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Allen & Heath Wizard WZ20S
Desk / rack mount stereo source console

The WZ20S is a compact audio mixing console with an impressive 16 pairs of stereo inputs. It is well suited to mixing stereo sources such as keyboards, voice modules and effects returns, or for recording or stage submixing. With its additional mic inputs it is also equipped for broadcast, club installation and production mixing.

The WZ20S has 12 input channel strips. Four mono channels accept any signal, mic or line, on either jack or XLR. Eight stereo strips feature dual A and B inputs so that one of two stereo sources can be selected, or they can be mixed together with individual control of gain. This allows permanent connection of 16 stereo sources. Inputs A are on phono pin jacks and inputs B on TRS jacks. An optional RIAA card can be fitted to the phono inputs. The jack inputs are balanced and normalled for use with stereo or mono sources. An additional two stereo external inputs are available and can be configured as returns to the mix or as external inputs for monitoring only.

The mono channels provide 4 band EQ with shelving high and low, and two parametric mid bands. The stereo channels provide 4 band EQ with shelving high and low, and two fixed frequency mid bands. All equalizers include in/out switching. The WZ20S provides two independently assignable stereo mix busses MIX1 and MIX2. Each feeds a pair of balanced XLR outputs together with inserts and metering. In addition, MIX2 includes a second stereo output on TRS jacks and a summing mono output on balanced XLR. Mix1 can be assigned to feed MIX2 to provide a stereo subgroup if required. 6 independent aux outputs on TRS jacks include pre/post switching in groups of two and four. This flexible output scheme satisfies many applications including dual stereo submixing, stereo and mono broadcast and amplifier feeds, cleanfeed sends, zone and recording feeds.

A unique combination of monitoring features is provided to satisfy the specific requirements of live mixing, broadcast and club install. Dedicated headphones and local monitor outputs include separate level control. A large switch bank lets you select any output for monitoring, automatically overriden by channel PFL selection. Two headphones can be connected, one on the top panel, one on the rear, for example in a presenter/guest situation. The local monitor feeds separate TRS jacks and includes mute (internally configurable for 20dB dim) and PFL enable facilities. Split PFL can be selected to keep the output program in the right ear while monitoring the PFL channel in the left, ideal for broadcast or club booth monitoring. A switch allows instant checking of the stereo signal for mono compatibility.

In keeping with the rest of the range, the WZ20S offers the QCC (Quick Change Connector) rotating pod which can be set for 8U high 19” rack or rear connector desktop operation. 100mm faders and professional build quality using individual channels with nutted pots and all steel chassis provide solid reliability and easy servicing. The internal power unit is an efficient switched mode design which allows universal connection to the most common world wide mains voltages.

Features:
• 4 XLR and 1/4" balanced mono inputs with inserts
• 4 band EQ with shelving high/low and 2 parametric mid bands for each mono channel
• 8 stereo channel pairs with A/B inputs (RCA and 1/4" pairs)
• 2 stereo mix busses and 6 independent aux outputs
• Dedicated heaphone and local monitor outputs with separate level controls
• Rotating output pod which can be set for 8U 10" rackmount or desktop use
• 100mm faders and all steel chassis for solid performance
• 19"W x 17.5"H/10U, rackmounted, or 20.9"H on desktop x 5.3"D; 22 lbs.