Allen & Heath ZED-18 USB Mixer
The Allen & Heath ZED-18 USB Mixer is a powerful and easy-to-use mixing board that gives you full control over your sound. Whether you’re running a live show, setting up a podcast, or recording at home, this mixer helps everything sound clean, clear, and professional. With plenty of channels and a simple layout, it’s the kind of gear that makes mixing feel fun and natural—even if you’re just starting out.
Allen & Heath ZED-18 USB Mixer Review
The Allen & Heath ZED-18 USB Mixer blends studio-quality sound with user-friendly features. It offers 10 mono inputs with built-in mic preamps and four stereo channels, giving you tons of flexibility for mics, instruments, and devices. Each channel comes with EQ controls, long-throw faders, and aux sends for effects or monitor mixes. You can even plug it into your computer through USB to record or play back audio directly. It’s a strong choice for small bands, engineers, or anyone who wants to step up their sound setup.
Allen & Heath ZED-18 USB Mixer Features
- 18 total channels to handle mics, instruments, and more
- Plug-and-play USB connection for easy computer recording
- Long faders for smooth and accurate volume control
- Built-in EQ lets you shape your sound on every channel
- Handy headphone and monitor outputs for personal listening
- Perfect for live shows, home recording, or studio work
Allen & Heath ZED-18 USB Mixer Specs
- 10 XLR mic inputs with phantom power and 1/4" line inputs
- USB 1.1 stereo input and output, 16-bit at up to 48kHz
- 100mm faders, 3-band EQ on mono channels, 2-band on stereo
- +48V phantom power, 21 dB headroom, peak LED per channel
- Runs on 100–240V AC, draws up to 40W of power
- Measures 18.3 x 3.9 x 18.3 inches and weighs 18.7 lbs


