Allen & Heath AH-WZ414:4:2 10 Mic Line + 2 stereo rack mount mixer, 6 aux sends, 4 band EQ with dual swept mids, 4 Subgroups, rack mount

Allen & Heath AH-WZ414:4:2 10 Mic Line + 2 stereo rack mount mixer, 6 aux sends, 4 band EQ with dual swept mids, 4 Subgroups, rack mount

A uniquely versatile live sound mixer, WZ4 14:4:2 is equally at home at Front of House, on Monitors, or doubling up to fill both roles at once.

10 Mic/Line Inputs

10 mic/line inputs with balanced XLR/TRS jack feed our renowned clean and detailed preamp design.

2 Dual Stereo Inputs

The 2 dual stereo channels are perfect for stereo playback or for hooking up keyboards and other stereo instruments.

6 Auxes

Flexible aux section with 2 pre-fade, 2 switched and 2 post-fade sends.

6×2 Matrix

Perfect for feeding delay and fillspeakers, broadcast and recoding mixes, and more.

Three Modes of Operation

The WZ4 14:2 can be easily configured to run as a FOH or monitor desk, or even a combination for those times when you need to mix monitors and FOH from the same desk.

FOH

In FoH Mode, the 4 groups with inserts, 100mm faders and XLR outputs can be routed and panned to the LR mix for flexible sub-mixing. The main LR mix has inserts, separate left and right faders, and XLR outputs to feed the main speaker system. EQ and signal processing can easily be inserted on group and main outputs.

Monitor

In Monitor Mode, the aux mixes are routed to the group and LR faders, inserts and XLR outputs. The AFL and PFL system is switched to the Mono output to provide an engineer’s ‘wedge’ output. In essence, it’s a perfect 6-mix monitor console with additional outputs available from the group busses via the aux master controls.

Dual

In Dual Mode some auxes can be used as monitor mixes and some sub-grouping can be used along with the main LR outputs, allowing the engineer to run FoH sound and some Monitor mixes from the same console.

Preamp Clean and Detailed Sound

The MixWizard4 preamp delivers extremely low noise, minimal distortion, wide yet smooth gain law and plenty of headroom. The preamp was developed by leading analogue designer Mike Griffin and is adapted from the design used on our legendary large-format analogue consoles.

Sends Comprehensive Aux System

All MixWizard4 models offer a generous 6 auxes, each with its own master level rotary control and impedance-balanced TRS outputs. A clever monitoring system lets you listen to aux outputs in mono or in stereo pairs. Auxes 1-2 are routed pre-fade for monitors; auxes 3-4 are switchable pre or post-fade for monitors, FX or additional recording or zone feeds; and auxes 5-6 are routed post-fader for FX and aux-fed sub. These pre/post settings can be changed via internal jumpers.

QCC Fits Anywhere

Our unique QCC (Quick Change Connectors) system lets you swiftly change the position of the connector panel to suit desktop, rack or flightcase mounting. The hard plastic side trims can also be removed to reveal the integral rack ears.

Dual Stereo Channels Flexible Stereo Routing

On WZ4 14:4:2 and WZ4 12:2, two dual stereo channels with TRS connectors and independent gain controls are included for FX returns and stereo line sources. One stereo input can feed straight to LR, so providing extra returns. The stereo channels feature a 4-band EQ and can be routed to all 6 auxiliary sends.

Specifications

Performance

• Maximum Output Level:
  • XLR: +26dBu into 600 ohms max load
  • Jack: +21dBu into 2k ohm max load
• Internal Headroom:
  • Channels: +21dB
  • Mix: +23dB
• Meters: 3 colour LED, quasi peak response
• Sensitivity: 0VU = +4dBu at XLR output
• Master Meters: 12 segment -30 to +16dB
• Channel Meters: 2 segment -12, +16dB (5dB before clip)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 50kHz +/-0.5dB
• THD+n at +10dBu 1kHz: Channel to mix out < 0.004%
• Crosstalk at 1kHz:
  • Fader Shutoff: >90dB
  • Mute Shutoff: >90dB
  • Inter-channel: >90dB
• Noise, RMS (22Hz to 22kHz):
  • Mic EIN: -127dB
  • Residual Output Noise: < -96dBu (-100dB S/N)
  • LR Unity Fader Mix Noise: < -84dBu (-88dB S/N)
  • Group Unity Fader Noise: < -90dBu (-94dB S/N)
• Channel HPF: 12dB/octave below 80Hz
• Mono EQ:
  • HF: Shelving, +/-15dB, 12kHz
  • HM: Peak/dip, +/-15dB, 500Hz to 15kHz, Q=1.8
  • LM: Peak/dip, +/-15dB, 35Hz to 1kHz, Q=1.8
  • LF: Shelving, +/-15dB, 80Hz
• Stereo EQ:
  • HF: Shelving, +/-15dB, 12kHz
  • HM: Peak/dip, +/-15dB, 2.5kHz, Q=1.8
  • LM: Peak/dip, +/-15dB, 250Hz, Q=1.8
  • LF: Shelving, +/-15dB, 80Hz
• Power Supply:
  • 100-240V, 50/60Hz auto sensing, IEC input
  • Power Consumption: 45W max
  • Mains Fuse: T630mA L 20mm

Mechanical

• Free Standing Dimensions: W 507mm (20") x D 530mm (20.9") x H 194mm (7.7")
• Rack Mounted (Underside Connectors): W 483mm (19") x D 122mm (4.8") x H 444mm (17.5") / 10U
• Rack Mounted (Rear Connectors): W 483mm (19") x D 193mm (7.6") x H 497mm (19.6") / 11.2U
• Weight:
  • W4-1442 Unpacked: 13kg (28lbs)
  • W4-1442 Packed: 16kg (35lbs)