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Summary of Contents for ALLEN & HEATH MixWizard WZ4 16:2
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Page 1: User Guide
MixWizard WZ 16:2 and WZ 12:2 USER GUIDE Publication AP8665... -
Page 2: Warranty
Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for period of one year from the date of purchase by the original owner. To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this equipment has been designed and manufactured, read this User Guide before operating. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions WARNING - Read the following before proceeding : CAUTION ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR Read instructions: Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. Adhere to all warnings printed here and on the console. Follow the operating instructions print- ed in this User Guide. -
Page 4: General Precautions
Safety Instructions Important Mains plug wiring instructions. The console is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the AC mains power lead. Follow the instructions below if the mains plug has to be replaced. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the fol- lowing code: TERMINAL WIRE COLOUR... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction Welcome to the Allen & Heath WZ , the latest generation of the popular MixWizard series of compact audio mixing consoles. We have tried to keep this user guide brief and to the point. Please read it fully before starting. Included is information on in- stalling, connecting and operating the console, panel drawings, system block dia- gram and technical specification. -
Page 6: Front Panel Layout
LAMP GAIN GAIN +48V +48V Aux send Delay [tap] [regen] (LINE) (LINE) 2 DelayLF [tap] [LFregen] DelayHF GAIN GAIN [tap] [regen] PingPong - 10 - 10 [tap] [regen] BeatDelay 9-10 11-12 (ST1+ST2) (ST3+ST4) [tap] [regen] ST6/USB 6 SlapDelay GAIN GAIN [time] Ambient [size]... -
Page 7: Introducing The Mixwizard
Introducing the MixWizard The Allen & Heath MixWizard series of consoles includes several models. This user guide describes the WZ 16:2 and WZ 12:2 stereo models. For further information on the MixWizard series please refer to the Allen & Heath web site. The MixWizard is a compact console designed for LAMP ALLEN&HEATH... -
Page 8: Installing The Console
Installing the Console Free Standing The console is supplied ready for free standing operation with its side trims fitted and connector pod positioned for rear access. If you are converting from rack to free standing then make sure the pod is correctly rotated and se- cured, and the side trims fitted as shown: 19”... -
Page 9: Connecting Power
Connecting Power FUSE CAUTION T630mA L 250V 20mm AC MAINS IN ~ RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 100 - 240V~ 47-63Hz 45W MAX DO NOT OPEN CONFORMS TO ANSI/UL STD. 60065-2003 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. CERTIFICATED TO CAN/CSA STD.60065-03 CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING. -
Page 10: Connection Pinouts And Cables
1+3 = 12V OUTPUT INPUT XLR male socket XLR female socket 4 = 0V LAMP PIN 2 = HOT 1=ground 2=hot + 2=hot + 1=ground BALANCED BALANCED Female XLR plug XLR male plug 3=cold - 3=cold - UNBALANCED UNBALANCED INPUT / OUTPUT HEADPHONES UNBALANCED Sleeve=ground... -
Page 11: Audio Connections
Audio Connections The MixWizard uses professional grade 3 pin XLR and 1/4" TRS (3 pole) jack sockets. To ensure best perfor- mance, we recommend that you use high quality audio cables and connectors, and take time to check for relia- ble and accurate cable assembly. -
Page 12: Connector Panel Layouts
ALLEN&HEATH MixWizard WZ 16:2 INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN... -
Page 13: Console Connectors
The Console connectors MIC / LINE IN The channel PAD (LINE) switch selects either the MIC XLR or the LINE TRS jack as the input source. The XLR is normalled through the TRS INPUT jack. This means that the XLR can be used for microphone or line level signals when nothing is plugged into the jack socket. - Page 14 L, R, M OUT The main console mix outputs are on balanced XLR. These produce +4dBu when the meters read ‘0’. The M output can be switched to provide a mono sum of the post-fade L and R signals, or the AUX6 output. The L and R outputs typically feed the house PA system in live sound mixing, or a 2- track recorder in studio mixing.
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Page 15: Mono Input Channel
The MONO Input Channel +48V Switches +48VDC to the channel input XLR for powering micro- +48V phones or DI boxes that need phantom power. The power is current limited through 6k8 ohm resistors to pins 2 and 3. (LINE) GAIN WARNING: Do not connect unbalanced sources or ca- - 10 bles to inputs with phantom power selected. - Page 16 AUX SENDS These rotary controls adjust how much channel signal is mixed to the aux outputs. Each of the 6 auxes has its own control. They adjust from fully off to +6dB boost. Unity gain 0dB is marked at 3 o’clock +48V position.
