Allen & Heath
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XONE:K2 User Guide
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The XONE:K2 is a software controller and audio interface designed to work with all DAW
applications that implement MIDI. The main features of the Xone:K2 are:
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52 hardware controls providing up to 171 MIDI control commands across three layers
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Customisable Latching Layers system
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Back lit switches with individually accessible tri-colour LED illumination
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Four-channel 48kHz 16-bit internal soundcard
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Carry case that doubles as a stand is included with the product
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USB Bus Powered
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X:LINK
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Light plastic base with steel front panel
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Flat board construction but still employing A&H ‘nutted pots’ construction principle
MIDI Interface
The MIDI interface of the Xone:K2 can be customised by the user. The unit can be left in ‘Open
Architecture (Latching Layers Off) Mode’ or set to ‘Latching Layers Mode’. The blocks of control
surface components that are linked to the Latching Layers can be configured by the user.
Audio Interface
The Xone:K2 has an internal four-channel16-bit soundcard that can operate at 44.1 and 48kHz. All
four channels run from the PC to the Xone:K2 and are configured as follows (the labelling is from the
perspective of a DAW):
Soundcard Output 1 - Headphones Left
Soundcard Output 2 - Headphones Right
Soundcard Output 3 - Master Out Left
Soundcard Output 4 - Master Out Right
X:LINK
It is possible to link two Xone:K2 units together using the X:LINK protocol. The provided RJ45 cable
is used for power and data transfer from one unit to another—this releases one USB port if a second
Xone:K2 is being used for control only.
X:LINK does not transfer audio between the units, so if units are to have their audio aggregated then
two USB ports will be necessary.
