Allen & Heath ZED-6 – Ultra Compact 6-Input Audio Mixer (AH-ZED-6)

High Quality Portable Pro Sound Mixer! 2 XLR / 1/4 inch inputs. 2 stereo 1/4 inch (L & R) inputs and 2 XLR outputs. 4 Headphone Cues & output. +48V. I rented the same model locally a few times, loved it & Now Own one! My 2 Shure Mics sound way better using this little Zed6 mixer than running mics straight through my Pioneer DJ Controllers. It has a thick power cord instead of a thin flimsy USB power cord like other similar priced & sized mixers I’ve bought and returned on Amazon. Tested it today and sounded great with my brand new QSC k12.2 speakers. Will update review if any issues arise.

Allen and heath is the best out their

Its a great mixer. I've been using it for a while and totally forgot what the hateful hiss of the cheaper mixers is like.

First off, this review is based on the Zed 6FX. 4 stars vs the Zed 10 FX, which I would give 5 stars. Zed 6FX is missing the USB in/out. Not a deal breaker as that is not what I needed it for. The first 6FX I received was faulty, as channel 4 did not work. Amazon made a quick, easy and painless return and exchange. The new one works flawlessly. Some difference between the 6FX and the 10FX. The build quality of the 6FX seems to be a little on the lighter/cheaper side. With that being said it still outperforms all other brands with a similar footprint. Allen & Heath effects section is great. Whether the 6 stands the test of time as the 10 has, is still yet to be determined. Great buy.

I have a more dedicated project studio downstairs, but I wanted something decent for my office setup as well.Being a bit old school, I was excited to add a small mixer between my M1 MacBook/Motu M4 interface and Presonus Eris monitors. I was hoping for more versatility and control over random inputs I might want to experiment with.However, after a bit of back-and-forth testing, it became obvious that the signal sounded significantly better coming straight from the Motu—whether through the headphone jack or stereo outs. Both the speakers and headphones (AKG 701s) lost definition when routed through the mixer, even with the EQ set to flat. The EQ itself was unimpressive, and the headphone jack was particularly disappointing. While it’s been some time since I returned the mixer, I distinctly recall that it lost too much of the soundstage, making the listening experience underwhelming.I wouldn’t recommend this mixer if you’ve got a bit of experience with audio and are picky about sound quality. It’s been years since I worked in a music studio or audio QA (I’m a ceramic artist now!), and while I’m not a hardcore audiophile, I do expect a certain baseline experience, even for casual use.In the end, all I needed was the interface, despite my fondness for mixers. I’m honestly blown away by how good the Motu M4 and the Presonus monitors turned out to be. Unlike some other brands (A&H comes to mind), these companies haven't been bought out, which I think helps maintain their quality (No recouping buyout expenses, perhaps).

A&H is so far ahead of all the mass market products. Even with their low price point products they never compromise the sound. Outstanding!

Awesome little board...I should have gone with the onboard effects however. Oh well.

Received item in pristine condition.