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USER GUIDE 

Publication AP8810 

Summary of Contents for XB 10

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Page 3: ...on our web site or contact our technical support team http www allen heath com http www allen heath com xb Warranty 4 Packed Items 5 Safety Instructions 6 Panel Drawings 8 Introduction to XB 10 9 Spe...

Page 4: ...thorised agent with proof of purchase Units returned should be packed to avoid transit damage In certain territories the terms may vary Check with your ALLEN HEATH agent for any additional warranty wh...

Page 5: ...R 6 0 L R 6 0 USB IN L USB IN R MAX 500 650 200 120 4k 1k 2k 3k 500 650 200 120 4k 1k 2k 3k 500 Line Mic Mic HF MID f LF PAN AUX HF MID f LF PAN AUX HF PAN AUX BAL BAL AUX AUX LF HF HF LF RECORD OUT S...

Page 6: ...re To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the console to rain or moisture or use it in damp or wet conditions Do not place containers of liquids on it which might spill into any op...

Page 7: ...scratching the surface with sharp objects or rough handling and vibration Environment Protect from excessive dirt dust heat and vibration when operating and stor ing Avoid tobacco ash smoke drinks sp...

Page 8: ...F GROUND CANCEL MON OUT ON OFF GROUND CANCEL Line 10 10 20 40 60 30 HPF 15 HF 15 15 15 650 200 120 4k 1k MID 2k 15 15 f LF 0 L R PAN LEV R L L R 16 6 9 20 30 16 12 3 0 3 6 9 PFL PGM CLF TELCO AUX Mic...

Page 9: ...nge from the microphone inputs if required Low level signals are given a gain boost Mid level signals are mildly compressed with a soft knee response High level signals are limited This automatic comp...

Page 10: ...rix Both the operator and guest headphone outputs have an output matrix with additive feeds This means that the operator could for example listen to a mix of the main program feed and an external moni...

Page 11: ...t 0dBu nominal 21dBu maximum Alt output RCA phono socket 0dBu nominal 21dBu maximum Rec outputs RCA phono sockets 0dBu nominal 21dBu maximum Telco cleanfeed output TRS Jack socket 0dBu nominal 21dBu m...

Page 12: ...on dB 22 22kHz Mono fader attenuation dB relative to 10dBu 1kHz 10kHz 88 88 Mono ON switch attenuation dB relative to 10dBu 1kHz 10kHz 98 98 TELCO fader attenuation dB relative to 10dBu 1kHz 10kHz 90...

Page 13: ...R MAX 500 650 200 120 4k 1k 2k 3k 500 650 200 120 4k 1k 2k 3k 500 Line Mic Mic HF MID f LF PAN AUX HF MID f LF PAN AUX HF PAN AUX BAL BAL AUX AUX LF HF HF LF RECORD OUT SOURCE AUX MONO MAIN 15 15 0 5...

Page 14: ...EVEL R L GAIN R L ST1a ST2 ST3a ST1b 100Hz HPF COMPRESS 2 BAND EQUALISER 15V 15V M1 MUTE INPUT LEFT METER RIGHT METER MIC COMMS MIX M1 ON LOGIC SIGNAL GND 1 14 2 15 3 16 4 5 ST1 START PULSE 10V PFL PE...

Page 15: ...signals plugged into the Line input jack Compressor This enables the compressor which is optimised to reduce the dy namic range of a presenter microphone Low level signals are given a 10dB gain boost...

Page 16: ...equaliser affects the middle of the audible frequency range The frequency graduations on the sweep control are the centre fre quencies of the EQ The range has been carefully chosen to cover boomy freq...

Page 17: ...te circuitry turning the signal to the PGM ALT and Aux buses on or off With the button depressed the signal is routed to the PGM bus and the pre post AUX bus With the button up the signal is routed to...

Page 18: ...lied to the TELCO input channel from 10dB to 26dB TELCO Input Selector With the switch in the up position the channel input is from the TELCO IN jack for use with a telephone hybrid system When the sw...

