Universal Audio Apollo Solo Thunderbolt (Heritage Edition)

Utilize the dual ADAT optical input and output ports to interface external 8-channel AD/DA converters (available separately). The Scarlett 18i20's 24-bit / 192 kHz converters ensure that signals are captured and reproduced with detail and clarity. With four balanced 1/4" line/monitor outputs, six additional 1/4" line outs, two 1/4" stereo headphone jacks, and independent control of the headphone and speaker volume settings, the Scarlett 18i20 can simultaneously feed multiple monitoring systems and outboard effects processors. Plus, the onboard talkback feature and built-in talkback mic streamline the task of communicating with your artists during recording sessions. Traditional 5-pin MIDI I/O is provided for seamless integration of MIDI equipment such as a keyboard or sound module, and S/PDIF coaxial ports allow proper routing of stereo digital gear. The Scarlett 18i20 connects to your Mac or Windows computer via USB and is powered through a connection to a standard AC outlet. The extensive software bundle includes music production software, virtual instruments, plug-in effects, loops, and more—plenty of tools to kick-start your inspiration.

Ideal For Live Sound & Recording
ZED's are great for live mixing! Their layout makes them very easy to use and easy to achieve a great sound. They are also perfect for recording, either a live show or an audio project at home can be built up track by track using the USB digital audio interface.

Flexibility
The flexibility and quality of these mixers make them stand out from the crowd. You can plug your guitars or instruments straight into the class A discrete FET high impedance inputs, cater for up to four microphones, two stereo sources with MP3 player compatibility, separate 2-track record outputs and a stereo playback input for 2-track replay or perhaps interval music from a CD player, XLR main stereo outputs with inserts, comprehensive monitoring with headphones and separate monitor speaker outputs, 48V microphone phantom power, DI level switching for sub mixing, and not least of all, the same digital effects algorithms as those used on our flagship digital consoles costing 150 times as much!

Inputs
One of the great things about the ZED series is the number and variety of things you can plug in. In addition to the sixteen mono channels there are two dual stereo channels, each with a main stereo input on jack sockets and with additional inputs on phono sockets. the USB return can be selected to one of the additional inputs so that it feeds either the main LR bus or the stereo channel.

Guitar DI
In place of the DuoPre, the ZED-10 &10FX have pre-amps similar in design to our MixWizard range of mixers, but with a twist! Inputs 3 & 4 have a high impedance jack input capable of taking either a normal line level or a low level input from a guitar pickup.

Newly Designed Inputs
These newly designed inputs have been crafted with the aim of replicating the sound of a classic guitar or instrument tube pre-amp in a combo or head amp. An extremely high input impedance ensures loading on pick-ups is minimal and a Class A FET (field effect transistor) circuit powered from 48V is employed to give the valve-like gain stage. There is a gain ?Boost? switch associated with the guitar inputs which boosts gain by 26dB to cater for instruments with very low level outputs and the overdrive characteristics of the guitar inputs are very similar to a valve (tube) circuit, being asymmetric and soft. All this makes for a wonderfully natural sound to be reproduced from the instrument, full of warmth and character.

EQ Section
ZED-10 is equipped with a responsive 3-band EQ with MusiQ, an optimised slope (or Q factor) for equalising individual instruments.

Record Bus
A separately switched stereo bus can be routed to from any channel creating a selective recording bus, monitoring bus or stereo clean feed output. You can even route just the effects processor output to this bus and use the mixer as a high end effects unit.

USB Audio Flexibility
Getting audio to and from a computer easily is now a common requirement for live sound and music production. The way we have implemented this on ZED is super-flexible and super-easy! No longer do you need to fiddle around the back of your PC to get to the soundcard inputs, only to find that the levels are all wrong and noisy. Just plug in a USB lead to your ZED, select the USB routing on the mixer and the device on your computer and that's it! Quality audio to and from your PC or Mac. Three switches provide different send/return configurations for recording, playback and utilising external FX.

Build
The ZED-10 has been designed using individual vertically mounted circuit boards with each rotary control fixed with a metal nut to the front panel - making a much more robust product that will resist damage and give years of reliable use.

AmpliTube X-GEAR Software
Allen & Heath is pleased to announce a partnership with leading music software company, IK Multimedia, to bundle its pioneering AmpliTube X-GEAR software with the newly launched ZED-10 and ZED-10FX mini USB mixers.

Detailed, warm sound with EVO mic preamps
Audio interfaces have EVOlved. The EVO audio interface employs its own custom microphone preamps. The EVO preamps are specially-designed for this interface, providing pristine sound with incredible warmth and accuracy. It provides you with 58dB of gain range, allowing you to record everything from loud vocals to softer-sounding instruments. The class-leading converters deliver a dynamic range of 113dB, with ultra-low latency performance. The EVO 8 also features dual headphone outputs and dual speaker outputs. The dual headphone outputs mean two artists can monitor their levels at once. The dual speaker outputs are perfect for checking your mixes on different speakers, without having to replace the cables.

JFET instrument input and 48V Phantom Power
Record instruments and vocals with ease. With the onboard JFET instrument input, you can plug your guitar or bass directly into the interface. The interface also incorporates +48v Phantom Power so you can use studio-grade condenser microphones. The integrated Phantom Power is also switchable, allowing you to individually turn it on/off for each of the channels.

Ideal for musicians, podcasters and streamers
The onboard Monitor Mix button allows you to make recordings effortlessly. The ultra-low latency technology means you can monitor your audio sources with extreme accuracy, allowing you to make informed decisions about your recording options. It also features a Loopback function, which allows you to record your computer audio at the same time as your microphones. This can be highly useful for podcasting and live-streaming.

Simple and easy to use with intuitive controls
The intuitive controls make it easier than ever to get recording. From beginners to professionals, the user-friendly design allows you to control your speaker, headphone and channels for a single knob. One of the most unique features of the interface is the Smartgain mode. Once you start playing or singing with Smartgain mode, the interface will automatically adjust the levels of your microphones, so you can avoid clipping and distortion. It will even match and adjust gain to both channels at the same time for added versatility.

Complete with professional software bundle
The compact and portable design makes the EVO perfect for musicians on the move. Whether you’re recording vocals for your latest song or podcasting with friends on the go, the EVO is the perfect choice. It’s even USB powered, meaning you don’t have to bother with tedious power supplies, just plug it in and you’re ready to go.

The EVO interface comes complete with a professional software bundle including premium-grade plugins to get you started straight out of the box. To top it all off, the interface is compatible with Mac, Window and even iOS (with powered USB hub).