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XONE:32

 User Guide 

 Specifications 

0dBu = 0.775 Volts rms,  +4dBu = 1.23V rms 0dBV = 1 Volt rms,  -10dBV = 316mV rms 
 
Max output level 

TRS  

+21dBu into >2k ohm 

 

 

 

RCA  

+15dBu into >10k ohm 

Headroom 

 Channels 

 +21dB 

 

 

 

Mix to output  

+23dB 

Freq response 

+0/-1dB     10Hz to 30kHz 

Distortion 

 

< 0.02%   THD+N @1kHz +10dBu 

Crosstalk 

 

< 90dB   Channel shutoff @1kHz 

 
MIC EIN  22-22kHz 

-126dB   150 ohm source 

Residual noise 

TRS  

-102dBu 

  

 

RCA  -92dBu 

Mix noise 

 

TRS 

-87dB 

 
Ch meters 

 

Peak reading 4 led 
-15, 0, +5, +8 (PK) 

Main meters   

Peak reading 12 led 

 

-20 to +8 (PK) 

 

Power Supply 

Internal switch mode power unit with auto sensing mains input. 
MAINS IN socket 

IEC 3 pin   

 

Power lead 

 

Country dependent with moulded mains plug supplied 

AC mains 

 

100 to 240V AC @ 50/60Hz 

Consumption 30W max 
Mains fuse rating 

100-240V AC   T500mA   20mm 

 

Dimensions and Weights 

The console is fitted with rubber feet for desktop operation.  An optional screw on rack ear kit is available for 
rack or plinth mounting.  This is fixed in place using M6 screws or bolts.  Contact your Allen & Heath agent for 
further information.  The order code for the kit is:  

XONE:32-RK

 

 
 

  Width 

 Height 

 Depth 

 Weight 

  

Desktop 

 

257 mm (10.1”) 

89 mm (3.5”) 

358 mm (14.1”) 

4 kg (9 lbs) 

Rack ears fitted 

307 mm (12.1”) 

89 mm (3.5”) 

358 mm (14.1”) 

 

Packed 

 

475 mm (18.7”) 

210 mm (8.3”) 

395 mm (15.6”) 

5 kg (11 lbs) 

 

Music EQ  

3-Band  +6/-26dB 

 

 

100Hz, 1kHz, 10kHz 

Mic EQ   

2-Band +/-10dB 

  300Hz, 

5kHz 

  HPF 

60Hz 

Ch fader   

60mm stereo 

Crossfader 45mm 

stereo 

VCA 

 

Dual rail, gold contacts

 Replaceable, 

P&G 

option 

Filters 

 

Stereo analogue VCF

 

 

HPF, BPF, LPF types

  100Hz 

to 

20kHz 

sweep 

LFO 

 

Finger tap tempo entry

 

 

Depth modulation of VCF

  x2 

Multiplier 

Summary of Contents for Xone:32

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE Publication AP4264 P R O F E S S I O N A L D J M I X E R ...

Page 2: ...th com Limited One Year Warranty This product has been manufactured in the UK by ALLEN HEATH and is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for period of one year from the date of purchase by the original owner To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this equipment has been designed and manufactured read this User Guide before operating In the event of...

Page 3: ...xcessive heat or direct sunlight as this could be a fire hazard Locate the console away from any equipment which produces heat such as power supplies power amplifiers and heaters Environment Protect from excessive dirt dust heat and vibration when operating and storing Avoid tobacco ash drinks spillage and smoke especially that associated with smoke machines Handling To prevent damage to the contr...

Page 4: ...the right to make changes in the interest of further product development We are able to offer further product support through our world wide network of approved dealers and service agents You can also access our Web site on the Internet for information on our product range assistance with your technical queries or simply to chat about matters audio To help us provide the most efficient service ple...

Page 5: ... amplifier level trim You should start to hear the music through the main speakers Set the amplifiers for the loudest volume you want to allow in the room with console meters reading as described above If you are using a microphone then switch it on and raise its GAIN control until you hear it in the mix Turn back the gain if the mic starts to feed back 7 Route the music to the booth monitor speak...

Page 6: ...6 XONE 32 User Guide 100 240V 47 63Hz 30WMAX P R O F E S S I O N A L D J M I X E R AVIS RISQUEDECHOCELE CTRIQUE NEPASO UVRIR D R S D IG ITAL R EC ALL S YS TEM P R O F E S S I O N A L D J M I X E R ...

Page 7: ...ge is within the range specified on the panel and that the connection is correctly grounded 11 FUSE This is the mains input protection fuse for the internal power supply In the unlikely event of it failing make sure you replace it with the same type and rating If the replacement fails get the console checked by your service agent 12 POWER ON switch Turns the console on or off To avoid loud thumps ...

Page 8: ...CF response type Default on power up is LPF low pass filter which cuts off all frequencies above the selected frequency Alternatively you can select BPF band pass filter to cut off frequencies above and below or HPF high pass filter to cut off frequencies below or press two or three buttons together to create different effects One or more types is always selected The associated LED indicator is il...

Page 9: ...gnal with the MIX This not only lets you use the headphones to cue tracks ready to bring them into the mix but also accurately adjust point and tempo against the currently playing track and preview how the mix will sound You use this slider as a crossfader to test the mix in your headphones only It does not affect the booth or house mix 33 CROSSFADE OFF switch This front panel switch lets you disa...

