User guide

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The WZ14:4:2 combines uncompromised features with impressive performance for live
sound engineering and recording. Built on the established tradition of innovative British
design and manufacture, WZ14:4:2 is solidly reliable for a hard life on the road and uniquely
versatile for any audio mixing application. The WZ14:4:2 is equally at home alongside top of
the range live sound consoles such as the ALLEN & HEATH GL4000, in use in theatres,
houses of worship, conference and club installations, home and recording studios, or multi-
tasking with equipment hire companies. Check out the key features:
The Mix Wizard QCC (Quick Change Connector) system lets you quickly rotate the
connectors for rear access desk top operation, or for underside access as required when
mounted in a compact 10U 19” rack space.
MSP (Minimum signal path) for transparent audio is achieved by careful circuit design using
high grade, low noise discrete and IC components aimed at providing the shortest signal path
from input to output.
The 10 mic/line input channels each feature a 4 band EQ with 2 mid-sweep controls for
source correction or enhancement equalisation, a 100Hz lo-cut filter, an EQ IN switch and
individual phantom power switching on the rear panel for inputs channels, and a global on/off
switch on the front panel. In addition, 6 auxiliary sends with up to 6dB of boost may be
switched Pre/Post fader in groups 1-4 and 5-6. The input pre-amplifier provides a wide 70dB
gain range for soft and loud signal sources. Cable matching is no longer a problem as each
input offers both professional XLR and metal TRS jack sockets for any signal level, mic or
line. A smooth action 100mm long travel fader with PAN control, ON switch and LED, Pre
Fade Listen (PFL) switch, L-R, & groups 1-2, 3-4 routing switches and PEAK (PFL) LED
indicator complete the input channel. INSERTS for effects patching and DIRECT OUTPUTS
for multitrack recording are also provided on the rear panel.
The 2 full facility stereo input channels feature dual inputs, A (RCA phonos) and B (jacks)
each with individual gain control and on/off switching. A 4 band EQ with HF and LF shelving
together with two fixed frequency peak/dip mid controls MF1 and MF2 providing 15dB of cut
or boost.
A further 4 stereo returns ST1-4 each with feeds for AUX and L-R routing bring the total
number of input connections up to 26.
The Master section includes 100mm GROUP and L-R master faders each with AFL,
balanced XLR connectors on all outputs and INSERTS for signal processing. The MONO
output is on balanced XLR with mode switching for either LR sum (mono) output or
PFL/AFL for an engineer’s listen wedge speaker. The groups also feature individual PAN
controls with L-R and ON switches.
Above the groups, the AUX SEND master level controls provide an extra 10dB boost and
AFL switches for monitoring. The GROUP/AUX reverse switch bank is located below the aux
master section. Mode switching enables the user to reverse the aux outputs with the group
outputs to configure the console for either FOH operation or on stage monitoring or both.
This provides aux masters on balanced XLRs with inserts and fader control. The groups are
redirected to the Aux master level controls and are on balanced TRS jacks. Individual mode
switching for each Aux/Group is available permitting a wide variety of applications. Refer to
the MODE SWITCHING section on page 16.
A useful oscillator allows a tone or pink noise signal to be sent to key outputs for system
checking/alignment. Refer to Page 18 for details.
A headphone socket with level control is provided together with two 12 segment bargraph
level meters for L & R signal monitoring.
2-Track recording and playback is set with the individual send and return level controls with
routing for replay to the L-R mix. An XLR socket is provided for the talkback mic with a trim
control for talkback to aux 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 in pairs.
A rugged all metal construction features all-metal jack sockets combined with individual
circuit boards secured to the front panel via all rotary controls. No-nonsense solid build
ensures on-the road reliability.