Allen & Heath
Allen & Heath ZED-24
$1499.99
Best Audio Mixers · head-to-head
Allen & Heath ZED-24 vs Rode Rodecaster Pro II
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Rode Rodecaster Pro II is cheaper at $699. Every spec and price links to its source.
Rode
Rode Rodecaster Pro II
$699Cheaper
Released 2022
Which is better: the Allen & Heath ZED-24 or Rode Rodecaster Pro II?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Rode Rodecaster Pro II is the cheaper at $699.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Allen & Heath ZED-24 | Rode Rodecaster Pro II |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1499.99 | $699 |
| Brand | Allen & Heath | Rode |
| Released | — | 2022 |
| Type | analog | digital |
| Total input channels | 24 | 9 |
| Mic preamps | 16 | 4 |
| Phantom power | — | — |
| Eq bands per channel | 3 | 3 |
| Aux sends | 4 | — |
| USB record channels | 2 | 16 |
| Built in effects | 0 | — |
| Onboard recording | No | Yes |
| Fader length (mm) | 100 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 10.5 | — |
Sources — Allen & Heath ZED-24: proacousticsusa.com (verified 2026-07-13). Rode Rodecaster Pro II: rode.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Allen & Heath ZED-24 and Rode Rodecaster Pro II?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Type: Allen & Heath ZED-24 analog vs Rode Rodecaster Pro II digital
- Total input channels: Allen & Heath ZED-24 24 vs Rode Rodecaster Pro II 9
- Mic preamps: Allen & Heath ZED-24 16 vs Rode Rodecaster Pro II 4
- USB record channels: Allen & Heath ZED-24 2 vs Rode Rodecaster Pro II 16
- Onboard recording: Allen & Heath ZED-24 false vs Rode Rodecaster Pro II true
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Allen & Heath ZED-24
No sourced tester review yet.
Rode Rodecaster Pro II
Two whitelisted pro-audio testers (Sound on Sound, MusicRadar) hands-on reviewed the Rode RodeCaster Pro II and both call it the best all-in-one podcast workstation available: clean, high-gain Revolution preamps, flexible dual-USB connectivity and a slick 5.5-inch touchscreen. Neither ran lab measurements. The chief gripe is that it is locked to 24-bit/48kHz. (2 sourced reviews.)
Praised: Clean, low-noise Revolution preamps with plenty of gain; Flexible dual-USB connectivity to two devices simultaneously; Large 5.5-inch touchscreen and easy, tactile operation.
Flagged: Fixed to 24-bit/48kHz, so no high-res interface use; Channel compressor caps at 4.5:1 ratio, limiting music use.