Robust and versatile. The Allen and Heath ZEDi-8 Compact Mixer is the ideal choice for musicians self-recording artists and venues. Whether youre tracking demos at home performing live or contributing to a commercial release. The ZEDi-8 is the ultimate companion for every step of your creative journey. Recording has never been easier. Youll be able to capture performances and record them directly to your Mac or PC without the need for additional equipment. Capture performances that resonate thanks to the inclusion of premium GSPre boutique preamps. The very same associated with the legendary GS-R4 console. These will provide you with exceptional low noise and expansive headroom. Thanks to this youll be able to capture every single nuance of a performance enhanced with signature analog warmth and depth. High quality USB interface ZEDi-8 offers you the best of both worlds incorporating a studio quality 2 in / 2 out 24-bit/96kHz USB audio interface for hassle-free multitrack recording and playback to/from a Mac or PC or to an iOS device using the iOS camera kit. The USB output source can be set up in several different ways to match your workflow. Cubase LE software included ZEDi-8 comes with the acclaimed Cubase LE software. Cubase LE offers you powerful yet easy-to-use software tools for audio recording editing MIDI sequencing and mixing. You can use its vast range of proven editing and sequencing tools for plenty of music styles and areas of application. From singers and songwriters recording vocal lines to rock bands jamming in their rehearsal room Cubase LE is as easy as it gets – with outstanding audio quality. Save time when recording thanks to the intuitive recording and editing functionality. Cubases LE mobile music production app The mixer also comes bundled with the Cubasis LE app. Cubasis LE is the compact version of Steinberg’s streamlined multitouch sequencer for the iPad providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis. Specially designed for quick and easy operation Cubasis LE makes all your recording editing and mixing tasks a breeze. Exceptional audio quality ZEDi-8 features an exceptional new preamp design created by analogue guru Mike Griffin and developed from his highly acclaimed GS-R24 studio recording console. Known as GSPre the preamps deliver exceptionally low noise and massive headroom and the warmth and depth that Allen and Heath’s analog range is famous for. For tonal shaping the precise 3 band MusiQ EQ controls have been carefully calibrated for responsiveness and precision making it easy for you to shape and enhance each musical source. Road tough build All ZED mixers are designed and built to Allen and Heath’s legendary touring grade standards to ensure a long life in the toughest environments. All channels are on individual vertical circuit boards and all rotary controls are secured to the front panel with a steel nut to guard against impact damage. Made for guitars ZEDi-8 comes with two Guitar DI high impedance jack inputs. This allows your guitar and basses to be plugged straight into the mixer without the need for DI boxes. That’s one less piece of gear to buy carry and set up. Features 2 in 2 out USB Audio Interface (24-bit/96kHz) Cubase LE Software included Cubasis LE App included 2 Mic / Line Inputs with separate XLR and TRS jack sockets 2 Stereo Inputs with TRS jack sockets 2 Guitar DI high impedance inputs eliminating the need for DI boxes Lo-cut filter for cleaning up unwanted low frequency noise 2 band EQ for easy creative and corrective tonal shaping 60mm smooth travel fader on main mix XLR main outputs Flexible signal monitoring 8 LED signal metering 48V Phantom Power for condenser mics Robust internal power supply Specifications Height: 8.9 cm Width: 24.9 cm Depth: 23.6 cm Weight: 1.3 kg Type: Analog Channels: 8 XLR Inputs: 2 Stereo Inputs: 2 Guitar High Impedance DI Inputs: 2 XLR Outputs: 2 Headphone Jack: 1 x 1/4’’ Send/Return I/O: USB Computer Connectivity: 1 x USB EQ Bands: 2 Product Code: ZEDi8