH
USB USB
-5
RTN -10 RETURN SEND
0
-20
POWER
5
-30
AUX1-2 FX MUTE
OO 10
ON
AUX3-FX
48V
To LR +16 +16
To CH LR PRE +9 +9
PHANTOM POWER +6 +6
UP=LR post +3 +3
0 0
-5
ST3 -10 -3 -3
IN -20 0 -6 -6
ALLEN&HEATH
-9 -9
-12 -12
-30
5 1 Dly+verb (level) 9 Plate (decay)
-16 -16
OO 10 2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly) -20 -20
-30 -30
TAP
HF 3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)

12kHz L R
PFL ACTIVE
-15 +15
LF
80Hz 7 SlapVerb (size) 15 Flanger (dpth)

MIN MAX
-15 +15 Bank 9-16
STEREO AUX1
AUX1 STEREO
PRE SEL
AUX2
USB Audio Interface

The ZED is equipped with a stereo bi-directional USB 1.1 compliant audio CODEC. It is fully compliant with USB 2 ports
and uses standard Windows and MAC Core Audio Drivers. In other words, plug it in and your computer will find it and
be able to transfer audio to and from the ZED USB device.
You will need some form of audio software running on your computer to be able to record and play back what you re-
cord, but on a basic level, you can use your computers media player to play straight to the ZED device.
Just a couple of points to look out for:
1. When you plug in your ZED USB interface to your computer, check the device volume in:
Control Panel\Sounds & Audio Devices\Volume
Then drag it fully up

If the volume is not fully up like this...
Then click Apply
2. If you want to reduce latency (delay) there are some different drivers available for your operating system. Please
check the Allen & Heath website www.allen-heath.com for details and links to third party companies able to supply appro-
priate drivers for your operating system.

cakewalk SONAR LE
DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION
SONAR LE Overview.
SONAR LE is a software application from Cakewalk and is included free of charge with your new ZED mixing console.
SONAR LE is a powerful first step into the world of sequencing and hard disk recording on the Windows platform.
Youll be able to record from your ZED mixer, create tracks and arrange songs, then play back to your ZED mixer via
the USB port. You can decide whether the SONAR family of products is right for you. If you choose to upgrade your
copy of SONAR LE to a more full-featured version, like SONAR Producer or Home Studio Editions, youll now be able
to do so at significant savings.
We will describe the basic steps of installing the software and getting started here, for more comprehensive help or
technical support please use the Help files in SONAR LE or visit the SONAR LE website:
http://www.cakewalk.com/owners/sonarle/
The website will have details on registering your product and upgrading it should you wish. There are also tutorials to
get you started.
SONAR LE is the most complete OEM production software solution available today. Unlike other OEM applications,
SONAR LE has been designed to provide a simple yet complete solution for creating music. You wont feel the need to
upgrade just to get started.
With support for up to 64 tracks and 24 track effects, 8 physical in/outs at 24bit/192kHz, SONAR LE is able to offer a
powerful pc based recording studio. The package also includes 2 instruments, 6 MIDI effects, and 14 audio effects.
SONAR LE has been updated with new features from its acclaimed SONAR 6, making SONAR LE the first native Win-
dows DAW for Windows XP, Windows x64, and Windows Vista.
Todays Cakewalk SONAR LE is the definitive choice for creating the most complete hardware and software solution.
SONAR LE Key Features.
64 audio tracks
256 MIDI tracks
8 simultaneous inputs and outputs
24-bit/192 kHz audio quality
24 simultaneous effects
8 simultaneous virtual instruments
Integrated VST/VSTi support, without need for VST adapter
Support for ACID-format loops
Support for ReWire clients such as Project5, Live, or Reason
Elegant user interfaceNEW
Active Controller Technology automatically maps MIDI keyboards and control surfaces to the parameters
you need most on effects, instruments, volume, pan, and other mix elementsNEW
Easier integration of virtual instruments with Synth RackNEW
Support for Windows Vista (32-bit & 64-bit) NEW , Windows XP Professional x64 EditionNEW, and
Windows XP operating systems

System Requirements.
System Require- Minimum Recommended

ments
Operating System Windows XP Windows XP/Vista/Vista x64
Processor Speed Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz, Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz
or AMD Athlon XP 1500+ [EM64T], or AMD Athlon 64
or higher 2800+or higher
RAM 256 MB 1 GB or higher
Graphics (resolution, 1024 x 768, 16-bit color 1280 x 960, 32-bit color
color depth)
Hard Disk Space 100 MB for core program 2 GB for program and content
Hard Disk Type Any EIDE/Ultra DMA (7200 RPM) or

