Allen&Heath MixWizard3 14-4-2 - Manual (Page 16)

16 WZ 3 14:4:2 User Guide
AUX SENDS These rotary controls adjust how much channel
signal is mixed to the aux outputs. Each of the 6 auxes has its own
control. They adjusts from fully off to +6dB boost. Unity gain 0dB is
marked at 3 o’clock position. Auxes 1-4, 5-6 are switched pre/post.
These settings may be changed if preferred by repositioning internal
jumper link options. They offer many different combinations of pre and
post-fade sends, and a post-EQ option for the pre-fade sends. More
detail is provided in OPTIONS later in this guide.
Pre-fade aux sends are not affected by the channel fader movements.
These are typically used to feed stage monitors. In most cases users
also prefer that the monitor sends are not affected by inserted
processors or the channel EQ. Post-fade aux sends follow the channel
faders and are typically used to send a proportion of the channel signal
to an effects device such as reverb or delay. Note that post-fade
sends may be preferred when the console is configured in monitor
mode so that the faders become ‘masters’ for all monitor mixes. Pre or
post-fade sends may also be used for special applications such as
recording, zone feeds, clean feeds and aux fed subs.
PRE When pressed, the pre-fade channel signal is sent to the
associated auxes. When released, the post-fade signal is sent. Auxes
1 to 4 and 5, 6 are grouped for pre/post switching. You can change
this by repositioning the internal option jumpers.
PAN Positions the channel signal between L/R in the stereo mix,
and odd/even if routed to the groups. The centre position (mono
image) is detented for quick resetting.
MUTE When pressed, the channel signal is turned off. This affects
the feed to the LR mix, 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
headphones and local monitor without affecting the main outputs. The
console main LR meters are interrupted with the channel signal. The
red PK indicator half lights to show that PFL has been selected on that
channel. Selecting more than one PFL at the same time mixes those
signals together in the monitor.
PEAK The red indicator illuminates when the channel pre-fade
signal is within 5dB of clipping. This gives you enough warning to
reduce the GAIN control before you hear signal distortion.
SIGNAL The green signal presence indicator lights when the
channel pre-fade signal is greater than -12dBu.
ROUTING Press L-R to route the channel signal to the main LR
mix. Press 1-2 or 3-4 to route to the groups. Use PAN to position the
signal between L/R or the odd/even group pairs. To route to a single
group set PAN fully to one side. You can route to L-R and all groups
simultaneously by pressing all switches. Check that you have set
these switches correctly before you start mixing.
FADER Controls the channel level feeding the main LR mix, groups
and post-fade aux sends. It also affects the direct output if this has
been set to post-fade using the internal option jumpers. The fader
provides +10dB maximum boost above its normal unity gain 0dB
position.
PRE
MUTE
SIG
PK! PFL
+6
EVEN
L
ODD
O
PAN
O
=
R
POST
PRE
O
AUX
O
6
5
AUX
+6
AUX
AUX
4
O O
O
3
AUX
O
POST
+6
+6
AUX
O
2
O
O
1
O
+6
+6
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
(LINE)
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
10 - 10
HF
GAIN
20
0
40 60
HPF
50
40
+48V
PAD
30
3-4
OO
20
L-R
1-2
5
10
0
5
30
EQ IN