Understanding the ZED

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Audio Buff

Күн бұрын

This video explains how a small format analog mixing console works and how to use it properly.

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@TheAndrewsAve 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely LOVE this video, you should be a teacher if you aren't already. I do get dizzy easily so having the camera not fixed made it so I could only watch this video 5 mins at a time before I got a little woozy. Otherwsise THANK YOU!

@IvanJohnsonMedia 5 ай бұрын

Best explanation of the ZED for a neophyte such as myself!

@audiobuff 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad it was a help. More videos on the way!

@lamasaralle Ай бұрын

Even as a German it was nice and easy to understand. Thx a lot

@paulhaines7551 3 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful. Beautifully explained by someone who knows what they are talking about. Thank you so much!

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

I’m very glad you found the video to be a help. Thank you for watching-more to come!

@EmilyShmoo Ай бұрын

Thanks, I've got to use this model next week for a show and now I feel like I've seen one before.

@MusoManUK 3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much, awesome tutorial and really helps you to see past the "chaos" on the mixer

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! More videos to come!

@prafulc7201 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I use the ZED FX 22. And I have learnt so much from this video. Thanks mate.

@audiobuff Жыл бұрын

Glad to be a help and thank you for watching!!

@rogwheel 2 жыл бұрын

I play for the neighbors twice a year using a Bose L1 compact PA and I bought this exact mixer off of Reverb and had NO clue what I was doing with the mix. Your video is going to be a game changer when I do my next gig. Thanks so much!!!!!

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! Thank you for watching and let me know how your gig goes.

@G-n0te 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Learned a lot. thank you for putting this out.

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. More to come!

@llaughton69 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully explained, I work as a labourer?roadie for a sound and lighting company, and have been trying to learn on mixing consoles for a few weeks now. Mainly teaching myself using google and youtube lol. I have been playing on the Yamaha PM5D and M7CL console's. Your explanation helped me to understand the flow a lot better :).

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reaching out and watching the videos! I’m glad you are learning how to run sound. It can be very daunting. What types of jobs are you working on?

@EZWindowWashing Жыл бұрын

This helped a lot! Thank you for the clear communication.

@joshuabarrientos1656 2 жыл бұрын

What a great explaining, Thanks and well done!

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and more to come…

@toddague 2 жыл бұрын

excellent overview and presentation order! Very helpful and informative.

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. More to come…

@RonanPortela 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpfull and well explained, thank you!

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ORIUM85 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this demonstration

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thank you for watching-more to come...

@lenthomas6946 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video i own one of these now I know how to get the best from it 👍

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thank you for watching the videos!

@djgainsbond Жыл бұрын

Great presentation

@slyhog007 3 жыл бұрын

Old sound board at our church (Behringer Eurodesk sl2442fx-pro) has been going out the last few years. Losing channels, FX starting to glitch. Found one of these on CL and I think I'm gonna pick it up. Appreciate your tutorial!

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video. I’ve been a big fan of AT for 23 years. Over the last two weeks, I have sold 2 of them to smaller churches with very good success. More videos to come!

@geovaniamoroso 2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!!! awesome tutorial!

@audiobuff Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

@rolcruz 2 жыл бұрын

excellent explanation !!

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Move videos to come…

@Raven_of_Doom 3 жыл бұрын

very useful, thank you

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and best of success to you!

@faautobahna9416 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Considering getting A&H 22FX.

@scruffy2365 3 жыл бұрын

Great on board effects

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

For the price point, they are very good FXs.

@davidbate8523 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mr Buff, hey your video is great, as I have the same desk, Ive learnt a lot, but where im deficient is the RHS of the desk and monitors. I was playing last night and couldnt get the Aux 3 to work, obviously Im doing something wrong, there's quite a few buttons and knobs on that side that Im unsure of, be great to hear your explanations of them. Cheers David from NZ

@liampatton 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, its very well explained. Im planning on using the three aux channels to run two in ear monitoring transmitter and a floor monitor. Do you have an opinion on which Aux would you use for which?

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Aux 1 and 2 are pre-fade and Aux 3 is post-fade. It might be best to keep both IEMs pre and the floor post (for simplicity). Let me know what route you choose.

@scruffy2365 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I purchased this a week ago. Only thing missing on this that others have is the one dial compressor on each channel, do you think this is a good feature to have?

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

A compressor on each channel can be a help, but I find it to hurt most people’s mix. The mixing console is a hands on instrument. The operator needs to understand the music/spoken words and reproduce it as the author has intended. The compressor too many times replaces the operator and the mix can looses that personal feel. But used properly, the compressor can help smooth out a mix.

