IMITED ARRANTY This product has been manufactured in the UK by ALLEN & HEATH and is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for period of one year from the date of purchase by the original owner. To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this equipment has been designed and manufactured, read this User Guide before operating.
This user guide presents a quick reference to the function and application of the WZ14:4:2. We recommend that you read this guide fully before starting. For your convenience, the following pages contain information about applications, installing and connecting the console and its input and output sections.
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British design and manufacture. The console is solidly reliable for a hard life on the road and uniquely versatile for any audio mixing application. The WZ14:4:2 is equally at home alongside top of the range live sound consoles such as the ALLEN & HEATH GL4000, in use in theatres, houses of worship, conference and club installations, home and recording studios, or multi-tasking with equipment hire companies.
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The channel and output inserts may be (L+R sum) used for outboard effects and signal p r o c e s s i n g d e v i c e s s u c h a s compressors, limiters and graphic equalisers. WZ14:4:2 U UIDE...
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Use the groups to add effects such as delay, reverb or echo to the stage LR SUM MONO monitors. switch to down (below panel) engineer's listen wedge following PFL/AFL. WZ14:4:2 U UIDE...
The channel and output inserts may be up position for conventional used for outboard effects and signal operation. processors such compressors, limiters and graphic equalisers. Set LR SUM MONO switch to up for mono out (L+R sum). WZ14:4:2 U UIDE...
ESKTOP PERATION 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 operating convenience. WZ14:4:2 U UIDE...
• Use professional quality cables and connectors and check for correct wiring and reliable solder joints. • If you are not sure ... Have your system checked by a competent engineer, or contact your local Allen & Heath agent for advice. WZ14:4:2 U UIDE...
XLR input for convenience. Do not connect to both at the same time. The channel accepts a wide 70dB range of source levels. The balanced 3-wire input provides the best immunity to interference pickup on long cable runs. WZ14:4:2 U UIDE...
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These 3-wire balanced outputs on XLR connectors operate at a nominal +4dBu to drive professional equipment over long cable runs without interference pickup. Connect to an amplifier, of suitable power rating for the venue, to drive the PA loudspeakers. Or connect to a 2-track recorder for studio or location recording. WZ14:4:2 U UIDE...
(PLAY) connectors to the return sockets. The return can be switched to L-R mix for recording playback. The return can also be used for intermission replay from a CD player or similar playback device WZ14:4:2 U UIDE...
+48V switch located on the front panel near the headphone socket. 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. WZ14:4:2 U UIDE...
R master, groups 1-2, 3-4. Use the BAL control to route to individual groups or to adjust the balance between the left and right signals. 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. WZ14:4:2 U UIDE...
3-4 for stage monitor sends. Other channels routed to L-R mix as normal. Aux 5-6 set post fader (POST)for effect sends. This shows the versatility of the Mix Wizard 14:4:2. See DUAL MODE application diagram on page 7. WZ14:4:2 U UIDE...
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REPLAY to route the replay signal to the L-R mix. Separate send and return level controls adjust the signal to the required level and sensitivity. The console can work with both high (+4dBu) and low (-10dBV) level equipment. WZ14:4:2 U UIDE...
2-Track send ....RCA PHONO ....unbalanced ..........<75 ohm..variable -10dBV minimum Phones out ....TRS jack ...... tip left, ring right ........for stereo headphones 30 to 600 ohms Channel direct out ..TRS jack ...... tip hot, ring cold, impedance balanced.. <75 ohm... 0dBu WZ14:4:2 U UIDE...
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PTIONS The Mix Wizard Series WZ14:4:2 has a versatile architecture designed to satisfy your live sound and recording requirements without modification. The following internal options are offered to provide alternative settings for those applications which may demand them. These options require resoldering of circuit board links and should only be carried out by competent technical personnel.
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