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WZ14:4:2

 

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PECIFICATIONS

 

0 dBu = 0.775 Volts rms     0 dBV = 1 Volt rms 

HEADROOM

: ...............................................+21dB channels 

...............................................................+23dB mix to output

 

 

MAX OUTPUT

Balanced ........+25dBu 2kohm max load 

 

Unbalanced ....+21dBu 2kohm max load 

 
METERS

L, R.................peak reading 12 bar LED

 

 

PEAK LEDs

:  ............................ Turn on 5dB before clipping

 

 

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

:............. 20Hz to 50kHz +0/-1dB

 

 

DISTORTION

: THD+Noise at +14dBu 1kHz 

Channel to mix output ............................................... 0.006%

 

 
WEIGHT

: unpacked 11kg,  packed 14kg

 

CROSSTALK:

 Referred to driven channel at 1kHz 

Channel fader off ....................................................... <-90dB 
Channel off ................................................................ <-90dB 
 

NOISE

: Measured rms 22Hz to 22kHz bandwidth 

Mic input EIN (150 ohm source) .............................. <-128dB 
LR output residual noise.......................<-97dBu (101dBS/N) 
LR faders unity mix noise ................... <-87dBu  (-91dB S/N) 
 

POWER SUPPLY

: internal, linear regulated 

AC Mains input: ...................... IEC socket with lead supplied 

...................................................100 to 240V AC @ 50/60Hz 
............................................. factory wired to country voltage 

Power consumption: ............................................... 35W max 
Mains Fuse rating: .................. 100-120V AC T630mA 20mm 

................................................ 220-240V AC T315mA 20mm 

 

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ONNECTIONS

 

INPUTS:

 

Channel 1-10 in............ XLR.............................. pin 2 hot, 3 cold, bal ..................PAD out ........... 2k ohm  variable  -60 to -20dBu 

..................................... TRS jack ...................... tip hot, ring cold, bal ..................PAD in ............. >10k ohm  variable  -30 to +10dBu 

Stereo 11/12-13/14 in... TRS jack (L/M,R) ......... tip sig, ring gnd, unbal ...............>10k ohm......... -20 to +10dBu 

..................................... RCA PHONO ............... unbalanced ................................>10k ohm......... -20 to +10dBu 

Stereo return ................ TRS jack ...................... tip sig, ring gnd, unbalanced .....>10k ohm......... -10dBV minimum 
2-Track return............... RCA PHONO ............... unbalanced ................................>10k ohm......... variable -10dBV minimum 
Talkback mic in ............ XLR.............................. pin 2 hot, 1 cold, unbalanced ....2k ohm............. variable -40 to -15dBu 

 
INSERTS: 

Channel 1-10 Insert...... TRS jack ...................... tip send, ring return, unbal.........<75 ohm, >3k ohm  0dBu 
L-R mix/groups............. TRS jack ...................... tip send, ring return, unbal.........<75 ohm, >7k ohm  -2dBu 

 
OUTPUTS:

 

L,R/Groups out............. XLR.............................. pin 2 hot, 3 cold, balanced .................... <75  ohm..........+4dBu 
Mono out ...................... XLR.............................. pin 2 hot, 3 cold, balanced .................... <75  ohm..........+4dBu 
Aux 1-6  out.................. TRS jack ...................... tip hot, ring cold, balanced .................... <75  ohm..........+4dBu 
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 

 

Summary of Contents for WZ14:4:2

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Page 2: ...o 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 accord...

Page 3: ...vide 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 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Your WZ14...

Page 4: ...omplete the input channel INSERTS for effects patching and DIRECT OUTPUTS for multitrack recording are also provided on the rear panel The 2 full facility stereo input channels feature dual inputs A R...

Page 5: ...o c e s s in g de v i c es s u c h a s compressors limiters and graphic equalisers These switches are recessed t o a v o i d a c c i d e n t a l operation Set using a pen tip or pointed object Set the...

Page 6: ...uts for additional monitoring or effect sends or as independent submix facilities For example aux 5 and 6 jack outputs may provide a seperate stereo mix output from the channel L R routing switches an...

Page 7: ...shows the console configured to control a Left Right and Centre Front of House system with 4 full feature stage monitor mixes Stage monitor sends aux 1 4 are set pre fade so that the signal level is n...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...s earth An earth loop ground loop results causing current to flow between the different earth paths This condition is usually detected as a mains frequency audible hum or buzz To ensure safe and troub...

Page 10: ...re 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 DEALING WITH G...

Page 11: ...nel 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 recording du...

Page 12: ...balanced for interference rejection when plugged into equipment with balanced inputs Set up a post fade aux mix to send channel signals to an external effects device such as reverb or delay Return the...

Page 13: ...gnal path AUXILIARY SENDS You can set up to 6 separately balanced mixes using the aux send controls Up to 6dB of additional boost is available Aux 1 4 and Aux 5 6 can be used as either MONITOR SENDS t...

Page 14: ...le Aux 1 4 and Aux 5 6 can be used as either 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 M...

Page 15: ...TCHING The Mix Wizard 14 4 2 features a bank of group GROUP AUX REVERSE REV switches one for each aux bus located under aux send masters 1 6 These switches are recessed to avoid accidental operation S...

Page 16: ...l to the corresponding aux bus This is ideal for returning effects to the monitors without using up valuable channel inputs The L R level control feeds the stereo signal to the L R mix PHONES MONITOR...

Page 17: ...WZ14 4 2 USER GUIDE 17 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT...

Page 18: ...220 240V AC T315mA 20mm CONNECTIONS INPUTS Channel 1 10 in XLR pin 2 hot 3 cold bal PAD out 2k ohm variable 60 to 20dBu TRS jack tip hot ring cold bal PAD in 10k ohm variable 30 to 10dBu Stereo 11 12...

Page 19: ...pre ON if required STEREO CHANNEL AUX SENDS The stereo input channels allow stereo input signals to feed the auxiliaries as stereo pairs By removing a link the left input signal will feed AUX 1 3 5 a...

Page 20: ...1 4 METER L METER L R BAL PAN GROUP 1 4 OUTPUT 4dBu 2 1 TO A1 2 TO A2 3 TO A3 4 TO A4 TO AUX TO L R PFL INPUT L MONO R AUX 5 MIX L MIX L AUX 5 REV LEFT INSERT AUX AFL AFL L FADER ON BAL LEFT OUT 4dBu...

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