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- Page 1 USER GUIDE Publication AP4145...
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Page 2: Warranty
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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions WARNINGS - Read the following before proceeding : CAUTION ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR Read instructions 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. -
Page 4: Precautions
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 replaced. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: TERMINAL WIRE COLOUR... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction This user guide presents a quick reference to the XONE:62. We recommend that you read this fully before starting. Included is information on installing, connecting and operating the console, panel drawings, system block diagram and technical specification. For further information on the basic principles of audio system engineering, please refer to one of the specialist publications available from bookshops and audio equipment dealers. -
Page 6: Front And Rear Panel Drawings
PHONO LINE PHONO LINE PHONO LINE PHONO LINE MONO OUT RECORD OUT BOOTH AUX OUT CLEAN FEED -10dBV CLEAN FEED SERIAL No: USER MIX OUT LINE LINE FUSE RIGHT LEFT AC MAINS IN ~ XONE:62 User Guide... -
Page 7: Welcome To The Xone:62
Welcome to the XONE:62 The Allen & Heath XONE:62 presents a unique combination of performance tools for the professional DJ in a stylish and solidly built club format. Above all, it features sound quality second to none. XONE:62 has been designed and constructed using the same rigorous standards we apply to our large format professional consoles used and respected by top engineers throughout the world. - Page 8 MONO OUT RECORD OUT PHONO LINE PHONO LINE PHONO LINE PHONO LINE BOOTH AUX OUT CLEAN FEED -10dBV CLEAN FEED SERIAL No: USER MIX OUT LINE LINE FUSE RIGHT LEFT AC MAINS IN ~ XONE:62 User Guide...
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Page 9: The Application
The XONE:62 Application This diagram shows an example hook-up to demonstrate how the XONE:62 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. -
Page 10: Specifications
Specifications 0dBu = 0.775 Volts rms, +4dBu = 1.23V rms 0dBV = 1 Volt rms, -10dBV = 316mV rms Ch meters Peak reading 4 led Max output level +26dBu into >2k ohm -16, 0, +6, +12 (PK) +21dBu into >2k ohm +15dBu into >10k ohm Main meters Peak reading 12 led... -
Page 11: Block Diagram
XONE2:62 BLOCK DIAGRAM POST-FADE MONO CLEANFEED CONTROL CLEANFEED FOR MIC METER 4 BAND EQ GAIN LEVEL L MIX 2 = + FADER EQ ON MIC/LINE MID1 2= + +4dBu R MIX 2 = + MID2 STEREO LINE POST POST-FADE POST-EQ PRE-EQ RECORD MIC/LINE INPUTS... -
Page 12: Quick Start
Quick Start We recommend that you read through all sections of this User Guide before starting. However, we provide these notes so that you can plug up and experiment with sounds from your XONE:62 immediately if you prefer to read the full guide later. Please note that you should first read and understand the Important Safety Instructions printed at the beginning of this guide. - Page 13 8 Check the sound using the Cue system. With the music playing press the large CUE switch. The switch lights as well as the master CUE led to show that the cue monitor is active. The channel signal is now sent to the headphones. Slowly turn up the headphones level control until you hear the music.
- Page 14 Changing the crossfader curve. The little switch to the left of the crossfader sets which curve is active. In the normal up position the signal dips by 6dB at the middle position for smooth fading between tracks. Press the switch for a dipless response where the signal starts to dip only once the fader has passed the mid position.
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Page 15: Gain And Operating Levels
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. -
Page 16: Connecting Mains Power
Connecting Mains Power MONO OUT Read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS printed at the front of this User Guide and on the rear panel. Check BOOTH AUX OUT that the correct mains lead with moulded plug has been supplied with your console. The power supply accepts mains voltages within the range 100-240V without changing any fuses or settings. -
Page 17: Plugging Up The System
Plugging Up The System The XONE:62 uses professional grade 3 pin XLR, 1/4" TRS jack and RCA PHONO sockets. 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 faulty interconnecting leads. -
Page 18: Cables And Connectors
PHONO LINE PHONO LINE PHONO LINE PHONO LINE MONO OUT RECORD OUT BOOTH AUX OUT CLEAN FEED -10dBV CLEAN FEED SERIAL No: USER MIX OUT LINE LINE FUSE RIGHT LEFT AC MAINS IN ~ XONE:62 User Guide... - Page 19 1 CH1-2 MIC input. Balanced XLR. Plug in a 7 AUX output. Impedance balanced TRS jacks. DJ, guest or announcement microphone here. Use Depending on the application of the Aux mix this good quality low impedance dynamic mics such as stereo line level output can be used to feed those specifically designed for vocals.
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Page 20: Input Channels
Input Channel These controls adjust the level and tone of each source before they are mixed. Six input channels are provided. Each has two inputs. CH 1 and 2 are used for microphone or alternative stereo line source. They provide corrective source equalisation. CH 3 to 6 are used for the turntables or alternative stereo music sources and can be routed through the crossfader and VCF effects stage. - Page 21 3 MIC/LINE switch. CH1 and 2 are the ‘MIC’ MID 2 This is similar to MID 1 but affects the lower channels. They can select either the XLR mid frequencies centred at 250Hz. Boosting can microphone input or the alternative jack stereo line enhance the warmth of the sound while cutting can input.
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Page 22: Crossfader And Vcf
Crossfader and VCF The crossfader is the one feature that instantly sets the DJ mixer apart from a conventional mixer. It is applied to the stereo music channels and 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 . -
Page 23: Replacing The Crossfader
The VCF Filters 4 XFADE ON. In the up position the music signal is routed directly to the mix. Press to route the A voltage controlled filter is an audio filter whose signal through the crossfader. cut-off frequency is altered by a DC control voltage rather than a variable resistor. -
Page 24: Filters Type Select
Filter Type Select 11 HPF. Press this switch to select the high-pass filter. Frequencies below the cut-off point are The filters are ‘state variable’. This means that they removed. The cut-off point is adjusted using the provide three simultaneous filter types, high-pass, large VCF control. -
Page 25: Master Mix And Monitor System
Master Mix and Monitor System The XONE:62 provides a stereo main mix output with fader control and balanced XLR connections to drive the house PA amplifier system. It also provides a mono output that sums the left and right mix signals to feed an additional mono zone, sub bass or sound- to-light controller. - Page 26 The HEADPHONES Monitor 4 HEADPHONES level control. Adjusts the level of the signal in the stereo headphones. This does The DJ uses the headphones to check the mic and not affect the level of the local monitor. music sources and to cue tracks ready to bring them into the mix.
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Page 27: Glossary
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. - Page 28 DJ Disc Jockey. The console operator sequencing Hum Apart from not knowing the words… this is and playing the music tracks. Some simply play the the audible noise that usually results from mains tracks, others talk over with introductions and interference pickup, earth loops, bad announcements, and others provide an entertaining interconnections and induced power supply and...
- Page 29 Pan Panoramic. A control that adjusts the balance processor that samples (stores) a short duration of of the signal in the left and right speakers. sound. The output is returned through a channel and replayed by pressing a trigger. Many samplers Peak Meter A type of signal meter that has a very provide creative effects such as repeat and reverse.
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Page 30: Tips And Troubleshooting
Tips and Troubleshooting I have plugged in a microphone but it does For your safety do not remove the EARTH not work. The XONE:62 is designed to operate (ground) connection in the power lead of the with non-phantom powered dynamic microphones console or connected equipment. -
Page 31: Cue Sheet
XONE:62 CUE SHEET Photocopy and use to log your console settings. XONE:62 User Guide... -
Page 33: Internet Site
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