Group/Aux Masters - ALLEN & HEATH MixWizard WZ4 14:4:2 User Manual

The GROUP/AUX Masters
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AFL
REV
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PAN
L R
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MUTE
AFL
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AUX MASTERS
Each aux mix has a master level control that ad-
justs the output level to match external equipment, or trims the monitor,
effect or other send without affecting the mix balance. Up to +10dB
boost is available above the normal 0dB position.
AUX AFL
Press AFL to listen to the post-level aux mix in the head-
phones and local monitor without affecting the main outputs. Note that
this becomes the group mix in monitor mode. The console main meters
are interrupted with the aux (group) signal. The yellow indicator lights to
show that AFL has been selected on the master. Use AFL to check the
signal being sent to the monitors, effects or other destination.
REV
These switches reverse the function of the group and aux mas-
ters. They are recessed to prevent accidental operation. Use a pen or
pointed object to set their position. In the up position (flush with the
panel), the group is controlled by the fader and the aux by the rotary
master. This is typical for FOH mode where the faders are used for sub-
groups feeding the main stereo mix. When pressed, the aux uses the
fader as the master and the group is moved to the rotary control. The
aux mix is now presented to rear Group XLR complete with insert. The
group mix appears at the Aux TRS jack. This is used for monitor mode
where the auxes are the main mix feeding the stage monitors. You can
select any combination for the FOH and monitor mode, for example, just
3, 4 giving you two fader subgroups, two monitor sends on faders, and
main LR mix.
Note: The groups always feed the matrix and the subgroup controls
(PAN and GRP TO LR) regardless of mode. This means the group mix
can still perform a useful function when the console is configured in moni-
tor mode.
PAN
Positions the group signal between L an R in the stereo mix when
the GRP TO LR switch is pressed. Using pan you can create mono or
stereo groups positioned as you require in the main mix. For stereo
grouping, set the odd group pan fully to the left, and the even group pan
fully to the right. The centre position (mono image) is detented for quick
resetting. Note that the group mix always feeds these subgroup controls
regardless of FOH or monitor mode selected.
METER
A 4 LED bar meter displays the post-fade group signal (FOH
mode), or aux signal (monitor mode, REV pressed).
MUTE
When pressed the group (aux) signal is turned off. This affects
the feed to the output XLR, LR and matrix. The red indicator lights when
the channel is muted.
GROUP AFL
Press AFL to listen to the post-fade group mix in the
headphones and local monitor without affecting the main outputs. Note
that this becomes the aux mix in monitor mode. The console main me-
ters are interrupted with the group (aux) signal. The yellow indicator
lights to show that AFL has been selected on that master.
GROUP FADER
Controls the group mix output level. Note that
it becomes the aux mix master in monitor mode (REV pressed). The
fader provides +10dB maximum boost above its normal unity gain 0dB
position.
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