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- Page 1 MixWizard Series WZ WZ Stereo Audio Mixing Console USER GUIDE USER GUIDE Publication AP3634...
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Page 2: Limited One Year Warranty
Check with your ALLEN & HEATH agent for any additional warranty which may apply. WZ20S User Guide AP3634 Issue 1. Copyright © 1999 Allen & Heath. All rights reserved Manufactured in the United Kingdom by Allen & Heath Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK http://www.allen-heath.com... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Installation Install the console in accordance with the instructions printed in this User Guide. Do not connect the output of power amplifiers directly to the console. Use audio connectors and plugs only for their intended purpose. WZ20S User Guide... -
Page 4: Important Mains Plug Wiring Instructions
Compatibility directives 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC and the European Low Voltage Directives 73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC. Any changes or modifications to the console not approved by Allen & Heath could void the compliance of the console and therefore the users authority to operate it. WZ20S User Guide... -
Page 5: Service And Technical Support
This user guide presents a quick reference to the function and application of the WZ20S. We recommend that you read this fully before starting. Included is information on installing, connecting and operating the console, panel drawings and technical specification. - Page 6 IZARD Overview of the The WZ20S is a compact audio mixing console with many stereo inputs. It is well suited to mixing stereo sources such as keyboards, voice modules and effects returns, or for recording or stage submixing. With its additional mic inputs it is also equipped for low end broadcast, club installation and production mixing.
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Page 7: Front Panel Layout
POST POST POST SPLIT PFL ENABLE LOCAL MONITOR MONO MIX2 PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK MIX1 MIX2 MIX1 MIX1 MIX1 MIX1 MIX1 MIX1 MIX2 MIX2 MIX2 MIX2 MIX2 MIX2 2 0 S DUAL DUAL STEREO STEREO WZ20S User Guide... -
Page 8: Rear Panel Layout
Impedance balanced TRS jack <75 ohm -2dBu MONO OUT Balanced XLR male <75 ohm +4dBu AUX OUT 1-6 Impedance balanced TRS jack <75 ohm -2dBu HEADPHONES 1,2 Tip = L Ring = R 30 to 600 ohm recommended WZ20S User Guide... -
Page 9: Console Specifications
19” rack mounting with underside connectors in 10U space. Width Height Depth Desktop 483mm (19”) 192mm (7.6”) 530mm (20.9”) Rack mounted 483mm (19”) 444mm (17.5”) 10U 135mm (5.3”) Packed 590mm (23.2”) 260mm (10.2”) 610mm (24”) Unpacked Packed Weight 10kg (22lbs) 13kg (29lbs) WZ20S User Guide... -
Page 10: Installing The Console
Desktop Operation The console is fitted with rubber feet to ensure it does not slip or scratch the work surface. The control panel is angled at 15 degrees for operating convenience. WZ20S User Guide... -
Page 11: Connecting Mains Power
• Use good quality cables and connectors and check for correct wiring and reliable solder joints. Allow sufficient cable loop to prevent damage through stretching. • If you are not sure ... Contact your service or local Allen & Heath agent for advice. WZ20S User Guide... -
Page 12: Plugging Up The System
Plugging Up The System The MixWizard WZ20S uses professional grade 3 pin XLR, 1/4" TRS jack and RCA PHONO 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. -
Page 13: Connecting The Mono Channel
This can be set to pre-fader by changing an internal link option. The output operates at 0dBu and is impedance balanced on TRS jack to provide the benefit of interference rejection when connecting to equipment with balanced inputs. You can also connect to unbalanced equipment as shown above. WZ20S User Guide... -
Page 14: Connecting The Stereo Channel
TRS jack you should link ring to sleeve in the plug as shown above. The operating level is – 1 0dBV but may be set for +4dBu by changing an internal link option. WZ20S User Guide... - Page 15 Connect to balanced or unbalanced equipment as shown above. The signal is the same as the post-fader XLR output but operating 6dB lower at a nominal – 2dBu. Typical uses include feeding a stereo recorder, additional stereo zone, or as an alternative to the XLR outputs. WZ20S User Guide...
