USER GUIDE. Publication AP7028

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1 USE GUIDE Publication AP78

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3 imited One Year Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for period of one year from the date of purchase by the original owner. To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this equipment has been designed and manufactured, read this User Guide before operating. In the event of a failure, notify and return the defective unit to AEN & HEATH imited or its authorised agent as soon as possible for repair under warranty subject to the following conditions Conditions Of Warranty The equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the instructions in this User Guide. The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or accidental, neglect, or alteration other than as described in the User Guide or Service anual, or approved by AEN & HEATH. Any necessary adjustment, alteration or repair has been carried out by AEN & HEATH or its authorised agent. This warranty does not cover fader wear and tear. The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to AEN & HEATH or its authorised agent with proof of purchase. Units returned should be packed to avoid transit damage. In certain territories the terms may vary. Check with your AEN & HEATH agent for any additional warranty which may apply. This product complies with the European Electro magnetic Compatibility directives 89/6/EEC & 9//EEC and the European ow Voltage Directives 7//EEC & 9/68/EEC. This product has been tested to EN Parts & 996 for use in Environments E, E, E, and E to demonstrate compliance with the protection requirements in the European EC directive 89/6/EEC. During some tests the specified performance figures of the product were affected. This is considered permissible and the product has been passed as acceptable for its intended use. Allen & Heath has a strict policy of ensuring all products are tested to the latest safety and EC standards. Customers requiring more information about EC and safety issues can contact Allen & Heath. ZED BUS User Guide AP78 Issue Copyright 7 Allen & Heath imited. All rights reserved Allen & Heath imited Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, T 9U, UK Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

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5 SAFETY INSTUCTIONS WANINGS - ead the following before proceeding : CAUTION ATTENTION: ISQUE DE CHOC EECTIQUE NE PAS OUVI ead instructions: etain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. Adhere to all warnings printed here and on the console. Follow the operating instructions printed in this User Guide. Do not remove cover: Operate the console with its covers correctly fitted. Power sources: Power cord routing: Connect the console to a mains power unit only of the type described in this User Guide and marked on the rear panel. Use the power cord with sealed mains plug appropriate for your local mains supply as provided with the console. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult your service agent for assistance. oute the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on, stretched or pinched by items placed upon or against it. Grounding: Do not defeat the grounding and polarisation means of the power cord plug. Do not remove or tamper with the ground connection in the power cord.! WANING: This equipment must be earthed. Water and moisture: Ventilation: Heat and vibration: Servicing: Installation: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the console to rain or moisture or use it in damp or wet conditions. Do not place containers of liquids on it which might spill into any openings. Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or position the console where the air flow required for ventilation is impeded. If the console is to be operated in a rack unit or flightcase ensure that it is constructed to allow adequate ventilation. Do not locate the console in a place subject to excessive heat or direct sunlight as this could be a fire hazard. ocate the console away from any equipment which produces heat or causes excessive vibration. Switch off the equipment and unplug the power cord immediately if it is exposed to moisture, spilled liquid, objects fallen into the openings, the power cord or plug become damaged, during lightening storms, or if smoke, odour or noise is noticed. efer servicing to qualified technical personnel only. Install the console in accordance with the instructions printed in this User Guide. Do not connect the output of power amplifiers directly to the console. Use audio connectors and plugs only for their intended purpose. Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

6 SAFETY INSTUCTIONS Important ains plug wiring instructions The console is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the AC mains power lead. Follow the instructions below if the mains plug has to be replaced. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:! TEINA WIE COOU European USA/Canada IVE BOWN BACK N NEUTA BUE WHITE E EATH GND GEEN & YEOW GEEN The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the Earth symbol. This appliance must be earthed. The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter. Ensure that these colour codes are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed. General Precautions: Damage : Environment : Cleaning : Transporting : Hearing : To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics avoid placing heavy objects on the control surface, scratching the surface with sharp objects, or rough handling and vibration. Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat and vibration when operating and storing. Avoid tobacco ash, smoke, drinks spillage, and exposure to rain and moisture. If the console becomes wet, switch off and remove mains power immediately. Allow to dry out thoroughly before using again. Avoid the use of chemicals, abrasives or solvents. The control panel is best cleaned with a soft brush and dry lint-free cloth. The faders, switches and potentiometers are lubricated for life. The use of electrical lubricants on these parts is not recommended. The fader and potentiometer knobs may be removed for cleaning with a warm soapy solution. inse and allow to dry fully before refitting them. The console may be transported as a free-standing unit or mounted in a rack or flightcase. Protect the controls from damage during transit. Use adequate packing if you need to ship the unit. To avoid damage to your hearing do not operate any sound system at excessively high volume. This applies particularly to close-to-ear monitoring such as headphones and in-ear systems. Continued exposure to high volume sound can cause frequency selective or wide range hearing loss. Allen & Heath 6 ZED- BUS User Guide

7 CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing your Allen & Heath ZED mixer. To ensure that you get the maximum benefit from the unit please spare a few minutes familiarizing yourself with the controls and setup procedures outlined in this user guide. For further information please refer to the additional information available on our web site, or contact our technical support team Warranty... Packed Items... Safety Instructions... Contents... 7 Panel Drawings... 8 Introduction to ZED... Specifications... Dimensions... Block Diagram... ono Input Channel... Stereo Input Channel... 9 atrix Outputs & Aux asters... Group asters... & asters & Headphones... ain eters and Talkback... Selection and Playback... 6 Connection... 7 SONA E software introduction. 8 SONA E installation... 9 Configuring SONA E with ZED. 9 Using for effects... Wiring Notes... Product Support... Allen & Heath 7 ZED- BUS User Guide

