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ALLEN

HEATH

AP11645_1_XONE:96 User Guide

DUAL INTERNAL SOUNDCARD, USB 1 - USB 2

USB AUDIO ROUTING

Mixer Channel outputs

Computer [USB1

and

USB2]

Soundcard Input

XONE:96 Outputs

DAW Input

USB 1 / USB 2_1

CH1 L (RIAA

LINE)

Ch 1 L

USB 1 / USB 2_2

CH1 R (RIAA

LINE)

Ch 1 R

USB 1 / USB 2_3

CH2 L (RIAA

LINE)

Ch 2 L

USB 1 / USB 2_4

CH2 R (RIAA

LINE)

Ch 2 R

USB 1 / USB 2_5

CH3 L (RIAA

LINE)

Ch 3 L

USB 1 / USB 2_6

CH3 R (RIAA

LINE)

Ch 3 R

USB 1 / USB 2_7

CH4 L (RIAA

LINE)

Ch 4 L

USB 1 / USB 2_8

CH4 R (RIAA

LINE)

Ch 4 R

USB 1 / USB 2_9

SEND 1 L (PRE

POST)

Send 1 L

USB 1 / USB 2_10

SEND 1 R (PRE

POST)

Send 1 R

USB 1 / USB 2_11

SEND 2 L

MST L

Send 2 L / MST L

USB 1 / USB 2_12

SEND 2 R

MST R

Send 2 R / MST R

Mixer Channel inputs

from

Computer [USB1

USB2]

Soundcard Output

XONE:96 Inputs

DAW Output

USB 1 / USB 2_1

CH 1 USB 1

USB 2_L

Ch 1 L

USB 1 / USB 2_2

CH 1 USB 1

USB 2_R

Ch 1 R

USB 1 / USB 2_3

CH 2 USB 1

USB 2_L

Ch 2 L

USB 1 / USB 2_4

CH 2 USB 1

USB 2_R

Ch 2 R

USB 1 / USB 2_5

CH 3 USB 1

USB 2_L

Ch 3 L

USB 1 / USB 2_6

CH 3 USB 1

USB 2_R

Ch 3 R

USB 1 / USB 2_7

CH 4 USB 1

USB 2_L

Ch 4 L

USB 1 / USB 2_8

CH 4 USB 1

USB 2_R

Ch 4 R

USB 1 / USB 2_9

CHA USB 1

USB 2_L

Ch A L

USB 1 / USB 2_10

CHA USB 1

USB 2_R

Ch A R

USB 1 / USB 2_11

CHB USB 1

USB 2_L

Ch B L

USB 1 / USB 2_12

CHB USB 1

USB 2_R

Ch B R

Unlock a world of creative possibilities. The XONE:96 features two Hi-Speed USB connections, each with six

stereo inputs and outputs giving you a myriad of routing options.

State-of-the-art 96kHz/32-bit processing ensures the highest audio quality is passed between your laptops and

the analogue engine.

USB1 and USB 2 operate independently, avoiding hassles for DJs who use different platforms, operating

systems, or projects saved with different preferences, from collaborating live and in the studio.

XONE:96 soundcard channels are arranged in stereo pairs and will be displayed in your chosen Digital DJ, or

DAW software, as follows:

XONE:96 is also fully

Traktor Scratch Certified

so the internal soundcards bring

support for DVS control of Native Instruments’ flagship

TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO

DJ software straight out of the box.

Refer to p.30 for more details, or visit the

Native Instruments

website.

For full details of the Dual-USB Soundcard Digital Architecture Specifications, please refer to p.35-36

Summary of Contents for XONE:96

Page 1: ...ALLEN HEATH 1 AP11645_1_XONE 96 User Guide Publication AP11645 USER GUIDE ALLEN HEATH ...

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Page 3: ...ress or implied warranty of this product Conditions of Warranty The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or accidental neglect or alteration other than as described in the User Guide or Service Manual or approved by Allen Heath Any necessary adjustment alteration or repair has been carried out by an authorised Allen Heath distributor or agent The defective unit is to be returne...

Page 4: ...CKED ITEMS Check that you have received the following Safety Sheet Important Read this sheet BEFORE starting Retain for future reference Quick Start Guide Mains Lead Check the correct AC mains plug is included Spare knobs and buttons XONE 96 mixer ...

Page 5: ...el Overview 17 USB 1 MIC RTN USB 2 Inputs A B 18 USB 1 PHONO LINE USB 2 Inputs 1 4 10 XFADER 12 Fader Curve Switches 12 XONE VCF Sections FILTER 1 FILTER 2 13 XONE VCF Reference 14 Auxiliary Return Channels C D 15 MASTER Section 15 PHONES 2 Section 16 BOOTH MONITOR Sections 17 Setup Examples 18 Rear Panel Overview 20 Rear Panel Connectors 21 Dual Soundcard USB 1 USB 2 Defaults 23 Driver Installati...