Page 10: ...ied electrician If the supply earthing is solid to start with you are less likely to experience problems Do not remove the earth connection from the console mains plug The console chassis is connected to mains earth through the power cable to ensure your safety Audio 0V is connected to the console chassis internally If problems are encountered with earth loops operate the audio ground lift switche...

Page 11: ...en Headphones are Tip left Ring right Sleeve ground The RCA phono connectors are 2 wire unbalanced to connect to equipment such as CD players turntables and domestic amplifiers To ensure best performance we recommend that you use high quality audio cables and connectors and take time to check for reliable and accurate cable assembly It is well known that many audio system failures are due to fault...

Page 12: ...es to let the DJ cue tracks and preview the mix before going live Mix music sources CH1 and CH3 are used for the mix music sources Both a turntable and a CD deck are plugged into each one for each side of the crossfader The turntable magnetic cartridges plug into the RIAA equipped phono inputs the CD into the line inputs The required source is preselected using the rear panel select switch This gi...

Page 13: ...d range between 5 and 5 on the meters with average around 0dB This allows enough HEADROOM for unexpected peaks before the signal hits its maximum CLIPPING voltage and distorts It also achieves the best SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO by keeping the signal well above the residual NOISE FLOOR system hiss The DYNAMIC RANGE is the maximum signal swing available between the residual noise floor and clipping The ...

Page 14: ...onds as you move it You can adjust from a very gentle fade with 6dB dip in the middle suitable for smoothly fading in one track as the other fades out to a very sharp response where the signal reaches full level within a few millimetres of the start of travel suitable for fast cut or scratch mixing The middle position provides a standard constant power fade where the volume remains the same as you...

Page 15: ...results it is best to start experimenting with RESONANCE set to a low mild position High RESONANCE settings can result in significant boost of selected frequencies Reduce the channel level if the signal levels increase enough to light the red PK LEDs in the output meters Failure to do this may result in system overload and distortion The VCF FREQUENCY can be adjusted in two ways either manually us...

Page 16: ...ion as the dance floor awaits the power of the beat to kick in BPF Press this switch to select the band pass filter Frequencies above and below the cut off point are removed leaving just a narrow band of sound Sweep the VCF slider around its mid position to affect lead sounds such as keyboard and vocals TIP Try picking out individual sounds such as vocals and mixing them into the beat and bass of ...

Page 17: ...o clear the memories back to the default settings Settings which are Stored Channel FILTER select switches Filter TYPE switches HPF BPF LPF LFO ON switch LFO x2 switch Settings which are Not Stored RESONANCE control VCF slider FREQUENCY VCF slider LFO DEPTH LFO speed tempo How to Store a Preset Press and hold the preset button for 2 seconds until its red indicator flashes once to confirm the curre...

Page 18: ...40V AC 50 60Hz Consumption 30W max Mains fuse rating 100 240V AC T500mA 20mm Dimensions and Weights The console is fitted with rubber feet for desktop operation An optional screw on rack ear kit is available for rack or plinth mounting This is fixed in place using M6 screws or bolts Contact your Allen Heath agent for further information The order code for the kit is XONE 32 RK Width Height Depth W...

Page 19: ...Ring R 30 to 600 ohm 70 ohms recommended LEVEL TRIM R STEREO INPUTS PHONO L L R LINE RIAA SOURCE XONE 32 AUX AUX CUE R CUE MIX AUX SEND L LEVEL PHONES L R METER MID LO 3 BAND EQ HI CUE BLOCK DIAGRAM CUE MIX AUX MIX MAIN LEVEL BOOTH 10dBV PRE FADE R L BOOTH OUT RECORD OUT R L MAIN BAL MAIN OUT CH1 LEVEL L R MASTER AUX OUT L R BALANCE FADER R PHONO L L R LINE RIAA METER MID LO 3 BAND EQ HI CUE R PHO...

Page 20: ... the maximum level possible This is set by the power rail voltage Above this there is simply no more voltage available so the signal is clipped Compact Disc CD Well established stereo player using digitally mastered pre recorded flat discs Becoming popular with DJs as a replacement or alternative to vinyl mixing Recordable CDs are now available Contour The term used to describe the law of a fader ...

Page 21: ...e performances and maintains the running order Also refers to a rapper who talks in time to the beat MiniDisc A type of low cost digital 2 track recorder that uses a disc similar to but smaller than that used by computers It uses a compression algorithm and is able to record up to 74 minutes of stereo material It is regarded as the modern replacement for the audio cassette recorder It has the adde...

Page 22: ... Used for stutter effects Transmute A new Allen Heath function that combines the popular punch transform and punch effects into one intelligent button TRS Jack Refers to the 3 pole stereo jack plug with Tip Ring and Sleeve connections TS Jack Refers to the 2 pole mono jack plug with Tip and Sleeve connections TS cables can plug into the XONE 32 impedance balanced outputs without modification Turnt...

Page 23: ... very distorted with high level and excessive bass Only plug turntables needing RIAA equalisation into the PHONO inputs Other equipment should be plugged into the LINE inputs There is a hum on the turntable channels Check that the turntable earth strap has been correctly connected to the console chassis earth post Also check that the turntable headshell and cartridge are correctly aligned and plug...

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