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The MixWizard
4
preamp will
delight hardcore analogue
audiophiles with its extremely low
noise, minimal distortion, wide yet
smooth gain law and ample
headroom. The preamp was
developed by leading analogue
designer,
designer, Mike Griffin, and is
adapted from the design used on
our large format GL series
consoles.
High Performance Preamp
All MixWizard
4
models offer a
generous 6 auxes, each with its
own master level rotary control
and impedance balanced TRS
outputs. A clever monitoring
system lets you listen to aux
outputs in mono or in stereo pairs.
Auxes
Auxes 1-2 are routed pre fade for
monitors; auxes 3-4 are
switchable pre or post fade for
monitors, FX or additional
recording or zone feeds; and
auxes 5-6 are routed post fader for
FX and aux-fed sub. These
pre/post
pre/post settings can be changed
by replugging internal jumpers.
Auxiliary sends
WZ
4
12:2 and WZ
4
16:2 are both
equipped with 2 newly designed
stereo FX engines, providing 20
studio quality FX presets. The FX
interface has also been upgraded,
with a 7 segment LED display, tap
tempo and an encoder to adjust FX
parameters.
parameters. The FX algorithms
were developed by the same
in-house team that created the
highly respected FX suite for our
iLive pro touring series.
Dual FX Engines
Our unique QCC system lets you swiftly change the
position of the connector panel to suit desktop, rack or
flightcase mounting. The hard plastic side trims can also
be removed to reveal the integral rack ears.
Quick Change Connectors (QCC)
The MixWizards provide the kind
of clean, responsive and accurate
equalisation control normally only
found in large format desks. 4
extended range overlapping
bands, 2 with centre frequency
sweeps, let you compensate for
microphone
microphone and auditorium
frequency responses, add sparkle
and presence to voices and
instruments, control sibilance or
add colour.
The HF and LF are shelving filters
which affect high frequencies
above 12kHz, and low
frequencies below 80Hz. HM and LM are bell shaped peak/dip filters which
affect frequencies around a centre point which can be swept from 500Hz to
15kHz and 35Hz to 1kHz respectively. These have a width (Q) of 1.8. All
bands can be boosted or cut by up to 15dB and have a centre detent 0dB
position.
position. EQ In/Out switching makes it easy to compare the sound with the
equaliser switched in or out of the circuit.
4 band EQ
On WZ
4
14:4:2 and WZ
4
12:2, two
dual stereo channels with TRS
connectors and independent gain
controls are included for FX
returns and stereo line sources.
One stereo input can feed straight
to LR, so providing extra returns.
The
The stereo channels are furnished
with 4 band EQ and can be routed
to all 6 auxiliary sends.
Dual Stereo Channels
All MixWizard
4
consoles can be
fitted with an optional kit for USB
multitrack recording. The high
quality soundcard sends 16
channels to a computer for
recording or processing, while a
stereo channel is returned to the
mixer
mixer for monitoring or as an FX
return.
The USB optional interface is
purchased separately (part
number 004-232JIT) and should
be fitted by an approved service
agent.
USB send routing:
WZ
4
12:2 - Mono channels 1-8 direct out,
Aux output 1-6, L/R insert sends or AB out.
WZ
4
16:2 - Mono channels 1-14 direct out,
Mono channels 15-16 direct out or AB out.
WZ
4
14:4:2 - Mono channels 1-10 direct out,
Insert sends group 1-4,
Insert sends group 1-4,
Main L/R insert sends or Matrix outputs.
USB Multitrack Recording
We are proud to build the
MixWizards using the same
rigorous construction methods
that have underpinned our
analogue mixer designs for more
than 40 years. Every channel has
its own individual, vertically
mounted
mounted circuit board for rigidity
and ease of servicing. Every rotary
control is firmly secured to the
front panel with a steel nut,
dissipating impacts through the
chassis and protecting the circuits
within. No wonder the MixWizards
have
have carved out a reputation for
taking all the hardships of life on
the road and still delivering superb
performance.
Build Quality
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