Allen & Heath WZ4: USB Multi-Channel USB 2 Interface for MixWizard4 Audio Consoles

Allen & Heath WZ4:USB Multi-Channel USB 2 Interface

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• Plugs Into 12:2, 16:2, 14:4:2 WZ4 Mixers
• 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz Sampling Rates
• 24-Bit Resolution
• 19 dB of Analog Headroom
• 20 dB of Digital Headroom
• 20 to 20,000 Hz Frequency Response
• Sends 16 Channels to Computer
• Returns Two Channels for Monitoring/FX
• 32- and 64-Bit Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
• OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8

OVERVIEW

The Allen and Heath WZ4:USB Multi-Channel USB 2 Interface is designed to be installed into an Allen and Heath MixWizard 12:2, 16:2, or 14:4:2 mixer. The interface card mounts to the rear pod of the mixer and sends up to 16 channels of the converted audio data to the computer via the USB 2 connector. The card should be installed by a qualified technician.

The interface sends 16 channels to the computer and two return channels back to the mixer for stereo monitoring or effects. The interface can record at 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz sampling rates at 24-bit resolution. The interface features two switches on either side of the USB 2 connector which control the routing options.

For PCs, the card is compatible with 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. For Mac, the card is compatible with OS X 10.5 Leopard, 10.6 Snow Leopard, 10.7 Lion, and 10.8 Mountain Lion.

WZ 12:2 Audio Routing
Mono channels 1 through 8 (direct out)
Aux outputs 1 through 6 (post level)
Left/right insert sends or AB outputs (post level)
WZ 16:2 Audio Routing
Mono channels 1 through 14 (direct out)
Mono outputs 15 and 16 (direct out) or AB outputs (post level)
WZ 14:4:2 Audio Routing
Mono channels 1 through 10 (direct out)
Groups 1 through 4 (insert point)
Left/right insert sends or Matrix outputs (post level)

SPECIFICATIONS

Routing16 channels to computer
2 channels to mixer for stereo monitoring or effectsSampling Rate44.1, 48, 82, and 96 kHzResolution24-bitHeadroomAnalog from nominal (0 dBu): 19 dB
Digital from nominal (-20 dBFS): 20 dBFrequency Response+0.25/-0.5 dB from 20 to 20,000 HzTHD + N22 to 22,000 Hz input to output +10 dBu measured at 1,000 Hz at 48 kHz sample rate: 0.007%PC RequirementsWindows XP 32- and 64-bit
Windows Vista 32- and 64-bit
Windows 7 32- and 64-bit
Windows 8 32- and 64-bitMac RequirementsOS X 10.5 Leopard
OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
OS X 10.7 Lion
OS X 10.8 Mountain LionDimensionsNot specified by the manufacturerWeightNot specified by the manufacturer