Allen & Heath MixWizard WZ4 16:2 All Purpose Mixer

The compact MixWizard WZ4 16:2 is an all-purpose analog mixer designed for professional live sound applications. The WZ4 16:2 is the ideal tool for applications that don’t require lots of channels but can’t compromise on audio quality. Featuring individual circuit cards, potentiometers nutted to the panel for absolute strength, rugged steel chassis, and optimized circuitry for superb sonic performance, this fourth-generation MixWizard console is newly-fitted with two digital FX engines with parameter control that comes with 20 built-in FX presets and EQ in/out switching. With its simplicity, quality and plentiful inputs, WZ4 16:2 will be loved by seasoned engineers and novice operators alike.

Boasting a total of 20 input connections, the WZ4 16:2 mixer comes with 16 mono mic/line inputs with a high-pass filter per channel, as well as 2 full-channel dual stereo inputs for connecting keyboards or other stereo instruments and 2 stereo return inputs, and AB stereo output. A dedicated mono output with separate fader is also included, as well as 4-band semi-parametric EQ with 2 sweepable mids, 100mm faders, 6 aux sends with combinations of pre/post switching, and 12 segment bar graph metering.

Integrate your WZ4 16:2 anywhere with ease. Using Allen & Heath’s QCC connector system, you can effortlessly use the mixer free-standing, mounted in a 19” rack, or in a portable flightcase. The supplied protective side trims keep the mixer from being scratched up during transport but can be removed for permanent installation. Rotate the connector pod for rear-facing or underside connectors for rack-mounting the mixer.

Access a host of internal user options by removing the mixer’s base. Set your user preference for aux, direct output, or AB sources. An optional kit is available to fit a USB2 output card so you can link the mixer to a computer for multitrack recording, while an LED gooseneck lamp can be added for illuminating the console in low lighting. (Kit, lamp, and other external gear sold separately.)

Allen & Heath MixWizard WZ4 16:2 Features

• 19" Rack mountable
• 16 mic/line inputs with balanced XLR/TRS jack, insert and direct output
• 100mm faders
• 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 center 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)

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• Maximum output level
  • XLR: +26dBu into 600 ohms max load
  • Jack: +21dBu into 2k ohm max load
• Internal headroom
  • Channels: +21dB
  • Mix: +23dB
• Meters3 color LED, quasi peak response
• Sensitivity0VU = +4dBu at XLR output
• Master meters12 segment, -30 to +16dB
• Channel meters2 segment, -12, +16dB (5dB before clip)
• Frequency response10Hz to 30kHz +/-0.5dB
• THD+n at +10dBu 1kHzChannel to mix out < 0.004%
• Crosstalk at 1kHz
  • Fader shutoff: >90dB
  • Channel mute: >90dB
  • Inter channel: >90dB
• Noise, rms 22Hz to 22kHz
  • Mic EIN: -127dB
  • Residual output noise: < -95dBu (-99dB S/N)
  • LR unity fader mix noise: < -83dBu (-87dB S/N)
• Channel HPF12dB/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
• Dimensions and Weights (WxDxH)
  • Free standing dimensions: 20x20.9x7.7" (507x530x194mm)
  • Rack mounted (Underside connectors): 19x4.8x17.5" (483x122x444mm) 10U
  • Rack mounted (Rear connectors): 19x7.6x19.6" (483x193x497) 11.2U
  • Unboxed weight: 28lbs (13kg)
  • Boxed weight: 35lbs (16kg)