8 IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz This device complies with Part of the FCC ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: () this device may not cause harmful interference, and () this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz Hz 7 8 Hz k Hz 8Hz To To CH - - k Hz 8Hz To To CH - O + O O + ETUN O + SEND O O + O O + IN IN AX AX O E DAWINGS ZED OFF ON I AC AINS IN ~ - V~ 7-6Hz 6W AX FUSE T.6A V mm CAUTION ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: ISQUE DE CHOC EECTIQUE - NE PAS OUVI. AEN&HEATH Serial No. ENGINEEED IN ENGAND BY AEN & HEATH IITED. CAUTION: FO CONTINUED POTECTION AST ISK OF FIE EPACE FUSE WITH SAE TYPE AND ATING. ATTENTION: EPACE PA UN FUSIBE STICTEENT IDENTIQUE EN VAEUS. WANING: TO EDUCE THE ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPAATUS TO AIN O OISTUE. EFE SEVICING TO QUAIFIED SEVICE PESONNE. WANING: THIS APPAATUS UST BE EATHED DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT ST IN ST IN AUX OUT AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX 6 AIN OUT IC IC IC IC IC IC 6 IC 7 IC 8 IC9 IC IC IC IC IC IC IC6 GOUP OUT GP GP GP GP TK IN INSET / / INSET INE INE INE INE INE INE INE INE INE INE INE INE INE INE INE INE IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET ST IN STEEO INPUTS ST IN INSET INSET INSET INSET TX TX ATIX OUT TK OUT INSET PHONES H Hz F H Hz F H Hz F H Hz F H Hz F H Hz F H Hz F H Hz F H Hz F H Hz F H Hz F H Hz F H Hz F H Hz F H Hz F H Hz F ST EV ST EV H F ST EV ST EV H F GP GP GP GP EVE GP GP GP GP EVE ST INPUT SOUCE ST IN TK PAYBACK SOUCE SEND SOUCE TX AUX AUX -6 pre-fade All up post PAYBACK EVE PAYBACK To TB IC TB EVE Talk to AUX - Talk to POWE AF AF ATIX ATIX PF PF/AF ACTIVE AEN&HEATH AF AF AF AF AF AF PHONES EVE BA BA UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF AF AF AF AF GP GP GP GP Allen & Heath 8 ZED- BUS User Guide

9 k F F IN E DAWINGS ZED8 CAUTION ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: ISQUE DE CHOC EECTIQUE - NE PAS OUVI. This device complies with Part of the FCC ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: () this device may not cause harmful interference, and () this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: FO CONTINUED POTECTION AST ISK OF FIE EPACE FUSE WITH SAE TYPE AND ATING. ATTENTION: EPACE PA UN FUSIBE STICTEENT IDENTIQUE EN VAEUS. WANING: TO EDUCE THE ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPAATUS TO AIN O OISTUE. EFE SEVICING TO QUAIFIED SEVICE PESONNE. OFF I ON AC AINS IN ~ - V~ 7-6Hz 6W AX FUSE T.6A V mm AEN&HEATH WANING: THIS APPAATUS UST BE EATHED Serial No. ENGINEEED IN ENGAND BY AEN & HEATH IITED. DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT ST IN ST AUX OUT AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX 6 DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT AIN OUT IC IC IC IC IC IC 6 IC 7 IC 8 IC 9 IC IC IC IC IC IC IC 6 IC 7 IC 8 IC 9 IC IC IC IC IC GOUP OUT GP GP GP GP INSET TK IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INSET INSET INSET INSET INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN ST IN ST IN TK OUT INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET / STEEO INPUTS / TX TX ATIX OUT ETUN SEND INSET INSET 7 INSET 8 INSET 9 INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 8 Hz ST EV ST EV - - H Hz 8Hz To To CH ST EV - - ST EV - - H k Hz 8Hz To To CH GP GP GP GP EVE AF GP GP GP GP EVE ATIX ATIX AF ST INPUT SOUCE TK PAYBACK SOUCE SEND SOUCE TX AUX AUX -6 pre-fade All up post PAYBACK EVE PAYBACK To PF ST IN TB EVE PHONES IN AX POWE +6 Talk to PF/AF ACTIVE AEN&HEATH Talk to AUX - +6 TB IC IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 8 Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 8 Hz O O + AF O + AF O + AF O O + AF O + AF O + AF PHONES EVE IN AX BA BA UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF AF AF AF AF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF GP GP GP GP Allen & Heath 9 ZED- BUS User Guide

