Allen & Heath 6 XONE:42 User Guide
INTRODUCTION TO THE XONE:42
The Xone:42 is a high performance 12” analogue DJ mixer featuring four stereo dual input channels, a
Mic/USB channel, 60mm linear VCA channel faders, an analogue VCF filter, and the new X:FX external
effects loop with wet/dry control.
This mixer is designed to seamlessly interface with current leading-edge DJ technology, and may be used
by the widest range of DJs - from those who keep it in the bedroom, to regular performers and profes-
sionals. The same rugged build quality of vertical circuit board construction that is used throughout the
Xone range ensures that the Xone:42 can deal with any environment expected of it, and its ergonomic,
intuitive layout and stylish graphics make the Xone:42 one of the most easy
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Each of the four main stereo channels is equipped with a powerful three band equalizer providing a safe
+6dB of boost and total kill for complete frequency isolation. Nine point metering on each channel al-
lows for precise matching of signal levels, and smooth VCA faders help to ensure a perfect mix. Individual
channels can be routed to either side of the 45mm VCA crossfader, which has an adjustable curve control
for smooth mixes or virtually instant attack suitable for scratching.
The Xone:42 incorporates the X:FX system that enables an external effects processor to be easily inter-
faced, with a single knob controlling the proportion of the channel signal sent to the effects unit, from 0%
(dry) to 100% (wet).
The Xone:42 is also equipped with the legendary 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 effects unit to be subsequently routed through the filter. Three basic filter
types can be selected: hi-pass, band-pass and low-pass. These filter types can be added together to create
other filter types; for example, hi-pass and low-pass together create a notch filter. Each filter type can be
swept from 20Hz to 20 kHz by the rotary frequency control, whilst resonance can be set from “mild” to
“wild”. A filter reference is included towards the end of this User Guide.
The mixer incorporates a USB audio interface for easy connection to a computer and integration of digi-
tal media. It can be used to play back music files from a laptop and to record mixes from the Xone:42, or
when used with appropriate software, as a digital DJ effects unit that can be patched into the X:FX. The
USB input combines with an XLR microphone input to provide an additional channel with two band +/-
12dB EQ and rotary level control.
A powerful headphone amp ensures more than adequate monitor level, while two separate headphone
sockets are provided on 3.5mm and ¼” Jack. A split cue feature allows the cue signal to be monitored in
the left headphone and the main mix in the right.
The master section has individual controls for the main mix and booth. Stereo nine point output meters
display the post master level output, or the pre-fade source level when a cue is selected. In split cue
mode the left meter displays the cue level and the right meter the master output.
A dedicated booth output, record out at -8dBu, and balanced main mix outputs on XLR round off the
Xone:42’s impressive list of features.
