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XONE:32 User Guide - Loyola Audio Visual Systems

1. XONE 32 BLOCK DIAGRAM ECC SN need oQ 2 i T STORE AND RECALL THE FOLLOWING AM qe Os REI i 9l LFO ON OFF STEREO INPUTS O BPF O 4 X 2 ON OFF __ gt LPF EN 3 BAND EQ METER FADER Ran oc CH1 HI B LO source gt FER p eo TTS LA XVCA 0 eft ke xu oO UE I LEVEL 3 ux CROSSFADER BOOTH Boom our R o 3 BAND EQ METER FADER x Y IER CH2 d i source D t BALANCE Fugen Lt wg o poe i cope E gt J contour i eno RIAA CUE Lm E be 5 L MASTER 3 0 i H MAIN MAIN BAL MAIN OUT AUX i rie R o 3 BAND EQ METER FADER CH3 ii c L SOURCE r gt xm RECORD OUT MID YVCA Od gt Lo 472 4 5 Q Pa CUE MIX LEVEL
2. LPF Press this switch to select the low pass filter Frequencies above the cut off point are removed The cut off point is adjusted using the VCF slider control or modulated with the At minimum only sub bass remains Sweep higher to gradually introduce the bass line followed by higher frequencies into the mix TIP Try sweeping the LPF back to a low setting to keep the beat and energy going while talking over the mix Try also punching in the filter and sweeping it back from high to low in time with the beat Punch it out at the start of the next bar In addition to the three basic filter types you can experiment with new effects by selecting combinations of switches together Press and release the switches together They illuminate to show which filter types are active For example NOTCH Used with low settings of RESONANCE you get a phasing effect Try sweeping the effect across the frequency range HPF BPF LPF ALL PASS A surprising effect considering that all frequencies are passed However the filter type interaction around the cut off point creates an interesting effect that varies from subtle to dramatic depending on the RESONANCE setting XONE 32 User Guide Using the DRS User Presets The Digital Recall System is a powerful performance function pioneered by Allen amp Heath It uses on board memories to store and recall the filter settings You can
3. CROSSFADER L PHONO SERIAL No TRANSMUTE T eerswa CROSSFADE CONTOUR OFF REVERSE eo 7 e gt lt gt lt O PHONES an 8 sanea MADE IN THE UK by ALLEN HEATH ALLEN amp HEATH MAIN MIX 1 R B n B RESONANCE A FILTER RESPONSE FILTER LFO TAP TEMPO FILTER RECALL PRESS AHOLD TO STORE eb DRS DIGITAL RECALL SYSTEM VCF FREQUENCY rit LFO DEPTH XOf1P 38 TRANSMUTE ALLEN amp HEATH XDr1P 3o MIC H XONE 32 User Guide Connectors and Panel Controls 1 LINE input 2x RCA phono Connect stereo line level music sources such as CD MD DAT drum machines keyboards or other instruments Do not connect turntables which require RIAA equalisation 2 PHONO input 2x RCA phono Plug in turntables with magnetic cartridges requiring RIAA equalisation For non RIAA turntables plug into the LINE input instead Do not plug in line level sources to the phono inputs as these will overload the preamp and cause severe high level distortion 3 CHASSIS earth A screw terminal is provided for connecting the earth straps from turntables This connection ea
4. HOUSE PA CD DECK CD DECK MINIDISC RECORDER CECO cD 99 D ALLEN amp HEATH DJ MICROPHONE XOne 3se co 7 wa oo ooo DJ HEADPHONES 0 DJ Microphone and Headphones The DJ plugs the preferred headphones and microphone required into the front of the console It is not uncommon for several DJ s to perform their sets during a session plugging in their own mic and headphones each time The console cue system works with the headphones to let the DJ cue tracks and preview the mix before going live 4 E BOOTH MONITOR p 1 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 gives the DJ the choice of vinyl or CD mixing Alternatively the DJ could plug other sources such as a drum machine into the line input Sampler effects The stereo Aux send is used to feed selected channels to an external effects unit such as a sampler or echo device The sampler output is returned into CH2 line input and becomes another
5. MAINS IN socket IEC 3 pin Power lead Country dependent with moulded mains plug supplied AC mains 100 to 240V AC 50 60Hz Consumption 30W max Mains fuse rating 100 240V AC T500mA 20mm Dimensions and Weights 3 Band 6 26dB 100Hz 1kHz 10kHz 2 Band 10dB 300Hz 5kHz HPF 60Hz 60mm stereo 45mm stereo VCA Dual rail gold contacts Replaceable P amp G option Stereo analogue VCF HPF BPF LPF types 100Hz to 20kHz sweep Finger tap tempo entry Depth modulation of VCF x2 Multiplier 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 amp Heath agent for further information The order code for the kit is XONE 32 RK Width Height Depth Weight Desktop 257 mm 10 1 89 mm 3 5 358 mm 14 1 4 kg 9 Ibs Rack ears fitted 307 mm 12 1 89 mm 3 5 358 mm 14 1 Packed 475 mm 18 7 210 mm 8 3 395 mm 15 6 5 kg 11 Ibs 14 79 bracket fixings el o x e 2 e T 5 E E LJ L N L o 2 a H i 0 peT Y 256 4 89 m m 307 with brackets fitted M6 XONE 32 User Guide
6. 2 PHONES CUE CUE EnA O MIC 2 BAND EQ L e S vo wx AUXSEND I AUX OUT Z R Connector Types EED XLR connector Pin 2 hot Pin 3 cold Pin 1 GND TRS input and output connectors Tip hot Ring cold Sleeve GND RCA PHONO pin connectors Input Connections Type Impedance Sensitivity c MIC IN Balanced XLR female 2k ohm 45 to 15dBu Stereo LINE IN RCA phono gt 10 ohm 15 to 15dBu Stereo PHONO IN RCA phono RIAA 47kohm 330pF 2 to 100mV Output Connections Type Impedance Level MIX OUT L R Electronically balanced TRS jack lt 75 ohm OdBu BOOTH OUT L R Impedance balanced TRS jack lt 75 ohm 2dBu AUX OUT L R Impedance balanced TRS jack lt 75 ohm 2dBu RECORD OUT L R RCA phono lt 600 ohm 10dBV HEADPHONES L Ring R 30to 600 ohm 70 ohms recommended XONE 32 User Guide 19 Glossary The following section is included to help you understand some of the technical terms and jargon referred to with consoles of this type It is by no means a complete reference Please refer to specialist audio publications should you wish to know more Amplitude Another term used for signal level Asymmetric EQ An equaliser with a different amount of cut and boost of the frequency bands This is used to restrict the available boost so preventing system overload while providing extended cut to allow dramatic performance effects by killing selected frequencies
7. take over control of the VCF by modulating its cut off frequency The LED indicator always flashes green to display the currently set Speed It turns red when the LFO is switched in and continues to flash green to indicate speed The VCF FREQUENCY slider 28 changes function to become a depth control to determine how much modulation is applied The state of this switch is stored and recalled by the DRS presets 25 x2 switch Doubles the speed of the LFO as set by tapping in the tempo This lets you tap in the beat of the track and create a double modulation per beat The state of this switch is stored and recalled by the DRS presets 26 TAP TEMPO button Tap this button with your finger to set the speed of the LFO It automatically follows your beat after two or three taps You can double the speed by pressing the x2 switch 25 27 FILTER RECALL DRS presets This feature unique to Allen amp Heath provides 4 preset buttons which ets you store and recall your favourite VCF performance settings This lets you punch in sophisticated filter effects changes When you first turn the console on there are no presets stored or recalled Press and hold one of the preset buttons for longer than 2 seconds to store the current settings into that memory Tap the button during performance to instantly recall that preset The presets do not store the VCF resonance frequency LFO depth or speed The paramete
8. creative source that can be added to the mix using the channel fader Mix output This stereo output feeds the house PA system to provide quality sound to the dance floor The connections are balanced to feed long cable runs to the amplifier system They may plug into system processors such as protection limiters EQ and crossovers which in turn connect to the amplifiers Recording the show This dedicated stereo output connects to a recorder such as the MiniDisc shown to record the DJ s set The recording is not affected by the master mix control Booth monitor A stereo speaker system provides the DJ with a local monitor This has its own level control so it can be adjusted to suit without affecting the house sound XONE 32 User Guide Gain and Operating Levels It is most important that the system gain and level settings are correctly set It is well known that many DJs push the gain to maximum with meters peaking hard in the belief that they are getting the best from the system THIS IS NOT THE CASE The best can only be achieved if the system levels are set within the normal operating range and not allowed to peak Peaking simply results in signal distortion not more volume It is the specification of the amplifier speaker system that sets the maximum volume that can be achieved not the console The human ear too can fool the operator into believing that more volume is needed Be careful as this is in fact a warning that hearing damage