10 k F k F IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN E DAWINGS ZED6 CAUTION ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: ISQUE DE CHOC EECTIQUE - NE PAS OUVI. This device complies with Part of the FCC ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: () this device may not cause harmful interference, and () this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: FO CONTINUED POTECTION AST ISK OF FIE EPACE FUSE WITH SAE TYPE AND ATING. ATTENTION: EPACE PA UN FUSIBE STICTEENT IDENTIQUE EN VAEUS. WANING: TO EDUCE THE ISK OF EECTIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPAATUS TO AIN O OISTUE. EFE SEVICING TO QUAIFIED SEVICE PESONNE. OFF I ON AC AINS IN ~ - V~ 7-6Hz 6W AX FUSE T.6A V mm AEN&HEATH WANING: THIS APPAATUS UST BE EATHED Serial No. ENGINEEED IN ENGAND BY AEN & HEATH IITED. DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT ST IN ST AUX OUT AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX 6 DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT AIN OUT IC IC IC IC IC IC 6 IC 7 IC 8 IC 9 IC IC IC IC IC IC IC 6 IC 7 IC 8 IC 9 IC IC IC IC IC IC IC 6 IC 7 IC 8 IC 9 IC IC IC GOUP OUT GP GP GP GP TK IN INSET / / INSET INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INSET INSET INSET INSET INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN ST IN ST IN TK OUT INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET STEEO INPUTS TX TX ATIX OUT ETUN SEND INSET 7 INSET 8 INSET 9 INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INE INSET INE 6 INSET 6 INE 7 INSET 7 INE 8 INSET 8 INE 9 INSET 9 INE INSET INE INSET INE INSET IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz ST EV - ST EV H Hz 8Hz To To CH ST EV ST EV H Hz 8Hz To To CH GP GP GP GP EVE AF GP GP GP GP EVE ATIX ATIX AF ST INPUT SOUCE TK PAYBACK SOUCE SEND SOUCE TX AUX AUX -6 pre-fade All up post PAYBACK EVE PAYBACK To PF ST IN TB EVE PHONES IN AX POWE +6 Talk to PF/AF ACTIVE AEN&HEATH Talk to AUX - +6 TB IC IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz O O + O O + O O + O O + O O + O + AF AF AF AF AF AF PHONES EVE IN AX BA BA UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE UTE PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF AF AF AF AF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF GP GP GP GP Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

11 INTODUCTION TO THE ZED- BUS IXES A Technical Overview: The Allen & Heath ZED- mixer has been carefully and lovingly designed in the beautiful county of Cornwall in the UK and is manufactured alongside a wide range of professional audio mixing consoles. any of the components used in ZED are exactly the same as in the larger Allen & Heath products and the construction methods are also very similar utilising individual vertically mounted channel circuit boards with each rotary control fixed with a metal nut to the front panel. This provides a very robust product that will resist damage and give years of reliable use. It also makes servicing much easier should it be required, with the ability to remove one particular channel from the mixer at a time, or easily change a fader. The audio circuitry is based on years of continual development and refinement, the performance of all the elements within the mixer scrutinised and perfected to ensure the very best sound quality possible. ic/ine Pre-amps: Based on the pre-amps from the PA series, the ZED series pre-amps use a two stage design, with carefully controlled amounts of gain in each stage. When amplifying the signal from the X input, the gain range is huge 69dB of range to be exact and is very evenly distributed around the gain control, meaning better control of signal level. ost of the gain comes from the first stage, so unwanted noise is kept to a minimum. There is no pad switch, or pad circuit line level signals are simply plugged into the second stage of the pre-amp by using the line input jack socket. This has the great advantage of lower noise when using the line input. (It is common to attenuate line level signals, the amplify them back up again which can give more noise or hiss). EQ: The ZED- series mixers are equipped with a -band equaliser circuit on each input, based closely on the acclaimed G EQ. The frequency and response of each has been carefully chosen to give the maximum performance when using the EQ on a variety of sources. AUX system: Six auxiliary sends are provided, two pre-fade, two post fade, and two switched pre or post fade. The Aux master level controls are grouped nicely together in the master section and have AF (after fade listen) switches for monitoring. Groups: The four sub-groups can be used for easy control of groups of inputs, or for applying signal processing such as compression to groups of signals using the Group Insert connector. The groups have individual outputs and can also be sub-mixed to the main - and ono mixes. ain ix: In addition to the main - stereo bus, there is a ono bus which can be routed to individually, ideal for feeding low frequency speaker systems, or creating a mono PA mix. ono and Stereo Channels: The ZED-, 8 and 6 models have a full complement of 6, and mono inputs respectively, plus two stereo channels, maximising the number of inputs you get. The Stereo channels are dual, so you can get stereo inputs to mix before you need to use any mono channels. : Getting audio to and from a computer easily is now a common requirement for live sound and music production. The way we have implemented this on ZED is super-flexible and super-easy! No longer do you need to fiddle around the back of your PC to get to the soundcard inputs, only to find that the levels are all wrong and noisy. Just plug in a lead to your ZED, select the routing on the mixer and the device on your computer and that s it! Quality audio to and from your PC or AC. As you can tell, we re very proud of this product we hope you like it too! Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

12 SPECIFICATIONS Operating evels Inputs ono channel (X) Input to 6dBu for nominal (+7dBu in max) ono channel ine Input (Jack socket) + to 6dBu (+dbu maximum) Insert point (TS Jack socket) dbu nominal +dbu maximum Stereo Input (Jack sockets) dbu nominal (control Off to +db) Stereo input (phono sockets) dbu nominal (control Off to +db) Track Input (phono sockets) dbu nominal +dbu maximum Outputs, & ono Outputs (X) +dbu nominal. +7dBu maximum., & Insert (TS Jack socket) -dbu nominal +dbu maximum Group Outputs (Jack sockets) +dbu nominal. +7dBu maximum. Group Insert (TS Jack socket) -dbu nominal +dbu maximum Aux Outputs (Jack sockets) -dbu nominal +dbu maximum (Bal Option +) atrix Outputs (TS Jack socket) -dbu nominal. +dbu maximum. (Bal Option +) Track Output (phono sockets) dbu nominal. +dbu maximum. Direct Out (TS Jack socket) dbu nominal. +dbu maximum. Headroom Analogue Headroom from nominal (Vu) in & out headroom from nominal (Vu) ic in to ix / Out, db gain ine in to ix / out db gain Stereo in to ix / out Frequency esponse THD+n db db +./-db Hz to khz. +./-db Hz to Hz +./-db Hz to Hz ic in to ix / Out, db gain Hz +dbu out.% ic in to ix / Out, db gain Hz.% ine in to ix / out db gain dbu Hz.% Stereo in to ix / out db gain +dbu Hz.% Audio CODEC (Coder/Decoder) Audio In/Out Sample ate. compliant 6bit.,., or 8kHz Noise ix Noise, out, 6 channels routed, ef +dbu, -khz ix Noise, out, channels routed, ef +dbu, -khz ix Noise, out, channels routed, ef +dbu, -khz ic Pre max gain input Z -khz -9dB (-86dBu) -89dB (-8dBu) -88dB (-8dBu) -7dBu Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

