Allen & Heath MixWizard4 12:2 Professional Mixing Console

MixWizard - 12 Into 2 Live Mixer with Built-In Effects

WZ4 12:2 is your ideal companion for those scenarios where you don't need masses of channels, but you still need to deliver superb audio quality. The 2 dual stereo channels are perfect for stereo playback or for hooking up keyboards and other stereo instruments. WZ4 12:2 features our acclaimed 4 band EQ with 2 sweepable mids, high quality 100mm faders, 6 aux sends, 12 segment bargraph metering and our unique QCC connector system for easy desktop, rack or flightcase mounting. New features for this 4th generation MixWizard console include two newly designed digital FX engines with 20 studio quality FX presets, EQ in/out switching and the option to fit a multichannel USB interface with high quality 16 channel soundcard for easy multitrack recording and 2-track playback. If you're looking for professional grade, all-purpose analogue mixers in a compact, rack mountable frame, the MixWizards continue to set the bar.

Features:

• 19" Rack mountable
• 8 mic/line inputs with balanced XLR/TRS jack, insert and direct output
• 100mm faders
• 2 Dual Stereo inputs with separate gain and 'ON' switches allowing inputs to be selected independently or mixed together
• 4 band EQ with 2 swept mids
• 6 Aux sends - 2x pre fade / 2x switched / 2x post fade*
• 2 Stereo returns
• Dedicated mono output fader - can be switched to provide an L+R mono feed for a centre or fill speaker, or sub bass feed
• Independent A-B output for 2-track recording, monitor foldback, speaker fills etc
• Tri-colour, 12 segment bargraph metering
• Twin FX engines with 20 studio quality FX presets
• +48V Phantom Power
• Signal and Peak LEDs
• Lamp socket
• USB multitrack recording option
• Footswitch connector (mutes/unmutes the ST1 FX Return)
• *Can be reconfigured with internal jumpers

Specifications:

• Performance
• Maximum Output Level:
  XLR - +26 dBu into 600 ohms max load
  1/4" jack - +21 dBu into 2k ohm max load
• Headroom:
  Channels +21 dB
  Mix +23 dB
• Metering:
  3-color LED, quasi peak response:
  Sensitivity - 0VU = +4 dBu at XLR output
  Master meters - 12-segment -30 to +16 dB
  Channel meters - 2-segment -12, +16 dB (5 dB before clip)
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 30 kHz (+/-0.5 dB)
• THD + N: Channel to mix out < 0.004% (at +10 dBu 1 kHz)
• Crosstalk:
  Fader shutoff > 90 dB (at 1 kHz)
  Mute shutoff > 90 dB (at 1 kHz)
  Inter channel > 90 dB (at 1 kHz)
• Noise:
  Mic EIN, -127 dB, (rms 22 Hz to 22 kHz)
  Residual output noise, < -95 dBu (-99 dB S/N), (rms 22 Hz to 22 kHz)
  LR unity fader mix noise, < -83 dBu (-87 dB S/N), (rms 22 Hz to 22 kHz)
• High-Pass Filter: 12 dB/octave below 80 Hz, (channel)
• Equalization:
  EQ:
  HF shelving, +/-15 dB, 12 kHz
  HM peak/dip, +/-15 dB, 500 Hz to 15 kHz, Q = 1.8
  LM peak/dip, +/-15 dB, 35 Hz to 1kHz, Q = 1.8
  LF shelving, +/-15 dB, 80 Hz
  Stereo EQ
  HF Shelving ±15 dB, 12 kHz
  HM Peak/dip ±15 dB, 2.5 kHz, Q=1.8
  LM Peak/dip ±15 dB, 250 Hz, Q=1.8
  LF Shelving, ±15 dB, 80 Hz
• Power Supply:
  100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz auto sensing, IEC input
  Power consumption 45 W max
  Mains fuse T630 mA L 20 mm
• I/O Connections
• Mono channel:
  XLR balanced pin 2 hot, -60 to +10 dBu, sensitivity
  TRS balanced tip hot, -40 to +10 dBu, sensitivity
  Pad out (MIC), 2 kΩ
  Pad in (MIC or LINE), >10 kΩ, -20 dB
  Max input level, +30 dBu
  XLR phantom power, +48 V, on/off
• Stereo channel:
  ST1, 3 TRS unbalanced >10 kΩ, -16 to +20 dBu
  ST2, 4 TRS balanced >10 kΩ, -16 to +20 dBu
• Stereo returns:
  ST1(5) TRS balanced >10 kΩ, -6 to +20 dBu
  ST2(6) TRS unbalanced >2 kΩ, -2 to +20 dBu
• Inserts:
  Channel TRS, tip send, ring return, 0 dBu
  Output TRS, tip send, ring return, -2 dBu
• L, R, M outputs: XLR balanced pin 2 hot, <75 Ω, +4 dBu, +26 dBu max
• Aux 1-6 output:
  TRS impedance balanced, <75 Ω, -2 dBu, +21 dBu max
  Electronic balance option, <75 Ω, +4 dBu, +26 dBu max
• Direct out: TRS impedance balanced, <75 Ω, 0 dBu, +21 dBu max
• AB out: TRS impedance balanced, <75 Ω, -2 dBu, +21 dBu max
• Headphones: TRS, tip L, ring R, 30 to 600 Ω headphones recommended
• Lamp: 4-pin XLR, max 12 V 5 W lamp
• Mechanical
• Dimensions:
  20 x 20.9 x 7.7" (507 x 530 x 194 mm), (free standing)
  19 x 4.8 x 17.5" (483 x 122 x 444 mm), (rack mounted, 10U, underside connectors)
  19 x 7.6 x 19.6" (483 x 193 x 497 mm), (rack mounted, 11.2U, rear connectors)
• Weight: 24 lb (11 kg)