--- product_id: 11195799 title: "ZED-18" brand: "allen & heath" price: "S/.5846" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 2 category: "Allen & Heath" url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/11195799-zed-18 store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # Class-compliant USB stereo in/out, no drivers needed 10 DuoPre XLR mic preamps with 48V phantom power 3-band MusiQ EQ with swept mid frequency ZED-18 **Brand:** allen & heath **Price:** S/.5846 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎛️ Elevate your sound game with ZED-18 — pro-grade mixing that keeps you ahead of the curve. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ZED-18 by allen & heath - **How much does it cost?** S/.5846 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/11195799-zed-18) ## Best For - allen & heath enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted allen & heath brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Musical EQ Mastery:** 3-band MusiQ EQ with selectable mid frequencies ensures your mix sounds polished and professional. - • **Flexible Monitoring:** Pre-fade and post-fade aux outputs let you create custom monitor mixes and FX sends effortlessly. - • **Precision Sound Control:** Dual gain stages deliver up to 69dB clean gain for every mic, capturing every nuance. - • **Seamless USB Integration:** Plug-and-play USB interface works with Mac, Windows, tablets, and smartphones—record or stream with ease. - • **Compact Rack-Ready Design:** Fits perfectly in a 19” rack with optional ear kit, ideal for pro studios and live venues on the go. ## Overview The Allen & Heath ZED-18 is a versatile 18-channel mixer featuring 10 high-quality DuoPre XLR mic preamps with 48V phantom power and up to 69dB gain. It offers a 3-band MusiQ EQ with swept mid frequencies for precise tonal shaping, plus pre- and post-fade auxiliary outputs for flexible monitoring and effects routing. Its class-compliant USB stereo interface enables easy recording and streaming across multiple devices without drivers. Compact and rack-mountable, the ZED-18 is designed for musicians, venues, and studios seeking professional sound quality and workflow efficiency. ## Description Allen & Heath's ZED-18 has an incredibly advanced feature-set for a mixer at this level. It gives musicians, venues and hire companies access to 10 full mono channels and 4 stereo channels in a compact, rack mountable format. Configurable USB audio in/out makes it easy to capture stereo recordings. The ZED-18 features 18 inputs comprised of 10 mono and 4 stereo channels. The mono inputs provide high quality microphone preamps and three-band EQ. The ZED-18 features a USB connector for direct integration with Mac and Windows computers, and a copy of Sonar LE recording software is included. ZED-18 features a responsive 3-band, swept mid frequency EQ design which utilizes MusiQ - with optimized slope (or Q factor) for equalizing individual instruments. Inserts on all mono channels and stereo output provide flexible routing and control to outboard processors, effects, monitors, etc. The main output section features a pair of balanced XLR connectors. Allen & Heath is known for building high quality mixers for the last 40-plus years. At any time of day or night, across the globe, there is an Allen & Heath mixer out there working hard, sounding great and making life a little easier for the person at the controls. Review: exellent mixer. - I really like this mixer. My old 16 channel yamaha mixer gave up on me and I wanted something similar and I went for this mixer. Its exellent. Anyone who is looking to buy a pro mixer this is it. One thing though....you have to buy the ear racks separate. Review: Forget the USB interface and this thing is a solid performer - Except for the old USB 2.0 interface, this is a great piece of gear. I tried the USB interface to push a live mix into Logic X with inconsistent results. Search on the web and you'll find tons of complains about random crackling and static noise ---- digital distortion, perhaps, ruining an otherwise great mixer in the ZED series. Thunderbolt of USB 3.0 has to happen when they update this lineup. Won't help me with this version, though. Reasonable feature set at this price point for 18 channels (10 mono, 4 stereo). I'm using it at a keyboard mixer for vintage synths and outboard effects. Too bad, like most things it's made in China. Vintage Brit and American gear would be better sound, but higher maintenance and not as feature-rich. ## Features - DuoPre XLR Microphone preamps, including 48V Phantom power for condenser microphones and up to 69dB of gain. Each preamp uses two gain stages to provide a full and accurate sound across the entire gain range with enough power for even the most gain hungry mics. - A 100Hz High Pass Filter on every mono input allows unneeded low frequencies to be removed, then the 3-band MusiQ EQ with swept mid frequency uses carefully selected frequencies to ensure your sound sculpting is always musical. Cut or boost highs and lows with shelving EQ and use the mid frequency selection to choose exactly where to adjust the mid frequencies, especially useful for vocals, guitar and other instruments with a rich mid-range. - Two ‘Pre-Fade’ Auxiliary outputs enable separate mixes to be sent to monitor speakers or any feeds that require a mix of channels independent of the main mix. Another two ‘Post-Fade’ Auxiliary outputs sends signal at a level which follows the send level to the main mix, ideal for use with external FX units, feeds to subwoofers or creating a mix for streaming or recording. - A routable stereo-in stereo-out USB connection makes it easy to record the whole main mix or just the channels you need and enables a stereo return from the connected device to be routed back to the mix. It’s also class compliant and does not require drivers, meaning not just Mac and Windows computers can be connected, but also many mobile devices such as tablets or even smart phones. - Optional rack ear kit [ZED1802-RK19] securely fits the mixer into a standard 19” rack or flight case. - 10 Mic, 10 Line/ Inst, 4 Stereo (2 Left, 2 Righ), 2 USB Audio ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007VS1HYM | | Audio Input | XLR | | Best Sellers Rank | #56,791 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #156 in Unpowered Recording Mixers | | Brand Name | Allen & Heath | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (7) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 06938122237568 | | Included Components | Power Cable, USB A – USB B Cable, ZED-18 Mixer | | Item Weight | 18.7 Pounds | | Manufacturer | American Music and Sound | | Noise Level | 69 Decibels | | Number of Channels | 20 | | Output Connector Type | XLR | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | UPC | 750408398819 632317251327 632317250030 634563165298 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Limited 1-year. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Allen & Heath - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Item Weight:** 18.7 Pounds - **Number of Channels:** 20 - **Power Source:** Corded Electric ## Images ![ZED-18 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91QpIOdDcwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ exellent mixer. *by R***O on October 8, 2013* I really like this mixer. My old 16 channel yamaha mixer gave up on me and I wanted something similar and I went for this mixer. Its exellent. Anyone who is looking to buy a pro mixer this is it. One thing though....you have to buy the ear racks separate. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Forget the USB interface and this thing is a solid performer *by N***N on April 14, 2018* Except for the old USB 2.0 interface, this is a great piece of gear. I tried the USB interface to push a live mix into Logic X with inconsistent results. Search on the web and you'll find tons of complains about random crackling and static noise ---- digital distortion, perhaps, ruining an otherwise great mixer in the ZED series. Thunderbolt of USB 3.0 has to happen when they update this lineup. Won't help me with this version, though. Reasonable feature set at this price point for 18 channels (10 mono, 4 stereo). I'm using it at a keyboard mixer for vintage synths and outboard effects. Too bad, like most things it's made in China. Vintage Brit and American gear would be better sound, but higher maintenance and not as feature-rich. ## Frequently Bought Together - Allen & Heath ZED-18 - 18-Channel Touring Quality Mixer with USB I/O (AH-ZED-18) - GEARit Shielded CAT6 Ethercon Cable (100 Feet) Professional Audio & Lighting RJ45 EtherCON-Compatible Cable for Studio, Stage, Concerts - 100ft Black - GearIT XLR Microphone Cable (10 Feet, 10-Pack) - XLR Male to Female, Balanced Shielded Cable for Mic Mixer, Recording Studio, Podcast - Black, 10ft, 10 Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/11195799-zed-18](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/11195799-zed-18) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*