13 IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz - 7 DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT DI OUT IC IC IC IC IC IC 6 IC 7 IC 8 IC 9 IC IC IC IC IC IC IC 6 / / INSET INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INSET INSET INSET INSET INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN INE IN ST IN ST IN TK OUT INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET TX TX INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET ATIX ETUN SEN D STEEO INPUTS OUT Hz 8 UTE PF IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz - 7 Hz 8 UTE IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 Hz 8 UTE IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 Hz 8 UTE IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 Hz 8 UTE IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 6 7 Hz 8 UTE IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 7 Hz 8 UTE IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 8 7 Hz 8 UTE IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 9 7 Hz 8 UTE IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 Hz 8 UTE IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 Hz 8 UTE IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 Hz 8 UTE IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz 7 Hz 8 UTE IC INE PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF PF Hz H Hz F 8Hz - 7 Hz 8 UTE IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz - 7 Hz 8 UTE IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz 8 UTE PF ST EV - - H k Hz F - - 8Hz ST - EV - - BA ST IN To To CH UTE PF ST EV H k Hz F - 8Hz ST - EV - - ST IN To To CH BA UTE PF GP GP GP GP EVE AUX OUT AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX 6 GOUP OUT GP GP GP GP AF GP GP GP GP ATIX ATIX - UTE AF EVE AF - UTE AF - UTE AF ST INPUT SOUCE TK PAYBACK SOUCE SEND SOUCE TX AUX AUX -6 pre-fade All up post EVE PAYBACK PAYBACK To PF - ST IN UTE AF TK IN EVE TB INSET PHONES IN EVE PHONES POWE IN AX PF/AF ACTIVE O + O + O + O + O + O + AF AF AF AF AF AF AX Talk to AUX - Talk to AIN OUT TB IC UTE UTE UTE GP GP GP GP IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT 7 IC 7 IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT 8 IC 8 IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT 9 IC 9 IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz - 7 Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT IC IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz - 7 Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT IC IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz - 7 Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT IC IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz - 7 Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT IC IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz - 7 Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT IC IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz - 7 Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT IC INE IN INSET IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT 6 IC 6 INE IN 6 INSET 6 IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT 7 IC 7 INE IN 7 INSET 7 IC IN E Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT 8 IC 8 INE IN 8 INSET 8 IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT 9 IC 9 INE IN 9 INSET 9 IC IN E Hz H Hz F 8Hz - 7 Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT IC INE IN INSET IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz - 7 Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT IC INE IN INSET IC INE Hz H Hz F 8Hz - 7 Hz 8 UTE PF DI OUT IC INE IN INSET Dimensions 9 6mm (. inches) AEN&HEATH ZED- 7mm (8. inches) ZED-8 9mm (6.6 inches) ZED-6 mm (.7 inches) Weight kg (lb) odel Unpacked Packed ZED- ( lb) 7. (8. lb) ZED-8 8 ( lb). (6. lb) ZED-6 (8. lb) 6. (8. lb) Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

14 BOCK DIAGA PHANTO POWE SWITCH INE IN + - IC IN STEEO INPUT ST ST STEEO INPUT ST ONO CHANNE BAND EQUAISE Hz INSET F H PEAK NA CHAN STEEO CHANNE SU + BAND EQUAISE F F TACK IN CHAN ST INPUT SOUCE PAYBACK SOUCE ETUN + PHANTO POWE OFF TAKBACK IC IN + ON TAKBACK AUX - -- BAANCED HEADPHONES OUTPUT FACTOY SODE INK ECOD OUTPUT PF ACTIVE PHONES EVE PF/AF / ETES PF - - PAYBACK EVE - AUX 6 FO AUX FO AUX 6 AUX -6 FO AUX ETUN AUX FO ATIX OUTPUT TX AUX PIOITY SWITCHING DEVICE I/O PEAK NA AUX SEVICE CENTE OPTION FIT AF IPEDANCE BAANCED -dbu NOINA INI BUS ATIX GP GP GP GP ATIX ASTE EVE FACTOY FIT BAANCED OPTION +dbu NOINA ATIX THE SAE + BA EQ IN UTE FADE GOUPS TO THE SAE PF + AF - - GOUP FADE BAANCED +dbu NOINA GOUP AUX 6 GOUP INSET TIP SEND +db UTE ETE AUXES TO 6 THE SAE AF DIECT OUT IPEDANCE BAANCED -dbu NOINA AUX +db SEVICE CENTE OPTION FIT ASTE EVE FACTOY FIT BAANCED OPTION +dbu NOINA FACTOY SODE INK AUX ONO AIN INSET TIP SEND +db UTE IGHT - EQ IN UTE FADE EFT INSET UTE TIP SEND +db BAANCED +dbu NOINA PF TIP SEND EFT IGHT ONO GOUP GOUP GOUP GOUP AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX 6 PF/AF INSET AIN UTE AIN OUT IX BUSES ZED- BOCK DIAGA Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

