Tereo, Nput channel, Wz14:4:2 – Allen&Heath WZ14-4-2 MK2 User Manual
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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.
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. MONITOR SENDS are normally set pre-fader (PRE) and
EFFECTS SENDS normally post-fader (POST). When set to POST, the amount of channel
signal in the monitor mix is dependent on the channel fader level. Pre-fade aux sends are
post-EQ, post-ON as standard (can be reconfigured pre-EQ or pre-ON by setting internal
links).
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.
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.
L-R, 1-2, 3-4 ROUTING SWITCHES
- These switches route the channel signal to L-R
master, groups 1-2, 3-4. Use the BAL control to route to individual groups or to adjust the
balance between the left and right signals.
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.
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DUAL
STEREO
30
O
O
20
10
10
+ 6
O
O
L
ODD
BAL
R
EVEN
ON
O
AUX
6
O
0
PRE
+ 6
POST
+ 6
O
O
AUX
5
0
PRE
POST
4
AUX
OO
0
0
+ 6
0
O
O
AUX
2
AUX
O
O
0
+ 6
+ 6
AUX
1
EQ
IN
0
0
LF
60Hz
-15
-15
+ 15
+ 15
0
MF1
MF2
-15
+ 15
-5
0
12kHz
HF
-15
MONO
+ 15
-10
15
ON
20
20
-10
0
GAIN
ON
5
10
0
GAIN
-5
5
10
15
PEAK
!
PFL
0
5
3-4
1-2
L-R