Allen & Heath XONE-23 User Manual
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USER GUIDE
Publication AP9250_4
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XONE:23 User Guide AP9250 Issue 4
Copyright © 2018 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved
Allen & Heath Limited
Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK
www.allen-heath.com
Limited One Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
Allen & Heath warrants the Allen & Heath - branded hardware product and accessories
contained in the original packaging ("Allen & Heath Product”) against defects in materi-
als and workmanship when used in accordance with Allen & Heath's user manuals, technical specifications and other Allen & Heath product published guidelines for a period of
ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original purchase by the end-user purchaser ("Warranty
Period").
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software, even if packaged or sold with Allen & Heath hardware.
Please refer to the licensing agreement accompanying the software for details of your
rights with respect to the use of software (“EULA”).
Details of the EULA, warranty policy and other useful information can be found on the Allen
& Heath website: www.allen-heath.com/legal
Repair or replacement under the terms of the warranty does not provide right to extension
or renewal of the warranty period. Repair or direct replacement of the product under the
terms of this warranty may be fulfilled with functionally equivalent service exchange units.
This warranty is not transferable. This warranty does not cover fader wear and tear.
This warranty will be the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy and neither Allen & Heath
nor its approved service centres shall be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages or breach of any express or implied warranty of this product.
Conditions of Warranty
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 an authorised Allen
& Heath distributor or agent.
The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to the place of purchase, an authorised Allen & Heath distributor or agent with proof of purchase. Please discuss this with the
distributor or the agent before shipping. If the unit is to be repaired in a different country
to that of its purchase the repair may take longer than normal, whilst the warranty is confirmed and parts are sourced. Units returned should be packed in the original carton to
avoid transit damage.
In certain territories the terms may vary. Check with your Allen & Heath distributor or
agent for any additional warranty information which may apply.
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DISCLAIMER: Allen & Heath shall not be liable for the loss of any saved/stored data in
products that are either repaired or replaced.
XONE:23 complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directives
2014/30/EU and the European Low Voltage directives 2014/35/EU.
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.
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PACKED ITEMS
Check that you have received the following:
Safety Sheet
Important ! Read this sheet
before starting.
Retain for future reference.
Power Supply
12V - 2.5 Amps
Xone:23 mixer
Power supply IEC Lead
This is country specific and will
vary with mains voltage/territory
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CONTENTS
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 product support team.
http://www.allen-heath.com
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, 3 band EQ,
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 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 CHANNEL CONTROLS
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
f u l l y t u r n do w n
(anticlockwise) the input
you don’t want feeding
into the mix.
3-Band EQ
Turn anti-clockwise to
cut a frequency band or
clockwise to boost.
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
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.
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