Mixer Review – Best Live Audio Mixer | Allen and Heath Zedi 10FX

In this video, I discuss my personal favorite mixer used for acoustic duos in a live or recording situation called the Allen and Heath Zedi 10FX

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SECTIONS IN THIS VIDEO
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0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Allen & Heath Mixer I chose
0:53 - 1. 4 Inputs for XLR/Instruments
01:22 - 2. Computer Connectivity
02:20 - 3. Price
03:17 - Presonus 1602USB for Live Band
03:43 - Read the Manual
04:25 - Other Mixers Considered
05:35 - Zoom LiveTrak L8
06:25 - Live Scenario Explained
09:34 - Outro

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[immichaelh]

Hello thanks for tuning in. Comment your thoughts on this video below.

[Sabrinaandisaac]

Thanks for this info.. I am actually considering to buy this mixer/interface.

[abramtreadwell]

Read the manual and practice using your entire set up at home before trying to use it in a live situation. Wear shoes during practice if using a pedalboard, etc. The more you can be comfortable with the whole set up the better. It’s amazing how different singing into a mic is from just playing in a bedroom unplugged. Great advice on reading the manual, sounds obvious but it isn’t for a lot of people.

[karlocleto]

Great walkthrough, definitely picking this up!

[jimle]

I am about to buy this mixer when I get the money and this video pretty much sealed the deal. I have been in contact with my music store and they know I want this one. Thanks for sharing your review. I was going to get the one without the FX because I will be primarily be using it in my DAW but, if for some reason I am doing sound for a duo acoustic act in a small club, I will need the effects. Maybe I will pay a little more and get the Zedi10FX. Thanks for you video.

[miagy]

Presonus screwed its users when upgrading windows, it shows error 301...

[Nausk]

Thank you for the video, that was informative and practical, with a pleasant down to earth approach. I was surprised to see the Focusrite Scarlett in the video, that I was about to buy, but bought the Allen & Heath ZEDi-10 FX instead, because of it being more capable and future proof.

[zdravkozdravka]

Hi, which one is better for live performance? ZED or ZEDi (10fx)?? I don't need interface.

[eddiekross]

where can I see some of the videos that you've made of your duo's live performances? love to have examples of what you were explaining. :)

[scottking]

Most helpful video on this mixer that I've seen on YouTube and has convinced me to buy one for my acoustic duo and solo shows. I'm going to try to get away with one floor wedge coming out of that aux send, but if you wanted 2, couldn't you just daisy chain them? You wouldn't be able to individually adjust them but at least each member of your duo would have their own monitor that way. Transitioning from an older box-type powered mixer and passive speakers to wanting to pare down to a smaller, simple analog mixer like this, and powered speakers. Also as an audio engineer with a home studio, I love the idea of the interface and the 4-in, 4-out for the duo gigs, just get the audio in clean into my Macbook Air and then take it home to mix and master. Love the idea of syncing up audio and video, too. Will have to look into that. I've never done that before but I'll check out the app you mention in your video. Looking forward to this! Thanks again.

[marcosstern]

Hello :

I have a little mixer question for ya.

I have a small mixer for my live performance percussion playing.
The mixer has fx but once you choose an effect, that’s what goes to all the channels and you can only control how much or how little.

I need to put multi fx on all channels and on some of the channels, I need different fx than the other channels.

How can I achieve this ?

Is there a live performing mixer that can do this or do I need to chain pedals together and connect to the aux send of the mixer ?

( I need a small mixer that can handle my 6 mic inputs.)

I would love to be able to put a simple reverb on say…my congas, but then a flanged wilder reverb on my timbale. Those are the kind of things I’m trying to achieve while playing live.

Thanks for your help !

[Zumbapro]

Hey great review thanks. Quick question… when you record you sound love out of the desk what do you record into? Thanks 😊

[ВолодяВольдемар]

Скажите, пожалуйста, цифровой сигнал ( юсб шнур) пришёл на пульт, в нем есть звуковая карта, она его с цифры перекодировала в аналог, далее куда он попадает? Сразу на мастер фейдер и на выход? Смогу ли я на этотот сигнал влиять ручками тембра, добавлять эхо, и т.п. То есть я хочу этот сигнал изменять, как это можно делать на обычном микрофонном или инструментальном входе .Хотелось бы, например, мп3 файлы на компьютере, или какой то концерт на Ютюб включить и послушать качественный звук. При этом обязательно добавить/ убавить частотку, обязательно добавить эффект концертный хол, без которого просто не могу слушать музыку. Можно ли это сделать? Если только через обычный линейный вход или микрофонный/ инструментальный, то это уже шумы звуковой карты компьютера + микшера.

[AW-rbvt]

Have you considered the Soundcraft Notepad-12FX as an alternative as well? It also has a 4x4 audio interface. What are your thoughts on that?

[Lliemnguyen]

Lautency ? Better behringer xenyx vs notepad 12fx or yamaha mg12xu ? Thanks

[KevsGuide]

awsome thanks,

so you like 23 for the FX for vocals?

have you tried any other settings ? in the 30s 40s or 50s?

[SebastianGomez-dgtj]

Can I record the master output into my computer via USB?
I want to use two mics, the stereo R n L, take advantege of the effects and record everithng. It doesn´t matter if it does not record separetly, just want to know if I can stream or record podcast with this conditions.
Sorry if I do not explain myself well, not my native languaje...
Take care!

[AbideinChristSealed]

Good tips! I just want an audio interface for 1 vocal dynamic mic. Would you recommend this over something like a focusrite scarlet or even Audient Evo 4? I know it's overkill, but a used one will be equivalent pricing.

[weeroomproductions]

When playing live what do you output to? Does it have to be powered speakers?

[mishael]

Hi Michael, great review! Question: So there's no mute button for the channels, for when the band is on a break?