Allen & Heath ZED-10FX 10-Channel USB Mixer with 16-Preset FX, DI, EQ

Allen & Heath ZED-10FX: 10-Channel USB Mixer with Onboard Studio Effects

The Allen & Heath ZED-10FX is a compact 10-channel analog mixer that adds a built-in 16-preset effects engine and a 24-bit/48kHz USB interface to the proven ZED-10 platform. Ten channels of four mono mic/line inputs and three stereo line channels serve a small band, a solo performer, or a project studio, now with reverb and delay built right in. It is the effects-equipped sibling of the ZED-10: same touring-grade preamps and DIs, plus onboard ambience that removes the need for an outboard processor. For performers and streamers who want great sound and instant reverb from one box, the ZED-10FX is the answer.

Built-In 16-Preset Effects Engine

The ZED-10FX includes a studio-quality effects engine with 16 presets covering reverbs, delays, and modulation, plus a tap-tempo control for locking delays to the song. Onboard effects mean a solo singer or a small worship band adds professional ambience to vocals and instruments without patching in a rack unit. Tap tempo keeps delay times musical in a live set where the tempo shifts. The effects sit on a dedicated return, so the dry mix stays clean while the wet signal is blended to taste. It is the feature that separates the 10FX from the standard ZED-10.

Four Mic Preamps and Class-A FET DIs

Four XLR mic inputs feed low-noise preamps with up to 60dB of gain and 48V phantom power, capturing vocals and condenser microphones cleanly. Channels 3 and 4 add Class-A FET Hi-Z DI inputs with 26dB of boost, so a guitar or bass plugs directly in with the right impedance and no separate DI box. Together they cover the mixed source list a small act brings to a gig, from vocal mics to acoustic pickups. The transparent Allen & Heath preamps keep everything natural. It is a versatile front end for a compact rig.

3-Band Swept-Mid MusiQ EQ

Every mono channel carries a 3-band swept-mid MusiQ EQ with a 100Hz high-pass filter for trimming rumble. The MusiQ design adapts the Q of the midrange band to how far you boost or cut, so gentle moves stay broad and aggressive ones stay focused. Sweeping the mid frequency lets you notch a problem resonance or add presence to a vocal. That adaptive behavior is what keeps the ZED-10FX musical when shaping tone. It gives real EQ control on a compact console.

24-Bit USB Recording and Flexible Routing

A built-in stereo USB audio interface running at 24-bit/48kHz records the main mix to a computer and returns playback over one cable, so the ZED-10FX doubles as a recording and streaming interface. Aux sends feed monitors and effects, while monitor and headphone outputs provide independent cue paths. That routing suits a small live gig needing onboard reverb, a project studio, or a solo streamer. Capturing a performance or streaming a set is a single-cable job. Everything routes on one desk.

Who the ZED-10FX Is For

The ZED-10FX suits small live gigs that want onboard reverb and delay, home and project studio recording, houses of worship and AV, and solo or duo performers and streamers. It is the pick for users who love the ZED-10 but want effects built in rather than sourced separately. The rugged chassis and optional ZED-10-RK19 rack kit let it travel or install permanently. Ten channels, quality preamps, DIs, and effects make it a complete compact hub. For self-contained small-format mixing, it delivers.