User manual ALLEN & HEATH WZ16 2DX

[. . . ] The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or accidental, neglect, or alteration other than as described in the User Guide or Service Manual, or approved by ALLEN & HEATH. Any necessary adjustment, alteration or repair has been carried out by ALLEN & HEATH or its authorised agent. This warranty does not cover crossfader wear and tear. The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to ALLEN & HEATH or its authorised agent with proof of purchase. [. . . ] When pressed, LINE is selected, indicated by the led changing colour to red. Use this to select non-RIAA or alternative stereo music sources. Adjusts the input sensitivity of the channel to match the connected source to the console 0dB operating level. This provides a 20dB range with continuous adjustment for line level signals from ­10dBu to +10dBu, ­40dBu to ­20dBu for mics, or to match a wide range of RIAA turntable cartridges. Use the channel meter and Cue system to correctly set the gain. Reduce GAIN if the channel meter red PK led flashes. The CH1 and 2 equaliser is different to the CH3-6 equaliser. It provides a powerful tool to adjust the tonal quality of the sound to correct source problems such as microphone characteristics, proximity effect, noise and feedback, or to adjust the overall `feel'. Start with the EQ controls set to their mid (flat) position. Then adjust to achieve the desired sound. Take time to experiment with these controls. Use cut rather than boost to create your dramatic performance effects. For CH1 and 2 use this to compare the original and equalised sound. For CH3-6 use this to punch the performance effect in and out. The switch illuminates when the EQ is on. Press this large switch to listen to the pre-fader channel signal in the headphones and to display its signal on the main meters. This does not affect the house mix or booth speakers and lets you audition the signal to cue a track before adding it to the mix. Cue is post-EQ for mic but pre-EQ for music channels so that you do not lose your reference when beat mixing, regardless of the EQ effect. The switch cap illuminates so that you can see at a glance which channel is cued. A 4 led meter bar always shows the presence of the pre-fader channel signal. Adjust the gain control for normal music averaging 0dB with loudest moments reaching +6. Reduce the gain if the red PK led flashes. [. . . ] Also check for bad connections, in particular turntable headshell and cartridge pins. Check that the microphone is not placed next to the headphones. The mic may pick up its own signal from the headphones and feed back. In loud listening conditions feedback can sometimes be caused by mechanical vibration through the turntables into the cartridge, or even the needle resting on a cued turntable starting to resonate in the groove of the record. [. . . ]