9. it routes directly to the mix The OFF switch lets you disable the crossfader so that it does not affect the channel levels Select this when your mixing session does not need crossfading The front panel green LED lights when the crossfader is on and extinguishes when it is off Use the CONTOUR control to adjust the way the fader responds 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 fade from one track to the other CONSTANT POWER Use the REVERSE switch to swap the X and Y sides of the crossfader so that CH1 feeds the right hand Y side and CH3 feeds the left hand X side Use this function if it better suits your mixing style Replacing the Crossfader The crossfader on a DJ mixer is heavily used and can suffer considerable wear and tear The audio design using VCAs prevents clicks and scratchiness as the fader wears However the movement can become mechanically stiff or sloppy in time or become ingrained with dirt Should this be the case the fader may need replacement The XONE 32 crossfader is removable and can easily be replaced in a few minut
10. store four different combinations of the VCF switch settings in the four user programmable memories Once stored they can be instantly recalled by pressing the preset button The presets become performance controls letting you make dramatic changes to the configuration of the filter instantly and very easily When you power up the console none of the presets is selected and all their LED indicators are off The console always powers up with its default settings The user presets are retained when power is removed Pressing one of the preset buttons after power up recalls the settings last stored in that memory A power up hard reset facility is available to clear the memories back to the default settings Settings which are Stored Settings which are Not Stored e Channel FILTER select switches e RESONANCE control e Filter TYPE switches HPF BPF LPF e slider FREQUENCY e LFO ON switch e slider LFO DEPTH e LFO x2 switch e speed tempo DRS SETTINGS POWER UP DEFAULT ALLEN amp HEATH ALLEN amp HEATH EE 95 run 8 B EME on 27 NAS on E E E E 5 T T SLOW FLASH H 8 i i LFO 8 i i ON x2 IE XP S I CHANNEL FILTER SELECT SHE L USER L PRESETS u xxone 32 4 B J 9 How to Store Preset Press and hold the pres
11. through the power cable to ensure your safety Audio OV is connected to the console chassis internally f problems are encountered with earth loops operate the audio ground lift switches on connected equipment accordingly or disconnect the cable screens at one end usually at the destination e Make sure that turntables are correctly earthed A chassis earth terminal is provided on the console rear panel to connect to turntable earth straps e Deal with ground loops Should you experience hum or buzz caused by ground loops check first that each piece of equipment has its own separate path to ground If so operate ground lift switches on connected equipment in accordance with the instruction manuals Alternatively disconnect the cable screen at the destination end only This breaks the offending loop while still maintaining the signal shielding down the length of the cable e Use low impedance sources such as microphones and line level equipment rated at 200 ohms less to reduce susceptibility to interference The console outputs are designed to operate at very low impedance to minimise interference problems e Use balanced connections for the microphone and main outputs as these provide further immunity by cancelling out interference that may be picked up on long cable runs Refer to the cable drawing for information on how to connect balanced and unbalanced equipment e Route cables to avoid interference avoid interference pickup ke
12. ALLEN amp HEATH PROFESSIONAL DJ M IX ER USER GUIDE Publication AP4264 Limited One Year Warranty This product has been manufactured in the UK by ALLEN amp 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 a failure notify and return the defective unit to ALLEN amp HEATH its authorised agent as soon as possible for repair under warranty subject to the following conditions Conditions Of Warranty The equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the instructions in this User Guide 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 amp HEATH Any necessary adjustment alteration or repair has been carried out by ALLEN amp HEATH or its authorised agent This warranty does not cover crossfader wear and tear The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to ALLEN amp HEATH or its authorised agent with proof of purchase Units returned should be packed to avoid transit damage In certain territories the terms may vary Check with your ALLEN amp HEATH agent for any additional warran
13. Attenuate Reduce the signal level Aux Auxiliary An independent mix derived from the channels for various functions This can be set pre before or post after the channel fader Pre fade sends are often used for foldback monitor feeds Post fade sends are often used for sampler reverb and other effects zone and special recording feeds Balanced Unbalanced Refers to the type of input or output signal connection An unbalanced connection has two signal carrying conductors one of which is the cable shield A balanced connection has three conductors two for signal and a shield which is connected to earth Because the signal conductors are at the same impedance and of opposite polarity they are better able to cancel and therefore reject interference and noise pickup It is standard practice to use balanced connections for long cable runs for example to amplifiers or cables carrying sensitive or low level signals for example microphones Bandpass filter with a bell shaped response for attenuation of frequencies either side of the centre frequency Beat Mixing Using the variable pitch controls on turntables CD players to synchronise the rhythm track of two separate songs so that the beat remains constant when smoothly cross fading from one to the other Bi amping Providing separate amplifiers to drive the high and low frequency units in a loudspeaker This requires a crossover processor that splits the frequency band int
14. LR FEMALE 3 c ld CAB LE E BALANCED i ground 2 hot 1 2 3 XLR FEMALE 3 cold CABLE F BALANCED Sleeve ground Ring cold Tip hot CABLE G UNBALANCED XLR FEMALE CABLE UNBALANCED CABLE UNBALANCED _ XLR FEMALE LINK PINS AND 3 CABLE J RCA PHONO FROM OUTPUT Operating Instructions 12 The QUICK START page near the beginning of this user guide gives you a quick introduction to using the XONE 32 if you want to get going right away You can achieve much simply by experimenting and trying out different combinations of settings The notes here provide further information to get the most out of your console It is not intended as a guide to how to mix or structure your performance That is your art Overview of the Application This diagram shows an example hook up to demonstrate how the XONE 32 can be connected in a typical DJ application Note that you do not need to connect the channels in the order shown also that the connector types on the equipment you connect to may be different to that shown Use cables appropriate to your application Please read the INSTALLATION section before connecting to your equipment The following describes how the console is used in this example application TURNTABLE TURNTABLE
15. NE 32 provides massive 108dB dynamic range 5 40 A final note The human ear is remarkable organ with E 2 the ability to compress or shut down when sound levels 60 5 become too high Do not interprete this natural response a as a reason to turn the system volume up further As the 80 fronten NOISE session wears on ear fatigue may set in and the speaker cones may become hot so reducing the effectiveness of the system and listeners to gain any benefit from increased volume BE SENSIBLE BE SAFE WITH SOUND LEVELS we Using the Channel EQ With the 3 EQ controls set to their centre detented position the EQ has no affect on the sound The asymmetric EQ design provides a huge amount of cut to suck out selected frequencies for dramatic effect and a restricted amount of boost to enhance frequencies without overloading the system Turn the controls clockwise to boost the selected band of frequencies by up to Turn them anticlockwise to cut the frequencies by up to 26dB Cutting low mid or high frequency bands can be very effective when layering one track on another This lets you enhance the sounds you want while cutting those you don t want For example you could fade in the high frequency cymbal line of the CH3 track on top of the currently playing CH1 track by cutting the MID and LO EQ on CH3 Learn what the EQ can do by playing a selection of tracks and experimenting with the control
16. ace containers of liquids on it which might spill into any openings Do not locate the console in a place subject to excessive 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 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 To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics avoid placing heavy objects on the control surface scratching the surface with sharp objects or rough handling and vibration Protect the controls from damage during transit Use adequate packing if you need to ship the unit Switch off the equipment and unplug the power cord immediately if it is exposed to moisture spilled liquid objects fallen into the openings the power cord or plug become damaged during lightening storms or if smoke odour or noise is noticed Refer servicing to qualified technical personnel only Install the console in accordance with the instructions printed in this User Guide Do not connect the output of power amplifiers directly to the console Use audio connectors and plugs only for their intended purpose A Important Mains Plug Wiring Instructions The console is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the AC mains power lead Follow the instructions below if the mains plug has to be repl
