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product_id: 25027066
title: "ZED-6 – Ultra Compact 6-Input Audio Mixer (AH-ZED-6)"
brand: "allen & heath"
price: "£205.87"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Allen & Heath"
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# 2 HiZ guitar DI inputs GS-Pre boutique preamps 6 ultra-compact inputs ZED-6 – Ultra Compact 6-Input Audio Mixer (AH-ZED-6)

**Brand:** allen & heath
**Price:** £205.87
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎛️ Elevate your sound game—compact power that commands the stage.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ZED-6 – Ultra Compact 6-Input Audio Mixer (AH-ZED-6) by allen & heath
- **How much does it cost?** £205.87 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Warmth Meets Clarity:** GS-Pre XLR preamps deliver ultra-low noise and massive headroom for pristine audio.
- • **Plug & Play Guitar Magic:** Two high-impedance inputs let you connect guitars directly—no DI box needed.
- • **Sculpt Your Signature Tone:** 3-band MusiQ EQ with 100Hz high-pass filters for precise, musical sound shaping.
- • **Built to Tour, Built to Last:** Rugged Neutrik connectors and steel-secured pots ensure road-ready durability.
- • **Pro-Grade Sound in Your Backpack:** Touring console quality packed into a sleek, portable 6-channel mixer.

## Overview

The Allen & Heath ZED-6 is a professional-grade, ultra-compact 6-input audio mixer designed for musicians and venues seeking premium analog sound quality in a portable format. Featuring boutique GS-Pre microphone preamps derived from the acclaimed GS-R24 console, two high-impedance guitar DI inputs, and a precise 3-band MusiQ EQ with high-pass filters, it delivers warm, clear, and versatile audio shaping. Built with rugged touring-grade components including Neutrik connectors and steel-secured controls, the ZED-6 ensures reliable performance for live, studio, and creative applications.

## Description

ZED-6 has been created for musicians, singer/songwriters and venues seeking Allen & Heath’s renowned build and audio quality in a compact, portable format. Whether it’s bouncing ideas around at home, performing live, or recording tracks to share on YouTube and Sound cloud, ZED-6 is a versatile companion for every step of the creative journey. Featuring the new GSPre boutique preamp design, developed from the revered GS-R24 studio-recording console, the ZED boasts exceptionally low noise and massive headroom, with a signature analog warmth and depth. Guitarists will be pleased to know that ZED-6 comes with a pair of Guitar DI high impedance inputs, allowing guitars to be plugged straight into the mixer without the hassle and expense of carrying separate DI boxes. ZED-6 features an exceptional new preamp design, created by analog guru Mike Griffin, and developed from his highly acclaimed GS-R24 studio-recording console. Known as GSPre, the preamps deliver exceptionally low noise and massive headroom, and the warmth and depth that Allen & Heath’s analog range is famous for. For tonal shaping, the precise MusiQ EQ controls have been carefully calibrated for responsiveness and precision, making it easy to shape and enhance each musical source. All ZED mixers are designed and built to Allen & Heath’s legendary touring grade standards to ensure a long life in the toughest environments. All channels are on individual, vertical circuit boards and all rotary controls are secured to the front panel with a steel nut to guard against impact damage. ZED-6 comes with two Guitar DI high impedance jack inputs, allowing guitars to be plugged straight into the mixer without the need for DI boxes. That’s one less piece of gear to buy, carry and set up. Allen & Heath has been a trusted name in professional audio since 1969. The ZED technology advances, but the commitment to audio excellence and build quality endures.

Review: Awesome Mixer for audio recording ! - Works Great ! Best mixer ive ever owned and compact. Top quality product.
Review: Love this guy - I've always liked Allen & Heath, and this model was seemingly custom-made for my needs. In particular, the compact size, the two mic inputs that each can alternatively act as high-Z input for an instrument, and with additional line-level mixing capability. Most traditional full-feature mixer functions are here in a small, easy to use package. I love it. As with any quality mixer, pay attention to your gain staging. On the ZED-6, you have input gain, mix gain, master mix gain, and if you are listening with headphones, that has a separate volume control. Setting these gain stages out of balance will raise distortion or noise. The ZED-6 has a handy solo feature that facilitates optimal setting of the input gain, perhaps the most critical in the sequence.