Page 6: ...al Xone VCF filters with CRUNCH harmonic distortion And a dual 32 bit USB soundcard 24 Channels 96kHz with Traktor Scratch certification right out of the box XONE 96 lets you connect your whole rig from laptops and turntables to pedals synths mics and drum machines Two dedicated FX sends four stereo input channels with 4 Band EQ two stereo input channels with all new 3 Band Parametric EQ two auxil...

Page 7: ...ERVIEW Please familiarize yourself with all of the controls and functions detailed in the following pages and referencing the numbers shown in the TOP PANEL OVERVIEW below and REAR PANEL OVERVIEW on p 20 13 15 14 12 8 3 2 5 7 4 1 10 6 9 11 21 16 17 18 20 19 ...

Page 8: ...ernal soundcard inputs USB 9 10 SEND 2 is fixed post FADER with switched option for routing audio to internal soundcard inputs USB 11 12 See p 23 1 Channel Equalizer Auxiliary Channels A and B are equipped with new extended asymmetric 3 BAND EQ providing 6dB boost and full attenuation kill for HI and LO frequencies and 10dB boost 24dB cut swept parametric MID for detailed and creative frequency co...

Page 9: ...atures new custom designed 60mm stereo linear VCA channel faders to adjust channel audio levels from fully off to fully on unity CH A and CH B faders are fully analogue premium faders offering smooth performance and precise control Perfectly balanced and built to last 9 Channel Meter Displays the channel s input source signal level Channel audio input is metered at post GAIN post EQ and pre FADER ...

Page 10: ...ost FADER with switched option for routing audio to internal soundcard inputs USB 11 12 See p 23 1 Channel GAIN Control Adjusts the Channel input sensitivity to compensate for different audio signal source levels 10dB If a PK LED illuminates turn the corresponding channel GAIN level down 3 Channel Equalizer Stereo Channels 1 4 are equipped with a refined asymmetric XONE 4 BAND EQ providing 6dB boo...

Page 11: ...n OFF centre 6 Channel CUE Switch Press to listen to the channel audio levels from MONITOR headphones outputs and to view pre LR MIX levels on the main LR MIX meters Switches illuminate RED when active Default switch setting is AUTO CUE Refer to p 9 for details CUE switches are also enabled for MIDI control See below 7 Channel Meter Displays the channel s input source signal level Channel audio in...

Page 12: ... FADER CURVE SWITCHES XFADER CH 1 4 CHANNEL FADER Selects a global fader response for Stereo Input Channels 1 4 Switch between constant power dipped or fast cut to suit scratch and cut mixing styles XFADER Selects the response curve for the cross fader Switch between constant power transition or fast cut to suit scratch or cut mixing The images below illustrate the curves for each setting 19 Fader...

Page 13: ...ency Sweep Control This control sets the 3dB cut off frequency of the VCF It ranges from very low frequency 20Hz when anti clockwise to very high frequency 20kHz when turned fully clockwise 4 CRUNCH Control Turn clockwise to add harmonic distortion CRUNCH into the pre FILTER signal path Set to 0 the audio is clean and the LED is unlit Set to 10 the signal distorts dramatically and LED illuminates ...

Page 14: ...ss effects Pressing one switch automatically deselects the previously active type All XONE VCF switch controls implement fully redesigned analogue soft switching for enhanced performance ensuring LR MIX outputs are unaffected by audible electronic artefacts as FILTER 1 and FILTER 2 are turned ON or OFF when selecting different Filter Types or if channel assignments to the VCFs are hot switched NOT...

Page 15: ...Adjust the RTN C and RTN C input levels from fully off to 10dBu Channel ON OFF Switch Route signals from hardware connected via RTN C or RTN D inputs direct to the LR MIX at pre MST levels ON OFF switches are enabled for MIDI control See below 1 Channel CUE Switch Press to listen to the channel audio levels from MONITOR headphones outputs and to view pre LR MIX levels on the main LR MIX meters Swi...

Page 16: ... signal source routed to internal soundcard input channels USB 11 12 between MST LR MIX or SEND 2 17 16 17 The main meters follow the selected monitor source The default display is LR MIX levels which is overridden by an input channel level when any channel CUE switch is selected When CUE is active the meters display the summed level of selected channels When CUE is inactive meters display the LR ...