17. aced The wire which is coloured Green Yellow or Green must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the Earth symbol This appliance must be earthed The wire which is coloured Blue or White must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N The wire which is coloured Brown or Black must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L Ensure that these colour codes are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed XONE 32 User Guide Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Operating Instructions 12 Introduction cet 4 Replacing the Crossfader 14 QUICK Statt irre 5 Specification eadein 18 Connectors and Panel Controls 6 Acne neste 20 Installation 10 Order 22 Cable diagrams 11 Tips and Troubleshooting 23 Introduction Welcome to the XONE 32 professional DJ mixer This stylish and solidly built 3 channel club format console presents a unique combination of performance tools for the professional DJ Above all it features a sound quality second to none XONE 32 has been designed and constructed using the same rigorous standards we apply to our large format professional consoles used and respected b
18. and is not affected by the main mix master control or the cue mix The output is impedance balanced so it can connect to balanced or unbalanced equipment 9 MIX output 2x TRS jack This is the main stereo output that feeds the house PA The output is electronically balanced so it can drive long cable runs to balanced equipment without interference pickup It can also be wired to connect to unbalanced equipment moulded plug is provided with the console Ensure the local mains voltage is within the range specified on 10 MAINS input IEC socket Plug the AC mains supply in here country dependent mains lead with 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 or damage to your speakers always turn amplifiers off before turning the console or other equipment in the signal chain on or off Turn amplifiers on last and off first 13 AUX SEND control Adjusts the level of the channel signal to the stereo Aux output It is taken post fade which means that the channel fader affects the level sent to the aux control Turn fully anticlockwise to turn the signal off fully clockwise for a maximu
19. boost of selected frequencies equalisation for tonal shaping of the sound This is similar to the bass and treble controls of domestic hifi amplifiers However XONE 32 provides 3 independently controllable frequency bands for corrective or effective sound shaping Feedback Also known as howlround or ringing this is the rapidly increasing tone produced when a microphone picks up its own signal from the speakers It is usually a shrill and annoying squeal that should be quickly dealt with by repositioning the microphone or speakers reducing mic gain or equalising the system to notch out the offending frequencies Gain This is the boost or attenuation applied to the source signal in the channel preamp stage to match it to the console operating level For example a large amount of gain is need to match low microphone signals It is set using the console meters Gain is not used for level volume control Headroom The amount of level available expressed in dB to handle peaks above the normal OdB operating level Hz Hertz The measurement of frequency The audio spectrum ranges from a low bass frequency of 20Hz to a high treble 20kHz Not many sound systems reproduce the full range Average hearing does not extend much beyond 15kHz or so Response is further impaired if the ear is subjected to continual high sound pressure levels Highpass HPF A filter that attenuates frequencies below the cut off frequency Hum Apart fro
20. cal scale shows the amount of cut or boost around the normal OdB operating level The horizontal scale shows the change in frequency from low bass to high treble HPF Press this switch to select the high pass filter Frequencies below the cut off point are removed The cut off point is adjusted using the VCF slider control or modulated using the LFO At low end little effect is heard as only sub bass frequencies are removed Sweep higher to gradually remove the bass line followed by the higher frequencies The highest frequency is limited to 10KHz as little useful material is heard beyond this TIP Try switching the HPF in with VCF set at highest frequency then gradually sweeping the frequency back to minimum This can create an atmosphere of anticipation 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 the opposite track to create a whole new mix Add a little resonance to the BPF to lift the sound out of the mix
21. console on The settings always return to default on power up You can store preferred settings in the user presets and select one of these after power up 23 Check out my Internet site http www xone co uk
22. controls to their starting position Set all FADERS GAIN AUX RESONANCE HEADPHONES BOOTH and MAIN MIX controls minimum anti clockwise Set BAL EQ and CONTOUR controls to their centre position Set CROSSFADER to X left VCF slider to 20kHz right and CUE MIX slider to cue left Set all switches to their up position 3 Plug in your sources and outputs Plug in two music sources one to CH1 X the other CH3 Y Select the rear panel switches according to line or RIAA turntable source Plug in your microphone if you are using one We recommend you use a cardiod vocal dynamic type with built in on off switch Plug the MIX OUT into the amplifiers feeding the main speakers the BOOTH OUT into the amplifiers feeding the local DJ speakers and plug in your stereo headphones Good quality headphones of around 70 ohms impedance are recommended It is very important that the amplifier level controls are turned right down at this stage 4 Turn the system on Switch on the mixer and music sources first Check that the CH1 CUE filter LPF and CROSSFADE ON indicators are on the rest off The LFO ON indicator should be flashing very slowly Then switch on the amplifiers with their level controls turned down The system should be quiet If you hear any hum or buzz check the system for bad wiring ground loops or missing grounds in particular those connecting to turntables Adjust the level trims and cue the channels Sta
23. ctive music Used for stutter effects Transmute A new Allen amp Heath function that combines the popular punch transform and punch effects into one intelligent button TRS Jack Refers to the 3 pole stereo 4 jack plug with Tip Ring and Sleeve connections TS Jack Refers to the 2 pole mono 4 jack plug with Tip and Sleeve connections TS cables can plug into the XONE 32 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 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 XONE 32 produc
24. dphones and a reference source such as a CD player connected have plugged in a microphone but it does not work The XONE 32 is designed to operate with non phantom powered dynamic microphones such as the popular vocal types Do not use microphones which require phantom power If it has an on off switch check that it is turned on Make sure the front panel GAIN control is turned up The signal sounds 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 XONE 32 User Guide to the console chassis earth post Also check that the turntable headshell and cartridge are correctly aligned and plugged in The output meter reads fine but the signal is distorted Check the channel meter to make sure it is not peaking red If it is the output meter may still read fine if the fader or master level control is not set fully up Reduce the input level trim if the channel meter reads too high Only one side of the stereo mix is working Check that the BAL control is not set fully to either Lor R Also check for bad connections in particular RCA phono leads and turntable headshell and cartridge pins There is feedback Check that the microphone is not placed next to the headphones or loudspeakers The mic may
25. e Setting the levels in this way prevents the DJ exceeding the allowed maximum by setting all the console faders and masters to maximum The meters provide an accurate display of the system capability Access to the rear panel level trim controls can be restricted by covering them if needed 8 Experiment with the level and crossfader controls With two music sources playing 1 CH2 Y you can experiment with these important performance controls Adjust the crossfade CONTOUR from a gentle fade to very steep cut suitable for fast scratch mixing You can reverse X and Y to suit your mixing style and turn the crossfader off if it is not required The TRANSMUTE button allows fast performance effects transforming muting the signal if the crossfader is on its side or punching the signal in if the crossfader is on the opposite side Also experiment with the small CUE MIX fader which lets you preview your mix in the headphones first 9 Experiment with the EQ VCF and LFO effects Now the creative fun bit With one channel playing isten to the effect of cutting or boosting the three EQ controls Press the channel FILTER switch to enable the VCF experimenting with the FREQUENCY slider RESONANCE and HPF BPF LPF type controls to change the sound You can create subtle or dramatically sweeping effects Watch the meters and pull back the fader if necessary to ensure you do not exceed the maximum volume allowed Turn the LFO on and set
