Introduction
The Allen & Heath ZED60-10FX is a compact mixer designed for both live and studio applications. It boasts an array of features suitable for small bands, solo performers, or home studio enthusiasts.
Design and Build Quality
- Sturdy and compact design
- Intuitive layout for easy operation
- Robust construction for durability
Performance
- Versatile preamps delivering clean sound
- Integrated FX with quality effects
- Flexible routing options for diverse setups
Connectivity
- Multiple inputs and outputs for various devices
- USB connectivity for easy recording and playback
- Headphone output for monitoring
User Experience
- Straightforward interface for quick setup
- Smooth controls for precise adjustments
- Portable and ideal for on-the-go use
Pros
- Exceptional build quality
- Versatile performance with integrated FX
- User-friendly design for quick setup
- Flexible connectivity options
- Portable and durable for various applications
Cons
- Limited number of channels may restrict larger setups
- USB recording limited to two tracks simultaneously
Conclusion
The Allen & Heath ZED60-10FX offers remarkable performance in a compact package. With its sturdy build, versatile features, and user-friendly design, it’s an excellent choice for musicians and home studio enthusiasts seeking a reliable and portable mixer.
Bernie Ackerman –
I needed a mixer bigger than the four channel I have. I saw this new A&H 10 channel with effects and sliders to be just the thing. I love the Allen and Heath quality in a medium footprint. It has recording features I might never use, but it is there.
Matt –
I replaced my ZED 12FX that I had been using for 7+ years with this ZED60 10FX, and this smaller model with the faders is exceptional.
First off, this will fit into an 8U mixer rack case, which is much easier to haul around than the 12U case required for the ZED 12FX. Although installing the rack ears is a bit of a pain as you have to disassemble the entire board, and most of the screws are Torx (T9 and T10).
The 60mm faders are well built and the preamps are fantastic. No noise, and clean, crisp sound. Much improved over the ZED 12FX.
The effects are very high quality and actually useful! Tap delay itself is rare on FX boards, and this has 5 different delay/reverb effects that utilize tap. Effect adjustment is very simple as well.
Overall, the ZED60 10FX is a bit pricey compared to other small FX mixers, but the quality and versatility cannot be beat!
M1138 –
I’ve used different mixers before, but none come close to this one. This is a heavy mixer for anyone, who was under the impression that this unit, was light and small. I didn’t see the dimensions, I overlooked that. This thing is heavy and it’s built great. I have yet to really mess with the effects. I have used a microphone, and this sounds perfect. I’ve used an audio interface before, while it sounded extremely good, this mixer just puts it to shame.
I also have hooked up, a guitar to the mixer. Sounds good. Music sounds fantastic as well. I highly recommend this product to anyone out there reading. It is expensive, you probably can buy other mixers out there, that have more inputs and effects. However I only needed 4 xlr inputs max. I can reassure you that, you won’t be able to find a mixer that sounds better than allen & heath units.
ARNALDO VENTURA –
GOOD
Anna –
Excellent sound quality, sturdy material and well made
We bought another mixer Allen & Heath before -a cheaper $399- but was not great quality sound neither material, so we decided to return and bought this one that is more expensive but is high quality
Marduk Shantyago –
Me encanta
Van –
The build quality of this thing is very high. Overall a very impressive mixer. Lower high end or the top of entry level depending on your needs.
Overkill for streaming, unless your running a show with multiple people or instruments. But way more versatile and higher quality than a GoXLR, but without the effects pad built in. There’s actually more effects but only one slider to and button to control one of them at a time.
But you can run pedals through this thing if you want for hands free effects.
But the goXLR only having one input is a deal breaker. This thing makes the goXLR seem like it should be worth at least 5x less for what you have to pay for it.
I wouldn’t buy one for more than 100 dollars, because that’s all they’re really worth when compared to actual mixers (like this one).
K. Knoepfler –
Great mixer! Love the features and love the fact that this is not another product made in China. Allen & Heath have done a terrific job designing a high quality mixer with a small footprint which is ideal for your desktop or taking out on location. I used this at a summer camp and was able to plug my MacBook Pro into it without using any of the mic inputs.
My only complaint is that it’s a little high priced but you get what you pay for.
(12-29-13) Update on my earlier review this product is engineered in the U.K. but is made in China. Still love the mixer although I wish it were made elsewhere considering the cost of the product.
For those of you wondering about the effects on the mixer they are terrific! The effects sounds are completely customizable to whatever your needs might be. We use this mixer quite often for youth events at our church and I recently took it out on location for our churches puppet troop. So far it has preformed like a trooper.
Daddy-O –
Constant noise in left channel that wouldn’t go away. I have had many mixers over the years from a radio Shack cheapies to inexpensive Mackies. All of them just worked fine. This was sad- I returned it.
andy –
I absolutely love this mixer,its well built and of very good quality. what else would you expect from Allen & Heath.
If you want it for small gigging, or recording, get it.
Its got a brilliant sound effects bar on it, so you’ve plenty of effects to play with,and the quality of it in general, is superb.
The sliders and knobs are well built and very sturdy.
A must have if you do a’lot of solo gigging.
Jaqueline Ringer –
Ich habe dieses Mischpult meinen Freund zum Geburtstag geschenkt er war begeistert!
Das Gerät ist einfach top, es hat bis jetzt noch keine Probleme gemacht, man kann viel damit einstellen, es bietet eine super Tonqualität.
Ich kann es echt nur weiter empfehlen gerne wieder!