SATA
MIDI Interface Windows-compatible Windows-compatible
Audio Interface Windows-compatible WDM- or ASIO-compatible, includ-

ing WaveRT for Vista
Optical Drive DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R, or DVD+/-RW for installation, CD-R or CD-

RW capability required for CD audio disc burning
SONAR LE Installation.
Put disk into CD or DVD ROM drive and follow instructions on screen!
SONAR LE Audio Configuration with ZED.
To configure your SONAR LE software to communicate audio to and from your ZED mixing console, follow the se-
quence below.
Ensure the ZED mixing console is powered on.
Connect the USB lead from the computer to the USB port on ZED.
First check that your computer has recognised

the connection of the ZED USB device by clicking
Settings/Control Panel/Sounds and Audio Devices.
The device name should be USB Audio CODEC

(ensure there are no other external audio devices
attached to the computer).
Also ensure the Device Volume is set to High.
This can default to the middle during connection
which means very low volume from the USB device, so
its worth checking the first few times you connect.
The properties window should look like this:
It is also a good idea to select No Sounds in the

Sounds window.

Next, run SONAR LE.
Click Options/Audio and click on the Drivers tab.
The Input drivers are the audio sources to the

computer, here we have enabled the USB Audio De- vice
which is the ZED mixing console USB device, and
disabled the audio from the soundcard in the pc.
So the computer is set up to receive audio from
ZED.
The Output Drivers are the audio outputs from the

computer. Here you can see that the pc soundcard
has 4 stereo outputs (all disabled) and the software
has located the USB Audio Device which is ZED.
Tick to enable it.
You will now be able to select your ZED USB left &
right outputs as inputs to SONAR LE and be able to
send audio to your ZED from SONAR outputs.
In order to show how to select inputs to SONAR

tracks, here is a basic Cakewalk project (.cwp).
This is created by clicking File/New/Normal and
then inserting a second audio track by clicking
Insert/Audio Track from the main toolbar.
Click on the I/O tab near the bottom of the window,
then click the expand buttons in the audio track
panes. The tracks 1 & 2 have been re-named ZED
Left and ZED Right by double clicking the name field.
Click the I and the O fields to select inputs and out-
puts for the track. Here we have selected the USB
Left signal to go to Track 1 (ZED Left) and the USB
Right signal to go to track 2 (ZED Right), panned
them accordingly and selected the track outputs to
be the Master Bus.
If audio is present, click the Input Echo buttons (lit

up yellow here) to monitor the signals on the Mas-
ter Bus.
The output for the Master Bus is displayed in the

field marked O in the Master Bus pane below the
input tracks. You can see here it says USB Audio
Device, which is the ZED USB input.
SONAR will configure this automatically if there is
only one output device enabled in the Output Driv-
ers Options window (above).
You should now be able to send audio to and from your ZED mixing console using SONAR LE.
To test this, lets do a recording.

To record the audio on tracks 1 & 2, click the
R buttons so they light up red, then the record
button (circle) on the transport controls on
the top icon toolbar. (Or select larger trans-
port controls from Views).
The audio wave profile will show in the track
panes.
Click stop (Square) when finished.
To listen to the recording, click rewind, then

de-select the input echo buttons (to the right
of the R buttons. Also disarm the tracks by de-
selecting the R buttons.
Click Play (or spacebar) and the recorded au-

dio should play to the USB port on your ZED
mixing console where you can either monitor
it, route it to the main stereo bus, or route it
to stereo channel 11-12.
You can use SONAR LE and your ZED mixer together in many ways, for example straightforward recording of a stereo
mix, recording tracks individually to build up a song, or sending a postfade mix from ZED and inserting an effects plug-in
from SONAR LE, returning the post-effects signal to the mix in ZED.
It is a very versatile combination and we hope you find it a creative and enjoyable product partnership.

