Allen&Heath Xone 23C User Manual

USER GUIDE

Publication AP9433_1

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:23C User Guide AP9433 Issue 1

Allen & Heath Limited

Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK

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Check that you have received the following:

PACKED ITEMS

Xone:23C mixer

Power Supply

12V - 2.5 Amps

Type A-B USB Lead

To connect the Xone:23C to your computer.

Power supply IEC Lead

This is country specific and will vary with mains voltage/territory

Two 17cm, three-way harnesses.

These are to configure the soundcard for DVS - see page 19

Safety Sheet Important ! Read this sheet

before starting. Retain for future reference.

MixVibes Software Voucher This contains the license

number that allows you to download and use Mixvibes with your Xone:23C

Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:23C 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

Driver installation Mac ................................ 11

Driver installation PC .................................. 13

Filters reference ............................................ 15

Operating levels ............................................ 16

Earthing ........................................................... 17

Servicing ........................................................ 18

Reconfiguring the soundcard for DVS ...... 19

User replaceable spare parts ...................... 20

Tips and fault finding .................................... 21

Specification ................................................... 22

Block Diagram ............................................... 23

Product registration ..................................... 25

APPLICATION DIAGRAM

INTRODUCTION TO THE XONE:23C

The Xone:23C is a high performance 2+2 channel VCA mixer designed around the latest analogue circuitry, with microprocessor control of all signal routing and featuring a high specification USB soundcard, incorporating an X:LINK control interface port.

It is equipped with a version of the classic Xone filter system, a 3 band “Kill Type” EQ Isolator, plus a send/return loop for external effects.

The crossfader curve has two settings, suitable for 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 grade 20dB of signal headroom, a separate booth monitor and balanced XLR main outputs, (with an impressive +28dBu max level) the Xone:23C is ideal for the DJ who requires a high quality compact mix tool that easily interfaces with all leading DJ software.

Some key features of the Xone:23C:

• Four channel stereo 24bit/96kHz USB soundcard with X:LINK

• Classic Xone Voltage Controlled Filter system

• Up to four sources can be mixed simultaneously

• Kill-type three Band, full cut equalizer

• Dedicated booth Monitor

• Outputs on professional standard balanced XLR connectors

• Four inputs (2+2 stereo channels) with dual levels for phono/line inputs

• FX Send/Return loop

• Innofader crossfader option

• Accurate signal level monitoring with peak hold

• +28dBu maximum output level (balanced XLR)

• High internal headroom (+20dB) to prevent overload

• Universal voltage power supply (works anywhere in the World)

• Twin headphone sockets (1/4” and 3.5mm)

• Separate record output on RCA

• Negligible signal distortion (typically 0.01% at +10dBu output)

• UV sensitive ink screen for improved low light legibility

• Cue-mix control with illuminated Cue switches

• Crossfader curve switch

We wish you the same fun playing on it as we have had designing it!

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Input level controls

Adjust so 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 channel.

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

MASTER CONTROLS

Master output Level

Sets the signal level to the main XLR mix output

Monitor output Level

Sets the signal level for the local monitor (booth) output

Cue/Mix Control

When set to Cue, nothing will be sent to the headphone output unless a channel Cue is activated. When set to Mix, the main mix will always be sent to the headphones. In the centre position the Cue signal and the main mix are summed together.

Crossfader

This is used to “fade” the signal level between the two channels, and its response is set using the curve switch. When the crossfader is fully over to the left only the music from channel 1 will be heard, and when fully to the right only channel 2. When in the centre the music from both channels will be heard in equal proportion.

Headphone level

Sets the level of the headphone output.

Warning! Very high level can cause hearing damage!

Headphone Sockets

Twin sockets for both 1/4” and 3.5mm plugs. Use a good quality set with an impedance between 25 - 70 Ohms.

Crossfader curve switch

Push to the left for a progressive fader response, useful for blending between tracks. Push to the right for a sharper response, more suitable for scratching

MIC AND FILTER CONTROLS

Microphone input

Professional XLR balanced mic input. Use a low impedance dynamic hypercardioid Mic for best results.

Microphone Level

Adjusts the signal level of the mic input. If you are not using the mic, turn to minimum to prevent noise pick up.

Microphone EQ

2 band EQ for adjusting the tonal balance of the DJ mic

Filter Frequency

Sets the cut off frequency of the VCF filter

Filter Resonance control

Changes the “Q” or sharpness of the VCF.

Mild will give a smooth filter sound, Wild will make the filter sound more pronounced (sharper “Q”)

FX loop on switch

Press this switch to activate the external effect loop. Leave switched off if an external effects unit is not connected

Filter type select

HPF - allows signals above the cut-off frequency to pass.

LPF - allows signals below the cut-off frequency to pass

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