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Page 16: Connecting Auxiliary Outputs
To avoid damage to your hearing start with the PHONES level control at minimum and turn up only as much as is needed to maintain comfortable listening level. Do not drive headphones at high listening levels for long periods of time. WZ20S User Guide... -
Page 17: User Connector Options
This is convenient when connecting the WZ20S as an expander to another console. For example, the WZ20S can be used as a compact effects submixer linked to a larger FOH console. Use a standard 25 pin one-to-one shielded cable to plug this output into any ALLEN &... -
Page 18: Mono Input Channel
Take time to experiment with the controls so you get to learn the effect the + 15 equaliser can have on the sound. 3kHz The WZ20S mono channel provides separate tone control over four frequency bands including two swept frequency (parametric) mids. The frequencies in 500Hz 15kHz each band may be boosted or cut by up to 15dB. -
Page 19: Auxiliary Sends
A further 10dB of boost is available at the top of its travel. Use the PFL system to check that the channel gain is correctly set before raising the fader to add the channel to the mix. WZ20S User Guide... -
Page 20: Stereo Input Channel
12kHz The WZ20S stereo channel provides separate tone control over four fixed frequency bands. The frequencies in each band may be boosted or cut by up to 15dB. The centre flat position is detented for quick resetting. - Page 21 It does not affect the pre-fader AUX sends. The ‘0’ mark indicates normal operating position. A further 10dB of boost is available at the top of its travel. DUAL STEREO WZ20S User Guide...
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Page 22: Master Section
MIX1 or MIX2 or both as selected on the routing switches above. Note that these do not affect the feeds to the monitor selector. Operating level is – 1 0dBV as standard but may be changed to +4dBu by resoldering an internal link. WZ20S User Guide... -
Page 23: Auxiliary Masters
The MIX1 and MIX2 insert points are pre-fader. The level of any inserted processing equipment will be affected by the master faders. The inserted equipment should be set to match the – 2 dBu operating level of the console. WZ20S User Guide... -
Page 24: Console Monitor System
CONSOLE MONITOR SYSTEM The WZ20S provides extensive console monitoring facilities to satisfy a wide range of applications including broadcast and club mixing. Every signal can be monitored individually or within any mix. Two systems are provided, headphones and local monitor. - Page 25 Use this to check for mono compatibility and phase problems, especially important in broadcast and recording applications. A drop in level or loss of low frequencies when pressed indicates reversed phase between the left and right signals. WZ20S User Guide...
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Page 26: Application Notes
Application Notes The WZ20S is well suited to many high performance live, recording and installed sound applications including multi source stereo mixing, dual output submixing, club systems, low end broadcast, production mixing… and more. The following notes present suggestions for these applications. Of course, you may find different or better ways to suit the particular requirements of your application. - Page 27 Dual Output Submixing The WZ20S provides a versatile 4 mono, 8 dual stereo format for submixing a wide variety of sources. Typical applications include on-stage stereo keyboard mixing, and submixing effects returns to the main FOH console. Balanced inputs Use the stereo B input TRS jacks when connecting to long stage cable runs.
- Page 28 ON or PFL switches. A 25 pin REMOTE user connector can be fitted and custom wired as required. Note that all internal WZ20S reconfiguration and fitting of options should be referred to competent technical personnel only.
- Page 29 Club Installation The WZ20S versatility and number of source inputs makes it ideal as a high performance installed club console. Hybrid application The console provides facilities for dance/DJ and live/cabaret mixing. As a ‘house’ mixer it would be expected to alternate between performance DJ’ing, house DJ, live acts, cabaret, karaoke and...
- Page 30 Options The WZ20S is designed to offer the utmost flexibility to satisfy your application without modification. However, the following internal options are provided to allow customisation to satisfy the more specialist applications. This work requires access to the internal assemblies and resoldering of circuit card links and should be carried out by competent technical personnel only.
- Page 31 WZ20S CUE SHEET Photocopy and use to log your console settings M ixW izard POWER ON GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN -30dB -30dB -30dB -30dB MIX1 GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN MIX2 MIX2 - 10 20 - 10...
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