Allen & Heath WZ3 14:4:2
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The WZ3 14:4:2 is a remarkably dynamic compact mixer, with multifunctionality that allows it to be used for FOH, monitors, and live or studio recording. 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.
As with MixWizard3 12 and 16, these mixers have truly gained a place of honor in the compact mixer world. The 4-group MixWizard3 14:4:2 is the ideal mixer for live sound applications and is great for rental companies to stock for smaller gigs. Engineers will appreciate the new EQ and preamp design, individual phantom power switches, channel meters and the new 2-output matrix. The WZ3 14:4:2 of course features Allen & Heath’s legendary dual functionality, allowing it to be used for FoH or monitors, recording on location or in the studio. It’s universally accepted as the most flexible package for professional use on the market today.
Features
- 10 mic/line mono inputs
- Dual Functionality
- 6 auxiliary sends
- 4 audio groups
- 2 dual stereo inputs
- 4-band EQ
- 6x2 Matrix
- Oscillator and pink noise generator
- Pluggable jumpers
- Mounting
- Sys-Link 2 output option
| Specifications |
| Operating Levels |
| Channels | 0 dBu Headroom +21 dB | Maximum XLR Output | +26 dBu |
| Mix | -2 dBu Headroom +23 dB | Mic Pre-Amp Sensitivity | -60 to +10 dBu |
| Main Outputs | +4 dBu Headroom +22 dB | Stereo Input Sensitivity | -16 to +20 dBu |
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| Frequency Response (±0.5dB) | 20 Hz–50 kHz | THD + Noise @ 1 kHz | < 0.004% |
| Common Mode Rejection |
| Mic Input +40dB gain | > 80 dB | Mic Input with Pad 0dB gain | > 50 dB |
| Crosstalk @ 1 kHz |
| Adjacent Channel | > 90 dB | Mute Shutoff | > 100 dB |
| Fader Shutoff | > 90 dB | |
| Noise Performance (22Hz–22kHz unweighted) |
| Mic EIN with 150Ω source | -128 dB | Residual Output Noise | < -96 dBu (-100 dB S/N) |
| Main Mix Noise | < -84 dBu (-88 dB S/N) | Group Unity Fader Noise | < -90 dBu (-94 dB S/N) |
| Connection Impedances |
| Mic Inputs | 2 kΩ | Line Inputs | > 10 kΩ |
| Outputs | < 75 Ω | |
| Equalization |
| Max. Boost/Cut (each band) | ± 15 dB | Filter (mono input) | 100 Hz switchable |
| Mono Channel HF | 12 kHz shelf | Stereo Channel HF | 12 kHz shelf |
| Mono Channel HM | 500 Hz–15 kHz, Q=1.8 | Stereo Channel HM | 2.5 kHz, Q=1.8 |
| Mono Channel LM | 35 Hz–1 kHz, Q=1.8 | Stereo Channel LM | 250 Hz, Q=1.8 |
| Mono Channel LF | 80 Hz shelf | Stereo Channel LF | 80 Hz shelf |
| Metering |
| Reading ref. to Main Outputs | 0VU = +4 dBu | Peak Indication Threshold | 5 dB before clipping |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 19.4 x 48.3 x 53.0 cm (7.64" x 19.0" x 20.9") | Weight | 10 kg (22.0 lbs) |
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