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 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. The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to ALLEN &
HEATH or its authorised agent with proof of purchase.
5. Units returned should be packed to avoid transit damage
These terms of warranty apply to UK sales. In other territories the terms
may vary according to legal requirements. 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.
Manufactured in England by:
Allen & Heath Limited
Kernick Industrial Estate,
Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK
http://www.allen-heath.com
ALLEN&HEATH
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts
you to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage inside the enclosure
that may be sufficient to constitute a risk
of electric shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
alerts you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature. Please read
the operating instructions.
CAUTION
ATTENTION:RISQUEDECHOCELECTRIQUE–NEPASOUVRIR
WARNING:
• RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should be read and retained for future reference.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
• HEED WARNINGS:All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
• FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operation and user instructions should be followed.
• WATER & MOISTURE:The appliance should not be used near water (e.g. in a bathroom, a kitchen, wet
basement or near a swimming pool etc…)
•VENTILATION:The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be placed on a bed, sofa, rug,
or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings: or, placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through
ventilation openings.
•HEAT:The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances (e.g. amplifiers) that produce heat.
•POWER SOURCES:The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
•GROUNDING OR POLARISATION: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarisation means of the
appliance plug is not defeated. A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
•POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs and the point where they exit from the appliance.
•ATTACHMENTS / ACCESSORIES: Only use attachments and /or accessories specified and approved by the
manufacturer.
• CLEANING:The appliance should only be cleaned as recommended by the manufacturer.
• NON-USE PERIODS:The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused
for a long period of time. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms.
•OBJECT & LIQUID ENTRY: Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.
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USER GUIDE3
•DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged: or
objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance: or
the appliance has been exposed to rain; or
the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
the appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
•SERVICING:The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
•INSTALLATION:The appliance should only be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturers
operating instructions. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Important Mains plug wiring instructions.
The appliance is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the ac mains power lead. If the mains plug has to be
replaced, follow the instructions below.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
TERMINAL
European USA/Canada
LIVE BROWN BLACK
L
NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE
N
EARTH GND GREEN & YELLOW GREEN
E
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
• 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.
• 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 codings are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed.
WIRE COLOUR
WARNING:THISAPPLIANCEMUSTBEEARTHED
This product complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directives 89/336/EEC &
92/31/EEC and the European Low Voltage directive 73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC.
Allen & Heath warns that any changes or modifications to the appliance not approved or authorised by Allen &
Heath could void the compliance of the appliance and therefore the users authority to operate it.
Selecting the appropriate environment
Refer to the important safety instructions overleaf and in addition the following guidelines should be adhered to:
•The appliance must be situated near a suitably grounded (earthed) electrical outlet. Where possible, use a power
filter/surge protector connected to the mains lead of the appliance or any other connected appliance.
•Avoid electromagnetic, RF and magnetic fields such as those generated by TV/telecoms and radio antennae,
amplifiers, speakers, TV/video monitors, air conditioning units, microwave ovens and large electric motors.
• Avoid conditions of extreme humidity.
• Avoid sources of shock and vibration.
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USER GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
The WZ14:4:2+ continues ALLEN & HEATH’s commitment to providing high quality audio mixing
consoles engineered to meet the exacting requirements of today’s audio business. It brings you
the latest in high performance technology and offers the reassurance of over two decades of
console manufacture and customer support.
This user guide presents a quick reference to the function and application of the WZ14:4:2+. We
recommend that you read this guide fully before starting. For your convenience, the manual
contains information about applications, installing and connecting the console and its input and
output sections. Front and rear panel drawings are included with a technical specification. A
system block diagram is printed on the rear cover. For further information on the basic principles of
audio system engineering, please refer to one of the specialist publications available from
bookshops and audio equipment dealers.
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.
SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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
product range, assistance with your technical queries or simply to chat about matters audio... To
help us provide the most efficient service please keep a record of the console serial number, and
date and place of purchase to be quoted in any communication regarding this product.
