{"id":6689,"date":"2025-11-11T05:48:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T05:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/singaporeproaudio.com\/php1\/?post_type=product&#038;p=6689"},"modified":"2025-11-11T05:48:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T05:48:47","slug":"allen-heath-zed-r16","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/singaporeproaudio.com\/php1\/product\/allen-heath-zed-r16\/","title":{"rendered":"Allen &#038; Heath ZED-R16"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The ZED-R16 is a superbly equipped console with all the crucial parts of the recording process in one box. The best performing preamp in Allen &amp; Heath\u2019s entire range is packaged with a high quality analogue to Firewire interface and the most extensive EQ on any mixer at this price point (or even twice the price!). An analogue channel strip so well featured, which sounds this good, is a real find at this level.<\/p>\n<p>ZED-R16 combines an analogue recording mixer with a FireWire soundcard, MIDI controls and ingenious \u2018home-studio\u2019 routing so you can build tracks in the studio, record live gigs, mix-down, remix\u2026 all through warm analogue circuitry, 4 band fully parametric classic British EQ and out to crisp, precise digital format.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>IN THE STUDIO<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>ZED-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 inter face, 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 up by engineers here at A&amp;H who have home studios themselves, so they\u2019ve made sure they\u2019ve built in features they really need.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>SOUNDCARD<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>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\u2122 digital audio chipset.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>MIX-DOWN AND LIVE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to multi-track recording, the ZED-R16 allows mixing down in analogue, then recording back into the computer in digital. The bundled SONAR LE software makes this a breeze. The story doesn\u2019t stop here however \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>PREAMP<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The ZED-R16\u2019s pre-amp, which has been specially designed for this application, has a symmetrical ultra linear circuit. The best epitaxial low noise transistors are used in the front end, and active feedback is employed in both phases before the differential amplifier. This results in super-low distortion, while maintaining low noise (-128.5dBu EIN), high CMRR, and a transparent and beautiful sounding pre-amp.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>EQ SECTION<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Complete with two swept, fully parametric mids, and high and low shelving EQ, the ZED-R16 has a sophisticated equalisation section without rival in this section of the market. It has much in common with our class-leading pro touring mixers. Forty years of analogue mixer design has given us an unparalleled knowledge of filtering.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUXILIARY SENDS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 is ideal for any environment.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>FIREWIRE FLEXIBILITY<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The digital audio connections are all present on the rear of the desk. Two FireWire connectors allow the ZED-R16 to be connected to a personal 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.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ADAT<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In 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.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>MIDI SOFTWARE CONTROL<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The MIDI section on the ZED-R16 has been designed to control software transport, with extra mappable controllers ready to be user-assigned. With recording now truly in the digital age, ZED-R16 brings the home studio bang up to date. In addition to the ZED-R16\u2019s dedicated MIDI controls, all of the channel faders can be switched to become MIDI controllers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>MONITOR SECTION<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>BUILD<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The ZED-R16 has been designed using individual vertically mounted circuit boards with each rotary control fixed with a metal nut to the front panel \u2013 making a much more robust product that will resist damage and give years of reliable use. ZED-R16 also has professional 60mm faders for ultimate control over your levels.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"specTable\" data-selenium=\"specTable\">\n<tbody data-selenium=\"specBody\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Total # Of Inputs<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Mic\/Line Inputs<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">16 Balanced XLR Mic<br \/>\n16 Balanced 1\/4&#8243; Phone Line<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Stereo Line Inputs<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">4 L\/R Balanced 1\/4&#8243; Phone and RCA Phono<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">In-Line Inputs\/Returns<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">Firewire I\/O (mono chs 1 &#8211; 16)<br \/>\nADAT I\/O (mono chs 1 &#8211; 16)<br \/>\nFirewire I\/O (stereo bus)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">AUX Sends<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">2 Pre-Fader &#8211; 1\/4&#8243; Phone 2 Post-Fader &#8211; 1\/4&#8243; Phone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">AUX Returns<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Inserts<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">1\/4&#8243; TRS Phone:<br \/>\nMono chs, stereo bus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">BUS (Group) Outputs<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">Stereo Bus Output Only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">2 Trk Master I\/O<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">2 Track 1 Out- L\/R Balanced XLR<br \/>\n2 Track 2 Out- L\/R Balanced 1\/4&#8243; Phone<br \/>\n2 Track 1 In &#8211; L\/R RCA Phono<br \/>\n2 Track 2 In &#8211; L\/R Balanced 1\/4&#8243; Phone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">ALT I\/O<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Monitor Outputs<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">CRM L\/R &#8211; Balanced 1\/4&#8243; Phone<br \/>\nALT L\/R &#8211; Balanced 1\/4&#8243; Phone<br \/>\nStudio Out 1 L\/R &#8211; Balanced 1\/4&#8243; Phone<br \/>\nStudio Out 2 L\/R &#8211; Balanced 1\/4&#8243; Phone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">EQ Section<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">4-Band EQ with 2 Sweepable Mid Range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Solo\/Mute<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">Mute, PFL and L\/R Switches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Channel Level Control<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">60mm Fader<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Trim\/Gain Control<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">Rotary Pot Controls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Phantom Power<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">+48V Individually Swicthed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Metering<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">12-Segment Peak LED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Frequency Response<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">Mic In to Mix L\/R Out, 30dB gain &#8211; 20Hz to 140kHz (+\/- 0.5dB)<br \/>\nLine In to Mix L\/R Out, 0dB gain &#8211; 20KHz to 20kHz (+\/- 0.5dB)<br \/>\nStereo In to Mix L\/R Out &#8211; 20Hz to 20kHz (+\/- 0.5dB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Dynamic Range<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\"><i>Not Specified By Manufacturer<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Signal-To-Noise Ratio<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">-88dB (-84dBu)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">0.0025%<br \/>\n(Mic in to Mix L\/R Out, 6dB gain 1kHz +10dBu out)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Power Supply<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">Consumption 48W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Dimensions (WxHxD)<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">27.7 x 3.7 x 18.3&#8243; (704 x 93 x 465mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"specTopic fs18\" data-selenium=\"specTopic\">Weight<\/td>\n<td class=\"specDetail fs18\" data-selenium=\"specDetail\">13.2 kgs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ZED-R16 is a superbly equipped console with all the crucial parts of the recording process in one box. 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