26. e x2 switch doubles the speed dramatically changing the way the filter affects the music with the beat We recommend that you experiment with the filter controls to fully explore the possibilities before you use the effects live Combined with the DRS user presets you have a powerful tool for complex yet instant performance creativity XONE 32 User Guide 15 16 Filter Select the FILTER TYPE you want to use Three switches with LEDs select which type is active You can press any combination together to create different HI PASS FILTER response types such as notch and an interesting all pass effect The switches are soft switched for live performance meaning that the audio signal is ramped between filter states to prevent audible clicks The selected type affects both X and Y filters Note that the last selected type is lost when power is removed from the console The LPF is always selected when power is applied However you can store the current selection in the DRS user presets for instant performance recall The graphs here show the effect on the audio frequency response for the three filter types The range of sweep from low to high frequency is shown together with the BAND PASS FILTER effect of adjusting RESONANCE one frequency with several resonance settings shown The verti
27. ecommend 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 faulty interconnecting leads Avoid reversing and on balanced connections as this will result in reverse polarity connections which may cause signal cancellation effects Refer to the cable diagram for how to wire unbalanced to balanced connections It is fine to use a Y adapter to feed one output to several inputs but never use a Y adapter to sum two outputs into one input UNBALANCED gt E 4 CABLE Y Adapter Y Adapter 2 Outputs to 1 Input 1 Output to 2 Inputs BALANCED CABLE C BALANCED L Sleeve ground Ring cold Tip hot 2 hot 1 ground BALANCED XLR MALE 3 cold BALANCED Sleeve ground Ring cold Tip hot 2 hot 1 ground N BALANCED 2 1 o o XLR MALE 3 cold TO INPUT UNBALANCED UNBALANCED o o XLR MALE UNBALANCED XLR MALE LINK PINS 1 AND 3 XONE 32 User Guide Sleeve ground Ring cold Tip hot i ground 2 hot CABLE D BALANCED X
28. ep audio cables away from mains power units and cables thyristor dimmer units or computer equipment Where this cannot be avoided cross the cables at right angles to minimise interference e Use good quality cables and connectors and check for correct wiring and reliable solder joints Allow sufficient cable loop to prevent damage through stretching e If you are not sure Contact your service agent or local Allen amp Heath dealer for advice 10 XONE 32 User Guide Cables and Connections The XONE 32 uses professional grade 3 pin XLR 1 4 TRS jack and RCA PHONO sockets mating plugs may be used The following TS jack plug XLR female plug 2 Tip Sleeve F O B 1 RCA phono jacks XLR male plug TRS jack plug 1 Tip Sleeve oo ENS 2 Ring The microphone input XLR connector is 3 wire balanced This has 3 connector pins Pin 1 ground screen Pin 2 signal hot Pin 3 signal cold The jack sockets are the 3 pole TRS type These are wired to work with either the balanced TRS or the unbalanced 2 pole TS type plugs without cable modification The sockets have 3 connector pins Inputs and outputs are Tip signal hot Ring signal cold Sleeve ground screen 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 r
29. es There are two versions available the standard type and the higher grade Penny amp Giles type Make sure you order the correct version from your Allen amp Heath dealer Use a medium size cross point Pozidriv screwdriver to undo and remove the two outer screws on the crossfader plate Do not remove the inner screws Lift the crossfader assembly up and away from the console panel Unplug the cable from the old crossfader and plug in the new assembly Check that the connector is correctly aligned and pushed on Replace the assembly making sure the cable faces the left side of the console Refit the screws and test operation XONE 32 User Guide The TRANSMUTE Buttons The unique Allen amp Heath TRANSMUTE function C combines the popular TRANSFORM and PUNCH effects into one intelligent quick action performance button per side of crossfader TRANSFORM PUNCH What it does is determined by the position of the crossfader With the fader at any position away from the opposite side to the button it provides the TRANSFORM function muting turning off the music With the fader fully at the opposite side it becomes a PUNCH button switching in the music to layer it on top of the other channel which is playing This gives you both effects at the same time PUNCH TRANSFORM TRANSFORM TRANSFORM i Using the VCF A Voltage Cont
30. es 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 The following products and parts can be ordered from Allen amp Heath or the approved dealer v specify voltage specify voltage v specify voltage 60mm Stereo Channel Fader for XONE 32 62 amp 464 Optional P amp G crossfader for XONE 32 62 amp 464 XONE 32 v XONE 32 3 stereo channel mixer XONE2 62 v XONE 62 6 stereo channel mixer XONE2 464 v XONE 464 4 mic 6 stereo channel mixer 002 684 002 719 002 720 Standard crossfader for XONE 32 002 722 30mm Cue Mix fader for XONE 32 002 723 60mm VCF LFO depth fader for XONE 32 XONE 32 RK Plinth mounting rack ear kit AP4264 XONE 32 User Guide AP4265 XONE 32 Service Manual 22 XONE 32 User Guide Tips and Troubleshooting A For your safety do not remove the EARTH ground connection in the power lead of the console or connected equipment Have your MAINS SYSTEM checked by a qualified electrician If the earthing is solid to start with you are less likely to experience problems Use high grade AUDIO CABLES and check them for reliable connection It is well known that many audio system problems are due to faulty cables and connectors A In club or similar installation strict SOUND LEVEL and noise regulations may apply Chec
31. es the signal to the Y side of the crossfader CH2 does not route through the crossfader The fader also affects the AUX sends 13 20 CROSSFADER The crossfader lets you smoothly fade from one track into another using a single fader It is also used as a creative performance tool to layer or interact between two sounds when cut or scratch mixing It can be easily replaced if it becomes damaged or worn through exceptional mechanical operation Long life is assured as the XONE 32 uses a high quality dual rail gold contact crossfade type together with VCA circuitry which means that no audio is passed through the fader itself CH1 routes to X CH3 routes to Y CH2 does not route through the crossfader The response of the crossfader can be adjusted to match your mixing style using the CONTOUR and REVERSE controls 35 21 TRANSMUTE buttons The XONE 32 introduces this unique function which combines the familiar transform and punch DJ effects with an intelligence that opens up a new world of creative live performance effects The function of the button depends on the position of the crossfader TRANSMUTE becomes transform button when the crossfade has moved away from the opposite side It acts as a momentary action mute that turns the signal off while the button is held TRANSMUTE becomes a punch button when the crossfader is right at the opposite side playing the other track Here it punches the si
32. established equalisation standard that is applied to the signal produced by a turntable cartridge Due to the physics of vinyl reproduction the needle produces a reasonable high frequency signal but much less low frequency An RIAA pre amplifier compensates for this by inversely attenuating the high and boosting the low frequencies Reverberation The way in which sound reflects and bounces around the room after the source is removed This depends on the size and shape of the room as well as the materials such as carpets curtains and clothing that absorb certain frequencies Reverb Effect This is a signal processor that connects to the console to artificially simulate the reverb effect Parameters such as decay time diffusion and amount of reverb can be controlled Typically selected sounds are sent to the processor by turning up the channel post fade 21 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 a
33. et button for 2 seconds until its red indicator flashes once to confirm the current settings have been stored When you release the button that preset remains selected How to Recall a Preset Press the preset button for less than 1 second Its red indicator lights to indicate the console settings have been overwritten with the contents of the memory How to Clear all Presets to Default Hold down the LFO ON and x2 switches for 2 seconds while switching the console on This clears the presets back to the factory default Note that you do not normally need to do this as you can clear individual presets by setting the switches as per default and then storing each individually Remember to turn the amplifiers off while you switch the console on or off XONE 32 User Guide 17 Specifications 18 OdBu 0 775 Volts rms 4dBu 1 23V rmsOdBV 1 Volt rms 10dBV 316mV rms Max output level TRS 21dBu into gt 2k ohm Music EQ RCA 15dBu into gt 10k ohm Headroom Channels 2148 EQ Mix to output 23dB Freq response 0 1dB 10Hz to 30kHz Distortion lt 0 02 THD N 1kHz 10dBu Ch fader Crosstalk lt 90dB Channel shutoff 1kHz Crossfader MIC EIN 22 22kHz 126dB 150 ohm source Residual noise TRS 102dBu Filters RCA 92dBu Mix noise TRS 87dB Ch meters Peak reading 4 led LFO 15 0 5 8 PK Peak reading 12 led 20 to 8 PK Main meters Power Supply Internal switch mode power unit with auto sensing mains input
