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The ZED‑18 is a large, high‑input count analogue mixer with USB I/O, made for live sound, rehearsal spaces, small to medium studios, and hybrid recording/live setups. Below are its detailed features, specs, strengths, and limitations.
Key Features and Specifications:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Channels / Inputs | 18 total: 10 mono mic/line channels + 4 stereo line channels. |
| Mic Preamps | DuoPre mic preamps on the mono channels; wide gain range (~69 dB) to handle both quiet sources and louder signals while keeping noise under control. |
| EQ | Mono channels have 3‑band EQ with sweepable mid (MusiQ design). Stereo channels have simpler 2‑band EQ. |
| USB Interface | 2‑in / 2‑out USB (stereo send/return) for recording or playback with a computer. Supported resolutions sample rates ~16‑bit / 44.1‑48 kHz. |
| Aux Sends / Routing | Four auxiliary sends (some pre‑fade, some post‑fade) for monitor mixes or external effects. Various routing options for USB send/return, aux routing etc. |
| Faders & Controls | Long‑throw 100 mm ALPS faders; mute / solo / PFL (Pre‑Fade Listen) per channel; illuminated peak / PFL indicators. |
| Phantom Power | Global +48 V phantom power for condenser microphones. |
| Others | Channel inserts (mono channels), stereo returns & 2‑track inputs, main outputs XLR, alt/mono output, monitor out, etc. Global level control, illuminated mute, etc. |
| Physical / Dimensions | Approx dimensions: 18.3″ × 3.85″ × 18.3″ (≈ 464 × 98 × 465 mm). Weight around 8.5 kg (≈ 18.7 lb). |