15 ONO INPUT CHANNE DI OUT Direct Output Socket Standard / (6.mm) Jack socket. Wired TipHot(+), ingcold (-), SleeveChassis. For recording individual channels, factory default is prefade signal (post mute). The nominal level is dbu and the output is impedance balanced. IC icrophone Input Socket Standard -Pin X socket wired as Pin Chassis, Pin hot (+), Pin Cold (-). Phantom Power Switch Applies + to pins and of the X input though 8 resistors for phantom powered condenser microphones. INE IN ine Input Jack Socket Standard / (6.mm) Jack socket for balanced or unbalanced line level signals. Wired TipHot(+), ingcold (-), SleeveChassis. The ine input overrides the ic input, so if you want to hear something plugged in to the xlr socket, make sure nothing is plugged into the ine input. INSET Insert Jack Socket Standard / (6.mm) Jack socket for unbalanced insert send and return signals. Wired Tipsend, ingreturn, SleeveChassis. Nominal level is dbu. The insert point is after the Hz filter and before the EQ. 6 IC INE Hz 6 Gain Control This adjusts the gain of the input amplifier to match the signal level of the input. The gain is varied from 6dB (attenuation) to db for signals plugged in to the xlr socket (ic Input) and db to +6dB for signals plugged into the ine input jack. dbr Hz Hi-pass Filter The Hi-pass filter is used for reducing pop noise and rumble from microphone signals. It is a -pole (db per octave) filter with a corner frequency set at Hz. The filter affects signals from both ic X and ine jack socket Hz.... Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

16 ONO INPUT CHANNE 6 6 EQ The (High Frequency) equaliser affects the frequency response of the higher audible frequencies. The corner frequency of Hz is around db from the maximum cut or boost of the circuit. dbr H Hz Hz EQ The (High id Frequency) equaliser affects the upper middle of the audible frequency range. The frequency graduations on the sweep control are the centre frequencies of the EQ. 8 Hz dbr.... F Hz Hz.... F EQ The F (ower id Frequency) equaliser affects the lower middle of the audible frequency range. dbr Hz... Allen & Heath 6 ZED- BUS User Guide

17 ONO INPUT CHANNE 9 F 8Hz 9 F EQ The F (ow Frequency) equaliser affects the response at the low end of the audio range. The graph shows the response of the F EQ at maximum cut and boost. The corner frequency is 8Hz. dbr Hz... The switch enables the equaliser when pushed in. The EQ is bypassed when the switch is in its up position. Auxes & Each of these controls sends a signal to an auxiliary bus. The signal is sourced pre-fade which means that the level is independent of, and unaffected by the fader. Auxes & are primarily used for foldback monitoring purposes, as the fader does not affect the level. They can also be used as feeds for recording and are available sources to the interface for this purpose. These sends are affected by the ute switch, so muting the channel will also mute the Aux sends. The control varies the signal level to the bus from off (fully attenuated) to db, with unity gain at the arrow. There are master level controls for all of the Aux outputs situated in the master section of the mixer. Auxes & These are switched pre or post-fade so they can be used as either monitor sends or effects sends. Auxes & 6 Sourced post fade, so that the level is set with the send control but will be affected by the fader position. ainly used for effects. Allen & Heath 7 ZED- BUS User Guide

18 ONO INPUT CHANNE The pan control adjusts how the signal from the mono input channel is shared between the left and right buses and subsequently the main stereo outputs, similarly to pairs of Groups. Set to the mid position, equal amounts of signal are fed to left and right, with pan set to, none is sent to the ight bus. 6 UTE PF ute Switch This mutes or cuts the signal to the buses and the Direct Out. A rectangular ED illuminates to show the ute switch is pressed. 7 6 PF Switch The PF (Pre-Fade isten) switch sends the channel signal to the PF bus and subsequently to the headphones and the main meters. Used for checking the audio signal before raising the fader or un-muting the channel. 8-7 Signal & ED The Signal ED illuminates dimly at a threshold of 6dB nominal level and gets brighter with higher level signal. The source for the signal & peak ED s is just after the switch. The ED illuminates when the signal just after the switch is within db of clipping. 8 outing Switches The routing switches connect the post-fade signal to the mix buses via the pan control for the main bus and the group buses. For minimum noise from the mix bus summing amplifier, leave the switches in their up positions if the channel signal is not required on the bus. 9 9 Fader The mm fader affects the level of the channel signal to the left & right, mono and group buses and Auxes & 6. Also Auxes & if switched to post-fade. There is db of gain at the top and the unity gain position is marked by. Allen & Heath 8 ZED- BUS User Guide

19 STEEO INPUT CHANNE ST IN ST (& ST) Phono sockets These are stereo inputs additional to the main stereo channel inputs (below). The gain is varied by the ST (& ST) level control and these inputs can be sent to either the stereo channels or straight to the main bus, depending on the setting of the underpanel switch. These inputs are unbalanced. The source for the ST input can be switched from the phono sockets to the return signal with the selector switch below the socket. / Stereo Inputs (& ) evel control Adjust the level of the stereo inputs & from off (fully attenuated) to maximum where it has db of gain. ST IN ST (& ) outing selector switch This switch selects whether the ST (or ST) signal is sent to the bus directly, or the stereo channel below. When it is pressed in, the ST (or ST) signal sums together with the main stereo inputs ST (or ST). ST EV ST (& ST) input jack sockets Standard / jack sockets for line level stereo signals. Can be used with a mono input where the / input will also connect to the input if nothing is plugged in to. The Stereo inputs accept unbalanced or balanced signals. ST EV To To CH Stereo Input ST (& ST) evel control Adjusts the level of the ST (& ST) input. The range is from off to +db. Allen & Heath 9 ZED- BUS User Guide

