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WZ16:2DX

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WZ12:2DX U

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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

WZ12:2DX

16 mono inputs for microphone or line sources

8 mono inputs for microphone or line sources
2 dual stereo line inputs for effects or stereo
sources

2 stereo return inputs for effects and replay

With separate level to L-R and to Aux 1 for the monitor.

L-R main output

Balanced XLRs with inserts and individual 100mm faders.

Extra A-B output

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).

Auxes can be listened to in stereo pairs.

QCC Quick Change Connector system

Simply hinge the connector pod into position for 19"rack or desk operation.

MSP Minimum Signal Path for audio transparancy

Carefully designed circuitry to keep the signal path from input to output short using high grade, low noise

discrete and IC components.

Rugged all metal construction

Individual circuit assemblies with all rotaries securely bolted to the panel.

No nonsense solid build to ensure on the road reliability.

Mono Input features:

x

 

Wide 70dB gain range for loud and soft sources.

x

 

Balanced XLR and jack both accept mic or line signals.

x

 

+48V phantom power switchable to the XLR inputs.

x

 

4-band EQ with 2 mid frequency sweeps.

x

 

100Hz lo-cut filter to remove mic popping and stage rumble.

x

 

Channel inserts for plugging in signal processors.

x

 

Channel direct outputs for multitrack recording.

x

 

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.

x

 

Peak LED indicator to warn of signal overload.

x

 

100mm long travel faders for smooth control.

Stereo Input features (WZ12:2DX only):

x

 

Separate A (RCA phonos) & B (jacks) stereo line inputs, each with individual input trim and on/off
switches

x

 4 

band 

EQ

x

 

6 aux sends

x

 100mm 

faders

Summary of Contents for MIXWIZARD WZ12:2DX

Page 1: ...0L L DUG 6HULHV 49 5 2 45 5 6WHUHR XGLR 0L LQJ RQVROHV 8 86 6 5 5 8 8 Publication No AP3429...

Page 2: ...unit to ALLEN HEATH or its authorised agent as soon as possible for repair under warranty subject to the following conditions CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY 1 The equipment has been installed and operated in...

Page 3: ...ating instructions or as marked on the appliance x GROUNDING OR POLARISATION Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarisation means of the appliance plug is not defeated A polarised p...

Page 4: ...pond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows x The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked wi...

Page 5: ...the most efficient service please keep a record of the console serial number and date and place of purchase to be quoted in any communication regarding this product SAFETY WARNING Mains electricity i...

Page 6: ...ereo 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 Auxes can be listened to in stereo...

Page 7: ...D 0 O O 6 PRE O AUX 2 O AUX 1 0 6 0 MF1 MF2 LF 60Hz 15 15 15 15 0 60 35Hz 45 15 300 1kHz 0 15 180Hz 0 HF 500Hz 700 1k 15 12kHz 3kHz 15kHz 5k 7k 15 30 20 PAD 10 GAIN 100Hz 30 60 50 30dB 40 10 PEAK L R...

Page 8: ...O 5 O O O O 4 AUX O O 3 AUX O O 2 AUX 1 AUX 0 0 6 0 6 6 PO ST PRE 0 0 6 6 0 6 PE AK L ON R PAN PRE PO ST C 20 30 10 10 O O PAD 20 10 30 60 40 30dB PAD GAIN 30 50 180Hz MF1 MF2 60Hz LF 15 15 45 35Hz 6...

Page 9: ...dBu Headphones TRS jack Tip L Ring R Note Balanced XLR s Pin 2 hot Pin 3 cold Balanced jacks Tip hot ring cold INPUT MIC LINEINPUTS 9 INSERT MadeintheUKbyALLE N HE AT H DUAL 1 16 EF FE CT L M INSERT 1...

Page 10: ...ion and refit the two screws PRECAUTION Do not transport or carry the console with the locking screws removed Do not attempt to remove the connector pod from the console 19 RACK MOUNTING Mount the con...

Page 11: ...phone bodies guitar strings multicore cases equipment panels The same earth is also used to shield audio cables from external interference such as the hum fields associated with power transformers lig...

Page 12: ...etween more affordable 2 wire signal ground unbalanced effects units or signal processors and mixing console may be utilised Refer to the following diagram for unbalanced to balanced connections DEALI...

