ALLEN & HEATH WZ16:2DX User Manual page 6

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VERVIEW
The WZ16:2DX and WZ12:2DX offer the professional user uncompromised features and
performance for live sound engineering and recording. Built on the established tradition of
innovative British design and manufacture you get a console that is both solidly reliable for a hard
life on the road, and uniquely versatile to adapt to any audio mixing application. The WZ16:2DX
and WZ12:2DX are equally at home mixing alongside top end live sound consoles such as the
ALLEN & HEATH GL4000, in theatres, houses of worship, conference and club installations, home
and recording studios, or multi-tasking in equipment hire companies. Check out the key features:
WZ16:2DX
16 mono inputs for microphone or line sources
With separate level to L-R and to Aux 1 for the monitor.
Balanced XLRs with inserts and individual 100mm faders.
For additional L-R stereo or L+R mono output selectable pre or post L-R faders. Unique underpanel
mode switch to configure A-B as a local monitor output for additional stereo or mono monitoring.
Engineers monitoring independent of the main outputs
Stereo headphones output with auto PFL indicated by a large red LED
Monitor switchbank with priority override to select each Aux, Stereo return or L-R (pre or post fader).
Simply hinge the connector pod into position for 19"rack or desk operation.
Carefully designed circuitry to keep the signal path from input to output short using high grade, low noise
Individual circuit assemblies with all rotaries securely bolted to the panel.
No nonsense solid build to ensure on the road reliability.
Mono Input features:
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Wide 70dB gain range for loud and soft sources.
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Balanced XLR and jack both accept mic or line signals.
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+48V phantom power switchable to the XLR inputs.
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4-band EQ with 2 mid frequency sweeps.
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100Hz lo-cut filter to remove mic popping and stage rumble.
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Channel inserts for plugging in signal processors.
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Channel direct outputs for multitrack recording.
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6 Aux sends with up to 6dB boost, for 2 pre-fade monitor sends, 2 switched pre or post-fade for
monitors or effects, and 2 post-fade for effects sends, recording or broadcast.
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Peak LED indicator to warn of signal overload.
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100mm long travel faders for smooth control.
Stereo Input features (WZ12:2DX only):
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Separate A (RCA phonos) & B (jacks) stereo line inputs, each with individual input trim and on/off
switches
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4 band EQ
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6 aux sends
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100mm faders
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2 stereo return inputs for effects and replay
L-R main output
Extra A-B output
Auxes can be listened to in stereo pairs.
QCC Quick Change Connector system
MSP Minimum Signal Path for audio transparancy
discrete and IC components.
Rugged all metal construction
WZ12:2DX
8 mono inputs for microphone or line sources
2 dual stereo line inputs for effects or stereo
sources
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