SAFETY WARNING!
Mains electricity is dangerous and can kill. Mains voltage is present within the console.
Do not remove the covers with mains electricity connected. To ensure your safety, mains earth
is connected to the chassis through the power lead. Do not remove this mains earth connection.
To avoid the risk of fire, replace the mains fuse only with the correct value and type as
indicated on the connector panel.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Your WZ14:4:2+ is ruggedly constructed to withstand the rigours of the road whether location
mixing or live gigging. However, you will extend the life of the console and preserve its cosmetics
by applying these simple common sense precautions.
Prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics by avoiding drinks spillage, tobacco ash, smoke,
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.
Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat and vibration when operating and storing.
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.
TRANSPORTING THE CONSOLE
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The console may be transported as a free-standing unit or mounted in a rack or flightcase. Ensure
that the connector pod is secured in place with the locking screws fitted to prevent movement. Use
adequate packing if you need to ship the unit.
USER GUIDE5
OVERVIEW OF THEMixWizard14:4:2+
The WZ14:4:2+ combines uncompromised features with impressive performance for live sound
engineering and recording. Built on the established tradition of innovative British design and
manufacture, WZ14:4:2+ is solidly reliable for a hard life on the road and uniquely versatile for any
audio mixing application. The WZ14:4:2+ is equally at home alongside top of the range live sound
consoles such as the ALLEN & HEATH GL4000, in use in theatres, houses of worship, conference
and club installations, home and recording studios, or multi-tasking with equipment hire
companies. Check out the key features:
The Mix Wizard QCC (Quick Change Connector) system lets you quickly rotate the connectors for
rear access desk top operation, or for underside access as required when mounted in a compact
10U 19” rack space.
MSP (Minimum signal path) for transparent audio is achieved by careful circuit design using high
grade, low noise discrete and IC components aimed at providing the shortest signal path from input
to output.
The 10 mic/line input channels each feature a 4 band EQ with 2 mid-sweep controls for source
correction or enhancement equalisation, a 100Hz lo-cut filter, an EQ IN switch and individual
phantom power switching on the rear panel for inputs channels, and a global on/off switch on the
front panel. In addition, 6 auxiliary sends with up to 6dB of boost may be switched Pre/Post fader in
groups 1-4 and 5-6. The input pre-amplifier provides a wide 70dB gain range for soft and loud
signal sources. Cable matching is no longer a problem as each input offers both professional XLR
and metal TRS jack sockets for any signal level, mic or line. A smooth action 100mm long travel
fader with PAN control, ON switch and LED, Pre Fade Listen (PFL) switch, L-R, & groups 1-2, 3-4
routing switches and PEAK (PFL) LED indicator complete the input channel. INSERTS for effects
patching and DIRECT OUTPUTS for multitrack recording are also provided on the rear panel.
The 2 full facility stereo input channels feature dual inputs,A (RCA phonos) and B (jacks) each
with individual gain control and on/off switching. A 4 band EQ with HF and LF shelving together
with two fixed frequency peak/dip mid controls MF1 and MF2 providing 15dB of cut or boost.
A further 4 stereo returnsST1-4 each with feeds for AUX and L-R routing bring the total number
of input connections up to 26.
The Master section includes 100mm GROUP and L-R master faders each with AFL, balanced
XLR connectors on all outputs and INSERTS for signal processing. The MONO output is on
balanced XLR with mode switching for either LR sum (mono) output or PFL/AFL for an
engineer’s listen wedge speaker. The groups also feature individual PAN controls with L-R and ON
switches.
Above the groups, the AUX SEND master level controls provide an extra 10dB boost and AFL
switches for monitoring. The GROUP/AUX reverse switch bank is located below the aux master
section. Mode switching enables the user to reverse the aux outputs with the group outputs to
configure the console for either FOH operation or on stage monitoring or both. This provides aux
masters on balanced XLRs with inserts and fader control. The groups are redirected to the Aux
master level controls and are on balanced TRS jacks. Individual mode switching for each
Aux/Group is available permitting a wide variety of applications. Refer to the MODE SWITCHING
section on page 16.
