Product Description
Allen & Heath AH-ZED436 36 Channel 4 Bus Analog Mixer with USB Connection
ZED-436 is excellent for bands, houses of worship, theatres or AV applications. It has a truly professional feature set, which will fit any sound reinforcement application and professional PA hire stock. ZED-436 has Configurable USB audio in/out makes it easy to capture stereo recordings, 32 mic or line inputs plus 2 dual stereo inputs, 4-band EQ with MusiQ, 4 sub-groups, 6 auxiliary sends and a 7×2 matrix.
Based on the proven pre-amps from the hugely successful PA series, ZED-436 has DuoPre pre-amps, which use a two stage design, with carefully controlled amounts of gain in each stage. When amplifying the signal from the XLR 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. Most of the gain comes from the first stage, so unwanted noise is kept to a minimum. Line level signals are simply plugged into the second stage of the pre-amp by using the line input jack socket, which has the great advantage of less noise when using the line input and also matching to a higher input impedance.
Features
- 32 mono channels
- 2 dual stereo inputs with 4-band EQ
- Neutrik mic XLR
- Neutrik 1/4 inch jacks
- Channel insert
- Super wide gain ‘DuoPre’ mic line input
- 4-band EQ with 2 swept mids and in/out switch
- Illuminated mute
- Sound image pan
- Illuminated PFL & peak warning indicator
- ALPS 100mm faders
- 6 auxiliary sends (2 pre, 2 post, 2 pre/post)
- 4 sub groups fed from each channel
- All inputs with level control
- 12 bar meters
- L, R and M main mix outputs
- 2 matrix sections available; can send output to USB
- Individual channel 48V phantom power
- Direct output on every mono channel
- Peak and signal indication on every channel
- Configurable USB stereo audio in/out
- Master level controls on all outputs
- Easy to use layout – all connections and controls on top surface
Specs
| Total # Of Inputs | 36 |
| Mic/Line Inputs | 32 x 3-Pin XLR Female Mic Inputs (Balanced) 32 x 1/4" TRS Line Inputs (Balanced/Unbalanced) |
| Stereo Line Inputs | 4 x 1/4" TRS Line Inputs (Two Stereo Pairs, Balanced/Unbalanced) |
| In-Line Inputs/Returns | No |
| Aux Sends | 6 x 1/4" TRS Mono (Balanced) |
| Aux Returns | 4 x RCA Coaxial Line Inputs (Two Stereo Pairs, Unbalanced) |
| Inserts | 32 x 1/4" TRS on Mono Channels (Unbalanced) 4 x 1/4" TRS on Group Buses (Unbalanced) 2 x 1/4" TRS on Stereo Main Bus (Unbalanced) 1 x 1/4" TRS on Mono Main Bus (Unbalanced) |
| Channel Direct Out | 32 x 1/4" TRS (Balanced) |
| BUS (Group) Outputs | 4 x 1/4" TRS Group Outputs (Balanced) 2 x 1/4" TRS Matrix Outputs (Balanced) |
| Main Outputs | 3 x 3-Pin XLR Male (One Stereo Pair and One Mono, Balanced) |
| Monitor Outputs | 1 x 1/4" TRS Stereo Headphone Output (Unbalanced) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output (Unbalanced) |
| 2-Track I/O | 2 x RCA Coaxial 2-Track Input (One Stereo Pair, Unbalanced) 2 x RCA Coaxial 2-Track Output (One Stereo Pair, Unbalanced) |
| ALT I/O | 1 x USB Type-B (2-Channel Send/Return) |
| Talkback Mic Input | 1 x 3-Pin XLR Female (Balanced) |
| EQ Section | High (All Channels): ±15 dB Shelving Filter at 12 kHz High-Mid (Mono Channels): ±15 dB Peaking Filter at Selectable Frequency (500 Hz to 15 kHz, Sweepable) High-Mid (Stereo Channels): ±15 dB Peaking Filter at 2.5 kHz Low-Mid (Mono Channels): ±15 dB Peaking Filter at Selectable Frequency (35 Hz to 1 kHz, Sweepable) Low-Mid (Stereo Channels): ±15 dB Peaking Filter at 250 Hz Low (All Channels): ±15 dB Shelving Filter at 80 Hz |
| High-Pass Filter | 12 dB/Octave at 100 Hz, Switchable |
| Solo/Mute | Mute and PFL Solo |
| Channel Level Control | 100mm Fader |
| Trim/Gain Control | Rotary Control |
| Gain Range | Mic Inputs: -6 to +63 dB Line Inputs: -10 to +26 dB Stereo Inputs: -∞ to +10 dB Faders: -∞ to +10 dB Returns: -∞ to +10 dB Aux Masters: -∞ to +10 dB Matrix Levels: -∞ to +6 dB |
| Phantom Power | +48 VDC, Selectable per Channel |
| Metering | Dual 12-Segment LEDs 4-Segment LED per Group Output 4-Segment LED per Main Output Signal LED per Channel Peak LED per Channel |
| USB Specification | USB 1.1 Compliant |
| Bit Depth | USB: 16-Bit |
| Sample Rates | USB: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz |
| Nominal Input Level | Mic Input: -63 to +6 dBu Mono Line Input: -26 to +10 dBu Stereo Line Input: 0 dBu (+10 dB with Control Off) Insert Point: 0 dBu |
| Maximum Input Level | Mic Input: +17 dBu Mono Line Input: +30 dBu Insert Point: +21 dBu |
| Nominal Output Level | XLR Main Outputs: +4 dBu Group Outputs: +4 dBu Aux Outputs: -2 dBu Matrix Outputs: -2 dBu Inserts: -2 dBu 2-Track Output: 0 dBu Direct Output: 0 dBu |
| Maximum Output Level | XLR Main Outputs: +27 dBu Group Outputs: +27 dBu Aux Outputs: +21 dBu Matrix Outputs: +21 dBu Inserts: +21 dBu 2-Track Output: +21 dBu Direct Output: +21 dBu |
| Frequency Response | Mic In to Main Out (30 dB Gain): 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0.5 dB, -1 dB) Line In to Main Out (0 dB Gain): 10 Hz to 30 kHz (+0.5 dB, -1 dB) Stereo In to Main Out: 10 Hz to 30 kHz (+0.5 dB, -1 dB) |
| THD + N | Mic In to Main Out (0 dB Gain, 1 kHz, +10 dBu Out): 0.004% Mic In to Main Out (30 dB Gain, 1 kHz): 0.014% Line In to Main Out (0 dB Gain, 1 kHz, 0 dBu): 0.005% Stereo In to Main Out (0 dB Gain, 1 kHz, +10 dBu): 0.003% |
| Headroom | Analog Headroom from Nominal (0 VU): 21 dB USB In and Out Headroom from Nomimal (0 VU): 14 dB |
| Noise | Mic Pre EIN: -127 dBu (Maximum Gain, 150-Ohm Input, 22 Hz to 22 kHz) Mix Noise: -88 dB (-84 dBu) (L/R Out, 32 Channels Routed, Ref +4 dBu, 22 Hz to 22 kHz) |
| Power Consumption | 60 W Maximum |
| Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 44.7 x 5.1 x 22.1" / 113.5 x 12.9 x 56.0 cm |
| Weight | 48.5 lb / 22 kg |
