Can I record multitrack over USB?

No. The USB connection sends and receives stereo audio only, so you record a mixed two-channel track, not separate channels.

Can I plug a guitar straight in?

Yes. Two of the mic/line channels have high-impedance inputs designed for guitar and bass, so you can skip a DI box.

Does it have built-in effects?

Yes. It includes a set of reverb and delay effects you can add to channels, controlled from the desk.

How many microphones can it take?

Four microphones on the XLR mic inputs, plus two stereo line inputs for keyboards or playback devices.

Does it work with a Mac and a PC?

Yes. It is class-compliant over USB, so it works with both without extra drivers in most cases.

Is it good for live gigs?

Yes, for small bands and solo acts. It is light and portable, but larger setups will need more channels.

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ZED10FX 4-Mic/Line 2-Stereo i/p USB FX Desk with X-Gear SW

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the ZED-10FX as a dependable small-format analog desk with clean preamps and useful built-in effects. Many praise the direct guitar inputs and the simple USB recording, while some wish for more channels or multitrack USB.

What people mention

PreampsPraisedOwners say the mic preamps are clean and quiet for a mixer this size.
Guitar inputsPraisedReviewers like plugging guitars and basses straight in without a DI box.
USB recordingMixedUsers find stereo USB recording simple, but some want multitrack capture.
EffectsMixedThe built-in reverbs and delays are handy, though reviewers call them basic.
Channel countCriticisedSome owners say ten inputs fill up fast with a full band.

About the ZED10FX 4-Mic/Line 2-Stereo i/p USB FX Desk with X-Gear SW

The ZED-10FX is a compact multipurpose mixer with built-in effects for small-band live sound and for recording, live or in the studio. It has four mic/line inputs, two stereo inputs for MP3/CD players or keyboards, and configurable USB stereo audio in and out for capturing recordings on a PC or Mac.

Inputs 3 and 4 are high-impedance jack inputs that take a line-level signal or a low-level signal from a guitar pickup, so guitars can plug in directly. They use a Class A FET circuit powered from 48V, designed to give a tube-like gain stage. A Boost switch adds 26dB of gain for very low-level instruments.

The ZED-FX section has 16 time-delay and reverb effects, controlled with 3 buttons and 9 display LEDs. Delay time can be tapped in, and effect parameters such as the decay length on PLATE or the depth on CHORUS are adjusted by holding TAP and pressing the up/down buttons. The EQ is a 3-band design with a swept mid frequency and MusiQ, which sets the slope (Q factor) for equalizing individual instruments.

Inputs

4 mic/line inputs (2 with Class A FET high-impedance inputs), 2 stereo inputs

Input connectors

Neutrik XLR mic inputs, Neutrik 1/4 inch jacks

Mono XLR input

-10 to -60dBu nominal (+11dBu maximum)

Mono line input

Jack socket, +10 to -40dBu (+31dBu maximum)

Stereo input

Jack or phono sockets, 0dBu nominal (control Off to +15dB)

Main outputs

XLR stereo L/R with inserts; Normal/DI out 0dBu/-30dBu, +21dBu/-9dBu maximum