WZ4 16:2 is a true all-purpose mixer, providing a full 16 high specification mic/line inputs in a compact, straightforward format — a consistent best seller for bands and venues who need the full channel count without compromise.
Inputs
16 Mic/Line Inputs
16 mic/line inputs with balanced XLR/TRS jack, insert points and direct outputs feeding the MixWizard4 preamp.
FX
Dual FX Engines
Two digital FX engines with 20 studio quality FX presets, designed by the DSP team behind Allen & Heath's flagship digital mixers.
Routing
6 Auxes
Flexible 6-aux section with 2× pre-fade, 2× switchable pre/post and 2× post-fade sends, plus impedance-balanced TRS outputs.
Returns
2 Stereo Returns
A pair of dedicated stereo return channels for external FX or stereo line-level sources.
Preamp
Clean and Detailed Sound
The MixWizard4 preamp delivers extremely low noise, minimal distortion, wide yet smooth gain law and plenty of headroom. Developed by leading analogue designer Mike Griffin, it is adapted from the design used on Allen & Heath's legendary large-format analogue consoles.
Sends
Comprehensive Aux System
6 auxes with individual master level controls and impedance-balanced TRS outputs. Auxes 1–2 are pre-fade for monitors; auxes 3–4 are switchable pre/post-fade for monitors or FX; auxes 5–6 are post-fader for FX sends. A clever monitoring system lets you listen to aux outputs in mono or stereo pairs.
Built-In FX
Studio Quality Effects
WZ4 16:2 is equipped with 2 stereo FX engines providing 20 studio-quality FX presets. The FX interface features a 7-segment LED display, tap tempo and an encoder to adjust parameters.
The algorithms were developed by the same in-house team that created the acclaimed FX suite for Allen & Heath's digital touring mixers.
QCC
Quick Change Connectors
Allen & Heath's 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.
WZ4 16:2 Features
- 16 × mic/line inputs with balanced XLR/TRS jack, insert and direct output
- 2 × stereo return channels
- 6 aux sends (2× pre-fade, 2× switchable, 2× post-fade)
- Twin FX engines with 20 studio quality FX presets
- 7-segment LED FX display with tap tempo
- 4-band EQ with 2 swept mids
- Dedicated mono output fader
- Independent A-B output (recording, monitor fold-back, speaker fills)
- Tri-colour 12-segment bargraph metering
- QCC Quick Change Connector system
- 19" rack mountable
- 100mm faders
- 48V Phantom Power
