Description
The Allen & Heath ZED-16FX is a 16-channel multipurpose analog mixer designed for live sound, project studios, and small venue recording. It features 10 mono channels with high-quality preamps, three stereo channels, and a responsive 3-band MusiQ EQ with swept mids for precise tonal shaping. The mixer includes a 2-in/2-out USB interface for direct recording or playback with Mac and Windows, plus a copy of Sonar LE software. Built-in DSP provides 16 high-quality effects, including reverb, delay, flanger, and chorus, perfect for live performance or studio use. Each mono channel has an insert for flexible routing to external processors, while the stereo output and main XLR outputs ensure balanced, professional audio. Compact, rugged, and versatile, the ZED-16FX delivers reliable sound quality and flexible connectivity for bands and recording setups.

Flexible Stereo USB Recording
The ZED-16FX features a 2-in/2-out USB interface for direct recording and playback with Mac and Windows, allowing main mix or aux sends to be routed to your DAW, making live or studio recording simple and seamless while enabling easy playback of backing tracks.

Integrated FX Engine
The mixer includes 16 built-in DSP effects such as reverb, delay, flanger, and chorus, providing high-quality sound processing that enhances live performances or recordings, eliminating the need for external effects units and offering instant creative options.
- 10 mic/line channels with inserts
- 3 stereo channels
- 2 in / 2 out USB audio interface
- Onboard digital FX
- 3 aux channels + internal FX bus
- XLR main outputs with insert points
- 3-band EQ with sweepable mid
- Durable 100mm faders
Total Number Of Inputs: 16
Mic/Line Inputs:
3-pin XLR Balanced Microphone x10
1/4″ Phone Balanced Line x10
Stereo Line Inputs: ST1 – ST3 1/4″ Phone L/R Stereo
AUX Sends: 1/4″ TRS Phone x3 4 Total sends, 1 reserved for internal effects
AUX Returns: Dedicated USB Return, Aux 1-2, Aux 3-4, L/R Pre
Inserts: 1/4 TRS Phone x12 (Mono chs and Main Stereo Out)
2 Trk Master I/O: Main Output: Balanced 3-pin XLR
ALT I/O:
USB Connector
1/4″ Phone Mono Out
Monitor Outputs:
RCA Stereo Phono – ALT Out
RCA Stereo Phono – REC Out
EQ Section:
3-Band with Mid Sweep On all Mono Channels
2-Band On Stereo Channels
Solo/Mute: Mute and PFL Solo
Channel Level Control: 100mm Fader
Trim/Gain Control: Rotary Control
Phantom Power: +48V Switched Globally
Metering: 12 Segment Peak LEDs
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
Headroom:
Analogue Headroom from nominal (0Vu): 21dB
USB in & out headroom from nominal (0Vu): 14dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Mic Pre EIN @ max gain 150R input Z 22-22kHz: -127dBu
Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, 22-22kHz: -86dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):
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%
USB:
USB Audio In/Out: USB 1.1 compliant 16-bit
Sample Rate: 32, 44.1, or 48kHz
Dimensions: 18.3 x 3.85 x 18.3″ (464 x 98 x 465mm)
Weight: 18.7 lb (8.5 kg)














