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WZ20S

 User Guide

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.  Further information and details are printed in the WZ20S
Service Manual, available from your service agent, or by contacting ALLEN & HEATH
technical support.

Internal Configuration Link Options

Mono channel AUX options

   The pre-fade sends are set post-EQ, post-ON as

standard.  Links on the mono circuit cards can be resoldered to reconfigure  pre-
EQ and/or pre-ON as required.

Stereo channel AUX options

   The stereo channel aux sends sum the channel

left and right signals as standard.  Links can be resoldered so that the left signal
feeds sends 1, 3, 5, and the right feeds 2, 4, 6.  One pair of links affects all pre-
fade sends, another all post-fade.

Mono channel DIRECT outputs

   These are sourced post channel fader as

standard.  A link on each card can be resoldered to reconfigure pre-fader.  The
direct out pre-fade source is the same as that configured to feed the aux sends.

EXT input level option

   The external inputs are set for -10dBV line level as

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 reconfigured to attenuate the signal by 20dB by cutting a
pair of track links on the right master circuit card.

Remote control of the DIM function

   The right master circuit card provides

solder pads to wire to the 25 pin REMOTE connector so local monitor DIM can
be activated by an external switch.  Alternatively it can be wired to a mono card
so that pressing ON, PFL, or raising a switched fader can automatically mute
the signal.  This can be used to mute the studio loudspeakers when the
presenter is on-air or checks his own microphone using PFL.

REMOTE user connector

   The blanking plate may be replaced with a standard

25 pin chassis mount female D-connector for custom wiring.

Internally Fitted Option Kits

SYS-LINK output

   The blanking plate can be replaced with a 25 pin D-

connector with circuit card.  This provides access to all the console outputs and
is compatible with any ALLEN & HEATH console already fitted with the SYS-
LINK expander system.

RIAA option

   Up to three dual RIAA preamp circuit cards can be wired to the

connector assembly for direct connection to magnetic cartridge turntables.  Each
card provides two stereo channels.

Switched fader option

   The standard  mono and stereo faders can be

replaced by high grade Alps K-faders with fitted micro switches.  These can be
wired to the 25 pin user connector to provide a remote start facility.

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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