Mono Input Channel - ALLEN & HEATH MixWizard Series User Manual

M I
ONO NPUT
PAD - Attenuates the input signal by 30dB. It affects both the XLR and jack inputs. Press this
switch when the input signal is too high with the GAIN control backed off.
PAD
-30dB
GAIN - Use this control with the PAD switch to adjust the channel input sensitivity to match the
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30
GAIN connected source (-60 to +10dBu) to the console operating level (0dBu). Press the PFL switch to
50
PAD
check that the signal reads an average '0' on the meters.
- 10 20 60 30
100Hz
100Hz LO-CUT FILTER - Attenuates frequencies below 100Hz to reduce low frequency source
0
HF
noise such as microphone proximity popping, stage noise and transport rumble. It can also be
12kHz
used to clean up sounds which do not have much bass content, such as vocals and cymbals.
-15 + 15
3kHz
1k 5k
EQUALISER - This provides separate, simultaneous control of 4 frequency bands. Each band
700 7k
may boost or cut by up to +/- 15dB. The centre flat position is detented for quick resetting.
500Hz 15kHz
0
MF1
The HF and LF bands have a shelving response which means that all frequencies beyond the
turning point frequency are affected, HF = 12kHz, LF = 60Hz. Use HF to add sparkle or to
-15 + 15
180Hz
60 300
reduce source hiss. Use LF to add punch to the bass instruments. Used with the LO-CUT filter
45 450
you can tailor the low frequency response exactly as you require.
35Hz 1kHz
0
MF2
The two swept mid frequency bands have a peak/dip (bell shaped) response which means that
the maximum boost or cut occurs at the selected (centre) frequency. The centre frequency can
-15 + 15
0
LF
60Hz be swept over a wide range. MF1 = 500Hz to 15kHz, MF2 = 35Hz to 1kHz. Use the mids to add
warmth or presence to the sound or to notch out problem resonances which can result in
-15 + 15
feedback.
EQ
IN
EQ IN - Press to switch the EQ into the signal path.
AUX
1
0
AUXILIARY SENDS - You can set up to 6 separately balanced mixes using the aux send
O O + 6
controls. Up to +6dB of additional boost is available.
AUX
2
0
Aux 1 - 4 and Aux 5 - 6 can be used as either MONITOR SENDS to the performers or as
O O + 6
AUX
EFFECTS SENDS to external signal processing equipment. The output can be monitored using
3
0
the aux send master AFL system. MONITOR SENDS are normally set pre-fader (PRE) and
O O + 6
EFFECTS SENDS normally post-fader (POST). When set to POST, the amount of channel
AUX
4
0
signal in the monitor mix is dependent on the channel fader level. Pre-fade aux sends are post-
O O + 6
EQ, post-ON as standard (can be reconfigured pre-EQ or pre-ON by setting internal links).
POST
PRE
PAN - Positions the channel signal within the stereo image, L (odd groups) and R (even groups).
AUX
5
0
The centre position (mono image) is detented for quick resetting.
O O + 6
AUX
ON - This turns the channel signal on or off. Status is indicated by the LED.
6
0
PEAK - The red LED illuminates when the signal is within 5dB of clipping. Should this occur turn
O O + 6
POST
back the GAIN control to reduce the signal level. This LED also half illuminates when a PFL
PRE
PAN switch is pressed.
PFL - Press PFL (Pre Fade Listen) to listen to the pre-fade signal on headphones or local monitor
L R
ODD EVEN
without affecting the main outputs. The signal level is shown on the L and R bargraph meters.
ON
!
PEAK
L-R, 1-2, 3-4 ROUTING SWITCHES - These switches route the channel signal to L-R master and
PFL
groups 1-2, 3-4. Use the pan control to route to individual groups, i.e. left to L, 1 or 3, or right to
10
R, 2 or 4.
L-R
5
+48V PHANTOM POWER - This is switched individually for input on the rear panel. Phantom
1-2
power may be switched off altogether with global +48V switch located on the front panel near the
0
3-4
headphone socket.
5
Channel fader - 100mm smooth action fader controls the overall channel level. All post fade aux
send levels are dependent on the level of the channel fader.
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