34. g Servicing Installation Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference Adhere to all warnings printed here and on the console Follow the operating instructions printed in this User Guide Operate the console with its front and crossfader panels correctly fitted Disconnect mains power by unplugging the power cord if a panel needs to be removed for servicing Refer this work to competent technical personnel only Connect the console to a mains power only of the type described in this User Guide and marked on the rear panel The power source must provide a good ground connection Use the power cord with sealed mains plug appropriate for your local mains supply as provided with the console If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult your service agent for assistance Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on stretched or pinched by items placed upon or against it Do not defeat the grounding and polarisation means of the power cord plug Do not remove or tamper with the ground connection in the power cord Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or position the console where the air flow required for ventilation is impeded If the console is to be operated in a rack unit or flightcase ensure that it is constructed to allow adequate ventilation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the console to rain or moisture or use it in damp or wet conditions Do not pl
35. gnal in turns it on on top of the other track For example the CH1 track may be playing Pressing X TRANSMUTE transforms mutes that track and pressing Y TRANSMUTE punches the CH3 track over the CH1 track 22 VCF Filter Type Select Press one or any combination of the three momentary press buttons to select the VCF 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 illuminated The selected type is stored and recalled by the DRS presets 23 RESONANCE control Adjust this to change the Q or sharpness of the filters This affects how they respond around the cut off frequency At the minimum MILD setting the filters have a gentle roll off knee giving a subtle smooth response At the clockwise WILD setting they produce a resonant feedback boost around cut off resulting in some very dramatic performance effects The sound varies according to the filter type selected To avoid unexpected results it is best to start experimenting with RESONANCE set to a low mild position 24 LFO ON switch Press this momentary switch to let the LFO low frequency oscillator
36. have a site dedicated to the exciting XONE console range WWW XOone co uk Key Features e channels with switchable line and RIAA phono inputs e microphone input e Separate main mix record booth and headphones monitor outputs e Stereo Aux output for effects e Band 6 26 asymmetric EQ with extended cut e Removable VCA CROSSFADER with reverse and variable contour e Crossfade position dependent TRANSMUTE buttons for transform and punch effects e Analogue state variable VCF filter effects with filter type frequency and resonance controls e filter frequency control with finger tap tempo select e DRS Digital Recall System with 4 user programmable presets for filter effects e Advanced cue system with interlock and cue mix fader for performance preview e Extensive channel and output metering e Sensible layout of setup and performance controls across three surfaces e High grade dual rail gold contact crossfader e Universal internal power supply for any worldwide mains voltage XONE 32 User Guide Quick Start Ensure your safety Mains voltage is dangerous and can kill First read and understand the Important Safety Instructions printed on page 3 Make sure that all equipment in your system is set for your local mains supply voltage and correctly grounded to ensure your safety Do not turn anything on until you have checked your system wiring and control settings 2 Set all
37. he left and right speakers Peak Meter A type of signal meter that has a very fast attack and slower release This picks up the fast signal transients and holds them long enough for the operator to see the activity on the display These meters typically use led light emitting diode displays Phantom Power The DC voltage required by certain microphones to power the capsule These are usually sensitive studio grade mics not suited to DJ mixing The power is provided by the console using the two signal conductors in the balanced connection There is no provision on XONE 32 for this type of microphone Phono Abbreviation for phonograph as in turntable Usually means RIAA equipped input when marked on console inputs Can also refer to the RCA phono type pin jack connector found on turntables CDs and much domestic equipment Polarity Sometimes referred to as phase this is the sense of a balanced signal or loudspeaker connection Reversed polarity should be avoided and checked for as it can cause uncomfortable phasing effects as the listener moves between the speakers Punch Performance effect popular with DJ s Pressing a button next to the crossfader punches in turns on the opposite track Resonance Applied to the filters this is the effect of accentuating frequencies around the cut off point to produce subtle or dramatic phasing effects RIAA Record Industry of America Association responsible for the long
38. hearing start with the level control at minimum and turn up only as much as is needed to maintain comfortable listening level Do not drive headphones at high listening levels for long periods of time 37 PHONES socket This output is positioned on the front panel so that the DJ can plug favourite headphones in without needing access to the rear Headphones are available in many different styles impedances and volume ratings To get the best from your system we recommend that you use high quality closed ear headphones around 70 ohms impedance although 30 to 600 ohms will work 8 Ohm headphones are not recommended Avoid using mini jack to 4 jack adapters as these may quickly prove unreliable 38 MIC input Balanced XLR Plug your DJ microphone in here if you choose to use one It is best to mic with integral on off switch so that the DJ can turn it off when it is not being used Use rugged good quality ow impedance dynamic microphones such as those specifically designed for vocals Do not use high impedance or unbalanced microphones or condenser types which require phantom power 39 MIC GAIN control Adjusts the level of the microphone signal in the main mix from fully off to 45dB gain Start with the control set fully off anticlockwise 40 MIC EQ controls 2 band EQ with shelving HI and LO controls provide 12dB of adjustment of the low and high frequencies to suit the DJ s microphone sty
39. ing The connection to earth ground in an audio system is important for two reasons 1 SAFETY To protect the operator from high voltage electric shock and 2 AUDIO PERFORMANCE To minimise the effect of earth ground loops which result in audible hum and buzz and to shield the audio signals from interference For safety it is important that all equipment earths are connected to mains earth so that exposed metal parts are prevented from carrying high voltage which can injure or even kill the operator It is recommended that the system engineer check the continuity of the safety earth from all points in the system including microphone bodies turntable chassis equipment cases and so on The same earth is also used to shield audio cables from external interference such as the hum fields associated with power transformers lighting dimmer buzz and computer radiation Problems arise when the signal sees more than one path to mains earth An earth loop ground loop results causing current to flow between the different earth paths This condition is usually detected as a mains frequency audible hum or buzz To ensure safe and trouble free operation we recommend the following e Have your mains system checked by a qualified electrician If the supply earthing is solid to start with you are less likely to experience problems e Do not remove the earth connection from the console mains plug The console chassis is connected to mains earth
40. its speed by tapping the TEMPO button The VCF slider now becomes a depth control for LFO to modulate the VCF 10 Store and recall the user presets Once you have a VCF LFO effect you like you can store this as user preset to be instantly recalled during performance Simply press and hold the required preset button for onger than 2 seconds to store the settings Tap the button to recall a preset The preset remembers the VCF and LFO settings as well as which channels are assigned to the filter Important Note about Hearing To avoid damage to your hearing do not operate any sound system at excessively high volume This also applies to any 5 close to ear monitoring such as headphones Continued exposure to high volume sound cause frequency selective wide range hearing loss Make sure that your system complies with any venue sound level and noise regulations which may apply XONE 32 User Guide 5 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7 6 MXQUT AUXOUT RECORD 8888 GATTO AK OF LTR SHOCK DO KOT OPEN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS MAINS INPUT 100 2 b GN L R PUSE TO REDUGE THE OF ARE ELECTRIC SHOCK FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION RISK OF HRE REI T DOSE THIS APPARATUS RADR MOISTURE LACE FUSE WTH SAME TYPE AND Ra NG
