Allen & Heath ZED-10FX

The Allen & Heath ZED-10FX is a compact, multipurpose mixer with built-in effects, designed for small live gigs, home recording, podcasts, and rehearsals. Four mic/line inputs, two stereo inputs, a 2-in/2-out USB interface, and Allen & Heath’s renowned preamps and EQ make it a versatile mixer that sounds far better than its size suggests.

Highlights

• Four mic/line inputs with Neutrik XLR and 1/4-inch jacks
• Two inputs with Class A FET high-impedance circuits for guitar and bass
• Two stereo inputs for keyboards, playback devices, and more
• 3-band EQ on mic channels for musical tone shaping
• Built-in 24-bit effects processor with 16 presets and tap-tempo delay
• 2-in/2-out USB audio interface for recording and streaming

Allen & Heath ZED-10FX: Pro Sound in a Small Mixer

Allen & Heath’s ZED series brings the company’s professional console heritage to compact mixers. The ZED-10FX’s preamps are clean and quiet with plenty of gain for dynamic and condenser microphones, and the musical EQ makes it easy to get vocals and instruments sounding great quickly.

Two channels feature Class A FET high-impedance inputs, so you can plug guitar or bass straight in without a DI box and get a warm, natural tone. That makes the ZED-10FX a great choice for singer-songwriters and small acoustic acts.

ZED-10FX Effects and USB

The built-in effects processor adds reverbs and delays to vocals and instruments, with a tap-tempo button to sync delays to the music. The USB interface sends a stereo mix to your computer for recording or streaming, and returns playback from the computer to the mixer, perfect for podcasts, livestreams, and backing tracks.

Setting Up the ZED-10FX

Plug microphones into the XLR inputs and set gain so the loudest moments light the meters without clipping. Use the hi-Z inputs for guitar or bass, and stereo inputs for keyboards or a phone. Add effects using the FX send on each channel, choose a preset, and adjust the return level. For streaming, connect the USB port to your computer and select the mixer as your audio device.

What to Pair With the ZED-10FX

For small gigs, pair the ZED-10FX with a pair of powered speakers and a couple of vocal microphones on boom stands. For home recording and podcasting, add a condenser or dynamic broadcast microphone, closed-back headphones, and a mic arm. A rackmount kit is available if you want to install the mixer in a rack.

Allen & Heath ZED-10FX FAQ

Can I plug a guitar directly into the ZED-10FX? Yes. Two channels feature Class A FET high-impedance inputs designed for guitar and bass.

Does it record multitrack over USB? No. The USB interface sends a stereo mix to your computer. For multitrack recording, consider a mixer with multichannel USB.

Allen & Heath ZED-10FX Specifications at a Glance

• Mic/line inputs: 4 (2 with Class A FET hi-Z)
• Stereo inputs: 2
• EQ: 3-band on mic channels
• Effects: 24-bit processor, 16 presets, tap-tempo delay
• USB: 2-in/2-out audio interface
• Connectors: Neutrik XLR and 1/4-inch

Who Buys the Allen & Heath ZED-10FX

• Singer-songwriters and small acoustic acts
• Home studio musicians and podcasters
• Streamers who want hardware mixing
• Small churches, classrooms, and meeting rooms

Why Buy the Allen & Heath ZED-10FX From Metro Sound & Lighting

Metro Sound & Lighting isn’t a catalog-only retailer. We sell, install, and service pro audio in-house, so our team can help you build a small PA or studio around the ZED-10FX and support your setup after the sale. We offer B2B and integrator pricing for schools, churches, and venues.

Browse more options in our Analog Mixers category, or see the full specifications on the official Allen & Heath ZED-10FX product page.