ALLEN & HEATH WZ16:2DX User Manual page 16

Mixwizard series stereo audio mixing consoles
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I
TEREO
NPUT CHANNEL
DUAL INPUTS A & B - The stereo input channel features a dual input on RCA Phonos (A) and
5
0
GAIN
10
TRS jacks (B). This is ideal for fast switching between stereo sources without having to repatch
-5
15
the console or mixing two stereo sources together.
-10
20
ON
GAIN A - Use this control to adjust the channel input sensitivity to match the connected source
5
0
(-20 to +10dBu) to the console operating level (0dBu) on the RCA Phono connectors. Press PFL
GAIN
10
-5
to check the signal reads an average of '0' on the meters.
15
-10
20
ON
ON A - Selects stereo source A (RCA PHONOS)
MONO
GAIN B - Use this control to adjust the channel input sensitivity to match the connected source (-
0
HF
12kHz
20 to +10dBu) to the console operating level (0dBu) on the TRS Jack connectors. Press PFL to
check the signal reads an average of '0' on the meters.
-15
+ 15
0
MF1
ON B - Selects stereo source B (TRS JACKS). Press both A and B to mix both sources
-15
+ 15
together.
0
MF2
-15
+ 15
MONO - Combines the left and right outputs to mono the source. May also be used to input a
0
LF
60Hz
mono source to the stereo channel path.
-15
+ 15
EQUALISER - Shelving HF and LF and two fixed frequency peak/dip mid controls provide 15dB
PRE
of boost or cut. The mid frequency controls provide optimum control over boomy or boxy sounds
AUX
1
and 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
2
0
EQ IN - Press to switch the EQ into the signal path.
O
O
+ 6
AUX
3
0
AUXILIARY SENDS - You can set up to 6 separately balanced mixes using the aux send
O
O
+ 6
controls. Up to +6dB of boost is available. The Left and Right stereo signals are summed to
AUX
4
provide aux feeds in mono. However internal link options allow for pre or post aux sends as
0
stereo pairs i.e. AUX 1 = left, AUX 2 = right, etc. Refer to the options section in this user guide.
O
O
+ 6
POST
PRE
AUX
5
Aux 1 and 2 are set pre-fader for monitor sends such as stage monitors, backstage, orchestra
0
pit, and musicians recording cue. The amount of channel signal in the monitor mix is
O
O
+ 6
AUX
independent of the fader level. Pre-fade sends are post-EQ, post-ON as standard (can be
6
0
reconfigured pre-EQ or pre-ON by setting internal links).
O
O
+ 6
POST
C
BAL
Aux 3 and 4 are switched pre or post fader for more monitors, effects or separately balanced
feeds for recording and broadcast.
L
R
O N
Aux 5 and 6 are set post-fader for sends to external effects devices such as reverb and delay.
!
PEAK
The amount of signal sent to the effects device follows the fader level and ON switch. The
PFL
processed ("wet") signal returned to the mix through the aux return inputs is therefore in
10
proportion to the direct ("dry") signal from the fader to the mix.
5
BAL - Balances the channel signal within the stereo image, L (odd groups) and R (even groups).
0
The centre position is detented for quick resetting.
5
ON - This turns the channel signal on or off. A LED indicates status.
10
PEAK - The red LED illuminates when the signal is within 5dB of clipping. Should this occur turn
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
30
affecting the main outputs. The signal level is shown on the L and R bargraph meters.
O O
Channel fader - 100mm smooth action fader controls the overall channel level. All post fade
DUAL
aux send levels are dependent on the level of the channel fader.
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