Page 17: ...he switch is also enabled for MIDI control See p 28 8 CUE MST Mix Control Allows the main LR MIX output to be blended with the CUE signal Turned fully anti clockwise only active CUE Channels are routed to the MONITOR headphones Gradually turning the control clockwise introduces the LR MIX output to the headphones together with active CUE Selecting SPLIT CUE overrides the CUE MST mix control 5 Cue ...

Page 18: ...ALLEN HEATH 18 AP11645_1_XONE 96 User Guide SETUP EXAMPLES DIGITAL VINYL MEDIA PLAYER DVS LAPTOP USB 1 USB 2 X LINK CLASSIC VINYL MEDIA PLAYER RCA EXT FX SND RTN MIC B XLR ...

Page 19: ...ALLEN HEATH 19 AP11645_1_XONE 96 User Guide SETUP EXAMPLES SND RTN EFFECTS AUXILIARY DEVICE CONNECTIONS OUTPUT CONNECTIONS ...

Page 20: ...ALLEN HEATH 20 AP11645_1_XONE 96 User Guide REAR PANEL OVERVIEW 1 6 5 4 3 2 11 9 7 10 8 14 19 18 17 16 15 13 12 ...

Page 21: ...arth Terminals 2 screw terminals are provided for connecting the earth straps from turntables to prevent ground hum 7 LINE Inputs CH 1 4 Connect stereo LINE level media players to the LINE inputs Do not connect turntables requiring RIAA equalisation You can also connect to LINE level jack sources using RCA to jack adapter cables Unbalanced RCA 9 Audio Sync Out Enables future ALLEN HEATH accessorie...

Page 22: ...nd Pin2 Hot Pin3 Cold 13 MASTER INSERT SND RTN Provides INSERT points for the MST1 outputs to connect hardware dynamics processors such as a limiter compressor or graphic equaliser Or when connecting effects hardware in line with the MST1 LR MIX output for external MASTER INSERT FX Insert devices do not affect MIC A B inputs INSERT SND Balanced TRS Jack wired Tip Hot Ring Cold Sleeve Ground INSERT...

Page 23: ...B 1 USB 2_7 CH 4 USB 1 or USB 2_L Ch 4 L USB 1 USB 2_8 CH 4 USB 1 or USB 2_R Ch 4 R USB 1 USB 2_9 CHA USB 1 or USB 2_L Ch A L USB 1 USB 2_10 CHA USB 1 or USB 2_R Ch A R USB 1 USB 2_11 CHB USB 1 or USB 2_L Ch B L USB 1 USB 2_12 CHB USB 1 or USB 2_R Ch B R Unlock a world of creative possibilities The XONE 96 features two Hi Speed USB connections each with six stereo inputs and outputs giving you a m...

Page 24: ...ication Click on the Install tab to pre install the Device Drivers to the default system folder A series of messages will be displayed Installing XONE 96 Soundcard Device Drivers Microsoft Windows PC In order to access the soundcard channels on your XONE 96 you will need to install the dedicated ASIO compatible Device Drivers which can be downloaded from the Allen Heath website www allen heath com...

Page 25: ...ON Click Next to continue once the pre installation process has completed Click Finish to complete the Device Driver installation NOTE It is possible to run the XONE 96 Device Driver pre installation process without connecting the XONE 96 mixer to your computer In this case you will be prompted to disconnect and reconnect the device to complete driver installation If the mixer cannot be connected ...

Page 26: ...and the host system s CPU capacity See p 35 for details of supported buffer sizes Next select Show MIDI Studio and check the XONE 96 is displayed and highlighted as shown below Microsoft Windows PC Connect the XONE 96 to your PC via USB 1 or 2 The corresponding USB 1 2 ACTIVE indictor illuminates BLUE when the mixer is powered ON On your PC open the XONE 96 Control Panel Status view displays XONE ...

Page 27: ...remote control of functions within DJ performance or DAW Digital Audio Workstation software XONE 96 has the ability to send and receive MIDI data with a total of 31 MIDI enabled controls 19 buttons 5 faders and 7 rotary switches that can be assigned as controls for most Digital DJ and DAW applications Refer to the following colour coded image and tables for details of the MIDI controls assignment ...

Page 28: ... and hold down both MIDI 1 and MIDI 2 switches Power the XONE 96 mixer ON CH A B 1 4 CUE and FILTER 1 FILTER 2 HPF Filter Type Select switches blink slowly Press the corresponding CUE or HPF switch to select the required MIDI channel between 1 and 8 NOTE To access MIDI CH 9 16 Push the FILTER 1 or FILTER 2 ON OFF switch once CH A B 1 4 CUE and FILTER 1 FILTER 2 HPF Filter Type Select switches blin...