20 STEEO INPUT CHANNE 6 STEEO Channel EQ The EQ on the stereo Channel is band, fixed frequency and comprises a shelving high frequency section, a shelving low frequency section and two fixed mid frequency controls. H dbr.. STEEO EQ. k Hz -.. Hz.... F dbr. STEEO F EQ. 8Hz Hz... 7 The switch enables the equaliser when pushed in. The EQ is bypassed when the switch is in its up position. dbr.... STEEO F AND EQ Hz... Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

21 STEEO INPUT CHANNE 8 8 Auxes & Auxes & send a mono sum of the stereo channel left & right signals sourced from pre-fader. 9 9 Auxes & Again, a mono sum of the stereo channel left & right signals, the source being switchable pre or post fader. Auxes & 6 Auxes & 6 take their source from a mono sum of the stereo channel left & right signals after the fader. Balance control The Balance control varies the relative levels between the left and right channels. BA ute Switch utes the signals to the main, and Group buses as well as the Aux sends. UTE PF PF Switch The PF (Pre-Fade isten) switch sends a mono sum of the stereo channel channel signal to the PF bus. Signal & ED The Signal ED illuminates dimly at a threshold of 6dB on either left or right channels and gets brighter with higher level signal. The source for the signal & peak ED s is just after the switch. - The ED illuminates when the signal just after the switch is within db of clipping. outing Switches The routing switches connect the post-fade signal to the mix buses via the balance control for _ and the groups. For minimum noise from the mix bus summing amplifier, leave the switches in their up positions if the channel signal is not required on the bus. 6 6 Fader The mm fader affects the level of the channel signal to the left & right, mono and group buses and Auxes & 6. Also Auxes & if switched to post-fade. There is db of gain at the top and the unity gain position is marked by. 7-8 Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

22 ATIX OUTPUTS & AUX ASTES GP GP GP GP atrix Outputs There are two matrix sub-mix sections in ZED-. The send controls (black & red knobs) take the post-fade signals from the Group, eft, ight and ono mix paths and send them to the atrix output. atrix outputs & are individual mono outputs. There is a master level control to adjust the overall output level, and an AF (after fade listen) switch to check the atrix mix. GP GP GP GP Uses for atrix outputs include: ecord feeds. Enabling a different mix from the main PA mix to be recorded, where more of the backline sound can be dialled in to the record mix if it is low in the main PA mix. Zone feeds. For creating individual outputs for different areas to the main PA arena. Delay stack feeds. Enabling individual mix and level control of delayed speakers in large auditoriums. Broadcast feeds for live events that are on air or on line! The atrix and the Auxiliary outputs are impedance balanced as standard from the factory. There is the option to fit balanced drivers at a service centre convert the outputs to be fully electronically balanced. EVE EVE AF AF ATIX ATIX Auxiliary Output aster evel controls The Aux master level controls adjust the overall level of each of the Aux mixes to 6. The range of control is from off (fully attenuated) to +db. There is an AF (after fade listen) switch on each Aux mix to check the signal after the master level control. O + O + O + O + O + O + AF AF AF AF AF AF Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

23 GOUP ASTES Group Fader The Group fader is fed with the Group mix signal via the Group Insert point. The fader has mm of travel and there is +db of gain at its maximum position. Group AF The AF switch allows monitoring of the Group signal after the fader but before the ute switch. UTE AF UTE AF UTE AF UTE AF Group ute The illuminated ute switch cuts the Group signal from the Group output, sub routing and the Group meter. The Group signal to the atrix outputs is also cut with the ute switch. Group eter A ED bar meter to show the level of signal on the Group output. The thresholds are: Sig -8dB nominal, db, db, Pk+6dB. db on the meter +dbu at the balanced output. Group Pan The Pan controls how the Group signal is shared between the eft & ight main mix buses when subrouted. The Group output is unaffected by the Pan control. GP GP GP GP 6 Group Sub outing The - switch routes the panned Group signal to the main mix and the switch routes the unpanned Group signal to the mono bus. If you want to set up a stereo pair of sub-groups and route them to the main mix, make sure the odd numbered Group is panned eft and the Even Group is panned ight. Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

24 & ASTES and HEADPHONES PHONES EVE IN AX ain ix Fader The, & faders follow the mix insert points. The faders have mm of travel and db of gain at the top. ain ix ute Cuts the signal from the main mix output. Illuminates red when cut. Also cuts the signal from the associated atrix feed and the headphones monitor. UTE UTE UTE ain ix eter A ED bar meter to show the level of signal on the associated output. The thresholds are: Sig -8dB nominal, db, db, Pk+6dB. db on the meter +dbu at the balanced output. Headphones Source & evel The / switch selects the signal source for the headphones, out for eft & ight, in for ono. If any AF or PF switch is pressed then this will override the source selection. The level control adjusts the volume of the headphone signal.! Warning! To avoid damage to your hearing do n o t o p e r a t e t h e headphones or sound system at excessively high volume. Continued exposure to high volume sound can cause frequency selective or wide range hearing loss. Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

