Allen&Heath MixWizard3 14-4-2 - Manual (Page 18)

18 WZ 3 14:4:2 User Guide
The GROUP / AUX Masters
AUX MASTERS Each aux mix has a master level control that
adjusts the output level to match external equipment, or trims the
monitor, effect or other send without affecting the mix balance. Up to
+10dB boost is available above the normal 0dB position.
AUX AFL Press AFL to listen to the post-level aux mix in the
headphones and local monitor without affecting the main outputs.
Note that this becomes the group mix in monitor mode. The console
main meters are interrupted with the aux (group) signal. The yellow
indicator lights to show that AFL has been selected on the master.
Use AFL to check the signal being sent to the monitors, effects or other
destination.
REV These switches reverse the function of the group and aux
masters. They are recessed to prevent accidental operation. Use a
pen or pointed object to set their position. In the up position (flush with
the panel), the group is controlled by the fader and the aux by the
rotary master. This is typical for FOH mode where the faders are used
for subgroups feeding the main stereo mix. When pressed, the aux
uses the fader as the master and the group is moved to the rotary
control. The aux mix is now presented to rear Group XLR complete
with insert. The group mix appears at the Aux TRS jack. This is used
for monitor mode where the auxes are the main mix feeding the stage
monitors. You can select any combination for the FOH and monitor
mode, for example, just 3, 4 giving you two fader subgroups, two
monitor sends on faders, and main LR mix.
Note: The groups always feed the matrix and the subgroup controls
(PAN and GRP TO LR) regardless of mode. This means the group
mix can still perform a useful function when the console is configured
in monitor mode.
PAN Positions the group signal between L an R in the stereo mix
when the GRP TO LR switch is pressed. Using pan you can create
mono or stereo groups positioned as you require in the main mix. For
stereo grouping, set the odd group pan fully to the left, and the even
group pan fully to the right. The centre position (mono image) is
detented for quick resetting. Note that the group mix always feeds
these subgroup controls regardless of FOH or monitor mode selected.
METER A 4 LED bar meter displays the post-fade group signal
(FOH mode), or aux signal (monitor mode, REV pressed).
MUTE When pressed the group (aux) signal is turned off. This
affects the feed to the output XLR, LR and matrix. The red indicator
lights when the channel is muted.
GROUP AFL Press AFL to listen to the post-fade group mix in the
headphones and local monitor without affecting the main outputs.
Note that this becomes the aux mix in monitor mode. The console
main meters are interrupted with the group (aux) signal. The yellow
indicator lights to show that AFL has been selected on that master.
GROUP FADER Controls the group mix output level. Note that it
becomes the aux mix master in monitor mode (REV pressed). The
fader provides +10dB maximum boost above its normal unity gain 0dB
position.
GRP1
AFL
L
PAN
PK!
MUTE
1
+6
0
SIG
R
TO LR
=
O O
AUX
1
REV
+10
AFL
0
10
5
0
5
10
30
20
O O