Page 29: ...83 53 6 84 54 85 55 86 56 87 57 88 58 89 59 90 5A 91 5B 92 5C 93 5D 94 5E 95 5F 7 96 60 97 61 98 62 99 63 100 64 101 65 102 66 103 67 104 68 105 69 106 6A 107 6B 8 108 6C 109 6D 110 6E 111 6F 112 70 113 71 114 72 115 73 116 74 117 75 118 76 119 77 9 120 78 121 79 122 7A 123 7B 124 7C 125 7D 126 7E 127 7F DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HE...

Page 30: ... via USB 1 or USB 2 Connect turntables or CDJ media players to the LINE PHONO Inputs on the XONE 96 Set the USB LN PH switches on the XONE 96 rear panel for turntables or CDJ media players e g Switch in to PH for use with turntables Switch out to LN for use with CDJ media players Next on the XONE 96 top panel set corresponding CH1 4 Input Select Switches to USB 1 or USB 2 Next in TRAKTOR SCRATCH P...

Page 31: ...Mixing Mode External When connected the XONE 96 internal soundcard routing for input channels 1 8 defaults as shown TRAKTOR Deck Layout C A B D Next select the Input Routing dialogue When connected XONE 96 internal soundcard output channels 1 8 defaults as shown TRAKTOR Deck Layout C A B D TRAKTOR Deck Layout C A B D C A B D ...

Page 32: ...the Timecode inputs on the decks A B C D from Internal Playback to Scratch Control Select the Decks Layout dialogue In the Platter Scope dialogue choose Scope for the Decks you want to control with timecode CALIBRATE the deck s on the scopes with the timecode source Control CD Control Vinyl or WAV on a USB stick ...

Page 33: ... select the Input Routing dialogue Set an unused Input Deck or FX Send Ext to L Mono 11 Send 2 L MST L R 12 Send 2 R MST R Next select the Mix Recorder dialogue Set Source to External Set External Input to the corresponding Input Deck or Input FX Send Ext assignment as above Finally go to the Audio Recorder in the main TRAKTOR screen set your level and hit record ...

Page 34: ...ALLEN HEATH 34 AP11645_1_XONE 96 User Guide BLOCK DIAGRAM ...

Page 35: ...0dBu to 10dBu Master Meters 11 LED 35dBu to 10dBu Channel EQ A B HI 3kHz 6 dB PARAMETRIC 190Hz 2 75kHz 10 24dB LO 180Hz 6 dB Channel EQ 1 4 HI 3kHz 6 dB HI MID 1 1kHz 10 27dB LO MID 350Hz 10 27dB LO 180Hz 6 dB Channel faders 1 4 60mm VCA control individually replaceable Plug in replacement user replaceable A H spare part AI11470 85dB shutoff 1kHz 10dBu Cross fader 45mm innoFADER VCA control Plug i...

Page 36: ...anced Send Return I O 2 x 1 4 TRS SND1 SND2 Mono Stereo 4 x 1 4 TRS RTN A D Mono Stereo 1 x LN Hi Z Switch SND 1 RTN A Aux Sends 2 x CH 1 4 CH A CH B SEND1 selectable Pre Post X Link 1 x RJ45 Ethernet Filters 2 x Stereo analogue Voltage Controlled Filters HPF BPF LPF Response Select ON OFF soft switched Adjustable FREQ RES CRUNCH Controlled Harmonic Signal Distortion Assignable CH 1 4 CH A CH B Ch...

Page 37: ...P11645_1_XONE 96 User Guide PANEL DRAWINGS WEIGHTS DIMENSIONS XONE 96 UN PACKED PACKED Height 109mm 4 3 190mm 7 5 Width 339mm 13 4 450mm 17 7 Depth 410mm 16 2 530mm 20 9 Weight 7kg 15 4lbs 8 9kg 19 5lbs Top Panel View ...

Page 38: ...NOT cover louvres on Front or Side Panels NOTE XONE 96 is NOT compatible with standard Xone Series or other A H Rack Ear kits An optional XONE 96 kit is available designed to allow permanent fixing of the mixer into a plinth or custom rack system Order A H part code X 96 RKX Front Panel View Side View Right ...

Page 39: ... Remember that it is the QUALITY of the sound that pleases the ear not the VOLUME The diagram below illustrates the NORMAL OPERATING RANGE of the audio signal For normal music the signal should range between 6 and 6 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...

Page 40: ...s 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 switches on connected equipment accordingly or disconnect the cable screens at o...

Page 41: ...ALLEN HEATH 41 AP11645_1_XONE 96 User Guide For more information please visit our website www allen heath com ...

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