ALLEN&HEATH W31442/X WZ314:4:2 14 into 4 into 2 Mixer with Dual Functionality

The Allen & Heath WZ3:14:4:2 is a remarkably dynamic compact mixer, with multifunctionality that allows it to be used for FOH, monitors, and live or studio recording.

MixWizard compact mixers have carved out a unique place in the pro audio pantheon of professional multipurpose consoles. For years, and in every year, Allen & Heath has supplied thousands of MixWizards for hundreds of different applications, all of which have four requirements in common – great sound, high quality, ease of use and lots of really useful features.

As with MixWizard3 12 and 16, these mixers have truly gained a place of honour in the compact mixer world. The 4-group MixWizard3 14:4:2 is the ideal mixer for live sound applications and is great for rental comapnies to stock for smaller gigs. Engineers will appreciate the new EQ and preamp design, individual phantom power switches, channel meters and the new 2-output matrix. The WZ314:4:2 of course features ALLEN&HEATH’s legendary dual functionality, allowing it to be used for FoH or monitors, recording on location or in the studio. It’s universally accepted as the most flexible package for professional use on the market today.

The MixWizard3 14′s Dual Functionality GRP/Aux mode switches reverse aux master section with the group and LR faders, giving up to 6 monitor sends with inserts on 100mm faders. Another under panel switch converts the Mono control and XLR out to an engineer’s listen wedge output.

The WZ3 14′s Mono Inputs feature 10 mic / line channels with switchable 4 band EQ, HPF, individual phantom power, 6 auxes, on switch with led and 100mm smooth action fader. A direct out and insert using all-metal TRS jacks are provided.

The WZ314:4:2 has 2 dual stereo input channels as standard. ST1/3 & ST2/4 jacks have separate gain controls and ‘on’ switch. Each stereo channel has a 4 band EQ.

Allen & Heath WZ3:14:4:2 Specifications

• 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 20Hz to 50kHz +/-0.5dB
• THD+n at +10dBu 1kHz Channel to mix out < 0.004%
• Crosstalk at 1kHz Fader shutoff >90dB
• Mute shutoff >100dB
• Inter channel >90dB
• Noise, rms 22Hz to 22kHz Mic EIN -128dB
• Residual output noise < -96dBu (-100dB S/N)
• LR unity fader mix noise < -84dBu (-88dB S/N)
• Group unity fader noise < -90dBu (-94dB 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 Internal 100-240V, 50/60Hz auto sensing, IEC input
• External Input for optional MPS12 backup supply
• Power consumption 35W max