41. k that your system levels are correctly set up to comply To avoid damage to your hearing start with the HEADPHONES level control at minimum and turn up only as much as is needed to maintain comfortable listening level Do not drive headphones at high listening levels for long periods of time A Always switch connected AMPLIFIERS on last and off first to avoid thumps when the console and connected equipment is turned on or off A Reduce gain if the red meter PEAK led flashes These warn you that you are near clipping which may result in system overload and distortion The XONE 32 provides plenty of drive and headroom when operated around the 0 to 5 meter points Check that the amplifier speaker system is correctly matched and set up for correct levels A Increasing VCF RESONANCE boosts a narrow band of selected frequencies Make sure you reduce the channel gain if the red peak meters start to flash It is best to start experimenting with this control set to minimum If you suspect a console fault The console is the heart of the audio system and is often suspected faulty when a problem occurs Usually the fault is found to be with other equipment in the system typically the interconnecting leads input sources or level matching between equipment Check for source problems by unplugging each channel in turn listening for a change in symptom To check the console isolate it by unplugging all sources and outputs leaving just hea
42. ked with a selection always active When fully right the main MIX is routed so you hear only what is being sent to the house speakers Move the slider between these positions to mix the active CUE signal 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 disable the crossfader so that the channels route directly to the main mix The green LED lights when the crossfader is enabled 34 CROSSFADE REVERSE switch Reverses the X and Y sides of the crossfader so that CH1 feeds Y and feeds X This better suits the mixing style of some DJ s 35 CROSSFADE CONTOUR control This adjusts the law of the crossfader from a gentle fade with 6dB dip at centre position to a very sharp fade where full level is achieved just a few millimetres from the end stop The control can be adjusted to suit the DJ s preference or mixing style 36 HEADPHONES LEVEL control Adjusts the level of the signal in the stereo headphones This does not affect the level of the booth monitor WARNING Some headphones are more sensitive than others and can produce higher output levels To avoid damage to your
43. l of the console With the control set to its maximum position adjust the input evel trim of connected equipment for the loudest level allowed In a club or similar installation strict sound level and noise regulations may apply Check that your system levels are set up to comply 30 MAIN METERS A pair of LED meter bars displays the level of the MAIN MIX output Each meter has 12 LEDs to indicate signal levels from a low 20dB Green and yellow LEDs indicate normal operating levels The top red PEAK led lights at 8dB giving you plenty of warning that you are within 12dB of clipping Meter 0 represents 4dBu at the XLR outputs The meters are peak responding with a fast attack and are therefore able to display fast transients accurately The top five LEDs are peak hold which means that the highest remains lit for a short time after the signal has gone This makes it easier to keep track of the highest levels and transient peaks Do not operate the console with these meters lighting red more than the occasional flash Failure to observe this can result in severe signal distortion which may damage equipment gt 31 BOOTH MASTER control Adjusts the level of the signal to the stereo booth monitor output This does not affect the level in the headphones 32 CUE MIX slider This affects what you hear in the headphones When fully left only the CUE signal is routed The CH1 2 and 3 CUE switches are interloc
44. le LO is set at 300Hz to help cut boominess or enhance warmth while HI is set at 5kHz to cut harshness or boost clarity and intelligibility over the mix Avoid extreme settings Note that there is a built in high pass filter which cuts very low frequency sounds such as popping and mic handling noise XONE 32 User Guide 9 Installation Connecting Mains Power Read the A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS printed at the front of this AVIS POTE DE COPR Uae NES UMEN MAINS INPUT User Guide and on the rear panel Check that the POWER ON y e correct mains lead with moulded plug has been 0m 4 4763Hz GOW MAX supplied with your console The power supply ar I MP accepts 50 60Hz AC mains voltages within the range x L I I 100 240V without changing any fuses settings A WARNING x 4 N It is standard practice to turn connected power THIS APPARATUS MUSTBEEARTHED SSS D amplifiers down or off before switching the console ATTENTION REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE AVEC UN DES MEMES CARACTERISTIQUES on or off This prevents any audible switch on TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING thumps Ensure that the IEC mains plug is pressed fully into the rear panel socket before switching on Earth
45. m 6dB boost The normal 0 position is marked 14 Channel EQ The equaliser has three controls to let the DJ creatively alter and shape the sound during ive performance The music frequency spectrum is divided into 3 bands HI 10kHZ has a shelving response and affects the high frequency treble sounds MID 1kHz has a peak dip bell shaped response and affects mid range presence sounds and LO 100Hz has a peak dip bell shaped response and affects low bass sounds This type of equaliser is known as asymmetric because the amount of boost and cut is not the same Boost is restricted to a safe 6dB to highlight selected sounds while preventing system overload through heavy use Cut on the other hand is increased to a huge 26dB to completely suck out affected frequencies dramatically changing the effect Use cut rather than boost to create your dramatic performance effects 15 CUE switch Press this momentary switch to listen to the channel signal in the headphones The three switches are interlocked so that pressing one or more cancels the previous The LED illuminates so that you can see at a glance which channel is cued A cue selection is always active Switch on default is CH1 cue selected You can preview the mix using the CUE MIX slider 32 Cue does not affect the house mix or booth Speakers and lets you check the signal or cue a track before bringing it into the mix Cue is pre fader and post EQ so tha
46. m not knowing the words this is the audible noise that usually results from mains interference pickup earth loops bad interconnections and induced power supply and lighting fields It is usually at mains frequency 50 60Hz or a related harmonic Impedance Z A technical term for the resistance of a signal conductor to ground Low impedance usually refers to microphones of 200 ohms or less and line signals typically less than 100 ohms Low Z sources are less prone to interference pickup Inputs are usually high impedance so that one source can connect to more than one channel without signal loss Note that the operating impedance of a connection is set by the impedance of the source not that of the unconnected input Impedance balanced Refers to the type of output signal connection It has three conductors two for signal and a shield which is connected to earth Provides interference rejection similar to a fully balanced connection because the two signal conductors are matched at the same impedance However the drive capability is less because the signal is carried by only one conductor LFO Low Frequency Oscillator Generates a repetitive control voltage at a user determined rate speed to automatically modulate an effect such as the VCF Limiter signal processor that limits the maximum level possible by preventing the signal going over a predetermined threshold level This is very useful in club installations where it is inse
47. movement The contour control associated with a crossfader lets the DJ tailor its response to suit the preferred mixing style Crossfader short horizontally mounted fader for smoothly fading one music track in while fading the other out Often used by the DJ for cutting and layering sounds while mixing Cue A monitor system provided for the DJ or console operator to check individual channel signals using headphones while lining up tracks ready to introduce into the mix This does not affect the main console outputs DAT Digital Audio Tape A type of digital 2 track recorder that uses a small tape cartridge to produce high quality recordings in a compact format dB Decibel The unit of measurement for audio signal level This is logarithmic to follow the response of the human ear dB is a relative measurement to compare one level with another for example gain from input to output dBu is an absolute measurement referenced to a voltage standard where OdBu 0 775V rms The console main outputs operate at OdBu 0 reading on the meters dBV is a similar measurement but refers to a 1V standard It is common for consumer equipment to operate a the low standard of 10dBV 316mV dBA refers to sound pressure level and is measured using the A scale that hears in the same way as the human ear DJ Disc Jockey The console operator sequencing and playing the music tracks Some simply play the tracks othe
