Allen&Heath Xone 23 User Manual
USER GUIDE
Publication AP9250_1
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Limited One Year Warranty
This product 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 & HEATH Limited or 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 & HEATH.
Any necessary adjustment, alteration or repair has been carried out by
ALLEN & HEATH or its authorised agent.
This warranty does not cover fader wear and tear.
The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to ALLEN &
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 &
HEATH agent for any additional warranty which may apply.
This product complies with the European Electromagnetic
Compatibility directives 2004/108/EC and the European Low Voltage
directives 2006/95/EC.
Any changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Allen &
Heath could void the compliance of the product and therefore the users
authority to operate it.
XONE:23 User Guide AP9250 Issue 1
Copyright © 2014 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved
Allen & Heath Limited
Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK
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http://www.allen-heath.com http://www.xone.co.uk
Check that you have received the following:
PACKED ITEMS
Xone:23 mixer
Power Supply
12V - 2.5 Amps
Power supply IEC Lead
This is country specific and will
vary with mains voltage/territory
Safety Sheet
Important ! Read this sheet
before starting.
Retain for future reference.
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Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:23 performance DJ
mixer. To ensure that you get the maximum benefit from the unit please
spare a few minutes familiarizing yourself with the controls and setup
procedures outlined in this user guide. For further information please
refer to the additional information available on our web site, or contact
our technical support team.
CONTENTS
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Warranty ......................................................... 2
Packed Items .................................................. 3
Contents ......................................................... 4
Connection diagram ..................................... 5
Introduction ................................................... 6
Input channel controls ................................. 7
Master section controls ............................... 8
Mic and Filter controls ................................. 9
Rear panel connections ............................... 10
Filters reference ............................................ 11
Operating levels ............................................ 12
Earthing ........................................................... 13
Servicing ......................................................... 14
User replaceable spare parts ...................... 15
Fault finding .................................................... 16
Specification.................................................... 17
Block Diagram ............................................... 18
Product registration ..................................... 20
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APPLICATION DIAGRAM
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INTRODUCTION TO THE XONE:23
The Xone:23 is a high performance 2+2 channel VCA mixer designed around
the latest analogue circuitry featuring microprocessor control of all signal
routing.
It is equipped with a version of the famous Xone filter system, a 3 band EQ
Isolator, plus a send/return loop for external effects.
The crossfader curve has two settings, suitable for either blending or beat
matching, or a more aggressive curve for scratching. For ultimate crossfader
performance the mixer can also be equipped with a custom Innofader,
available from your nearest Allen & Heath stockist, (part number
004-504JIT).
With a studio standard 20dB of signal headroom, a separate booth monitor
and balanced XLR main outputs, (with an impressive +28dBu max level) the
Xone:23 is perfect for the DJ who requires a high quality compact mix tool.
Key features of the Xone:23 are:
2+2 stereo channels with dual levels for phono/line inputs
Up to 4 sources can be mixed simultaneously
3 Band full cut equalizer
Voltage Controlled Filter system
Send/Return loop for external FX
Accurate signal level monitoring with peak hold
Main mix outputs on professional balanced XLR connectors
Dedicated local monitor (booth monitor)
Pro standard headroom (+20dB) to prevent overload
+28dBu maximum output level (balanced XLR)
Low audio distortion (typically 0.01% at +10dBu output)
Dedicated record output
Crossfader curve switch
Innofader crossfader option
Cue mix control with illuminated Cue switches
UV sensitive ink screen for improved low light legibility
Universal voltage power supply (works anywhere in the World)
We wish you the same fun playing on it as we have had designing it!
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Input level controls
Adjust so that the average music level lights the
0 LED on the meter, with
the beats lighting the +3
to +6 LED. Turn down if
the +10 Red LED is illuminated. Each input has
its own separate level
control, so make sure to
fully turn down
(anticlockwise) the input
you don’t want feeding
into the mix.
3-Band full kill EQ
INPUT CHANNEL CONTROLS
Turn anti-clockwise to
kill a frequency band or
clockwise to boost.
If all controls are fully anti
-clockwise the signal will
be muted
Filter/FX SND switch
Pressing this switch sends
the channel signal to the
VCF filter section, and
to the external effects
SND output
Channel Cue switch
Pressing this switch
allows you to monitor
the channel signal with
the fader fully down
before bringing it into the
mix.
Channel Fader
VCA fader allows you to progressively
raise or lower the channel signal in the
mix.
For best signal-to-noise ratio, mix with
the fader at or near the top of its travel
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