25 AIN ETES & TAKBACK PHONES TB IC ain eters The main eft & ight meters will show the signal level at the main mix outputs or the main mix output depending on the selector switch below the Phones evel control. If any PF or AF switch is pressed the meters will show that signal level. Basically, the meters show the headphones monitor signal pre the headphones level control. The PF/AF active ED illuminates if any PF or AF switch is pressed. Note that PF and AF monitoring will be in mono. TB EVE IN AX Talk to AUX - Talk to Talkback A microphone xlr connector is provided with phantom power applied as a factory default. The TB evel control varies the gain of the talkback amplifier from db (IN) to db (AX). The two switches send the talkback signal to Auxes to and to the main, & mixes. When not using talkback, it is best to leave these switches in their out position. POWE Headphone Jack Sockets Standard / inch and.mm TS jack sockets for stereo headphones. Tip eft. PF/AF ACTIVE Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

26 SECTION & PAYBACK ETUN SEND ST INPUT SOUCE ST IN Send Source Selection The source selection switches determine which signals are sent out on the interface. If all the switches are up the main mix post-fade signal is sent. Other sources available are the pre-fade main mix, Auxes &6, Auxes & and atrix &. The switches work on a priority system with the upper switch taking priority so if all the switches are pressed in for example, the atrix & would be selected as the source. TK PAYBACK SOUCE ST Input Source Selector This switch determines the signal source for the ST input. In the out position the source is the ST phono connectors, the in position is the stereo return. SEND SOUCE TX AUX AUX -6 pre-fade Playback Input Source Selector This switch determines the signal source for the Playback input. In the out position the source is the TK IN phono connectors, the in position is the stereo return. Connector Standard B type connector. All up post Playback Input evel Controls the level of the playback signal from off (fully attenuated) to db. PAYBACK EVE 6 Playback To outes the Playback signal ( TK IN or return) to the main mix. 6 7 PAYBACK To PF 7 Playback PF Allows monitoring of the Playback signal (pre-evel) in headphones and on the main meters. Note the monitoring will be in mono. Allen & Heath 6 ZED- BUS User Guide

27 CONNECTION AUX OUT AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX 6 AIN OUT GOUP OUT GP GP GP GP TK IN INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET INSET TX TX TK OUT INSET ATIX OUT ETUN SEND PHONES ST INPUT SOUCE GP GP ST IN GP GP TK PAYBACK SOUCE TB IC GP GP SEND SOUCE TB EVE GP GP TX AUX IN AX Talk to AUX - AUX -6 Talk to pre-fade POWE All up post EVE EVE AF ATIX ATIX AF PAYBACK + + EVE PAYBACK To PF PF/AF ACTIVE AEN&HEATH O + O + O + O + O + O + AF AF AF AF AF AF PHONES EVE Audio Interface The ZED is equipped with a stereo bi-directional. compliant audio CODEC. It is fully compliant with ports and uses standard Windows and AC Core Audio Drivers. In other words, plug it in and your computer will find it and be able to transfer audio to and from the ZED device. You will need some form of audio software running on your computer to be able to record and play back what you record, but on a basic level, you can use your computers media player to play straight to the ZED device. Just a couple of points to look out for:. When you plug in your ZED interface to your computer, check the device volume in: Control Panel\Sounds & Audio Devices\Volume If the volume is not fully up like this... Then drag it fully up like this... Then click Apply. If you want to reduce latency (delay) there are some different drivers available for your operating system. Please check the Allen & Heath website for details and links to third party companies able to supply appropriate drivers for your operating system. Allen & Heath 7 ZED- BUS User Guide

28 cakewalk SONA E DIGITA AUDIO WOKSTATION SONA E Overview. SONA E is a software application from Cakewalk and is included free of charge with your new ZED mixing console. SONA E is a powerful first step into the world of sequencing and hard disk recording on the Windows platform. You ll be able to record from your ZED mixer, create tracks and arrange songs, then play back to your ZED mixer via the port. You can decide whether the SONA family of products is right for you. If you choose to upgrade your copy of SONA E to a more full-featured version, like SONA Producer or Home Studio Editions, you ll now be able to do so at significant savings. We will describe the basic steps of installing the software and getting started here, for more comprehensive help or technical support please use the Help files in SONA E or visit the SONA E website: The website will have details on registering your product and upgrading it should you wish. There are also tutorials to get you started. SONA E is the most complete OE production software solution available today. Unlike other OE applications, SONA E has been designed to provide a simple yet complete solution for creating music. You won t feel the need to upgrade just to get started. With support for up to 6 tracks and track effects, 8 physical in/outs at bit/9khz, SONA E is able to offer a powerful pc based recording studio. The package also includes instruments, 6 IDI effects, and audio effects. SONA E has been updated with new features from its acclaimed SONA Producer, making SONA E the first native Windows DAW for Windows XP, Windows x6, and Windows Vista. Today s Cakewalk SONA E is the definitive choice for creating the most complete hardware and software solution. SONA E Key Features. 6 audio tracks 6 IDI tracks 8 simultaneous inputs and outputs -bit/9 khz audio quality simultaneous effects 8 simultaneous virtual instruments Integrated VST/VSTi support, without need for VST adapter Support for ACID -format loops Support for ewire clients such as Project, ive, or eason Elegant user interface NEW Active Controller Technology automatically maps IDI keyboards and control surfaces to the parameters you need most on effects, instruments, volume, pan, and other mix elements NEW Easier integration of virtual instruments with Synth ack NEW Support for Windows Vista (-bit & 6-bit) NEW, Windows XP Professional x6 Edition NEW, and Windows XP operating systems Allen & Heath 8 ZED- BUS User Guide

