USER GUIDE
Publication AP6318
MixWizard WZ
3
20S
Page 1: ...USER GUIDE Publication AP6318 MixWizard WZ3 20S...
Page 2: ...heath com Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase by the original owner To ensure a h...
Page 3: ...o not remove or tamper with the ground connection in the power cord Water and moisture To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the console to rain or moisture or use it in damp or w...
Page 4: ...scratching the surface with sharp objects or rough handling and vibration Environment Protect from excessive dirt dust heat and vibration when operating and storing Avoid tobacco ash smoke drinks spil...
Page 5: ...work of approved dealers and service agents You can also access our Web site on the Internet for information on our full product range our company pedigree assistance with your technical queries our c...
Page 6: ...AUX AUX 5 6 POST PRE 6 AUX AUX 4 3 AUX AUX 2 1 POST 6 6 6 6 15 15 15 15 LF LM HM 15 15 15 15 ON HF TO CHANNEL LR TO 5 GAIN 10 20 5 10 16 0 5 GAIN 10 20 5 10 16 0 EQ IN SIG EXT1 LR L R L R STEREO 3 4...
Page 7: ...rametric with high pass filter on the mic line channels and 6 aux sends with combinations of pre post switching and 100mm faders Also featured are a dedicated mono output with separate fader and innov...
Page 8: ...o not transport the console with its connector pod securing screws removed Do not attempt to remove the connector pod from the console Do not obstruct the ventilation slots Allow adequate space around...
Page 9: ...OFF switch next to the IEC mains input socket To turn the console off press this switch again Connecting a backup supply A socket is included for plugging in an optional backup power supply This prov...
Page 10: ...3 9 AUX 4 8 AUX 5 7 AUX 6 6 PFL 5 AFL 4 nc 3 PFL DC 2 AFL DC 1 0V PAFL GRP 4 32 AUX 1 31 AUX 2 30 AUX 3 29 AUX 4 28 AUX 5 27 AUX 6 26 PFL 25 AFL 24 nc 23 nc 22 nc 21 nc 20 14 GRP 3 15 GRP 2 16 GRP 1 1...
Page 11: ...nnect the cable screen at the destination end only This breaks the offending loop while keeping the signal shielding down the length of cable WARNING For operator safety do not remove the ground earth...
Page 12: ...OPEN ATTENTION REMPLACER PAR UN FUSIBLE STRICTEMENT IDENTIQUE EN VALEURS CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERV...
Page 13: ...urces The L input is normalled through the R input to accept mono signals INSERT A single 3 pole TRS jack carries the unbalanced mic line insert signal Tip send Ring return Sleeve common ground The ch...
Page 14: ...actory default source is taken post LR fader An internal option jumper is available to change this to pre LR fader A switch option is available to isolate these outputs using built in relays for examp...
Page 15: ...nuates frequencies below 80Hz by 12dB per octave The filter is pre insert pre EQ Select the HPF to reduce low frequency noise such as microp hone popping stage noise and tape transport rumble EQ A 4 b...
Page 16: ...pre and post fade aux sends and direct output but does not affect the insert send The red indicator lights when the channel is muted PFL Press PFL to listen to the pre fade channel signal in the headp...
Page 17: ...LM are bell shaped peak dip filters which affect frequencies centred around 2 5kHz and 250Hz respectively These have a width Q of 1 8 All bands can be boosted or cut by up to 15dB and have a centre d...
Page 18: ...mple to add some reverb from an effects return EXT1 FADER Routes the stereo signal to the main LR mix Adjust from fully off to 10dB maximum boost EXT2 RETURN This is a simple stereo return channel tha...
Page 19: ...to the M output This provides a main console output with its own mix bus Typical applications include Dedicated MONO mix The output feeds a centre mono fill speaker system for example above the prosc...
Page 20: ...plication is for a broadcast studio where a booth monitor should be muted when its local mic is live In this case the relay would be wired to a micro switch on the mic channel fader For external switc...
Page 21: ...g the channel into the mix Note that you may need to adjust the gain if you make significant changes to the EQ Make sure that any equipment inserted into the channel is set to operate around 0dBu line...
Page 22: ...e modules and other pre processed sources can route in this way leaving the channels available for additional sources needing EQ and processing External stereo inputs The two additional EXT inputs inc...
Page 23: ...ed down on these channels Auxes 5 and 6 may be used for local reverb and effects The musician could use the console headphones or local wedge speakers as the monitor Note that sub mixes to FOH created...
Page 24: ...ual output noise 95dBu 99dB S N LR unity fader mix noise 83dBu 87dB S N Channel HPF 12dB octave below 80Hz Mono EQ HF Shelving 15dB 12kHz HM Peak dip 15dB 500Hz to 15kHz Q 1 8 LM Peak dip 15dB 35Hz to...
Page 25: ...RS impedance balanced 75 ohm 0dBu 21dBu max AB out TRS impedance balanced 75 ohm 2dBu 21dBu max Relay isolate user option Headphones TRS tip L ring R 30 to 600 ohm headphones recommended Lamp 4 pin XL...
Page 26: ...R G H I J K L CN4 B A D C F E H G J I L K JUMPER OPTIONS P PRE FADE S SWITCHED A POST FADE M S M S CN5 PRE FADE POST FADE R PRE L RL S M MONO STEREO AUX SOURCE JP1 A POST FADE S SWITCHED P PRE FADE x8...
Page 27: ...sitions Make sure they are pressed fully home Check that all channels are correctly set and all options fitted according to their instructions Make sure that no debris or parts are left loose inside t...
Page 28: ...airs Factory default is the mono setting Note that you should also set the EXT1 stereo mono jumper to the same position EXT1 stereo mono aux source The return channel EXT1 feeds Auxes 1 4 with a mono...
Page 29: ...same level but opposite polarity signal between hot and ground and cold and ground Sys Link II output option A blank plate is fitted here as standard This may be replaced with an optional card which p...
Page 30: ...M3 TORX SCREWS EXTERNAL DC IN ONLY USE RECOMMENDED ALLEN HEATH POWER SUPPLY REFER TO USER GUIDE FOR DETAILS WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WAR...
Page 31: ...L PK MUTE PRE A B ON SIG EQ IN 0 16 10 5 20 10 GAIN 5 0 16 10 5 20 10 GAIN 5 TO LR TO CHANNEL HF ON 15 15 15 15 HM LM LF 15 15 15 15 6 6 6 6 POST 1 2 AUX AUX 3 4 AUX AUX 6 PRE POST 6 5 AUX AUX 6 BAL P...
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