Allen & Heath ZED-16FX

The ZED-16FX gives small bands and worship teams ten mono mic/line channels, three stereo channels, and an onboard effects engine in one portable analog desk. The mono channels run Allen & Heath's DuoPre microphone preamps, a two-stage design with a 69 dB gain range that keeps noise low across the whole gain sweep, and MusEQ 3-band equalization with a sweepable midrange shapes each source. The stereo channels bring in keyboards, media players, and backing tracks with 2-band EQ.

The internal digital FX engine adds reverb, delay, and modulation from a dedicated FX bus, and a 2-in/2-out USB interface records the mix to a computer and returns playback. Three aux sends plus the FX bus build monitor and effects feeds, XLR main outputs carry insert points, and durable 100mm faders give precise control. 48V phantom power feeds condenser mics across the board.