ZED-12FX & 22FX User Guide
KEY:
MICROPHONE SIGNAL
APPLICATION DRAWING: LIVE SETUP
FROM DIRECT BOX

LINE LEVEL SIGNALS
EFFECTS RETURN
EFFECTS SEND
STAGE MONITOR SIGNALS
(LINE LEVEL)
CD
USB CONNECTION
fx MAIN PA LINE LEVEL OUT
(LEFT, RIGHT & SUB)
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APPLICATION DRAWING: STUDIO SETUP
KT-88
Amp
MICROPHONE SIGNAL
LINE LEVEL SIGNALS
USB CONNECTION
MAIN STUDIO MONITORS
NEARFIELD MONITORS
ARTISTS MONITOR

WIRING NOTES
PROCESSOR
Insert cable wiring
RETURN OUT
S T
INSERT R
T S
R
SEND
GROUND S T
RETURN R
IN
SEND
LINK RING TO SLEEVE TO UNBALANCE
Y-Adapter Y-Adapter
2 Outputs to 1 Input RCA phono jacks adapter 1 Output to 2 Inputs
RCA PHONO CABLE
UNBALANCED
No ! UNBALANCED INSTRUMENT CABLE UNBALANCED Yes
BALANCED TRS JACK CABLE BALANCED
Sleeve=ground Sleeve=ground
Ring=cold (-) Ring=cold (-)
Tip=hot (+) Tip=hot (+)
MIC CABLE 1=ground 2=hot (+)

TO 2=hot (+) 1=ground BALANCED BALANCED FROM
INPUT OUTPUT
XLR MALE XLR FEMALE
3=cold (-)
3=cold (-)
TRS to XLR-F CABLE 1=ground 2=hot (+)

BALANCED BALANCED
General Sleeve=ground XLR FEMALE

Wiring Ring=cold (-)
Tip=hot (+)
3=cold (-)
Information 2=hot (+) 1=ground TRS to XLR-M CABLE

BALANCED BALANCED
XLR MALE Sleeve=ground

3=cold (-) Ring=cold (-)
Tip=hot (+)

PRODUCT SUPPORT
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Small Format Live Sound mixers ZED, MixWizards and PA Series
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Registering your product
Thank you for buying the Allen & Heath ZED-12FX or 22FX mixer. We hope that you are happy with it
and that you enjoy many years of faithful service with it.
Please go to www.allen-heath.com/register.asp and register your products serial number and your details.
By registering with us and becoming an official Registered User, you will ensure that any warranty claim
you might make is actioned quickly and with the minimum delay.
Alternatively, you may either copy or cut off this section of the page, fill in the details, and return it by
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This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or

This product complies with the European Electro magnetic Compatibility

ZED 12FX & 22FX User Guide AP7085 Issue 1

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ST RTN 2TRK RTN REC OUT ALT OUT

1 2 3 4 5 6 ST1 IN ST2 IN ST3 IN ST4 IN

10 10 10 2 Dly+verb (size) 10 Plate (predly) -20 -20

STEREO STEREO STEREO STEREO AUX1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7-8 9-10 11-12 FX L R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17-18 19-20 21-22 FX L R

ZED-12FX or ZED-22FX MIXER

Mains Lead Type A-B USB Lead

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WARNINGS - Read the following before proceeding :

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

! WARNING: This equipment must be earthed.

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Important Mains plug wiring instructions

The console is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the AC

TERMINAL WIRE COLOUR

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED FUSE

ENGINEERED IN ENGLAND BY ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED. MADE IN CHINA

ST RTN 2TRK RTN REC OUT ALT OUT

LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE

1 2 3 4 5 6 ST1 IN ST2 IN ST3 IN ST4 IN

100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz ON ON ON

HM HM HM HM HM HM HF HF HF 3 Dly+verb (regen) 11 Plate (colour)

8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7-8 9-10 11-12 FX L R

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED FUSE

ENGINEERED IN ENGLAND BY ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED. MADE IN CHINA

ST RTN 2TRK RTN REC OUT ALT OUT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ST1 IN ST2 IN ST3 IN ST4 IN

8 DoubleZED(size) 16 Chorus (dpth)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17-18 19-20 21-22 FX L R

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Mono and Stereo Channels:

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Insert point (TRS Jack socket) 0dBu nominal +21dBu maximum

Stereo Input (Jack sockets) 0dBu nominal (control = Off to +10dB)

Stereo input (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal (control = Off to +10dB)

Aux Outputs (Jack sockets) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.

Alt Outputs (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.

Rec Outputs (phono sockets) 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.

USB Audio CODEC (Coder/Decoder)

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ST RTN 2TRK RTN REC OUT ALT OUT

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