The Allen & Heath ZEDi-8 is a compact hybrid analogue mixer and USB audio interface designed for musicians, content creators, home studios, and small live venues. Combining Allen & Heath’s renowned GSPre microphone preamps with a high-quality 24-bit/96kHz USB interface, the ZEDi-8 delivers professional sound quality, flexible recording capabilities, and intuitive hands-on mixing in a portable format. With dedicated guitar DI inputs, studio-grade preamps, USB recording, and robust analogue controls, it provides an ideal all-in-one solution for recording, streaming, rehearsal, and live performance.

Key features

• 8-channel analogue mixer with integrated USB audio interface
• 2-in / 2-out USB recording and playback at up to 24-bit / 96kHz
• 2 GSPre microphone preamps derived from Allen & Heath studio consoles
• 2 switchable Hi-Z guitar DI inputs
• 2 stereo line input channels
• 2-band EQ on all mono channels
• High-pass filters on microphone channels
• Global 48V phantom power
• PFL monitoring and dedicated headphone output
• Balanced XLR main outputs
• Cubase LE and Cubasis LE software included
• Compact, road-ready metal chassis

Overview

Included Software

• Cubase LE recording software
• Cubasis LE mobile recording app
• USB audio drivers and utilities

Creative Tools

• Direct recording to Mac or Windows via USB
• Selectable USB routing for recording flexibility
• Integrated guitar DI inputs for direct instrument recording
• PFL monitoring for accurate cueing and level setting
• Analogue EQ shaping and high-pass filtering
• Simultaneous live mixing and stereo recording
• Low-noise GSPre preamps with high headroom

Ideal For

• Home recording studios
• Singer-songwriters and solo performers
• Podcasting and live streaming
• Musicians needing mixer and interface in one device
• Small venue live sound applications
• Guitarists requiring direct recording capability
• Content creators seeking professional audio quality