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Allen & Heath ZEDi-10 — Compact Hybrid Mixer/USB Interface for Studio and Stage

The Allen & Heath ZEDi-10 is the 10-channel hybrid analogue mixer/USB audio interface designed for musicians, recording artists, podcasters and small venues who want studio-grade capture without a rack of outboard gear. Inside a single desktop chassis, this unit combines the hands-on tactile feel of a true analogue mixer with a built-in 24-bit / 96 kHz 4×4 USB audio interface, so the entire mix — or individual channels, Aux sends and FX sends — can be captured straight into a Mac, PC or iOS device. Positioned as the entry-level hybrid of the ZEDi family, this desk sits below the FX-equipped ZEDi-10FX while carrying the same preamp DNA as the company's flagship touring consoles.

What sets the ZEDi-10 apart in the compact mixer category

Two design choices make this model stand out from typical small-format mixers in its price band. First, the four mono Mic/Line channels use a preamp circuit derived from the GSPre design featured in the acclaimed GS-R24 studio recording console — exceptionally low noise, plenty of clean gain and a warm analogue character that brings out the best in dynamic and condenser microphones. Second, two dedicated Guitar DI high-impedance jack inputs let players plug electric, electro-acoustic or bass guitars straight into the mixer, removing the need for separate DI boxes on stage and in the home studio.

Analogue Signal Path — Preamps, EQ and Routing

The analogue front-end is where this unit earns its place above generic compact mixers. Each mono channel runs through a high-headroom preamp, a 100 Hz high-pass filter to clean up rumble and stage noise, and a 3-band MusiQ EQ with carefully chosen curve slopes that let you shape tone musically rather than aggressively.

• Preamp Circuit: GSPre-derived design, exceptionally low noise and massive headroom — same preamp family as the GS-R24 studio console, providing clean warm gain for dynamic stage mics and 48 V phantom-powered condensers
• A 100 Hz high-pass filter sits on every mono input, stripping low-end rumble before it reaches the main mix so bass-heavy stages and untreated rooms stay clean during live shaping and studio tracking alike.
• 3-band MusiQ EQ with sweep-friendly slopes lets you cut or boost highs, mids and lows on each mono channel without the curve ever sounding harsh.

I/O, USB Interface and Connectivity

Designed for creators who need to capture multi-track audio without a separate interface, this desk streams 4 inputs and 4 outputs between the chassis and a computer through a class-compliant 24-bit / 96 kHz USB connection, while two high-impedance instrument jacks let guitarists track direct.

• USB Audio Interface: 24-bit / 96 kHz, 4-In / 4-Out, class-compliant — records the whole mix, individual channels, both Aux sends or both FX sends into a DAW, with no driver install needed on macOS and recent iOS devices
• 4 mono Mic/Line inputs with XLR and TRS jacks accept dynamic mics, condenser mics on 48 V phantom power, line-level instruments, or four separate performers tracked at the same time.
• Plug electric, electro-acoustic or bass guitar directly into one of the 2 Hi-Z guitar DI jacks without reaching for an external DI box.
• Stereo and Main Outputs: 2 dual stereo inputs, XLR main outputs, monitor outs, headphone out — gives podcasters and small bands full routing for playback devices, monitors and a dedicated cue mix

Build, Power and Practical Specs

Engineered to the same touring-grade standard as larger consoles from the same brand, this unit still lives comfortably on a desktop at 2.2 kg. Channel boards are vertical and individually mounted, rotary pots are secured to the front panel with steel nuts, and Neutrik connectors are used throughout for impact resistance.

• Dimensions: 97 × 333 × 274 mm (H × W × D) — compact desktop footprint that fits beside a laptop without dominating the workspace
• At 2.2 kg the chassis is light enough for a coffee-shop session or a small gig in this hybrid mixer/interface tier, carried in one bag alongside a laptop and a guitar.
• Phantom Power: 48 V switchable — powers studio condenser microphones directly from the desk, no external supply required
• Rackmounting: Not rackmountable — designed as a standalone desktop unit rather than a 19-inch rack module
• Internal FX processing is intentionally absent: the higher-tier ZEDi-10FX handles on-board effects, keeping this signal path and price focused on clean analogue capture and USB routing.
• Included Software: Cubase LE + Cubasis for iOS — ships ready for multi-track recording on Mac, PC and iPad straight out of the box

Who the desk suits

This model is the right choice for solo musicians, podcasters, livestreamers and small live acts who need a single compact unit that both mixes and interfaces with a computer at studio quality. Up to four separate performers or sources fit at once — vocals, a guitar DI, a stereo keyboard and a talkback channel — without buying a separate audio interface. Independent podcasters running a two- or three-host show, singer-songwriters overdubbing in a home studio, small acoustic duos playing cafés and houses of worship, and streaming creators who want tactile control over mic and music levels will all feel at home on this console. The 2.2 kg chassis and dedicated Hi-Z guitar inputs also make this desk a strong fit for the travelling musician who needs one bag with mixer, interface and direct guitar capture.

Heritage of the ZED series

Allen & Heath has spent more than five decades building analogue consoles for touring sound, broadcast and studio recording, and that lineage runs directly into the compact ZEDi range. The ZED series was conceived to bring the company's \"high-level audio and build quality\" from large-format touring consoles down into affordable desks, and the ZEDi line carries over details usually reserved for much larger mixers. Vertical channel boards, steel-nut rotary controls and Neutrik jacks throughout anchor a festival weekend load-in beside a laptop at a hotel-room mix-down or an FOH-side capture.