Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX Review
8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
- 256 Built-In 24-bit DSP Effects
- Four XLR Mic Inputs with Phantom Power
- Two Aux Sends
- Two Bus Outputs
- 3-Band EQ, Pan and Level Knobs
- Color Coded Knobs
- Stereo RCA Inputs and Outputs
- Footswitch Input for Hands-Free Control
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 1,680 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX. For example, 89% of 1,028 users who have commented on the Value for money of the Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX have given positive feedback.
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Great little mixer.. so versatile
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by FRANK LATCHFORD on Guitar Center
Let me preface this review that I have been the "sound man" in all of my bands since 1972 so I can walk the talk. I picked this little mixer up along with one Alto 12" powered speaker to do a outdoor wedding(did not want to bring out the big stuff). I ran a piano, acoustic guitar, two vocals and the preachers wireless mike through it and I (and all the audience) were amazed at the sound. I brought the mixer and speaker to the gig and again the band was amazed at the organ, bass, electric and acoustic piano that came through.. clean and warm. I next A/B'd it against my big 20 channel board. It sounded crisp but dry and the Alto sounded "British" warm. Beside live, I have used it for recording, and again it is great. I gave it 4 stars only because it has a wally wart and I hate them as they take up to much space on a power strip. I don't know why companies just don't spend a little more money and put the 12V converter inside the frame of unit. BTW the frame is metal, laid out well, and I think can take the military drop test with no problem.. If you are a small 4 pc band I would pick this up with two matching Alto speakers (I got the second one)maybe two more for monitors and you will have no problem gigging at all ... More
Big features, great sound, tiny size
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Bob Ballard on Guitar Center
I did a lot of research and looked at a lot of compact mixers before deciding on this one. Here's why I picked it: It's the only compact mixer that has both monitor sends AND built in effects... both important features for band or karaoke use. In a footprint of roughly 10 x 10 inches, you can mix an entire small band, and do a monitor mix. There's no other mixer I know of with that capability. I haven't had it long, but the build quality, fit and finish seem quite good. Also, the reverbs and effects are excellent and it's dead quiet. The EQ is quite effective as well. The only "con" I can think of is the wall-wart adapter. It's the usual big bulky blob that takes up more than one outlet in a power strip and the wire seems a but thin. Some care in handling would be a good idea with it. Otherwise, this little guy rocks! ... More
Well worth the money!
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Danny from Bronxville on Guitar Center
First let me say that I would knock off a half a star due to the flimsy power cord and connector, but there are no half ratings, so I leave at 5. I started with a Behringer model similar to the specs of the Alto, which I used for several years, and always gave me good service. The down side is it did not have aux send, to adjust what channels go to the monitor send. Everything else about the Behringer was fine for my use (solo act - vocals, keyboard and sax). I bought a much more expensive Allen & Heath ZED10FX, but the high frequency response was not good enough, which required me to use the "shape" button on my Roland amp, which is what my mixer is plugged into. On a whim I bought the Alto, giving myself a 50-50 chance that the quality would be up to my standards. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. Although I haven't used it on a gig yet, the tests at home show it to sound darn good. At less than half the price of the A&H mixer, and a smaller footprint, you can't go wrong with this mixer for an inexpensive mixer for live performance. As far as effects, I only use reverb, and found it to be as good as the A&H and Behringer (ok, maybe a bit better than the Behringer). The pots have a little play when turning, but they seem to work fine, and hopefully they will hold up over time. The layout is easy enough to make quick changes at a poorly lit gig. Construction seems sturdy enough, with a blend of plastic and metal. Isn't very heavy, which is a plus for me, since I have this permanently mounted on my Roland amp. Overall, I'm glad I bought this little mixer and wish I had tried it a few years ago. ... More
Good mixer for the price
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Rockin' Ricky on Guitar Center
The girl who sold this to me (Charlee)uses it in her band. So I decided to try it. I bought the extended warranty so I could take it back if I didn't like it after 2 months. But it actually works great with the Harbinger® V2112 powered speaker and the Kustom KPM10 monitor. The digital delay effect really sucks. No real echo, just a delayed echo like saying Hi hi hi hi . Doesn't work for singing. So I piped in my delay unit and it worked great. The reverb section worked ok. I will say this, that the 3 volume controls are a little confusing and a little touchy. If you lower the mike gain a little, you have to bring up the section volume. If you lower that, then you have to bring up the master volume. That is reasonable, but, you can have it all set up and great sounding, and adjust the gain or section volume just a very slight amount, and the whole thing goes down in volume about 75%. So just be aware that those controls are very touchy. ... More
Stopped working within a month
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Darin on Guitar Center
It just stopped working, I only used it once to test mic. positions for my conga set up, and I only used it at home inside. I only had it around a month and only the second time using it, it just stopped working. I first noticed when I first tried it that some of the effects weren't working, then I tried them again and they worked but some seemed to be kind of weak, I should have returned it then. Now I might be stuck with a broken mixer, I'm not sure if I've had this too long since the receipt has conveniently disappeared. I had smaller Alto that worked fine but I wanted more mic. inputs so I traded it for this one, and now that I need it for a gig it's no working. This has good reviews, that's why I wen ahead and got this one. I'm thinking this is one of those hit or miss kind of brands. ... More
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Excellent addition to my gear set!!
