Stereo Input Channel - ALLEN & HEATH MIXWIZARD WZ16:2DX User Manual

S I
TEREO NPUT CHANNEL
5
0
GAIN 10
-5
15
DUAL INPUTS A & B - The stereo input channel features a dual input on RCA Phonos (A) and
-10 20
TRS jacks (B). This is ideal for fast switching between stereo sources without having to repatch
ON
the console or mixing two stereo sources together.
5
0
GAIN 10
-5
15
GAIN A - Use this control to adjust the channel input sensitivity to match the connected source (-
-10 20
20 to +10dBu) to the console operating level (0dBu) on the RCA Phono connectors. Press PFL to
ON
check the signal reads an average of '0' on the meters.
MONO
ON A - Selects stereo source A (RCA PHONOS)
0
HF
12kHz
-15 + 15
GAIN B - Use this control to adjust the channel input sensitivity to match the connected source (-
0
MF1
20 to +10dBu) to the console operating level (0dBu) on the TRS Jack connectors. Press PFL to
-15 + 15 check the signal reads an average of '0' on the meters.
0
MF2
ON B - Selects stereo source B (TRS JACKS). Press both A and B to mix both sources together.
-15 + 15
0
LF
60Hz
MONO - Combines the left and right outputs to mono the source. May also be used to input a
-15 + 15
mono source to the stereo channel path.
EQ
IN
AUX
1
EQUALISER - Shelving HF and LF and two fixed frequency peak/dip mid controls provide 15dB of
0
boost or cut. The mid frequency controls provide optimum control over boomy or boxy sounds and
O O + 6
AUX
2
to add bite or reduce harshness of keyboards, vocals, etc. Use the mids to add warmth or
0
presence to the sound.
O O + 6
AUX
3
0
EQ IN - Press to switch the EQ into the signal path.
O O + 6
AUX
4
0
AUXILIARY SENDS - You can set up to 6 separately balanced mixes using the aux send controls.
O O + 6
POST
Up to +6dB of boost is available.
PRE
AUX
5
0
Aux 1-4 and Aux 5-6 can be used as either MONITOR SENDS to the performers or as EFFECTS
O O + 6
AUX
SENDS to external signal processing equipment. The output can be listened to using the aux
6
0
master AFL system. MONITOR SENDS are normally set pre-fader (PRE) and EFFECTS SENDS
O O + 6
POST normally post-fader (POST). When set to POST, the amount of channel signal in the monitor mix
PRE
is dependent on the channel fader level. Pre-fade aux sends are post-EQ, post-ON as standard
BAL
(can be reconfigured pre-EQ or pre-ON by setting internal links).
L R
The Left and Right stereo signals are summed to provide aux feeds in mono. However internal link
ODD EVEN
ON
options allow for pre or post aux sends as stereo pairs i.e. AUX 1 = left, AUX 2 = right, etc. Refer
!
PEAK
to the options section in this user guide.
PFL
10
BAL - Balances the channel signal within the stereo image, L (odd groups) and R (even groups).
L-R
5
The centre position is detented for quick resetting.
1-2
0
3-4
ON - This turns the channel signal on or off. A LED indicates status.
PEAK - The red LED illuminates when the signal is within 5dB of clipping. Should this occur turn
10
back the GAIN control to reduce the signal level. This LED also half illuminates when a PFL
switch is pressed.
20
PFL - Press PFL to listen to the pre-fade signal (mono) on headphones or local monitor without
affecting the main outputs. The signal level is shown on the L and R bargraph meters.
30
Channel fader - 100mm smooth action fader controls the overall channel level. All post fade aux
O O
send levels are dependent on the level of the channel fader.
DUAL
STEREO
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