Aqua Broadcast Zen Leveller Z10 - Groundbreaking Audio

The Zen Level Zen 10 audio level controller, developed by David Reaves Audio in partnership with Aqua Broadcast, delivers advanced and highly customizable Automatic Gain Control (AGC) for consistent, natural-sounding audio. Designed by David Reaves—whose lifelong passion for AGC began in his youth—the Zen 10 perfects the art of gain control to create smooth, transparent results that enhance rather than intrude on your audio.

Ideal for a wide range of applications, the Zen 10 ensures precise level management for radio broadcast pre-processing, audio production, TV loudness control, streaming, and podcasting. Whatever the platform, consistent levels are key to a professional listener experience, and that’s exactly what the Zen 10 provides.

What makes the Zen 10 unique is its “Zen” approach: it knows when not to act. If the incoming audio is already at the correct level, no unnecessary adjustments are made. This preserves the natural integrity of your sound while preparing it perfectly for the next stages in the broadcast or production chain.

Equipped with ten customizable control systems and up to five adjustable frequency bands, the Zen 10 offers both ready-to-use presets and deep personalization. The result is reliable, great-sounding audio across all modern delivery platforms—streaming, broadcasting, and beyond.

The Zen Level Zen 10 audio level controller by David Reaves Audio and Aqua Broadcast offers advanced, customizable Automatic Gain Control (AGC) for consistent and sonically pleasing audio levels. Developed by David Reaves, whose fascination with AGC began in his youth, the Zen 10 refines AGC principles to create a seamless, unobtrusive audio experience.

If you’re good at creating content that uses audio, you know that the people listening to you are going to want your sound levels to be consistent. The thing that does this for you is an “Automatic Gain Control,” or AGC.

What sets the Zen 10 apart is its unique “Zen” approach—knowing when not to adjust audio. If the audio level is already correct, no change is made, preserving the integrity of your sound.

In a world of multi-platform delivery—streaming, podcasts, network contribution—consistent, great-sounding audio is essential. The Zen 10 excels across all these platforms, ensuring your content always sounds its best.

With support for analog, AES3 digital, and Dante AES-67 digital audio I/O, and monitoring via a front-panel headphone jack, the Zen 10 can be controlled through its front panel or a web interface with dual colour LCD displays.

Offering presets for quick setup and customizable settings, the Zen 10 features ten customizable control systems and up to five adjustable frequency bands, providing precise, dynamic control for any audio environment.