Great sound, intuitive operation, and plenty of routing options.
The Allen & Heath Mix Wizard 3 series of sound reinforcement audio mixers delivers the performance and durability expected of a quality live sound console. Light weight and rack mountable, the Mix Wizard is at home in clubs, halls, theaters, houses of worship, restaurants, etc.
The Mix Wizard 16:2 is a 16 channel mixer with 16 balanced 1/4" TRS line and 16 XLR microphone inputs. Every input channel features a direct output via 1/4" phone connectors. Direct outputs are ideal for feeding channel signal to separate monitor mixers. Six Aux sends and a pair of dedicated stereo inputs are provided. The master output section includes dual XLR L/R stereo and single XLR mono connectors. In addition, an alternate stereo output is provided via 1/4" TRS connections. The mixer features a high quality internal effects processor engine that provides quality reverbs and delay effects.
Features
- 16 mic/line inputs with balanced XLR/TRS jack, and direct output
- 100mm Faders - throughout
- 4-band EQ – comprehensive equalisation with 2 sweepable mids
- 6 auxiliary sends - 2 pre, 2 switched, 2 post fade (may be reconfigured)
- 2 stereo returns - on TRS jack
- Dedicated mono output fader with innovative mode for control of aux fed subs
- Independent A-B output to feed any number of applications, including a 2-track recorder, monitor foldback or speaker fills
- Metering - Twin 3-colour, 12 segment bargraphs follow selected monitor source, channel signal and peak LEDs
- Onboard FX - 16 FX programs with external editing software connected via MIDI
- Pluggable jumpers for user configurability
- Mounting - desk or rack mountable, with rotating connector pod
- Sys-Link 2 output option – for connection to other Allen & Heath Sys-Link compatible consoles
16 Input Channels
The Mix Wizard 16:2 features 16 input channels with balanced 1/4" TRS line and 3-pin XLR microphone input connections.
Direct Outputs
All 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.
Dedicated Stereo Inputs
ST 1 and ST 2 inputs provide dedicated connections for stereo output devices such as recorders, keyboards, etc.
Internal Effects Engine
A high quality internal effects processor engine provides reverb and delay effects.
High Quality EQ Section
High quality 4-band parametric EQ provides full signal contouring of channel signal.
Rack / Flat Surface Mounting
The 16:2 features removable side panels and pivoting connection pod for rack mounting or angeled flat mounting.
Specifications
- Total # Of Inputs: 16
- Mic/Line Inputs
- 16 - 1/4" Phone Line Inputs
- 16 - XLR 3-pin Microphone Inputs
- Stereo Line Inputs
- ST 1 - 1/4" TRS Phone x2
- ST 2 - 1/4" TRS Phone x2
- Ch's 1,3 TRS unbalanced >10k ohm, -16 to +20dBu
- Ch's 2,4 TRS balanced >10k ohm, -16 to +20dBu
- In-Line Inputs/Returns: No
- AUX Sends: 6 - 1/4" TRS Phone balanced
- AUX Returns
- ST 1 - 1/4" TRS Phone x2
- ST 2 - 1/4" TRS Phone x2
- Inserts: 16 - 1/4" TRS Phone
- BUS (Group) Outputs
- Left, Right, Mono - XLR 3-pin male balanced
- AB out - 1/4" TRS phone balanced
- 2 Trk Master I/O: L/R/M outputs or AB out
- ALT I/O: Direct Out - ch's 1-16 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)