48. nd 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 OdB 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 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 Aloudspeaker 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 Order Codes Transform Performance effect popular with DJ s Pressing a button next to the crossfader mutes turns off the a
49. o low and high Bi amping usually produces a cleaner and more controllable sound in larger systems BPM Beats Per Minute The measurement of the rhythmic beat or tempo of the music Booth The area often enclosed where the DJ operates Usually provided with local booth monitor loudspeakers Cardioid The response of a microphone which is more sensitive in front than behind This is generally used for vocal miking to reduce acoustic feedback Cut Mixing Moving the cross fade control sharply from one side to the other to either pick out a sound a hi hat kick drum etc or to drop straight into another record Also known as chopping Cartridge The pickup in a turntable Uses a needle to pick up vibrations from the record vinyl and convert this to electrical signals that feed the console The cartridge is usually fitted to a removable headshell that plugs into the turntable arm Clipping The harsh distorted sound that results when the signal hits 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 20 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 how quickly it responds as it is moved or the amount of fade per unit of
50. ough 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 using the VCF slider control or automatically by modulating it with the LFO This parameter is controlled during performance to create the dramatic effects possible only with a filter of this type VCF slider frequency sweep When the LFO is switched off the VCF slider becomes a manual VCF control of the cut off frequency It sweeps the frequency from a ih FELT A Wa very low 100Hz to ultra high 20kHz The slider provides a light ee smooth action and is used in a similar way to the crossfader to HR SE creatively enhance the musical performance The effect MAX LFO DEPTH MIN depends on the filter type selected LFO frequency modulation When the LFO is switched on it takes control of the VCF cut off frequency The LFO ON switch LED lights red when it is on The VCF slider is no longer a manual sweep control but instead becomes the depth control to determine how much the LFO affects the filter It ranges from no effect at the fully right position to maximum effect when fully left The frequency is modulated by the LFO at the speed set using the TAP TEMPO button Simply tap the button at the tempo you want and the LFO will follow and lock on to this speed The speed is always shown by the LFO ON LED flashing green even when it is switched off Pressing th
51. pick up its own signal and feed back In loud listening conditions feedback can sometimes be caused by mechanical vibration through the turntables into the cartridge or even the needle resting on a cued turntable starting to resonate in the groove of the record When the VCF is switched on there is very little sound Operate the VCF frequency slider to restore the frequency content of the sound The LED is flashing but the LFO is not working Check that the LFO is turned on and its LED is green flashing red to indicate speed The LED always flashes red whether it is on or off I tap in the tempo but the LED flashes too fast The x2 has been switched on There is no cue signal Check that the CUE MIX slider is not set fully right for mix only There is no channel signal Check that the rear panel input selector switch is correctly set The crossfader is not working Make sure the crossfader is turned on and its front panel green LED lit The crossfader works backwards Check that the reverse switch has not been pressed and its red LED on If it is off then check that the crossfader has been re fitted the right way round if previously removed have connected a stereo source a single input using a Y adapter but it sounds bad Do not connect more than one output to the input These adapters are designed to feed one output to two inputs not the other way round The switch settings are different when switch the
52. rolled Filter is an audio filter whose cut off frequency is altered by a DC control voltage rather than a variable resistor This produces a much wider operating range and more control over the filter response to create unlimited combinations of tonal effect The XONE 32 filter is state variable This means that it provides three simultaneous filter types high pass band pass and low pass The analogue circuit with its resonant feedback path produces the classic warm filter sound often associated with analogue synthesisers Each channel can be switched in or out of the filter path using its FILTER switch Use this to punch the filter effect in or out The blue LED lights when the channel is routed through the filter Adjust the RESONANCE control to change the Q or sharpness of the filters This affects how they respond around the cut off frequency At the minimum MILD setting the filters have a gentle roll off knee giving a subtle smooth response LO MILD At the clockwise WILD setting they produce a resonant feedback boost around cut off resulting in some very dramatic performance effects The sound varies according to the filter FREQUENCY type selected To avoid unexpected results it is best to start experimenting with RESONANCE set to a low mild position RESONANCE HI WILD MID High RESONANCE settings result in significant boost of selected frequencies Reduce the channel level if the signal levels increase en
53. rs stored include e CH1 3 FILTER ON switch Which channels have VCF enabled VCF type Which combination of HPF BPF and LPF is active e ON switch Whether the VCF is manually controlled or modulated by the LFO e x2 switch Whether the LFO speed is 1x or 2x the current speed XONE 32 User Guide 28 VCF control slider This is a performance control played by the DJ to create live effects in a similar way to using the crossfader Its function depends on whether the LFO is switched on or off If the LFO is off then the slider lets you manually set the cut off frequency of the filter from a very low 100Hz to ultra high 20kHz If the LFO is switched on then the slider becomes a depth control for the LFO letting you adjust how much the LFO modulates the filter cut off frequency Depth is off when the slider is fully right Maximum effect is fully left as the DJ pulls the slider in towards the other performance controls 29 MAIN MIX MASTER control rotary master control adjusts the output level feeding the house PA This is a stereo control which adjusts the left and right signals at the same time It affects the stereo MIX output Note that it does not affect the record and booth outputs The maximum position represents unity OdB If you find yourself normally setting the control in the lower part of its travel then the connected equipment may be too sensitive for the operating leve
54. rs talk over with introductions and announcements and others provide an entertaining performance by mixing and shaping sounds to create a completely different musical experience DRS Digital Recall System Unique to Allen amp Heath this provides user programmable memories for instant recall of favourite settings Drum Machine An electronic drum simulator as used by keyboard players and in electronic music This now provides another DJ tool to create an alternative beat to mix in with the music Dynamic Range The difference expressed in dB between the highest and lowest signal levels possible This is limited by the clipping level and residual noise floor respectively Earth Also known as ground The term for the electronic signal reference This connects to the mains supply earth point and all cable shields and conductive equipment cases It provides the return for the signal voltage within the equipment It also ensures operator safety by removing the possibility of electric shock should the mains voltage touch any metal part Earth ground Loop The result when the equipment sees more than one path to the system earth Current flows because a resistive loop susceptible to radio and mains interference is formed In severe cases this can result in audible hum or buzz in the system Breaking the XONE 32 User Guide loop by removing all but one path to earth usually solves the problem Equaliser EQ This provides cut or
55. rt the music playing and raise the LEVEL trim for each channel until its meter reads an average 0 with loud moments at 5 If the red PEAK indicator flashes then back off the trim slightly Slowly raise the headphones level control You should hear CH1 CUE feeding the signal with the CUE MIX fader set fully left for cue only Press CH3 CUE to check the CH3 signal If the music sounds distorted bassy or thin check that you have plugged it into the correct Line or Phono inputs 6 Route the music to the main speakers With music playing and crossfader set to left hand X position raise the CH1 fader to its top 0 position Next raise the MAIN MIX rotary master to maximum and check that the main meters display the music level These should average 0 with loudest moments up to 5 If the red PEAK indicator flashes then back off the channel gain Now slowly raise the 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 speakers Now set the BOOTH level rotary to maximum and slowly turn up the booth amplifier level trim until the monitor is as loud as you need it to b