A useful oscillator allows a tone or pink noise signal to be sent to key outputs for system
checking/alignment. Refer to Page 18 for details.
A headphone socket with level control is provided together with two 12 segment bargraph level
meters for L & R signal monitoring.
2-Track recording and playback is set with the individual send and return level controls with routing
for replay to the L-R mix. An XLR socket is provided for the talkback mic with a trim control for
talkback to aux 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 in pairs.
A rugged all metal construction features all-metal jack sockets combined with individual circuit
boards secured to the front panel via all rotary controls. No-nonsense solid build ensures on-the
road reliability.
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FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
5
0
10
GAI N
-5
PAD
-30dB
40
30
GAI N
PAD
20- 10
60 30
100Hz
0
HF
12kHz
-15
3kHz
1k
700
500Hz
15kHz
0
MF1
-15
180Hz
60
45
35Hz
0
MF2
-15
0
LF
60Hz
-15
EQ
IN
AUX
1
OO
AUX
2
OO
AUX
3
OO
AUX
4
OO
AUX
5
OO
AUX
6
OO
PAN
L
ODD
EVEN
ON
PEAK
!
PAD
-30dB
40
30
GAI N
50
+15
5k
7k
+15
300
450
1kHz
+15
+15
0
+6
0
+6
0
+6
0
+6
POST
PRE
0
+6
0
+6
POST
PRE
50
PAD
20- 10
60 30
100Hz
0
HF
12kHz
-15
+15
3kHz
1k
5k
7k
700
500Hz
15kHz
0
MF1
-15
+15
180Hz
60
300
45
450
35Hz
1kHz
0
MF2
-15
+15
0
LF
60Hz
-15
+15
EQ
IN
AUX
1
0
OO
+6
AUX
2
0
OO
+6
AUX
3
0
OO
+6
AUX
4
0
OO
+6
POST
PRE
AUX
5
0
OO
+6
AUX
6
0
OO
+6
POST
PRE
PAN
R
L
R
ODD
EVEN
ON
PEAK
!
PFLPFL
10
L-R
1-2
3-4
10
L-R
5
5
1-2
0
0
3-4
-10
GAI N
-5
-10
HF
12kHz
-15
MF1
-15+15
MF2
-15
LF
60Hz
-15
AUX
1
O
AUX
2
O0+6
AUX
3
OO
AUX
4
AUX
5
AUX
6
O
BAL
L
ODD
PEAK
PFL
L-R
1-2
3-4
15
20
ON
5
0
10
15
20
ON
MONO
0
+15
0
0
+15
0
+15
EQ
IN
0
O
+6
O
0
+6
0
+6OO
POST
PRE
0
+6OO
0
O
+6
POST
PRE
R
EVEN
ON
!
10
5
0
5
0
10
GAI N
-5
15
20
-10
0
GAI N
-5
-10
OSC/ N OI SE
ON
TRIM
5
10
15
20
MIC
IN
1kHz OSC
PINK NOISE
TALKBACK
TRIM
GROUPAUX
ON
MONO
0
HF
12kHz
-15
+15
0
MF1
1kHz OSC/ PINK NOISEPRESS TO TALK
ON
!
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+15
-15
0
MF2
-15
0
LF
60Hz
-15
EQ
IN
AUX
1
OO
AUX
2
OO
AUX
3
OO
AUX
4
OO
AUX
5
OO
AUX
6
OO
BAL
L
EVEN
ODD
ON
PEAK
!
