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Allen & Heath 3 XONE:42 User Guide

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Page 1: ...Allen Heath 1 XONE 42 User Guide USER GUIDE Publication AP6857...

Page 2: ...tive unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to ALLEN HEATH or its authorised agent with proof of purchase Units returned should be packed to avoid transit damage In certain territories the terms may...

Page 3: ...ved the following Safety Sheet Important Read this sheet before starting Retain for future reference Registration Card Complete and return to Allen Heath to register your product Mains Lead Check that...

Page 4: ...e on our web site or contact our technical support team http www xone co uk http www allen heath com Warranty 2 Packed Items 3 Contents 4 Panel Drawings 5 Introduction 6 Specifications 7 Block Diagram...

Page 5: ...AX MADE IN THE UK BY ALLEN HEATH LIMITED FUSE T500mAL 250V 20mm I 0 ON OFF SERIAL No AC MAINS IN WARNING REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING STRICTEMENT IDENTIQUE EN VALEURS ATTENTION REMPLACER PAR...

Page 6: ...y Xone VCF filter system Each of the four main channels can be individually routed to the filter and the X FX Return to Filter function allows channel signals that have been through an external effect...

Page 7: ...headroom Channels 22dB Frequency response 0 5dB 10Hz 20kHz Distortion 0 03 THD noise 1kHz Crosstalk 90dB inter channel Mic EIN 22Hz 22kHz 126dB 150 ohm source Residual noise Mix 1 94dBu Booth 101dBu X...

Page 8: ...LTER Y XFADE CURVE FILTER MIX LR MIX 4dBu BAL 2 2 OUT MIX R L MIX BOOTH OUT BOOTH 10dBV RECORD OUT R L CUE LOGIC DC CUE MIX CUE LOGIC DC SPLIT CUE ADD MIX METER HEADPHONES PHONES 1 4 L R PHONES 3 5mm...

Page 9: ...in meters with the peak level at or below 6dB Turn LEVEL down if the 10 peak meter starts flashing 5 Channel Equaliser The Mic USB input channel is equipped with a 2 band EQ stage providing 12dB of bo...

Page 10: ...the mix When selected the green LED indicator will illuminate 6 7 Cue Switch Press the Cue switch to listen to the channel pre fade signal in the headphones and view its level on the main meters The r...

Page 11: ...when fully anti clockwise Centre frequencies are set at HF 2 7kHz high frequency treble MF 1 2kHz mid frequency LF 420Hz low frequency bass 4 Filter Select Press this switch to route the channel signa...

Page 12: ...evel It is pre EQ and pre fader allowing the input level to be displayed even if the EQ is set to off on all bands To view the post EQ level press the cue switch and use the mix monitor meters The cha...

Page 13: ...2 User Guide LINE LINE INPUT CHANNELS 2 and 3 1 1 Line A B Select Switch Switches between the two RCA stereo line inputs avail able on Channels 2 and 3 In the up position LINE A is selected when press...

Page 14: ...This produces the classic analogue VCF sound by feeding some of the filter output back to its input The control ranges from mild producing a very subtle effect to wild producing a dramatic phase effe...

Page 15: ...0kHz 7 VCF to Crossfader Press this switch to assign the filter to the crossfader The crossfader can then be used instead of the FREQ VCF sweep control to create filter effects whilst crossfading The...

Page 16: ...sing a channel Cue switch overrides both left and right monitor program signals with the stereo cue signal With the switch pressed Cue overrides just the left channel leaving the program in the right...

Page 17: ...e cued mix audio is pre level to prevent mismatch due to the position of the master level control The mixer should be operated with these meters aver aging around 0 with loudest peaks no higher than 6...

Page 18: ...on the channels you wish to fade are set to X or Y as appropriate Please contact your Allen and Heath approved service centre for crossfader ser vice or replacement CROSSFADER 3 2 1 3 Crossfader Curv...

Page 19: ...ine level sources to the phono inputs as these will overload the preamp and cause severe high level distortion CH 1 and 4 Line Input RCA phono Connect stereo line level music sources such as CD MD DAT...

Page 20: ...llows external connection to USB interface The routing is configured for external input allowing the USB interface to be connected to the insert point and used as an effects unit with suitable softwar...

Page 21: ...devices Chassis Earth Terminal A screw terminal is provided for connecting the earth straps from turntables This connec tion earths the metal parts of the turntable to reduce hum buzz or similar audi...

Page 22: ...your computer as you would with any other external effects hardware USB for Playback Connect your Xone 42 to your computer using a standard Type A to B USB lead Open your chosen music playback softwa...

Page 23: ...hes are soft switched for live performance meaning that the audio signal is ramped between filter states to prevent audible clicks Note that the last selected type is lost when power is removed from t...

Page 24: ...of the sound that pleases the ear not the VOLUME OPERATING LEVELS The diagram below illustrates the operating range of the audio signal NORMAL OPERATING RANGE For normal music the signal should range...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...om the front panel Unplug the cable from the old crossfader and once the crossfader assembly is detached un screw the two inner screws to separate the fader from the plate Fit the new crossfader put t...

Page 27: ...4 LIGHT PIPE 11 places AJ7304 XONE EQ KNOB SML 20 places AJ7305 XONE GAIN KNOB LGE 10 places AB2810 4x5 16 PAN BK 2 places XLR The diagram above shows all of the replacement parts that can be ordered...

Page 28: ...Allen Heath 28 XONE 42 User Guide Check out the website www xone co uk for products news reviews user forum downloads galleries merchandise and much more...

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