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 User Guide 

aux sends.  The processed (wet) signal is returned to the 
mix through a channel where it adds to the direct (dry) 
signal routed from the channel fader. 

RPM

   Revolutions Per Minute.  The measurement of 

turntable speed, eg. 33, 45 RPM 

Sampler

   Another performance effect popular with DJs.  

The channel signal is sent to a digital processor that 
samples (stores) a short duration of sound.  The output is 
returned through a channel and replayed by pressing a 
trigger.  Many samplers provide creative effects such as 
repeat and reverse. 

Scratch Mixing

   The art of rhythmically rocking a record 

back and forward on a turntable, to repeat a certain sound, 
a vocal or tone, at the same time operating the cross-fader 
to create a syncopated “wah wah” chirp added over a bass 
heavy back beat. 

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

  (SN)  This is the difference 

expressed in dB between the normal 0dB operating level 
and the residual noise floor.  It represents how far above 
the equipment hiss level the signal operates.  More is 
better. 

Slipmat

   A fabric turntable mat positioned under the 

record so that the DJ can hold it stationary ready to let go 
for a fast start at the point cued. 

Sound-to-Light

   A processor that converts an audio 

signal into a control voltage that triggers lighting effects.  
This produces the popular disco effects with lights flashing 
in time to the beat.  

Split Cue

  A facility to listen to the cue signal in one ear 

while keeping the program in the other.  Used for matching 
the beat while cueing a new track.  Some consoles provide 
a CUE/MIX fader to preview the mix before going live. 

Sub Bass

   A loudspeaker designed to reproduce only 

very low frequency sound, typically from around 30 to 
120Hz.  A crossover is used to route only the low 
frequencies to the sub. 

Tempo

   The rhythmic beat of the music, usually referred 

to in BPM (Beats Per Minute).  The DJ can tap the tempo 
into the LFO so that its speed is in time with the music. 

Transform

  Performance effect popular with DJ’s.  

Pressing a button next to the crossfader mutes (turns off) 
the active music.  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) ¼” jack plug with 

Tip, Ring and Sleeve connections. 

TS Jack

  Refers to the 2-pole (mono) ¼” jack plug with Tip 

and Sleeve connections.  TS cables can plug into the 

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impedance balanced outputs without 

modification. 

Turntable

   Otherwise known as a ‘record deck’ this plays 

vinyl discs, still the most popular source for DJ mixing.  It is 
common for the cartridge to plug directly into the mixing 
console ‘phono’ input which provides the RIAA 
equalisation required.  The turntable usually has variable 
speed control so that the DJ can synchronise the beat 
between tracks. 

VCA

   Voltage Controlled Amplifier.  An audio gain 

element whose level is controlled by a remote DC voltage 
rather than through a fader or rotary control. 

VCA Crossfader

   Functions as an audio crossfader but 

with the audio level controlled by a DC voltage produced 
by the fader.  This voltage can be electronically filtered and 
is therefore able to remove the clicks, scratches and drop-
outs associated with worn audio faders.  

VCF

   Voltage Controlled Filter.  An audio filter whose cut-

off frequency is controlled by a remote DC voltage rather 
than a rotary or switched control.  This provides greater 
range and capability.  The circuit used in the 

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produces the dramatic sound of the classic analogue 
synthesiser filter. 

XLR

   The professional standard 3 pin round connector 

used for microphone and other balanced connections.  
Equipment female sockets are for inputs, male for outputs. 

 

 

Order Codes 

The following products and parts can be ordered from Allen & Heath or the approved dealer: 

XONE:32/v 

 

XONE:32  3 stereo channel mixer 

 

/v = specify voltage 

XONE2:62/v   

XONE:62  6 stereo channel mixer 

 

/v = specify voltage 

XONE2:464/v  

XONE:464  4 mic 6 stereo channel mixer 

/v = specify voltage 

002-684 

 

60mm Stereo Channel Fader for XONE:32, 62 & 464 

002-719 

 

Optional P&G crossfader for XONE:32, 62 & 464 

002-720  

 

Standard crossfader for XONE:32 

002-722  

 

30mm Cue/Mix fader for XONE:32 

002-723  

 

60mm VCF/LFO depth fader for XONE:32 

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Plinth mounting rack ear kit 

AP4264  

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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