@Cadejo91 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, just have one question that I’ve been battling with. I’ve been using this to record guitar tracks into a DAW. I’ve been going Guitar-pedalboard-mixer-computer(using the USB interface).. for some reason my clean guitar signal is SO quiet, I have to crank the gain to be able to hear anything. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

Are you coming into the mixer on the mic or line input (XLR or 1/4”)

@sideve5526 5 ай бұрын

Hello and congratulations for your videos! I have an ALLEN & HEATH ZED60 10 FX mixer and I would like to connect an ear monitor system, which mixer output should I use? Thank you!

@uncle_ray9685 Жыл бұрын

thank you very much for this, you are a good teacher!

@abiweisz 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, great tutorial there! I was just wondering if you can explain what makes this particular model a 16 channel mixer, (or I own the zed12fx.. why is it called 12?), when in reality there is only 10 (or 6 in mine) XLR inputs... Like if I would place a 1/4 into the same channel as where an XLR is plugged in, can I control them individually??

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

Great question. It is all about marketing. The ZED 16 has 16 total input channels available (mic and line) also counting the stereo channels as 2. On the mono input channels (XLR) you can not control the XLR and 1/4” at the same time. its either/or. Thank you for watching!

@cnoriga 3 жыл бұрын

How many channels/inputs you see in DAW when connecting this to a computer? Or the USB Interface is 2in/2out only?

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

The USB handles 2 ch in and 2 ch out. The 2 ch in can be routed from your Left and Right, Aux 1 and Aux 2, or Aux and FX. The 2 in/2 out can be used at the same time. When I plugged it into my Mac, the computer instantly recognized the ZED as a mic and speaker option.

@WayneMusicianUK 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’ve just bought a used ZED14 in Mint Condition, are Allen & Heath desks reliable? I’m only going to be plugging 3 x keyboards into it in stereo, then send keys to FOH from the desks main outs… always had Soundcraft ES and EPM desks, but fancied someat different this time, any advice would be awesome 😎 thanks

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

I have been a huge fan of A&H for over 20 years. With every brand, there can be problems, especially when trying to cut cost. Sound Craft is another good brand I use when I can’t get A&H in time. 3 services a week I sit behind A&H’s Queen of the fleet, the dLive and love it. But 5 years in, we had to have it serviced. To answer your question, Allen and Heath is a very good company. I love the ZED series because it is a great price point for smaller applications. To prove my point even more, check out this video, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kL1li9CY3NjVeWw.html I used the ZED for the Oklahoma Governor's inauguration. Estimates of 200,000 people watched or herd the event, and all the sound came from the ZED!

@scruffy2365 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate , ive got this going into cubase. Ive tried using it as an audio interface as my tascam 2 channel. Only problem is this unit is stereo in and out so as im monitoring drums and recording bass the drums get over dubbed on the bass as they output through the main L R. Can i re route the input to cubase or the output from cubase to seperate the feedback music from the main recording.. i think there is send option of pre LR and Aux. also the return on ST3 has default LR or option for channel. Thinking selecting this then aux the return to alt output and phones for monitor? Thanks again

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

I’t dry to use one of the aux sends. Aux 1 and 2 are pre fade only and Aux 3 is post fade. Good luck!

@9uidin9li9ht2 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I've been using this mixer for years (ZED14) and I love it, but not tech minded so does not come easily. One question when you talked about the INSERT jacks on the mono channels, you said you can send out to effects, I don't understand bc I've been using the AUX sends for that. So if I have synths coming in the LINE jack on a mono channel, if I were to go out the INSERT jack to effects, where would I come back in? Thanks.

@justiceisnow3162 2 жыл бұрын

Most mixers have their own internal effects which like you say are available usually on one of the aux sends. Inserts are mostly used for something like compression on a vocal or bass. The insert point is send and return therefore you would use an “insert” cable. Cheers

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

The insert jack is a unbalanced send and return, all in one. The pin out configuration is tip and sleeve - SEND. Ring and sleeve - RETURN. This would be used for any EQ, compression, or reverb you want inserted into that channel only. The aux method, which is the most common, would be used when you want do add the EQ, compression, or reverb to the entire mix. Thank you for asking, more to come…

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thank you for watching, more to come…

@brentgreeff1115 2 жыл бұрын

@@audiobuff - this is very interesting. - I had a Pioneer DJM-900 with a RMX FX unit - on a send-return and managing levels was a nightmare - when I added a lot of effects, the return would clip, so I would have to lower the volume on the main out - to use FX - If the insert sends out at the pre-amp level - is this to deal with this issue, or am I totally missing the point? - I am very excited about getting this mixer, seems amazing.

@mikedubz5576 2 жыл бұрын

Im looking at both mixers you have there which one sounds better and is a better bang for buck either you use the sound Card on the soundcard of the mtk22 or without using my external RME firewire fireface400 in order to bring in sound from the laptop to the mixer.

