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WZ20S User Guide

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LOCAL MONITOR LEVEL

   Adjusts the level of the signal to the

stereo local monitor output jacks.  This does not affect the level in the
headphones.

PFL ENABLE

   With this underpanel switch in its down position PFL

automatically overrides the selected source in the local monitor output.
The switch is tamperproof to prevent accidental operation.  In the up
position PFL affects the headphones but not the local monitor.  This
lets the engineer or presenter cue channels using PFL in the
headphones only.  This is typical in broadcast or club monitoring.  In
broadcast, the local monitor could also be used to feed guest speakers
or headphones.  Here, PFL should be disabled so that only the
presenter is able to cue the channels.  In club mixing the local monitor
may feed a booth speaker system.  The DJ may prefer to cue using
headphones only.

DIM 

  Press this switch to mute the local monitor output.  An internal

option reconfigures this to attenuate the signal by 20dB rather than
mute it if required, for example to keep some program audible at all
times.  The red LED lights when the monitor is dimmed.  This function
can be remote controlled by options wired internally.  For example, in a
broadcast application a switched fader could be fitted and wired to
mute the studio monitor speakers when the presenter mic is live.
Refer this work to competent service or installation personnel.  Further
information is available in the applications section of this User Guide.

SPLIT PFL

   Press this switch to change the way PFL operates.

Normally, pressing a channel PFL switch overrides both left and right
monitor program signals with the mono PFL signal.  With the switch
pressed, PFL overrides just the left channel.  The left program signal
sums with the right so that the program remains in the right channel
but in mono.  The left monitor meter displays the PFL signal, right
displays program.  This is important in applications such as broadcast
or club mixing where the main program should remain audible while
cueing other channels ready to bring them into the mix.  It is most
effective when using headphones.

MONO

   Sums the left and right monitor signals together so that the

selected stereo source can be checked in mono.  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.

MIX2

MIX1

O

O

O

O

20

30

30

20

0

0

5

10

10

5

10

5

5

10

0

1

0

EXT1

DIM

6

1

EXT2

MIX1

PFL

5

0

MIX2

MONO

1

3

4

2

OO

O

AUX

6

O

+ 4

SPLIT

PFL ENABLE

+ 4

0

MONITOR

9

7

8

LOCAL

ALL UP =  

MIX2

AUX1

AUX3

AUX2

AUX5

AUX4

AUX6

O

AUX

5

O

O

4

AUX

O

+ 4

5-6

6

+ 4

4

5

O

AUX

3

O

O

AUX

O

2

2

+ 4

3

3-4

+ 4

0

1-2

1

-3

-3

MONITOR

6

R

AUX

1

5

0

4

2

1

3

MIX1

R

L

PFL

L

-12

-12

-30

-20

-16

-20

-30

-16

-6

-9

-9

-6

LEV

8

9

7

PRG

MIX2

0

+ 3

+ 6

+ 3

0

+ 6

+ 16

+ 9

PFL

+ 9

+ 16

OO

IN

EXT1

0

+ 6

OO

MIX2

IN

EXT2

SPLIT PFL

0

+ 6

POWER ON

MIX1

0

0

0

0

1

Summary of Contents for MixWizard WZ20S

Page 1: ...MixWizard Series WZ WZ20S Stereo Audio Mixing Console USER GUIDE USER GUIDE Publication AP3634...

Page 2: ...e 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 i...

Page 3: ...ord so that it is not likely to be walked on stretched or pinched by items placed upon or against it Water and moisture To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the console to rain o...

Page 4: ...e must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L Ensur...

Page 5: ...place of purchase to be quoted in any communication regarding this product The serial number is located on the connector panel A space is provided here for you to note this Console SERIAL NUMBER Date...

Page 6: ...g stereo and mono broadcast and amplifier feeds cleanfeed sends zone and recording feeds A unique combination of monitoring features is provided to satisfy the specific requirements of live mixing bro...

Page 7: ...300 0 450 1kHz 15 15 500Hz 1k 700 12kHz HF 30 GAIN 20 10 PAD 100Hz 15 7k 5k 15kHz 3kHz 0 50 60 30 40 30dB PAD 0 MF1 180Hz PEAK 10 20 5 AUX MIX2 MIX1 PAN L 6 O O O O AUX 3 O O O O 4 AUX AUX 2 O O AUX 1...

Page 8: ...d 2 TIP L RING R M R OUT AUX SYS LINK OUT option R L R 6 AUX R OUT IN AUX EXT IN 2 L AUX5 4 M OUT user connections REMOTE R SERIAL No IMPEDANCE BALANCED INSERT RETURN SEND IN OUT LINE TIP TIP RING RIN...