56. rted between the console and house system amplifiers to prevent the DJ exceeding the maximum allowable volume Lowpass LPF A filter that attenuates frequencies above the cut off frequency MC Master of Ceremonies The presenter who introduces the performances and maintains the running order Also refers to a rapper who talks in time to the beat XONE 32 User Guide MiniDisc 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 added facility to label and edit tracks Mono A single source with no stereo content or the left and right stereo signals summed together as one Mute To turn off the signal Transform is a mute effect Noise Generic term for an unwanted signal This may be residual electronic hiss hum buzz clicks and pops or simply loud undesirable music Noise Floor This is the term for the residual electronic noise produced by all powered audio equipment It usually sounds like a constant hiss although some equipment may suffer from residual hum as well Omni directional The response of a microphone which picks up sounds equally all round Not suited to live vocal applications as they are more prone to feed back Pan Panoramic A control that adjusts the balance of the signal in t
57. rths the metal parts of the turntable to reduce hum buzz or similar audible noise getting into the System Make sure the terminal is fully tightened once the strap is in place 4 INPUT SELECT switch Selects either the LINE input or the PHONO input as the source to the channel Press for PHONO release for LINE The select switches are positioned on the rear panel to prevent accidental operation during performance 5 INPUT LEVEL trim Rotary control to adjust the input gain to match the connected source to the console operating level Adjusts from fully off to 15dB gain Use the channel meter 16 to ensure the trim is correctly set for best performance The trims are positioned on the rear panel so that they are protected from accidental operation once set 6 RECORD output 2 RCA phono This provides a line level stereo mix output not affected by the main mix master control Connect to a stereo recorder such as MD DAT or cassette to record the DJ s set N AUX output 2x TRS jack Provides a line level stereo output independently mixed from the channel AUX sends 13 You can use this to feed samplers and other effects units an additional monitor zone or recorder The output is impedance balanced so it can connect to balanced or unbalanced equipment 8 BOOTH output 2x TRS jack This is the stereo output that feeds the DJ s local booth monitor system It has its own level control
58. s 10 5 BOOST 0dB 5 m LO MID HI 15 20 25 26dB CUT 100 1kHz 10k 20k XONE 32 User Guide 13 14 Using the Crossfader The crossfader is the one feature that instantly sets the DJ mixer apart from a conventional mixer It lets you smoothly fade from one track into another using a single fader It is also used as a creative performance tool to layer or interact between two sounds when cut or scratch mixing A high grade dual rail fader with long lasting gold contacts is used The ultra high quality Penny amp Giles type can be fitted as an option if preferred The XONE 32 uses four high performance voltage controlled amplifiers VCAs a pair for each side of the stereo crossfader The robust 45mm fader produces a DC control voltage which determines the signal level of the VCAs The voltage is filtered to prevent any audible noise clicks or scratchiness resulting should the fader track become worn This benefit would not be possible if the signal were routed through a conventional audio fader Using the fader as a controller also means that its response can be easily tailored to suit the mixing style CH1 feeds the left X side of the crossfader so that all the signal is routed when the fader is at its fully left position CH3 feeds the right Y side of the crossfader CH2 does not feed the crossfader Instead
59. t you can preview and experiment with the EQ effects before going live 16 Channel METER A4 LED meter bar always shows the presence of the pre fader channel signal Adjust the level trim control for normal music averaging OdB with loudest moments reaching 5 Reduce the trim if the red PEAK LED flashes consistently The PEAK LED lights at 8dB to warn that you are within 12dB of clipping Letting the signal clip will result in a harsh distorted sound that can damage the speakers and is very unpleasant for the listener A good DJ will not let this happen XONE 32 User Guide 7 17 BALANCE control Adjusts the balance between the channel left and right stereo signals Each side ranges from fully off to fully on The control has unity gain in the centre equal position and 2dB boost when fully panned to one side It is typically used for performance effect 18 FILTER ON switch Press this momentary switch to route the channel through the filter stage for amazing analogue VCF voltage controlled filter effects The blue LED lights when the VCF is enabled for the channel The state of the switch is stored and recalled by the DRS presets 19 Channel FADER A high grade 60mm stereo fader adjusts the channel signal level from off to the normal 0 top position It allows smooth fade ins and quick action live performance level effects CH1 fader routes the signal to the X side of the crossfader CH3 rout
60. ty which may apply This product complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directives 89 336 EEC amp 92 31 EEC and the European Low Voltage Directives 73 23 EEC amp 93 68 EEC This product has been tested to EN55103 Parts 1 amp 2 1996 for use in Environments E1 E2 E3 and E4 to demonstrate compliance with the protection requirements in the European EMC directive 89 336 EEC During some tests the specified performance figures of the product were affected This is considered permissible and the product has been passed as acceptable for its intended use Allen amp Heath has a strict policy of ensuring all products are tested to the latest safety and EMC standards Customers requiring more information about EMC and safety issues can contact Allen amp Heath NOTE Any changes or modifications to the console not approved by Allen amp Heath could void the compliance of the console and therefore the users authority to operate it XONE 32 User Guide AP4264 Issue 4 Copyright 2001 Allen amp Heath Limited All rights reserved Manufactured in the United Kingdom by ALLE N H Allen amp Heath Limited Kernick Industrial Estate Penryn Cornwall TR10 9LU UK http www allen heath com XONE 32 User Guide Important Safety Instructions Read First Read instructions Do not open Power sources Power cord Grounding Ventilation Moisture Heat Environment Handlin
61. will result if high listening levels are maintained Remember that it is the QUALITY of the sound that pleases the ear not the VOLUME Use the LEVEL TRIM to match the input source to the normal operating level of the console Adjust this so that the CHANNEL METER averages 0dB with loudest moments reading 5 Press the CUE SWITCH to listen to the signal on headphones Adjust the CHANNEL FADER and MASTER LEVEL so that they normally operate in the near the top of travel Make sure the amplifier speaker system has been correctly calibrated for the loudest volume required at the fader top position Boosting the EQ also adds gain to the system Reduce by turning back the LEVEL TRIM if the meter red peak LEDs flash Adjust the HEADPHONES and BOOTH monitor controls for safe listening levels The diagram illustrates the operating range of the audio signal a CLIPPING 16 NORMAL OPERATING RANGE For normal music the EE 8 signal should range between 5 and 5 on the meters with ve 5 average around OdB 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 SIGNAL OPERATING RANGE E DYNAMIC RANGE is the maximum signal swing available 10 2 5 n amp between the residual noise floor and clipping The us XO
62. y top engineers and performers throughout the world We have had great fun designing this new range We are sure you will get even more enjoyment using it We know you want to get started right away For this reason we have kept this user guide concise and to the point We recommend you read it through first However if even that is too much then at least read the QUICK START page before you plug up and go This user guide refers to the XONE 32 For further information on the basic principles of audio system engineering and mixing technique please refer to one of the specialist publications available from bookshops and audio equipment dealers Whilst we believe the information in this guide to be reliable we do not assume responsibility for inaccuracies We also reserve 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 please keep a record of your console serial number and date and place of purchase to be quoted in any communication regarding this product Check out our home site WWW allen heath com for information on the company and its pedigree our full product range and our design philosophy We also

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