MixWizard compact mixers have carved out a unique place in the pro audio pantheon of professional multipurpose consoles. For years, and in every year, Allen & Heath has supplied thousands of MixWizards for hundreds of different applications, all of which have four requirements in common - great sound, high quality, ease of use and lots of really useful features.

We now present the third generation of MixWizard, with even better sound quality, new preamp design, tailored EQ frequencies, an extra mono output on fader which can switched to provide a sub-bass mix from channel aux 6, and several routing changes to make the engineer's life easier. Put together with new styling, extra lamp socket, new Sys-Link options and backup power supply and it's easy to see that we just made the best even better.

The WZ3:16:2 is a versatile, easy to use 16 mic/line chaThe WZ3:16:2 is a versatile, easy to use 16 mic/line channel mixer - the next generation of this industry standard multi-purpose design.

16 into 2 Live Mixer with Built In Effects

WZ3:16:2

• 16 XLR & 1/4" Balanced inputs with Metering
• Inserts on all mono inputs
• Direct outs on all mono channels
• 6 Aux sends - 1 to 4 can feed the
internal Effects bus
• Crystal-Clear WZ3 Mic Preamps
• 2 x stereo return can be +4dB
or -10dbu
• Built in DSP effects processors
• 100mm Smooth action faders

Features:

Performance improvements with new mic preamp designand more responsive EQ.
Extended PA possibilities with control of aux fedsubs on new mono output fader.
Channel phantom power switches and signal indicatorsadded.
Addition of a versatile 6x2 matrix on WZ314:4:2.
User friendly options on aux sends and directoutputs.
XLR lamp socket. New Syslink options.
Slimmer build.
Pluggable jumper links.
Easy service construction.
New meter moulding design.
Extra feet on connector pod.
Universal rack or desk mount.
Dual stereo channel routing modes.
New side trims for style and portability.
Separate internal power supply module.
Dual redundant power supply connector added.
Balanced channel XLR normals through TRS for mic orline level XLR.
Pre-EQ aux option added for pre-insert, post-mute.
New surface mount technology

Specifications Mono Inputs

16 mic / line channels with 4 band EQ, HPF, individual phantom power, 6 auxes, mute switch, signal and peak indicator leds and 100mm smooth action fader. A configurable direct out and insert using all-metal TRS jacks are provided

Stereo Mix with AB out

Main output controlled by 100mm faders with 12 segment 3 colour metering with insert. A-B output for additional L&R stereo output selectable pre or post L&R faders. Unique underpanel mode switch to configure A-B as a local monitor output for additional stereo monitoring

Dedicated Mono Output

Mono fader feeds mono XLR output. Source select L+R sum or aux 6 mix for creating separate mono/C or aux fed sub mix

6 Auxiliary Sends

6 auxiliaries: 1-2 prefade (option: link to follow pre/post switch), 3-4 switchable pre/post fade (option: permanently prefade) and 5- and 6 post fade (option to follow pre/post switch). Internal option to configure stereo channel L signal to odd auxes and R signal to even auxes. Aux masters are rotary controls with TRS outputs. The aux busses can be monitored in mono or related stereo pairs

4 Band EQ plus HPF

Mono channels have separate controls for sweep and cut/boost on mid bands. HPF at 100Hz is switchable

2 Stereo Returns

[TRS] line inputs, routed via level controls to L&R mix. ST1 can feed aux 1-4. Note: the internal FX returns to ST1. The ST1 input allows external FX to be mixed in

On-board Digital FX

32 FX programs with external midi editing / control. Can be configured in single mode (16 programs fed from aux 5) or Dual mode (8 programs fed from aux 5 plus another 8 programs fed from aux 6). FX are returned via ST1 to the mix, aux 1-4. The effects can be muted using a footswitch. WZ FX editor software is available from the website

Engineer's Toolbox

Headphone output and local monitor possible, with separate level controls. Red led indicator when PFL on input channels is selected. PFL signal overrides the selected monitor source and L&R metering. A-B output can be configured as local stereo monitor


W-19" x H-17.7" (10U) x D-5", 22lbs