The ZED‑16FX is a robust analog mixer with built‑in digital effects and USB connectivity, aimed at small to medium live sound / studio hybrid setups. It combines good quality preamps, flexible routing, and ergonomic controls to deliver solid performance for bands, rehearsal studios, and project studios.
Key Features and Specifications:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Channels / Inputs | 16 total input channels: 10 mono mic/line channels + 3 stereo line channels |
| Mic Preamps | Uses DuoPre preamp design on the mono channels, with a gain range of up to ~69 dB |
| EQ | Mono channels have 3‑band EQ with sweepable mid (MusiQ) design; stereo channels have 2‑band EQ |
| Effects | 16 built‑in digital effects (reverbs, delays, chorus, etc.), with tap delay functionality and editable parameters |
| Aux / Sends / Routing | 4 aux sends: typically 2 pre, 1 post, and 1 reserved for FX; aux returns, stereo returns, USB return routing; inserts on mono channels |
| USB Interface | 2×2 USB stereo in/out (16‑bit, up to 48 kHz) for interfacing with computer / DAW |
| Outputs & Monitoring | Balanced main outputs (XLR), alt/mono outputs, RCA 2‑track, headphone outputs (¼″, 3.5 mm), monitor outputs; 12‑segment LED meters for L/R |
| Phantom Power & Filtering | Global +48 V phantom power switchable; high‑pass (low‑cut) filter available on channels |
| Controls & Ergonomics | ALPS 100 mm faders, mute / solo / PFL per channel, pan, level, gain knobs etc. |
| Performance Specs | Frequency response: mic in to mix ±0.5/‑1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz), THD very low (≈0.004 % under certain conditions) |
| Dimensions & Weight | Approx. 464 × 98 × 465 mm (W × H × D) → ~ 18.3″ × 3.85″ × 18.3″ Weight: ~ 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) |