Allen&Heath MIXWIZARD3 20S - Manual (Page 23)

WZ 3 20S User Guide 23
Multi Output Submixing
The WZ 3 20S is built to the same high standard as top end consoles used in major
live sound applications. Its all steel construction, together with individual circuit
cards, make it ideal as a professional sidecar to the FOH console. It provides a
versatile 4 mono, 8 dual stereo format for sub mixing a wide variety of sources.
Typical applications include on-stage stereo keyboard mixing, and sub mixing
effects returns to the main FOH console.
Balanced inputs Use the stereo B input XLR sockets when connecting to long
stage cable runs. This reduces interference pickup. Select +48V for any
microphones that require phantom power.
Mono and stereo sub mix feeds to FOH Aux sends 1-4 let you create up to
four mono or two independent stereo mixes to feed the main console. The aux
pairs 1-2 and 3-4 may be configured for mono or stereo operation by setting
internal jumper plugs. See OPTIONS. For example, you could provide two
stereo keyboard mixes for more flexible FOH mixing. Alternatively, you could use
the WZ
3 20S for two independent sub mixing tasks. The aux outputs are available
on impedance balanced TRS jacks able to directly feed a professional multi-core
to console system. An electronic balance option is available if required.
Musician’s monitor The stereo LR and mono M outputs could be used for a
musicians local monitor. If this is the case, set aux sends 1-4 to PRE-fade so that
the sub mixes to FOH are not affected by the local fader movements. Additional
sources such as ambience or a monitor mix from FOH could be mixed into the
local monitor using spare channels. Aux sends 1-4 should be turned down on
these channels. Auxes 5 and 6 may be used for local reverb and effects. The
musician could use the console headphones or local wedge speakers as the
monitor. Note that sub mixes to FOH created using auxes 1-4 may be checked in
mono or stereo by pressing the related one or two switches in the monitor master.
Single cable sub mixer Fitting the optional SYS-LINK V2 output expander card
provides a single cable local connection to the main console. The LR and AUX
outputs as well as the PFL system are linked to the related circuits when
connecting to another ALLEN & HEATH console fitted with SYS-LINK.
Installation convenience Rotate and fix the connector pod as required for flight
case, desktop or rack mounting. It is usual to install the effects or stage sub
mixer in a rack system together with the processing equipment.
Outside Broadcast
The WZ20S provides a compact rack mountable solution for remote broadcast
telecast or recording.
Inputs Up to 4 announcer or ambient microphones can be directly connected
with individual phantom power selection. The input stage provides a very wide
dynamic range, particularly important during event commentating. Use the stereo
inputs for camera, tape or effect sources, mix minus or host feeds, inputs from
sub mixers, stereo microphone preamps and so on.
Outputs The LR, M and aux outputs can provide independent broadcast feeds,
for example ‘effect’ only (ambient pick up) and ‘effect + announcer’ feeds. This is
useful where the ambient sound is recorded for later voiceover dubbing, such as
news report preparation.
Monitoring In addition to the headphones, use AB as the local monitor feed to
the location booth speakers. All sources can be independently checked and
metered. Use the EXT inputs for dedicated monitor returns such as off-air and
recording. The AB relay option can be used for remote mute switching.