Page 19: ...sourced from the AUX bus but minus the AUX signal sent from the TELCO channel This is a really useful feature that can enable the operator to send a mix of signals from different channels to the tele...

Page 20: ...ted green when pressed There is also a remote mute option wired to a D type connector on the rear panel When this is wired and operated the green ON LED is switched off and the mute circuit is activat...

Page 21: ...dance balanced Nominal input level 0dBu Stereo input level control For adjustment of the stereo input levels from fully attenuated to 15dB of gain Stereo channel EQ The stereo channel EQ is 2 band wit...

Page 22: ...is illuminated green when pressed The ON switch also activates the START CUE logic signals for the cor responding selected input wired to the remote interface connector on the rear panel This allows...

Page 23: ...utput Nominal level 0dBu RECORD OUT This is the PGM mix but taken before the main output level pot Standard RCA phono sockets Ground cancelled output Nomi nal level 0dBu AUX OUT This is the output for...

Page 24: ...If both switches are un pressed the pre level main program mix will be sent to the REC OUT phono connectors if the AUX MONO button is pressed then the AUX and MONO mixes will be sent to the left and...

Page 25: ...all bladed screwdriver and this allows the limiter threshold range to be changed from 0dBu to 21dBu The limiter LED will come on as soon as the limiter reaches its threshold Headphone Output Sockets S...

Page 26: ...he source for the guest headphones output A different source can be selected for the guests to that selected for the operator The PFL signal is not fed to the guest phones outputs Guest Operator phone...

Page 27: ...outputs and comms mic feed These feeds produce PGM L R signals for external metering equipment These are line level analogue signals the level at 0VU will be 0dBu There is also a comms mic feed that...

Page 28: ...d M2 REMOTE connector Remote mute switch for mono M1 PPM meter Start pulse wire to tip ON AIR 10V 10V 25 WAY D CONNECTOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 10V Cue pulse...

Page 29: ...10 10 20 40 60 30 0 GAIN 10 10 20 40 60 30 0 GAIN R L PFL PFL 20 30 0 LEV 10 20 30 0 LEV 10 20 30 0 LEV 10 20 30 0 LEV 10 20 30 0 LEV 10 20 30 0 LEV 10 20 30 0 10 20 30 L R USB lead type A to B USB Au...

Page 30: ...15 R L R L L R PHONES SELECT 0 10 0 15 15 15 15 3k 15 15 L R 6 0 15 15 15 15 15 15 L R 6 0 15 15 L R 6 0 0 GAI N 15 0 5 L R 6 0 L R 6 0 US B IN L USB IN R MAX 500 650 200 120 4k 1k 2k 3k 500 650 200 1...

Page 31: ...L R L AUX MASTER 6 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 R L R L L R PHO NES SELECT 0 10 0 15 15 15 15 3k 15 15 L R 6 0 15 15 15 15 15 15 L R 6 0 15 15 L R 6 0 0 GAIN 15 0 5 L R 6 0 L R 6 0 USB IN L USB IN R MAX 5...

Page 32: ...T1 ST2 ST3 Line HPF COMP HPF COMP HPF 1O 26 5 5 10 20 0 GAIN USB TEL IN 12kHz 15 15 LF 80Hz TALK AUX PGM CLF SCE Guest Phones Operator PGM L R LEVEL OPERATOR MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN PHONES SELECT GUEST PK...

Page 33: ...round Ring cold Tip hot BALANCED 1 ground 2 hot 3 cold 2 hot 1 ground 3 cold Sleeve ground Ring cold Tip hot BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED XLR FEMALE XLR MALE BALANCED UNBALANCED Sleeve ground Ring cold...

Page 34: ...and becoming an official Registered User you will ensure that any warranty claim you might make is actioned quickly and with the minimum delay Alternatively you may either copy or cut off this section...

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