View Full Version : Opinion of Allen & Heath mixers


Tom Sheats
October 29th, 2014, 12:31 PM
I think it's time to get a new mixer and I'm looking at the Allen & Heath ZED-14.

Anyone have experience, good or bad, with the ZED series mixers?

For what it's worth, I do legal video, primarily depositions -- pretty low-tech compared to what most people on this forum do -- and I'll be using a Panasonic 130a, although I still sometimes use my DVC80.

Stephen Brenner
October 29th, 2014, 01:43 PM
Have you considered a used sound devices mixpre?
It would be a lot more portable and you get the quiet
preamps and high sensitivity as well.

Edward Carlson
October 29th, 2014, 02:53 PM
A&H Mixers are pretty nice. How many sources are we talking about though? If it's less than 5, you'll probably be better off with a small portable mixer instead of a desk mixer.

Tom Sheats
October 29th, 2014, 03:30 PM
I need at least four inputs and would prefer six.

Sound Devices seems to be the most highly rated, but they're way out of my price range.

Edward Carlson
October 29th, 2014, 03:36 PM
I use the ZED-14 every weekend. It has every feature you'd expect in a small desktop mixer, 4 AUX outs, 6 mono inputs, 4 stereo inputs, solo, and inserts. I like the 1/4" and 1/8" headphone jacks, since I always lose my adapters.

Greg Miller
October 29th, 2014, 05:40 PM
I've had pretty good experience with Mackie mixers. Just for the sake of comparison, check out the ProFX12.
Mackie ProFX12 | Sweetwater.com (http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ProFX12)

Or, if you want something a lot more portable, but a lot less flexible (6 inputs w/ HPF but no variable EQ, and only 1 output channel), you might consider a Shure M367. Now out of production, but going for ~~ $100 on eBay.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/92624-REG/Shure_M367_M367_Portable_Mixer.html