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer Allen and Heath over Sound Craft. The A&H is a better build but the the Sound Craft has a little better EQ section. The built-in USB Jack allows you to send 2 channels of audio to a computer and at the same time, return 2 channels of audio back to the mixing console. Thank you for watching!

@micksmith3352 4 ай бұрын

Hi great video. Am i right in thinking this mixer is unpowered and would need to be connected to powered speakers? Thanks again

@Voltuhh 3 жыл бұрын

if I want to send individual tracks to a reel to reel tape machine, which out do I use?

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

since there are no direct outs on the input channels, you can use 1/2 of the insert jack to accomplish the same thing. its a bit tricky on the wiring though.

@vask8ers1 9 ай бұрын

Would this work well recording with an 8 track reel to reel multitrack machine?

@audiobuff 8 ай бұрын

The ZED had a 2 track out put. You could use the AUX outs to get 3 more channels. But yes, that can be used in a limited way. Thanks for asking and more to come…

@rongabbard355 9 ай бұрын

We have this board and we use it for church services. I am wanting to record everything though this board onto a laptop for uploading to a podcast. I am unsure of which place to come out of the board for this. Can you provide some information on this?

@audiobuff 8 ай бұрын

Good question. Going into a computer, the cleanest sound will come from the USB digital output from the ZED. You can use a 2-track out or a ALT out and get an analog line level signal into the computer too. Thanks for asking and more to come…

@jeroenhoekzema 9 ай бұрын

Hi, can you use passive monitors on the aux output?

@audiobuff 8 ай бұрын

Yes, if you have a speaker amp to power the speakers. All outputs are line level only and you will need a speaker amp. That is my preferred way to set up a system (not using powered speakers). Thanks for asking and more to come…

@silomonptolomeo3759 Жыл бұрын

Is the USB a different channel? How can we control the output (mixer to computer)?

@audiobuff Жыл бұрын

There is a small button that controls 3 different digital outputs. It is labeled clearly on the console. Thank you for watching.

@thomas9469 11 ай бұрын

Can u please tell me where to connect xlr to headphone jack to plug my phone to play music. Also any idea how to hook up facebook live stream from this mixer. Much appreciated

@sebastianotrovesi2650 Жыл бұрын

🙏❤

@markcuyos8225 2 жыл бұрын

How can I use this mixer as an input device for online streaming?

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

Attached is a video showcasing that same console in a streaming application. I hope this is a help-thank you for watching! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJmkm9Km3eCyiKc.html

@ponzo9296 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, can you please tell how many floor wedge monitors can I run true ZED22FX? Thanks

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

With Aux 1, Aux 2, and Aux 3, you can run 3 different monitor mixes. Thanks for watching - more to come!

@ponzo9296 2 жыл бұрын

@@audiobuff thanks 👍

@delacruzjonas3023 Жыл бұрын

Is this have a monitor efx?

@matthewmaldonado3213 2 жыл бұрын

Is this great for recording interface

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

For the price point, its hard to beat. Thank you for watching!

@sangkeyzmusic2906 2 жыл бұрын

And we get our multitrack please ? I just got the zed22fx

@sangkeyzmusic2906 2 жыл бұрын

And we get our multitrack please ? I just got the zed22fx

@ChristRecords-ny7mt Жыл бұрын

I'm totally lost on getting a signal to flat monitors only and shut the others

@jameswest8447 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t figure out the effects sends and returns :(

@audiobuff 2 жыл бұрын

What type of hang up are you having?

@quicksilvr4931 3 жыл бұрын

hello how to connect some external efx

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

I would take the output from AUX3 (post fade) and feed that to the external FX unit. And then, I would bring the output from the FXs back into a stereo input channel. That way you have some eq and can route the FXs to AUX 1 or 2. Hope this helps!

@digsdorito6797 3 жыл бұрын

@@audiobuff That helps me. Thank you !

@quicksilvr4931 3 жыл бұрын

@@audiobuff thanks

@marekgrajczynski3524 3 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner but maybe you could help me. I borrowed ZED 10 a mixer from a friend and I’am having trouble connecting it to the Juli@ 1.21 soundcard. I connected RCA Record Out channels to Juli@ sound card in my PC and I can record audio to Cubase channel, but cannot hear it in the monitors. I would be really grateful if you would like to help me.

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not familiar with Cubase, sorry but good luck!

@marekgrajczynski3524 3 жыл бұрын

@@audiobuff Thanks for your reply. THe DAW is not important. I've Ableton too on my PC. I want to know, how to connect properly ZED 10 with input and output channels of my sound card Juli@ 1.21 .

@audiobuff 3 жыл бұрын

All I have used is the MAC and when I connect the USB cable to the computer, the sound card sees the ZED automatically. I’m sorry I can’t be any more help. The computer side is my weakness.

@marekgrajczynski3524 3 жыл бұрын

@@audiobuff I understand. Thanks anyway!