Allen&Heath MixWizard WZ4 14-4-2 - Manual (Page 16)

Allen & Heath 16 WZ 4 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 adjust 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 pro-
cessors 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 moni-
tor 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 as-
sociated 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 af-
fects 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 head-
phones 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 mix-
es 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 posi-
tion 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.
EQ IN
30
5
0
30
PAD
+48V
40
50
HPF
60 40
0
20
GAIN
- 10 10
4k
15k
6k
1k
500Hz
700
3k
(LINE)
250
1k
400
70
35Hz
45
180
+6
+6
+6
POST
+6
1
2
AUX
AUX
3
4
AUX
AUX
+6
POST
PRE
R
EVEN
L
+6
PFL
10
5
MUTE
5
AUX
AUX
6
PAN
PK!
SIG
1-2
L-R
ODD
PRE
20
3-4
OO
O O
HM
LM
LF
HF
O O
O O
O O
O O
O O