Page 13: ...e channel direct output taps the signal off post fader pre fader if the internal link option is changed for connection to external processing or recording equipment This is ideal for multitrack record...

Page 14: ...ng for the venue to drive the PA loudspeakers Or connect to a 2 track recorder for studio or location recording Stage Monitor and Cue Sends Set up a pre fade aux mix to send a monitor or cue mix to th...

Page 15: ...result in feedback AUXILLIARY SENDS You can set up to 6 separately balanced mixes using the aux send controls Up to 6dB of boost is available Aux 1 and 2 are set pre fader for monitor sends such as s...

Page 16: ...her MONITOR SENDS to the performers or as EFFECTS SENDS to external signal processing equipment The output can be listened to using the aux master AFL system MONITOR SENDS are normally set pre fader P...

Page 17: ...lifier or recorder input is too sensitive for the console 4dBu output Simply turn down the amplifier or recorder level trim If none is available then insert an attenuator pad between the console and c...

Page 18: ...an engineers listen wedge Here are a few applications of the versatile A B output SING LE DUAL SELECT MO NO 20 30 5 10 0 5 R 10 L 5 6 6 3 4 4 3 5 1 2 2 1 LO CALMO NITO R MONOOUT ALTL RO UT 3 6 9 16 2...

Page 19: ...NAME EFFECT NAME EFFECT 1 Stage 9 Karaoke Stereo Vocal Echo Effect 2 Room 10 Ping Pong L R repeat effect 3 Hall Short Reverbs of increasing length and differing brightness 11 Chorus Stereo chorus eff...

Page 20: ...lding down the BANK key on power up Whilst continuing to hold the BANK key use the SELECT key to step through channels 1 16 The FX1 8 LEDs will light in sequence to indicate MIDI channels then the BAN...

Page 21: ...WZ16 2DX AND WZ12 2DX USER GUIDE 21 This page is left intentionally blank...

Page 22: ...Decay 2 1 10 Damping 7 1 10 Level 15 0 99 16 Ph Rev PH Speed 30 0 99 Depth 90 0 99 Feedback 70 0 97 Level 90 0 99 PL Pre dly ms 30 0 99 Decay 5 1 10 Damping 9 1 10 Level 20 0 99 1 Stage St Pre dly ms...

Page 23: ...redelay 0 99ms Decay 1 10 Damping 1 10 Level 0 99 CA Cathedral W 94 Predelay 0 99ms Decay 1 10 Damping 1 10 Level 0 99 CA Cathedral H 76 Predelay 0 99ms Decay 1 10 Damping 1 10 Level 0 99 Ar Arena W 9...

Page 24: ...dB PAD GAIN 30 50 180Hz MF1 MF2 60Hz LF 15 15 45 35Hz 60 15 HF 1k 500Hz 700 12kHz 15 0 15 0 15 0 1kHz 300 15 0 3kHz 7k 5k 15kHz 15 100Hz AUX O O 6 AUX O O 5 O O O O 4 AUX O O 3 AUX O O 2 AUX 1 AUX 0 0...

Page 25: ...z 30 60 50 30dB 40 10 PEAK L R O N 0 AUX POST O PAN 6 O C 6 0 O O AUX 5 O O 6 0 PRE POST 6 O AUX 4 O AUX 3 0 6 O O 20 30 10 PAD 0 O O 6 PRE O AUX 2 O AUX 1 0 6 0 MF1 MF2 LF 60Hz 15 15 15 15 0 60 35Hz...

Page 26: ...x Stereo in ear monitor mix from LR x Engineers listen wedge from AB output x Engineer speaker similar to musicians x Monitor switches check on stage sound x Aux 5 and 6 used as internal FX sends x FX...

Page 27: ...T1 ST2 INPUT SENSITIVITY The stereo return inputs are set for nominal low level 10dBV operation as is common with much of the external equipment available today The console level controls let you adju...

Page 28: ...SERT RING RETURN TIP SEND PRE FADE LF MF2 MIC LINE INPUTS INPUT DISABLE 2 PAD 30dBu GAIN FILTER LO CUT MF1 HF 4 BAND EQUALISER POST ON PRE ON PRE EQ POST EQ FADER PFL ON PEAK PAN POST FADE AUX 1 2 PRE...

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