## Features

- The compact ZED range of mixers feature the same high-level audio and build quality as A&H’s large format touring consoles, with separate internal channel boards, Neutrik connectors and every pot fixed to the chassis.
- GS-Pre XLR microphone preamps, developed from those featured in the highly acclaimed GS-R24 studio console, these provide exceptionally low noise, massive headroom and plenty of clean gain for a full, warm sound that brings the best out of any microphone. Two HiZ connections also allow direct connection of high impedance sources such as electric, electro-acoustic or bass guitars and most clip or stick-on pickups for acoustic instruments, without the need for a separate DI box.
- A 100Hz High Pass Filter on every mono input allows unneeded low frequencies to be removed, then the 3-band MusiQ EQ uses carefully selected frequencies to ensure your sound sculpting is always musical. Cut or boost high, mids and lows to get the tone you’re after without the fear of going wrong!
- Road proven, high-quality Neutrik XLR sockets used on all microphone inputs and main outputs.
- A 60mm main level fader provides complete control over the master output.
- 2 Mic, 2 Line/Inst, 2 Stereo (2 Left, 2 Right)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01ATAJWWW |
| Audio Input | XLR |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,449 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #209 in DJ Mixers |
| Brand | Allen & Heath |
| Brand Name | Allen & Heath |
| Connectivity Technology | Xlr |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 112 Reviews |
| Frequency | 100 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 06938122242951 |
| Included Components | ZED6 |
| Item Type Name | Mixer - Powered |
| Item Weight | 2.8 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | American Music and Sound |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AH-ZED6 |
| Model Number | AH-ZED6 |
| Number of Channels | 6 |
| Output Connector Type | XLR |
| Power Source | Electric |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Allen & Heath
- **Connectivity Technology:** Xlr
- **Item Weight:** 2.8 Pounds
- **Number of Channels:** 6
- **Power Source:** Electric

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it have echo and can be used for karaoke?**
A: Yes, it should have 10 different delay settings that you can select from. You can use this to mix karaoke by plugging in the mics to the XLR ports and the music source to the line inputs.

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**Q: The Xenix Q802 does not allow you to record, monitor computer audio, and monitor raw microphone audio at the same time. Can this board do that?**
A: Yes. Depending, I suppose, on your definition of "raw." But still probably yes.

**Q: So i see that it can work with a pc. how does it connect to the pc. say for use with games or recording software. where does the usb go on the mixer?**
A: It's like a good analog mixer with a USB class 2 interface. The signal routing is quite flexible.

**Q: Can you use both the Xlr and line in simultaneously on one channel?**
A: Not on a single channel, but you can use a line in on one channel and XLR on another.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome Mixer for audio recording !
*by D***3 on April 12, 2026*

Works Great ! Best mixer ive ever owned and compact. Top quality product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this guy
*by C***C on January 31, 2026*

I've always liked Allen & Heath, and this model was seemingly custom-made for my needs. In particular, the compact size, the two mic inputs that each can alternatively act as high-Z input for an instrument, and with additional line-level mixing capability. Most traditional full-feature mixer functions are here in a small, easy to use package. I love it. As with any quality mixer, pay attention to your gain staging. On the ZED-6, you have input gain, mix gain, master mix gain, and if you are listening with headphones, that has a separate volume control. Setting these gain stages out of balance will raise distortion or noise. The ZED-6 has a handy solo feature that facilitates optimal setting of the input gain, perhaps the most critical in the sequence.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Portable Pro Mixer I rented, loved & Now Own!
*by K***O on January 13, 2023*

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.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-02*