User manual ALLEN & HEATH VZ3 12:2

MixWizard WZ3 16:2 and WZ3 12:2 USER GUIDE Publication AP5331 Limited One Year Warranty This product has been manufactured in the UK by ALLEN&HEATH and is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for period of one year from the date of purchase by the original owner. To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this equipment has been designed and manufactured, read this User Guide before operating. In the event of a failure, notify and return the defective unit to ALLEN&HEATH Limited or its authorised agent as soon as possible for repair under warranty subject to the following conditions Conditions Of Warranty 1. The equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the instructions in this User Guide 2. The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or accidental, neglect, or alteration other than as described in the User Guide or Service Manual, or approved by ALLEN&HEATH. 3. Any necessary adjustment, alteration or repair has been carried out by ALLEN&HEATH or its authorised agent. 4. This warranty does not cover fader wear and tear. 5. The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to ALLEN&HEATH or its authorised agent with proof of purchase. 6. Units returned should be packed to avoid transit damage. In certain territories the terms may vary. Check with your ALLEN&HEATH agent for any additional warranty which may apply. This product complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directives 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC and the European Low Voltage Directives 73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC. This product has been tested to EN55103 Parts 1 & 2 1996 for use in Environments E1, E2, E3, and E4 to demonstrate compliance with the protection requirements in the European EMC directive 89/336/EEC. During some tests the specified performance figures of the product were affected. This is considered permissible and the product has been passed as acceptable for its intended use. Allen & Heath has a strict policy of ensuring all products are tested to the latest safety and EMC standards. Customers requiring more information about EMC and safety issues can contact Allen & Heath. NOTE: Any changes or modifications to the console not approved by Allen & Heath could void the compliance of the console and therefore the users authority to operate it. WZ316:2 and 12:2 User Guide AP5331 Issue 2 Copyright © 2004 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved Manufactured in the United Kingdom by Allen & Heath Limited Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK http://www.allen-heath.com 2 WZ316:2 and 12:2 User Guide Important Safety Instructions WARNINGS Read the following before proceeding : CAUTION ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE ­ NE PAS OUVRIR Read instructions: Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. Adhere to all warnings printed here and on the console. Follow the operating instructions printed in this User Guide. Operate the console with its covers correctly fitted. Disconnect mains power by unplugging the power cord if the cover needs to be removed for setting internal options. Refer this work to competent technical personnel only. Connect the console to a mains power unit only of the type described in this User Guide and marked on the rear panel. Use the power cord with sealed mains plug appropriate for your local mains supply as provided with the console. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult your service agent for assistance. Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on, stretched or pinched by items placed upon or against it. Do not defeat the grounding and polarisation means of the power cord plug. Do not remove or tamper with the ground connection in the power cord. Do not remove cover: Power sources: Power cord routing: Grounding: WARNING: This equipment must be earthed. Water and moisture: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the console to rain or moisture or use it in damp or wet conditions. Do not place containers of liquids on it which might spill into any openings. Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or position the console where the air flow required for ventilation is impeded. If the console is to be operated in a rack unit or flightcase ensure that it is constructed to allow adequate ventilation. Do not locate the console in a place subject to excessive heat or direct sunlight as this could be a fire hazard. Locate the console away from any equipment which produces heat or causes excessive vibration. Switch off the equipment and unplug the power cord immediately if it is exposed to moisture, spilled liquid, objects fallen into the openings, the power cord or plug become damaged, during lightening storms, or if smoke, odour or noise is noticed. Refer servicing to qualified technical personnel only. Install the console in accordance with the instructions printed in this User Guide. Do not connect the output of power amplifiers directly to the console. Use audio connectors and plugs only for their intended purpose. Ventilation: Heat and vibration: Servicing: Installation: WZ316:2 and 12:2 User Guide 3 Important Mains plug wiring instructions. The console is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the AC mains power lead. Follow the instructions below if the mains plug has to be replaced. