The Allen & Heath ZED-420 is a professional 4-bus live sound console with 16 mono mic/line channels and 4 stereo inputs, designed for touring bands, houses of worship, theatres, and PA hire. Featuring DuoPre preamps with 69dB gain, individual +48V phantom power per channel, 4-band EQ with 2 sweepable mids and EQ in/out switch, 6 aux sends, 4 sub groups, a 7x2 matrix, direct outputs on every mono channel, talkback, and 25 x 100mm ALPS faders, the ZED-420 provides large-console routing in a manageable format.

Inputs and Outputs

• 16 mono mic/line channels with XLR inputs (DuoPre, 69dB gain)
• 4 stereo inputs (1/4" TRS + RCA on channels 17-20), 2-track RCA return
• 16 direct outputs (1/4" TRS, every mono channel)
• 6 aux sends (2 pre-fade, 2 post-fade, 2 pre/post switchable)
• 4 sub groups with inserts
• 7 x 2 matrix
• Individual +48V phantom power per mono channel
• Channel inserts on all 16 mono channels, 4 groups, and main L/R/M
• Main stereo XLR L/R, XLR mono output
• 4 x 1/4" group outputs, 2 x 1/4" matrix outputs, 2 x RCA 2-track
• 1/4" + 3.5mm headphone outputs
• Talkback microphone

EQ and Processing

• 4-band EQ with 2 sweepable mids and EQ in/out switch on mono channels
• 4-band EQ on stereo channels
• 100Hz high-pass filter (12dB/oct) switchable per channel

Recording

• 2-in / 2-out USB 1.1 audio interface
• 16-bit resolution, 32/44.1/48 kHz sample rate
• Sonar LE included

Specifications

• Faders: 25 x 100mm ALPS faders
• Metering: 12-segment L/R peak meters + per-channel peak/signal LEDs
• Dimensions: 715 x 129 x 560 mm (28.2" x 5.1" x 22.1") W x H x D
• Weight: 14 kg / 31 lbs

In the Box

• ZED-420 Mixer
• Mains Lead
• Type A-B USB Lead
• User Guide
• Sonar LE Install CD