"Desk/Rack Mountable All Purpose Mixer."

With its simplicity, quality and plentiful inputs, WZ4 16:2 will be loved by seasoned engineers and novice operators alike. This is a true all-purpose mixer, providing a full 16 high specification mic/line inputs in a compact, straightforward format that has made it a consistent best seller.

WZ4 16:2 features our acclaimed 4 band EQ with 2 sweepable mids, high quality 100mm faders, 6 aux sends, 12 segment bargraph metering and our unique QCC connector system for easy desktop, rack or flightcase mounting.

New features for this 4th generation MixWizard console include two newly designed digital FX engines with 20 studio quality FX presets, EQ in/out switching and the option to fit a multichannel USB interface with high quality 16 channel soundcard for easy multitrack recording and 2-track playback.

If you’re looking for professional grade, all-purpose analogue mixers in a compact, rack mountable frame, the MixWizards continue to set the bar.

Product 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 centre 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)

*Can be reconfigured with internal jumpers

Product Specifications

General

• Performance
  • Maximum output level XLR +26dBu into 600 ohms max load; Jack +21dBu into 2k ohm max load
  • Internal headroom Channels +21dB; Mix +23dB
  • Meters 3 colour LED, quasi peak response
  • Sensitivity 0VU = +4dBu at XLR output
  • Master meters 12 segment -30 to +16dB
  • Channel meters 2 segment -12, +16dB (5dB before clip)
  • Frequency response 10Hz to 30kHz +/-0.5dB
  • THD+n at +10dBu 1kHz Channel 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 HPF 12dB/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
• Connections
  
  • Mono channel XLR balanced pin 2 hot Sensitivity -60 to +10dBu; TRS balanced, tip hot Sensitivity -40 to +10dBu; Pad out (MIC) 2k ohm; Pad in (MIC or LINE) >10k ohm, -20dB; Max input level +30dBu; XLR phantom power +48V, on/off
  • Stereo channel ST1,3 TRS unbalanced >10k ohm, -16 to +20dBu; ST2,4 TRS balanced >10k ohm, -16 to +20dBu
  • Stereo returns ST1(5) TRS balanced >10k ohm, -6 to +20dBu; ST2(6) TRS unbalanced >2k ohm, -2 to +20dBu
  • Inserts Channel TRS, tip send, ring return, 0dBu; Output TRS, tip send, ring return, -2dBu
  • L, R, M outputs XLR balanced pin 2 hot <75 ohm, +4dBu, +26dBu max
  • Aux 1-6 output TRS impedance balanced <75 ohm, -2dBu, +21dBu max; Electronic balance option <75 ohm, +4dBu, +26dBu max
  • Direct out TRS impedance balanced <75 ohm, 0dBu, +21dBu max
  • AB out TRS impedance balanced <75 ohm, -2dBu, +21dBu max
  • Headphones TRS, tip L, ring R, 30 to 600 ohm headphones recommended
  • Lamp 4-pin XLR max 12V 5W lamp

Physical & Dimensions

• Height: 194mm
• Width: 507mm
• Depth: 530mm
• Weight: 13kg