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Page 17: Stereo Input Channel
The STEREO Input Channel 12:2 only) Dual stereo inputs Each of the two stereo channels has two stereo inputs which can be used separately, mixed together or split so that one feeds the GAIN channel, the other routes direct to LR. For example, you could mix two sound effects playback devices or two reverb returns together into one channel. -
Page 18: Stereo Effects Channel
The STEREO Effects Channel The MixWizard WZ 16:2 and WZ 12:2 feature a built-in stereo digital effects proces- sor. The processed signal is routed back to the mix through the ST1 (ST5) stereo return channel. The two stereo effects mix together into the return channel. The ST1 (ST5) TRS jack inputs mix with the internal effects processor through the return channel. -
Page 19: Master Section
The Master Section AUX MASTERS Each aux mix has a master level control that adjusts the output level to match external equipment, or to trim the monitor, effect or other send without affecting the mix balance. Up to +4dB boost is available above the normal 0dB position. - Page 20 ST2 (ST6) RETURN This is a simple stereo return channel that routes to the main LR mix. The typical application is to plug in a CD or similar playback device for walk-in or background music. It can also be used as an additional effects return.
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Page 21: Gain Structure
Gain Structure How the levels between the different signal stages are set up is referred to as the gain structure. For best performance it is important that the connected source signals are matched to the ‘normal operating level’ of the console. Similarly the levels of the connected amplifiers and destination equipment should be correctly matched to the console outputs. -
Page 22: Specifications
Specifications Performance Maximum output level +26dBu into 600 ohms max load Jack +21dBu into 2k ohm max load Internal headroom Channels +21dB +23dB Meters 3 colour LED, quasi peak response Sensitivity 0VU = +4dBu at XLR output Master meters 12 segment -30 to +16dB Channel meters 2 segment... - Page 23 Connections Mono channel XLR balanced pin 2 hot Sensitivity -60 to +10dBu TRS balanced, tip hot Sensitivity -40 to +10dBu Pad out (MIC) 2k ohm Pad in (MIC or LINE) >10k ohm, -20dB Max input level +30dBu XLR phantom power +48V, on/off Stereo channel ST1,3 TRS unbalanced...
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Page 24: System Block Diagrams
16:2 Block Diagram AUX 1-6 LEFT RIGHT Allen & Heath 16:2 and 12:2 User Guide... - Page 25 12:2 Block Diagram AUX 1-6 LEFT RIGHT Allen & Heath 16:2 and 12:2 User Guide...
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Page 26: User Options
User Options REMOVE 4x M4 POZI SCREWS PER SIDE REMOVE SIDE TRIMS The MixWizard has a versatile architecture which should satisfy most applica- tions you may encounter without modification. However, the following inter- nal options provide alternative settings for those applications that may de- REMOVE M4 POZI SCREW PER SIDE mand them. - Page 27 Aux pre/post insert/EQ MONO CH - AUX PRE/POST EQ Factory default for the mono chan- nel pre-fade auxes is pre-insert, pre-EQ. This is popular with many users mixing monitors from FOH. It prevents the channel EQ and inserted compressors affecting the monitor mix. Move the jumper from PR to PO PR PO PR PO to change this to post-insert, post-EQ if preferred.
- Page 28 AUX master balance option The 6 aux outputs are impedance balanced as standard operating at nominal -2dBu and with +21dBu maximum drive. They provide similar interference rejection to electronically balanced outputs when connected to balanced equip- ment inputs. An electronically balanced option is availa- ble if you require nominal +4dBu and higher output AUX MASTER - BALANCED OUTPUT OPTION drive up to +26dBu over very long cable runs.
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Page 29: Cue Sheets
Cue Sheet 12:2 Copy and use this page to record your console settings LAMP ALLEN&HEATH MixWizard WZ 12:2 GAIN GAIN +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V Aux send Delay [tap] [regen] (LINE) (LINE) (LINE) (LINE) (LINE) (LINE) (LINE) (LINE) 2 DelayLF [tap] [LFregen]... - Page 30 Cue Sheet 16:2 Copy and use this page to record your console settings LAMP ALLEN&HEATH MixWizard WZ 16:2 +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V +48V (LINE) (LINE) (LINE) (LINE) (LINE) (LINE) (LINE) (LINE) (LINE)
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