Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a 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.
Important Safety Instructions WARNINGS 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 printed in this User Guide.
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 following code: TERMINAL WIRE COLOUR...
W31202 to W31222, or W31602 to W31622. Note that these effects are not compatible with the original WZ Effects Editor PC software. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for further information.
LAMP GAIN GAIN +48V +48V SINGLE Vocal Plate (LINE) (LINE) Slap Reverb Classic Plate Bright Plate GAIN GAIN Perc Plate PHONES Large Room - 10 - 10 Hall+Stage Concert Hall 9-10 11-12 (ST1+ST2) (ST3+ST4) St Chorus Amb Flanger GAIN GAIN St Doubler 2 Tap Delay Slap Delay...
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. The 4 group WZ 14:4:2 and stereo input WZ 20S consoles are described in separate publications. For further information on the MixWizard series please refer to the Allen &...
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 secured, and the side trims fitted as shown: FIT SIDE TRIMS - 4x M4 POZI SCREWS PER SIDE CONSOLE WIDTH = 507mm RELEASE M4 POZI SCREW EACH SIDE...
Connecting Power FUSE CAUTION T630mA L 250V 20mm AC MAINS IN ~ RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 100 - 240V~ 47-63Hz 45W MAX EXTERNAL DC IN DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING. ATTENTION: REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE AVEC UN DES MEMES CARACTERISTIQUES.
Audio Connections The MixWizard uses professional grade 3 pin XLR and 1/4" TRS (3 pole) jack sockets. To ensure best performance, we recommend that you use high quality audio cables and connectors, and take time to check for reliable and accurate cable assembly. It is well known that most audio system problems are due to faulty or sub standard interconnecting leads.
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...
The Console Connectors MIC / LINE IN The channel PAD (LINE) switch selects either the MIC INPUT XLR or the LINE TRS jack as the input source. The XLR is normalled through the TRS jack. This means that the XLR can be used for - IN microphone or line level signals when nothing is plugged into the jack TIP +IN...
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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 MONO Input Channel +48V Switches +48VDC to the channel input XLR for powering microphones or DI boxes that need phantom power. The power is +48V current limited through 6k8 ohm resistors to pins 2 and 3. (LINE) GAIN WARNING: Do not connect unbalanced sources or cables - 10 10 60 40 to inputs with phantom power selected.
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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 adjusts from fully off to +6dB boost. Unity gain 0dB is +48V marked at 3 o’clock position. Factory default settings should satisfy the most common applications: (LINE) AUX1, AUX2 = Pre-fade...
The STEREO Input Channel ( WZ 12:2 only) Dual stereo inputs Each of the two stereo channels has two GAIN stereo inputs which can be used separately, mixed together or split so that one feeds the 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.
The Stereo Effects Channel Console serial number starting W31222, W31622 The MixWizard WZ 16:2 and WZ 12:2 feature a built-in stereo digital effects processor. This can be configured to work as a single 16 preset effects engine fed from AUX5, or in dual mode as two 8 preset effects engines independently fed from AUX5 and AUX6.
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. Note that the AUX5 and AUX6 master controls do not affect the level sent to the internal effects processor.
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AB OUTPUT This is an additional stereo output that can be configured as a separately controlled mix output or a local loudspeaker monitor send. A recessed mode switch above the AB level control selects the source. Use a pen or pointed object to change the setting. Adjust the output level from fully off to a maximum +10dB boost.
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.
16:2 W Z3 16:2 SYS-LINK CONNECTION PHANTOM POW ER 4 BAND EQ UALISER AUX SENDS 1-6 M ASTER AUX OUT G AIN M IC LINE (PAD) M UTE H PF -20dB AUX MIX TIP= + 2= + + 4dBu BAL OPTION -2dBu AU X5,6 TO FX, AUX6 TO C BA LANCED...
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12:2 WZ3 12:2 SYS-LINK CONNECTION PHANTOM POWER 4 BAND EQUALISER AUX SENDS 1-6 MASTER AUX OUT GAIN LINE (PAD) MUTE -20dB AUX MIX TIP= + 2= + +4dBu BAL OPTION -2dBu AUX5,6 TO FX, AUX6 TO C BALANCED TIP= + IMPEDANCE BALANCED AUX1-6 TO MONITOR FADER...
User Options REMOVE 4x M4 POZI SCREWS PER SIDE The MixWizard has a versatile architecture which REMOVE SIDE TRIMS should satisfy most applications you may encounter without modification. However, the following internal options provide alternative settings those applications that may demand them. Access is REMOVE M4 POZI SCREW PER SIDE required to the internal assemblies.
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Aux pre/post insert/EQ Factory default for MONO CH - AUX PRE/POST EQ the mono channel 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 A to B to change this to post-insert, post-EQ if preferred.
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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 AUX MASTER - BALANCED OUTPUT OPTION rejection to electronically balanced outputs when connected to balanced equipment inputs. electronically balanced option is available if you require nominal +4dBu and higher output drive up to +26dBu over very long cable runs.