ALLEN & HEATH WZ16:2DX User Manual

16 WZ16:2DX AND WZ12:2DX USER GUIDE
STEREO INPUT CHANNEL – WZ12:2DX ONLY
DUAL INPUTS A & B - The stereo input channel features a dual input on RCA Phonos (A) and
TRS jacks (B). This is ideal for fast switching between stereo sources without having to repatch
the console or mixing two stereo sources together.
GAIN A - Use this control to adjust the channel input sensitivity to match the connected source
(-20 to +10dBu) to the console operating level (0dBu) on the RCA Phono connectors. Press PFL
to check the signal reads an average of ‘0’ on the meters.
ON A - Selects stereo source A (RCA PHONOS)
GAIN B - Use this control to adjust the channel input sensitivity to match the connected source (-
20 to +10dBu) to the console operating level (0dBu) on the TRS Jack connectors. Press PFL to
check the signal reads an average of ‘0’ on the meters.
ON B - Selects stereo source B (TRS JACKS). Press both A and B to mix both sources
together.
MONO - Combines the left and right outputs to mono the source. May also be used to input a
mono source to the stereo channel path.
EQUALISER - Shelving HF and LF and two fixed frequency peak/dip mid controls provide 15dB
of boost or cut. The mid frequency controls provide optimum control over boomy or boxy sounds
and to add bite or reduce harshness of keyboards, vocals, etc. Use the mids to add warmth or
presence to the sound.
EQ IN - Press to switch the EQ into the signal path.
AUXILIARY SENDS - You can set up to 6 separately balanced mixes using the aux send
controls. Up to +6dB of boost is available. The Left and Right stereo signals are summed to
provide aux feeds in mono. However internal link options allow for pre or post aux sends as
stereo pairs i.e. AUX 1 = left, AUX 2 = right, etc. Refer to the options section in this user guide.
Aux 1 and 2 are set pre-fader for monitor sends such as stage monitors, backstage, orchestra
pit, and musicians recording cue. The amount of channel signal in the monitor mix is
independent of the fader level. Pre-fade sends are post-EQ, post-ON as standard (can be
reconfigured pre-EQ or pre-ON by setting internal links).
Aux 3 and 4 are switched pre or post fader for more monitors, effects or separately balanced
feeds for recording and broadcast.
Aux 5 and 6 are set post-fader for sends to external effects devices such as reverb and delay.
The amount of signal sent to the effects device follows the fader level and ON switch. The
processed (“wet”) signal returned to the mix through the aux return inputs is therefore in
proportion to the direct (“dry”) signal from the fader to the mix.
BAL - Balances the channel signal within the stereo image, L (odd groups) and R (even groups).
The centre position is detented for quick resetting.
ON - This turns the channel signal on or off. A LED indicates status.
PEAK - The red LED illuminates when the signal is within 5dB of clipping. Should this occur turn
back the GAIN control to reduce the signal level. This LED also half illuminates when a PFL
switch is pressed.
PFL - Press PFL to listen to the pre-fade signal (mono) on headphones or local monitor without
affecting the main outputs. The signal level is shown on the L and R bargraph meters.
Channel fader - 100mm smooth action fader controls the overall channel level. All post fade
aux send levels are dependent on the level of the channel fader.
AUX
+6OO
POST
AUX
6
OO
0
+6
4
AUX
5
OO
AUX
AUX
3
OO
2
OO
PRE
0
0
POST
+6
0
+6
0
+6
AUX
1
OO
PRE
0
+6
15
-10
20
0
-5
GA I N
10
5
-10
20
-5
GA I N
15
10
0
5
MONO
12kHz
0
LF
60Hz
-15
-15
+15
+15
0
0
MF2
-15
MF1
-15
+15
+15
0
HF
!
PEAK
ON
DUAL
STEREO
LR
C
BAL
30
OO
10
20
10
ON
5
0
5
PFL
ON

ALLEN & HEATH WZ16:2DX Specifications

General

Brand	ALLEN & HEATH
Model	WZ16:2DX
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English