The MixWizards: they'll spoil you for anything else!
The Allen & Heath Mix Wizard 3 series of sound reinforcement audio mixers delivers the performance and durability expected of a quality live sound console. Lightweight and rack mountable, the Mix Wizard is at home in clubs, halls, theaters, houses of worship, restaurants, etc.
The Mix Wizard 3 20S is a rugged, cost effective audio mixer with enough stereo input channels to satisfy keyboard players and recording engineers alike. Sixteen stereo input channels are divided into two sections. The "A" section features balanced L/R paired 1/4" Phone connectors, while the "B" section provides L/R paired 3-pin XLR connectors; both on channels 5 through 20. Both "A" and "B" sections may be mixed together into the channel or mode switched to provide up to 16 independent sources to the mix.
This gives keyboard players with heavy rigs plenty of inputs in the studio or on stage. Additional features include mono inputs with balanced XLR microphone and 1/4" TRS phone line inputs, responsive 4-band EQ and dual stereo outputs with a Mono output for sending audio to sub-woofers.
The Mix Wizard 3 20S is a flexible, cost effective stereo input mixer designed to perform in recording and live sound-reinforcement scenarios with ease.
Features
- 4 mic/line mono inputs featuring the WZ3 low-noise preamp - with balanced XLR/TRS jacks and direct outputs
- 8 dual stereo input channels, each with TRS jack ‘A’ and XLR ‘B’ inputs. These may be mixed together into the channel or mode switched to provide up to 16 independent sources to the mix - ideal for multi-stereo keyboard and recording applications
- 2 stereo returns on TRS jack, one with fader and aux sends
- Responsive 4-band EQ with 2 sweepable mids and in/out switching
- 6 auxiliary sends – switchable pre/post fader. All can be accessed at the same time
- Internal option to configure auxes for creating stereo mixes, for example recording stereo IEM or keyboard sub mixing to FOH
- Dedicated mono output fader with innovative mode for control of aux-fed subs, dedicated C mix, or other main mix feed
- Stereo AB output for additional mix or local monitor output
- Sys-Link 2 output option for connection to other Allen & Heath Sys-Link compatible consoles
- 100mm faders on all input channels and main outputs
- User wiring options for fader start and mic live monitor muting using the AB output
40 Total Inputs
The Mix Wizard 3 20S is a versatile stereo input mixer with 4 mono inputs featuring 1/4" phone line and 3-pin XLR microphone connectors. A total of 16 stereo inputs feature 8 stereo-paired 1/4" phone and 8 stereo paired 3-pin XLR connectors.
Direct Outputs
All mono input channels feature direct outputs via 1/4" TRS phone connectors. The direct outputs are ideal for feeding input channels to monitor mixers or multi-track recorders.
Channel Inserts
1/4" TRS phone channel inserts are provided on every input. Inserts allow signal loop routing to external processors without excessive patching.
Stereo A/B Output
Stereo "A" and "B" outputs are provided for splitting "A" and "B" stereo input channels and sending through discrete stereo outputs.
High Quality EQ Section
High quality 4-band parametric EQ provides full signal contouring of channel signal.
Specifications
- Total # Of Inputs: 40
- Mic/Line Inputs
- 20 - 1/4" Phone Line Inputs
- 16 - XLR 3-pin Line inputs
- 4 - XLR 3-pin Microphone Inputs
- Stereo Line Inputs
- Channels 5 through 20:
- Stereo A Section: L/R 1/4" Phone Balanced
- Stereo B Section: L/R 3-pin XLR Balanced
- In-Line Inputs/Returns: No
- AUX Sends: 6 - 1/4" TRS Phone balanced
- AUX Returns
- EXT 1 - 1/4" TRS Phone x2
- EXT 2 - 1/4" TRS Phone x2
- Inserts: 4 - 1/4" TRS Phone Inserts
- BUS (Group) Outputs
- A/B Stereo Outputs: 1/4" Stereo TRS Phone x2
- Main Stereo: XLR Balanced
- Mono Output: XLR Balanced
- 2 Trk Master I/O: No
- ALT I/O: Direct Out - ch's 1-4 1/4" TRS balanced
- Monitor Outputs: Headphone - 1/4" TRS Phone
- EQ Section
- 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, 250kHz, Q=1.8
- LF Shelving, +/- 15dB, 80Hz
- Channel HPF - 12dB/octave below 80Hz
- Solo/Mute
- Mute - ch's 1-16
- PFL - ch's 1-16 monitored via headphone or AB outputs
- Channel Level Control: Fader control, +10dB max boost
- Trim/Gain Control: 50dB range from +10 to +60dB (mic), -10 to +40dB (line, pad)
- Phantom Power: +48 Volt
- Metering
- 3 color LED, quasi peak response
- Master: 12 segment -30 to +16dB
- Channel: 2 segment -12, +16dB (5dB before clip)
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 50kHz +/- 0.5dB
- Dynamic Range
- Internal Headroom:
- Channels +21dB
- Mix +23dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio
- rms 22Hz to 22kHz Mic EIN -128dB
- Residual Output Noise < -95dBu (-99dB S/N)
- L/R unity fader mix noise < -83dBu (-87dB S/N)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- @ +10dBu 1kHz
- Channel to mix out < 0.004%
- Power Supply
- Internal 100-240V, 50/60Hz auto sensing, IEC input
- External input for optional MPS12 backup supply
- Power Consumption 35W max
- Main fuse T630mA L 20mm
- Dimensions: 20 x 20.9 x 7.7" (507 x 530 x 194mm) (WxDxH)
- Weight: 22 lbs (10 kg)