Alto Professional ZEPHYR ZMX122FX 8-Channel Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Tracking Man on B&H Photo Video
The recent purchase of my ZEPHYR ZMX122FX was to expand the number of inputs to my DAW. My interface has only two inputs, I had been using a small mixer to add lines-in mixing these down to two, but the unit was too noisy for recording purposes. The Alto ZEPHYR ZMX122FX has even more inputs plus a far better noise floor, plus the unit is still built in a small footprint. I had to wait until B&H received additional units before I got mine, but the wait was worth it. also the price was low due to a sale. I'm very satisfied. ... More
Huge Plug
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Ben on Guitar Center
I just bought this mixer because it had many great features and it was at a great price. The mixer is nice and light and small enough to fit into my laptop bag with my laptop when i go places. The reason for 4 stars was because the wall plug is so big that it covers up other outlets on plug strips and you cant use it on 3 way plug spliters.
Nice little mixer
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Mark Hinge on Guitar Center
When researching this mixer before ordering, I came across a YouTube video demonstrating no effects on 12 and 13, Flanger and Chorus, on his unit. I use small mixers like this for a few things, but I?m also providing Sound for a few small acts this New Year?s Eve, so for the price of these refurbished units I bought three of them. Well, turns out the same two effects, 12-Flanger and 13-Chorus don?t work on any of the three. That said, everything else works fine on all three, and for the savings I?m happy to live without those two effects, as there are plenty of usable effects left to use. ... More
Great Mixer Thank You Alto !
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Nick on Guitar Center
I use this mixer with two of the new Harbinger Vari 12 Inch speakers and the combos is awesome ! The mixer has all the styles of inputs you need, great effects and is very compact!
Very Good Sound and Flexibility at This Price Point
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by seanmccoy on Guitar Center
Bought this (along with an Alto 10" monitor) for a series of band rehearsals at my home. Very happy with it so far. Good headroom and gain on both the mic and line amps. Clean sound and extremely intuitive. Effects aren't great, but for this price I wouldn't expect that. No way to know yet how rugged it will ultimately be, but at this point I can highly recommend it as a small format mixer.
yes
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Tony Dr. T on Guitar Center
I bought this mixer because i needed to carry smaller and lighter equipment for small venues let me tell you this little monster does a nice job I own yamaha and Peavey mixers and this thing i believe was sounding better than those more expensive mixers nice clear sound I use this with (2) Ato TX10 on top for the main and two TX10 and one 15 for monitors amazing just try this combination you won't be disappointed for such a small system.
Alto mixer
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Vinny on Guitar Center
Had a Xenix mixer for am couple of years,worked fine till about 6 months ago. The effects went out then and now recently,it has developed a pronounced hum with all channels off. Got this Alto and it doesnt fit my rack,but boy,does it sound good. Ill move some stuff around in there and keep this.reverb is nice, pre amps are sweet and clean. Won't break your pocket.Try it.
Versatile mixer for the money.
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by ProCam on Guitar Center
good value for the money, 3 ch EQ (most smaller mixers are only 2), and 2 Aux sends (again, hard to find on small mixers) - great for feeding subs separately, or feeds to a rexorder that may need a separate level control.
Review for the Alto Pro. ZEPHYR ZMX122FX
Alto Professional ZEPHYR ZMX122FX 8-Channel Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by William on B&H Photo Video
I'll give the ZEPHYR a B- rating. The audio is clear and undistorted, but there is just a general lack of gain, everywhere I turn -- from the Mics, to the Headphones, to the Master Gain. I believe I could have made a better choice, but I was in a hurry.
Great mixer for my home studio
Alto Professional ZMX122FX 8-Channel 2-Bus Compact Mixer w/ Effects
Reviewed by Josh S. on Reverb
This was exactly what I needed in my small home studio to make rehearsals easier. Coupled with a headphone amp and running the Mains to my audio interface also makes quick work of recording anything we want, when we want.
Not a good mixer for vocals
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Guitar man 197 on Guitar Center
This is not what you need for vocals, but you might be able to use an external processor to get a better sound...it has no compressor and sounds a bit unnatural no matter the variation per effect ..compressors can be included with other similar mixers
Worked great.......for a while.
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Earlybird on Guitar Center
Very good sound, easy to use, but when you get to one of your very few gigs, set up, and find that the board that worked yesterday suddenly DOESN'T work,puts you in a bind. No, ITV was not physically damaged in any way. It just croaked
I would buy this again
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Roy on Guitar Center
Nice little unit.....for my small 4 piece jazz ensemble does the trick. I've only had it for a couple of days but so far it's great.
Happy with this purchase
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Old School on Guitar Center
Needed a small mixer that might actually have decent and useable effects, this mixer has worked out just fine and I was able to find a nice sounding vocal effect in a few minutes.
It is a great mixer for DJ'ing!
Alto Zephyr Series ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects
Reviewed by Fast Freddie on Guitar Center
It is a great mixer for DJ'ing!
