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The ZED‑24 is a high‑channel count mixer in the ZED series, designed for live sound, rehearsals, project studios etc. It offers a robust feature set, strong build quality, and flexibility for routing / USB integration.
Below are its key specifications, strengths, and trade‑offs.
Key Features and Specifications:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Channels / Inputs | 24 total: 16 mono mic/line channels + 4 stereo line channels. |
| Mic Preamps | Uses DuoPre mic preamps for the mono channels, with a gain range of ~ 69 dB. |
| EQ | Mono channels get a 3‑band EQ with a sweepable mid (MusiQ design). Stereo channels use a simpler 2‑band EQ. |
| High-Pass Filter / Inserts | Mono channels include a high-pass (low-cut) filter. Insert points are available on the mono channels. |
| Aux Sends / Routing | 4 aux sends: typically Aux 1 & 2 are pre-fade (for monitor / foldback), and Aux 3 & 4 are post-fade (often used for effects). |
| USB Interface | 2 × 2 (stereo send / stereo return) USB routing, configurable (you can choose send sources and return destinations). |
| Monitoring / Metering | 12-segment LR meters for the main output. Mute, PFL (pre-fade listen) functionality per channel. |
| Outputs | Main outputs (balanced), Alt / stereo outs, mono sum, headphones outs (¼″ & 3.5 mm), stereo return and 2-track return. |
| Phantom Power | Global +48 V phantom power for condenser mics. |
| Build Quality | Uses individual vertically mounted channel circuit boards; each rotary control is fixed with a metal nut (for durability). Long‑throw ALPS 100 mm faders. |
| Performance Specs | Frequency response: mic in → mix L/R: +0.5 / –1 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz). Distortion is very low: ~0.004 % under favorable conditions. |
| Physical / Dimensions | Approx 25.4″ × 3.86″ × 18.3″ (≈ 645 mm × 98 mm × 465 mm) Weight: ~ 10.5 kg / 23 lb. |