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: TERMINAL European L N E LIVE NEUTRAL EARTH GND BROWN BLUE GREEN & YELLOW WIRE COLOUR USA/Canada BLACK WHITE GREEN The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the Earth symbol. This appliance must be earthed. The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L. Ensure that these colour codes are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed. General Precautions Damage : To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics avoid placing heavy objects on the control surface, scratching the surface with sharp objects, or rough handling and vibration. Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat and vibration when operating and storing. Avoid tobacco ash, smoke, drinks spillage, and exposure to rain and moisture. If the console becomes wet, switch off and remove mains power immediately. Allow to dry out thoroughly before using again. Avoid the use of chemicals, abrasives or solvents. The control panel is best cleaned with a soft brush and dry lint-free cloth. The faders, switches and potentiometers are lubricated for life. The use of electrical lubricants on these parts is not recommended. The fader and potentiometer knobs may be removed for cleaning with a warm soapy solution. Rinse and allow to dry fully before refitting them. The console may be transported as a free-standing unit or mounted in a rack or flightcase. Protect the controls from damage during transit. Use adequate packing if you need to ship the unit. To avoid damage to your hearing do not operate any sound system at excessively high volume. This also applies to any close-to-ear monitoring such as headphones. Continued exposure to high volume sound can cause frequency selective or wide range hearing loss. Environment : Cleaning : Transporting : Hearing : 4 WZ316:2 and 12:2 User Guide Introduction Welcome to the Allen & Heath WZ3, the latest generation of the popular MixWizard series of compact audio mixing consoles. We have tried to keep this user guide brief and to the point. Please read it fully before starting. Included is information on installing, connecting and operating the console, panel drawings, system block diagram and technical specification. For further information on the basic principles of audio system engineering, please refer to one of the specialist publications and resources available from bookshops, audio equipment dealers and the Internet. Whilst we believe the information in this guide to be reliable we do not assume responsibility for inaccuracies. We also reserve the right to make changes in the interest of further product development. We are able to offer further product support through our world-wide network of approved dealers and service agents. You can also access our Web site on the Internet for information on our full product range, our company pedigree, assistance with your technical queries, our contact details or simply to chat about matters audio. To help us provide the most efficient service please keep a record of your console serial number, and date and place of purchase to be quoted in any communication regarding this product. www.allen-heath.com Contents Warranty ................................................ 2 General Precautions.............................. 4 Introduction to this Guide...................... 5 Front Panel Layout ................................ 6 Introducing the MixWizard .................... 7 Installing the Console............................ 8 Connecting Power................................. 9 Connecting a Backup Supply ............... 9 Connection Pinouts and Cables ......... 10 Audio Connections .............................. 11 Connector Panel Layouts.................... 12 Console Connectors ........................... 13 Mono Input Channel ............................15 Stereo Input Channel...........................17 Stereo Effects Processor .....................18 Stereo Effects Return Channel ............19 MIDI......................................................20 Master Section.....................................21 Gain Structure......................................23 Specifications ......................................24 System Block Diagrams ......................26 Effects Parameters ..............................28 User Options........................................30 Cue Sheets ..........................................33 WZ316:2 and 12:2 User Guide 5 LAMP +48V PAD 40 50 60 40 +48V PAD 40 50 60 40 GAIN -5 0 5 10 -10 -20 GAIN -5 0 5 10 FACTORY PRESETS SINGLE 1 STAGE 2 ROOM AUX -10 -20 OO 1 (LINE) 0 20 30 0 20 30 (LINE) OO 16 