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zed recording mixers
In the studio
ZEZED-R16 combines an imaginative feature set with professional build quality to
create the ideal centrepiece for any project studio with big ideas, or larger
studios with dedicated live rooms. Control room speaker and alternate speaker
outputs, plus two separate artist monitor feeds are provided. In addition to the
digital interface, two analogue recording outputs are also available. The
ZED-R16 even has a dedicated internal condenser talkback mic. Features such
as the dual function audio/MIDI faders and built in sequencer transport were
dreamed
dreamed up by engineers here at A&H who have home studios themselves, so
they’ve made sure they’ve built in features they really need.
Soundcard
The internal soundcard features 18 FireWire inputs and 18 outputs plus 16
ADAT I/O. Each channel on the mixer has its own independent soundcard
channel so instruments can be recorded simultaneously (pre or post EQ) and
into the sequencer separately. To minimise clock jitter and provide
synchronicity between the ZED-R16 and other devices, the mixer is equipped
with the professional JetPLL™ digital audio chipset.
Mix-down and live
InIn addition to multi-track recording, the ZED-R16 allows mixing down in
analogue, then recording back into the computer in digital. The bundled
SONAR X1 LE software makes this a breeze. The story doesn’t stop here
however - ZED-R16 can be a versatile live FOH mixer too. In this mode, its 4
aux buses become foldback feeds and FX sends, and the main XLR outputs
feed the PA system. Recording the live gig is straightforward; the record feed
signal can be easily assigned using the four buttons next to the faders.
Auxiliary sends
Two pre and two post aux buses can be used as feeds for headphone
amplifiers in the studio, FX sends anywhere, or wedge foldback live. The
talkback function is either routed to the aux or studio outputs, so it’s ideal for
any environment.
FireWire flexibility
TheThe digital audio connections are all present on the rear of the desk. Two
FireWire connectors allow the ZED-R16 to be connected to a computer whilst
the second socket daisy chains devices. Two switches change the sample rate
and routing selection, while 4 connectors allow input and output to ADAT
equipment.
ADAT
InIn addition to the Firewire input and output, the ZED-R16 has 4 ADAT optical
sockets. The I/O routing on the ZED-R16 is identical for the Firewire channels
and the ADAT optical connection. With a combination of panel switches, the
mixer is capable of an incredible 26 simultaneous inputs and outputs. Feed the
ZED-R16 from ADAT lightpipe equipment, or record directly out from 16
channels to 2 ADAT machines, or to another soundcard.
MIDI software control
TheThe MIDI section on the ZED-R16 has been designed to control software
transport, with extra mappable controllers ready to be user-assigned. In
addition to the ZED-R16’s dedicated MIDI controls, all of the channel faders
can be switched to become MIDI controllers.
Monitor section
The ZED-R has two signal paths for monitoring: an output for main control
room monitors and outputs for an alternative set of monitors for checking
mixes. The control room mix can follow either of the two main analogue
outputs or the digital main mix, allowing access to all main audio outputs.
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FEATURES
ZED-R16 combines an analogue recording
mixer with a FireWire soundcard, MIDI
controls and ingenious ‘home-studio’
routing so you can build tracks in the
studio, record live gigs, mix-down, remix…
all through warm analogue circuitry, 4
band fully parametric classic British EQ
and out and out to crisp, precise digital format.
16 Channel Firewire Recording MiXer