AUX
AUX
AUX
1
2
0
+15
+15
+6
OO
L-R
0000
OO
0
OO
+6 OO+60O
L-RL-RL-R
OO+10+10
PFLPFL
0
+6
0
+6
0
+6
0
+6
POST
PRE
0
+6
0
+6
POST
PRE
R
AUX
AUX
0
0
2
1
OO
OO+10+10
AFL
AFL
REVREVREVREVREVREV
1
PEAK
+6
0
SIG
PAN
L
23
PEAK
+6
0
SIG
L-R
L-R
PAN
RL R
ON
ON
1
2
AFLAFLAFLAFLAFL
AFL
3
OO+10
AUX
3
OO+10
PEAK
+6
0
SIG
PAN
L
AUX
PFL
AUX
0
AFL
L-R
PAN
RL
ON
3
4
4
POWER ON
5
4
6
783
3
2
0110
91
SEND
2-TRACK
+16
+9
+6
+3
0
-3
-6
-9
-12
-16
-20
-30
MONITOR
0
O
+6
OO
LEV
+10
PFL
STEREO
RETURNS
AUX
AUX
0
0
6
5
OO
+10
OO
AFL
AFL
4L5R 6
PEAK
PEAK
+6
+6
0
0
SIG
SIG
LR SUM
L-R
MONO
AFL/PFL
LISTEN WEDGE
R
ON
4
M
ON
L
5
654
7
2
8
9
RETURN
100
L-R
REPLAY
PFL/AFL
654
7
3
2
8
19
100
L-R
2TRK
0
OO+10+10
AFL
AUX
SENDS
GRP/AUX
REVERSE
PEAK
+6
OPERAT ING MOD E
0
FRONT - OF- HOU S E
STAGE MONITOR
SIG
MONO
OUTPU T
0
OO
+10
ON
R
6
PFL
10
L-R
5
1-2
0
3-4
10
5
0
10
10
55
10
55105
00000
10
555555
WZ14:4:2+
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
30
30
MAIN
OUTPUTS
DUAL
STEREO
10
20
30
OO
10
20
30
OO
10
20
30
OO
DUAL
STEREO
10
20
20
20
20
30
30
OO
30
OOOOOOOOOOOO
20
30
30
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USER GUIDE7
REAR PANEL LAYOUT
2-TRACK
RETURN
LL
RR
M
OUT
STEREO
RETURNS
R
L /
1
R
L /
2
R
L /
3
R
L /
4
Made in the UK by ALLEN & HEATH
INSERT
SEND
L3
A5
OUT
INSERT
MONO
OUTA6OUT
MONO
AUX 6
MONO
MONO
A DIVISION OF HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES Ltd.
Mic input EIN (150 ohm source)...............................<-128dB
LR output residual noise ......................<-97dBu (101dBS/N)
LR faders unity mix noise....................<-87dBu (-91dB S/N)
POWER SUPPLY: internal, linear regulated
AC Mains input:...................... IEC socket with lead supplied
..................................................100 to 240V AC @ 50/60Hz
.............................................factory wired to country voltage
Power consumption:............................................... 35W max
Mains Fuse rating:.................. 100-120V AC T630mA 20mm
............................................... 220-240V AC T315mA 20mm
INPUTS:
Channel 1-10 in............ XLR.............................. pin 2 hot, 3 cold, bal ..................PAD out ........... 2k ohm variable -60 to -20dBu
..................................... TRS jack ...................... tip hot, ring cold, bal ..................PAD in ............. >10k ohm variable -30 to +10dBu
Stereo 11/12-13/14 in... TRS jack (L/M,R) ......... tip sig, ring gnd, unbal ...............>10k ohm......... -20 to +10dBu
..................................... RCA PHONO ............... unbalanced ................................>10k ohm......... -20 to +10dBu
Stereo return ................ TRS jack ...................... tip sig, ring gnd, unbalanced .....>10k ohm.........-10dBV minimum
Phones out................... TRS jack ...................... tip left, ring right..................................... for stereo headphones 30 to 600 ohms
Channel direct out........ TRS jack ...................... tip hot, ring cold, impedance balanced.. <75 ohm...........0dBu
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