29 System equirements. System equirements inimum ecommended Operating System Windows XP Windows XP/Vista/Vista x6 Processor Speed Intel Pentium. GHz, or AD Athlon XP + or higher Intel Pentium.8 GHz [E6T], or AD Athlon 6 8+or higher A 6 B GB or higher Graphics (resolution, color depth) x 768, 6-bit color 8 x 96, -bit color Hard Disk Space B for core program GB for program and content Hard Disk Type Any EIDE/Ultra DA (7 P) or SATA IDI Interface Windows-compatible Windows-compatible Audio Interface Windows-compatible WD- or ASIO-compatible, including WaveT for Vista Optical Drive DVD-O, DVD+/-, or DVD+/-W for installation, CD- or CD- W capability required for CD audio disc burning SONA E Installation. Put disk into CD or DVD O drive and follow instructions on screen! SONA E Audio Configuration with ZED. To configure your SONA E software to communicate audio to and from your ZED mixing console, follow the sequence below. Ensure the ZED mixing console is powered on. Connect the lead from the computer to the port on ZED. First check that your computer has recognised the connection of the ZED device by clicking Settings/Control Panel/Sounds and Audio Devices. The device name should be Audio CODEC (ensure there are no other external audio devices attached to the computer). Also ensure the Device Volume is set to High. This can default to the middle during connection which means very low volume from the device, so it s worth checking the first few times you connect. The properties window should look like this: It is also a good idea to select No Sounds in the Sounds window. Allen & Heath 9 ZED- BUS User Guide

30 Next, fire up SONA E. Click Options/Audio and click on the Drivers tab. The Input drivers are the audio sources to the computer, here we have enabled the Audio Device which is the ZED mixing console device, and disabled the audio from the soundcard in the pc. So the computer is set up to receive audio from ZED. The Output Drivers are the audio outputs from the computer. Here you can see that the pc soundcard has stereo outputs (all disabled) and the software has located the Audio Device which is ZED. Tick to enable it. You will now be able to select your ZED left & right outputs as inputs to SONA E and be able to send audio to your ZED from SONA outputs. In order to show how to select inputs to SONA tracks, here is a basic Cakewalk project (.cwp). This is created by clicking File/New/Normal and then inserting a second audio track by clicking Insert/Audio Track from the main toolbar. Click on the I/O tab near the bottom of the window, then click the expand buttons in the audio track panes. The tracks & have been re-named ZED eft and ZED ight by double clicking the name field. Click the I and the O fields to select inputs and outputs for the track. Here we have selected the eft signal to go to Track (ZED eft) and the ight signal to go to track (ZED ight), panned them accordingly and selected the track outputs to be the aster Bus. If audio is present, click the Input Echo buttons (lit up yellow here) to monitor the signals on the aster Bus. The output for the aster Bus is displayed in the field marked O in the aster Bus pane below the input tracks. You can see here it says Audio Device, which is the ZED input. SONA will configure this automatically if there is only one output device enabled in the Output Drivers Options window (above). You should now be able to send audio to and from your ZED mixing console using SONA E. To test this, let s do a recording. Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

31 To record the audio on tracks &, click the buttons so they light up red, then the record button (circle) on the transport controls on the top icon toolbar. (Or select larger transport controls from Views). The audio wave profile will show in the track panes. Click stop (Square) when finished. To listen to the recording, click rewind, then de-select the input echo buttons (to the right of the buttons. Also disarm the tracks by deselecting the buttons. Click Play (or spacebar) and the recorded audio should play to the port on your ZED mixing console where you can select return to Playback or to the ST input. You can use SONA E and your ZED mixer together in many ways, for example straightforward recording of a stereo mix, recording tracks individually to build up a song, or sending a postfade mix from ZED and inserting an effects plug-in from SONA E, returning the post-effects signal to the mix in ZED. It is a very versatile combination and we hope you find it a creative and enjoyable product partnership. Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

32 USING FO EFFECTS ETUN SEND 6 ST INPUT SOUCE ST IN TK PAYBACK SOUCE SEND SOUCE TX AUX AUX -6 pre-fade All up post PAYBACK EVE PAYBACK To PF 6 7 Use post fade Aux & 6 as the sends from ZED so when you move the channel fader the effects level stays in proportion. Select Aux -6 on the output selector switches. lead carries the digital signals to & from the computer. Select Device eft for Aux or ight for Aux as the input for the track in the software package. You can use a send bus in software as you would a hardware mixer. Assign an effect from your software plug-in list. If using reverb, it s a good idea to have % wet mix level and reduce the predelay in order to compensate for any latency in. 8 9 Send the output of the software group or bus to Device. In this case, and probably with most reverbs, it will be stereo so it will go to left & right. Set the return to be sent to ST. It can then be sent directly to or to the stereo channel by pressing in the under-panel switch below the ST evel control. Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

33 WIING NOTES Insert cable wiring POCESSO ETUN OUT INSET S T T S GOUND ETUN SEND SEND S T INK ING TO SEEVE TO UNBAANCE IN Y-Adapter Y-Adapter Outputs to Input CA PHONO CABE CA phono jacks adapter Output to Inputs UNBAANCED No! UNBAANCED INSTUENT CABE UNBAANCED Yes BAANCED TS JACK CABE BAANCED Sleeveground ingcold (-) Tiphot (+) Sleeveground ingcold (-) Tiphot (+) TO INPUT hot (+) ground BAANCED IC CABE BAANCED ground hot (+) FO OUTPUT cold (-) X AE X FEAE cold (-) BAANCED TS to X-F CABE BAANCED ground hot (+) General Wiring Information Sleeveground ingcold (-) Tiphot (+) hot (+) ground BAANCED TS to X- CABE X FEAE BAANCED cold (-) cold (-) X AE Sleeveground ingcold (-) Tiphot (+) Allen & Heath ZED- BUS User Guide

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