16 OO +6 ON ON AUX 3 HALL 4 PLATE 5 CHAMBER 6 CATHEDRAL 7 ARENA 8 GATED REV 9 KARAOKE 5 10 OO 2 GAIN - 10 10 GAIN - 10 10 OO +6 TO TO LR TO TO LR AUX PHONES HPF HF HF HPF 3 9-10 -5 (ST1+ST2) 0 5 10 OO 11-12 -5 (ST3+ST4) 0 GAIN -10 -20 GAIN 10 PING PONG 11 CHORUS 12 SLAP+REV 13 DLY+REV 14 ECHO+REV 15 CH+REV 16 PH+REV DUAL 1 STAGE 2 ROOM 3 HALL OO +6 -10 -20 16 AUX 4 ST6 LEV -15 1k 700 500Hz 3k +15 4k 6k 15k -15 1k 700 500Hz 3k +15 4k 6k 15k 16 OO +6 OO 0 ON HF ON HF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 BANK +16 +9 +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 -16 -20 -30 TO LR HM HM -15 -15 70 45 35Hz 1k 180 +15 250 400 -15 70 45 35Hz 1k 180 +15 250 400 -15 +15 -15 +15 HM HM 4 PLATE 5 CHAMBER 6 CATHEDRAL 7 ARENA 8 GATED REV 9 STAGE 10 ROOM 11 HALL +15 -15 +15 LM LM LM LM SEL LF -15 +15 LF -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 12 SLAP DLY 13 DELAY 14 ECHO 15 CHORUS 16 PHASER LF LF ST5 / FX LEV L PFL R -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 -15 +15 OO +6 PRE PRE PRE PRE ST5 / FX PRE MUTE PHONES AUX 1 AUX 1 AUX 1 AUX 1 AUX OO 0 10 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 +6 1 AUX 1 OO AUX 2 AUX 2 AUX 2 AUX 2 +4 1-2 AUX OO AUX 2 AUX 3 3-4 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 +6 2 AUX 3 AUX 3 AUX 3 AUX 3 OO +4 AUX OO OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 +6 3 AUX 4 OO AUX 4 AUX 4 AUX 4 AUX 4 +4 5-6 AUX OO AUX 5 AUX 6 +6 POST PRE OO +6 POST PRE OO +6 POST PRE OO +6 POST PRE 4 OO +4 AUX 5 AUX 5 AUX 5 AUX AUX 5 5 ST5 / FX +4 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO ST6 M AUX 6 AUX 6 AUX 6 AUX 6 AUX 6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +6 OO +4 SINGLE FX DUAL FX AUX5 = 1-8 AUX6 = 9-16 AUX5 = 1-16 ALL UP = LR ALT LR OUT MONITOR 0 POST = POST = POST = POST = PAN PAN BAL BAL AB L R L R L R L R OO +10 L+R AUX 6 MUTE PK! MUTE PK! MUTE PK! MUTE PK! PFL PFL PFL PFL L R M SIG SIG SIG SIG 10 10 10 10 10 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 OO OO OO OO OO OO AUX6 6 WZ316:2 and 12:2 User Guide Introducing the MixWizard The Allen & Heath MixWizard series of consoles includes several models. This user guide 3 3 3 describes the WZ 16:2 and WZ 12:2 stereo models. The 4 group WZ 14:4:2 and stereo input WZ20S consoles are described in separate publications. For further information on the MixWizard series please refer to the Allen & Heath web site. The MixWizard is a compact console designed for professional live sound mixing. It is built to the same high standards as our top of the range consoles, with individual circuit cards, potentiometers nutted to the panel for absolute strength, steel chassis, and no compromise circuit design ensuring the finest sonic performance. The console can be operated free standing or in a 19" rack or flightcase. It is supplied with protective side trims fitted. These can be removed for rack mounting. The rear connector pod can be easily rotated for rear facing or underside connectors when rack mounted. Both models feature a 4 band semi-parametric EQ and high pass filter per mic/line channel, 6 aux sends with combinations of pre/post switching, 100mm faders, a built-in dual effects processor with parameter control using Allen & Heath PC software, dedicated mono output with separate fader and innovative operating mode for aux fed sub systems, additional AB stereo output, comprehensive metering and engineers monitoring, dual redundant backup supply input, and a lamp socket. The WZ316:2 provides 16 mono mic/line inputs and 2 stereo return inputs, a total of 20 input connections. 3 The WZ 12:2 provides 10 mono mic/line inputs, 2 full channel dual stereo inputs, and 2 stereo return inputs, a total of 22 input connections. The base of the console can be removed to access a host of internal option jumpers. These set user preference for the aux, direct output and AB sources. The aux outputs are impedance balanced but may be electronically balanced if required by fitting an optional part. A kit is also available to fit the optional Sys-Link II output card which allows the console to be linked to other Allen & Heath consoles. Software for editing the effects parameters using a PC computer can be downloaded free from the Allen & Heath web site. Other accessories available include the Allen & Heath MPS12 backup power supply and LEDlamp gooseneck lamp with built-in dimmer. WZ316:2 and 12:2 User Guide 7 Installing the Console Free Standing The console is supplied ready for free standing operation with its side trims fitted and connector pod positioned for rear access. If you are converting from rack to free standing then make sure the pod is correctly rotated and secured, and the side trims fitted as shown below: 55 FIT SIDE TRIMS - 4x M4 POZI SCREWS PER SIDE CONSOLE WIDTH = 507mm 194 12 514 530 19" Rack Mount For rack mounting, remove the two side trims and rotate the pod into the connector position preferred. Allow enough space for the cables and connectors behind the console. 193 122 101.6 497 (11.2U) 193 101.6 165.1