Page 9: ...utput noise XLR 90dBu 94dB S N TRS jack 94dBu 94dB S N Mix noise ch routed XLR 86dBu 90dB S N TRS jack 90dBu 90dB S N Power Supply Internal switch mode power unit with auto sensing mains input MAINS I...

Page 10: ...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 console in...

Page 11: ...equipment panels and so on The same earth is also used to shield audio cables from external interference such as the hum fields associated with power transformers lighting dimmer buzz and computer rad...

Page 12: ...gnal cancellation effects For live work where long cables runs are required balanced interconnections should be used However interconnections between more affordable 2 wire signal ground unbalanced eq...

Page 13: ...when phantom power is selected Use 48V only with balanced microphones which require powering Note that harm will not be done to non powered microphones as long as they are balanced To avoid loud clic...

Page 14: ...unbalanced 2 wire TS jack sources To connect an unbalanced source using a TRS jack you should link ring to sleeve in the plug as shown above The inputs can accept line level signals from as low as 20d...

Page 15: ...maximum interference rejection on long cable runs To connect to unbalanced equipment link Pin 3 to Pin 1 in the XLR plug as shown Signal level is a nominal 4dBu 0 on the meters Typical uses include fe...

Page 16: ...nced equipment as shown above Nominal operating level is 2dBu but gain is available to drive 4dBu if required Independent control is provided for the local and the headphones monitor systems HEADPHONE...

Page 17: ...any ALLEN HEATH console fitted with SYS LINK input SYS LINK operates unbalanced at 2dBu and is not intended for long cable runs Note that SYS LINK input is not available on the WZ20S Contact your ALLE...

Page 18: ...ies in each band may be boosted or cut by up to 15dB The centre flat position is detented for quick resetting HF Turn this control clockwise to boost and anticlockwise to cut the high treble frequenci...

Page 19: ...ate the required image The centre mono position is detented for quick resetting ON Turns the channel signal on or off The green LED lights when the channel is turned on All outputs except the insert s...

Page 20: ...e 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 HF Turn this control clockwise...

Page 21: ...le to prevent dressing room talk when working with radio microphones The pre fade sends are set post EQ post ON as standard These can be reconfigured pre ON by changing internal links BAL Adjusts the...

Page 22: ...for 2 track replay into the mix EXT1 can route to either or both MIX1 and MIX2 EXT2 can route to MIX2 only This would give you a dedicated effects return to each mix or one return routed to both The...

Page 23: ...ignal to MIX2 to create a stereo subgroup Route all the channels you want to group to MIX1 only Route the other channels to MIX2 only Press the underpanel MIX2 switch above the master fader to route M...

Page 24: ...eters PFL also overrides the local monitor if PFL ENABLE has been selected It is important to use PFL to set the channel gains correctly to maintain the wide dynamic range achievable with this console...

Page 25: ...tallation personnel Further information is available in the applications section of this User Guide SPLIT PFL Press this switch to change the way PFL operates Normally pressing a channel PFL switch ov...

Page 26: ...devices such as reverb or to plug in a submixer Remember to select the MIX1 2 routing switches Signal processing All channels provide 4 band EQ for creative or corrective equalisation The six AUX send...

Page 27: ...ed with SYS LINK Mounting convenience Rotate and fix the connector pod as required for flightcase desktop or rack mounting It is usual to install the effects or stage submixer in a rack system togethe...

Page 28: ...cue sends and post fade for sends to effects processors such as reverb and echo The processed wet reverb signal can be returned to the mix through a stereo channel The dual inputs allow two units to b...

Page 29: ...irect to MIX2 only This lets you control the live mix with a single fader for example to turn the live sources off when the DJ is performing Output example 1 MIX2 feeds the house system with its MONO...

Page 30: ...standard These can be reconfigured for 4dBu operation by cutting track links on the connector card DIM switch function The DIM switch is set to mute the local monitor as standard This can be reconfig...

Page 31: ...Hz 20 10 5k 7k HF 12kHz 15 MONO 0 30 60 0 GAIN 5 50 10 15 10 5 20 20 10 20 10 MONO 0 HF 12kHz 0 5 0 5 10 15 10 20 0 GAIN 5 5 10 20 9 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O STEREO DUAL DUAL STEREO DUAL STEREO STERE...

Page 32: ...IX2 AUX SL SYS LINK CONNECTION MIX1 EXT1 only MIX2 STEREO 3 4 R MIX L MIX INSERT 2dBu 4dBu RIGHT MIX 1 BAL 2 INSERT 2dBu MIX1 FADER ALL UP MIX2 MIX1 STEREO 5 6 EXT1 AUX6 AUX5 AUX4 LEFT BAL 2 MASTER AU...

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