Allen & Heath Xone PX5 USER GUIDE
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Limited One Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
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and workmanship when used in accordance with Allen & Heath's user manuals, technical
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alteration other than as described in the User Guide or Service Manual, or approved by Allen
& Heath.
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XONE:PX5 User Guide AP10733 Issue 1
Copyright © 2016 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved
Allen & Heath Limited
Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK
http://www.allen-heath.com
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:PX5 DJ mixer.
Combining the signature warm analogue Xone sound with class leading digital connectivity, the Xone:PX5
breathes life and soul into electronic music performance. The built-in XONE:FX technology offers new
levels of manipulation with our new Xone:Xcite FX suite of performance focused delays, reverbs,
modulators, flangers and distorters, which are all assignable through simple hands-on control for fine
tuning effects and expressing the DJ’s inner creativity.
Xone:PX5 is a 4+1 channel mixer, equipped with the legendary analogue XONE:VCF (Voltage Controlled
Filter), 3 band isolator EQ on all channels, and intuitive layout.
The versatile Send/Return feature enables connection of external effects hardware with both Send/Return
(Line level, or Hi-Z) and Master Insert mode connections, and equips Xone:PX5 for numerous enhanced
setup scenarios. Each channel has its own dedicated send control for external effects processing and can
also be routed to the internal XONE:FX engine.
Connect your laptop or computer to the premium 20, 24Bit/96kHz, Hi-Speed USB internal soundcard for
easy integration into digital DJ workflows, plus connection via X:LINK to Xone:K Series controllers for
expanded software application MIDI control.
The cross-fader has three switchable curve settings for blending or scratching styles and can be easily
replaced, or upgraded to the innoFADER Pro2 for ultimate cross-fader performance.
No matter what your mixing style, the Xone:PX5 combines a modern approach to DJing with all the tools
required for creating your own individual sound.
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CONTENTS
To ensure you get the maximum benefit from the mixer, please spend a few minutes familiarizing yourself
with all of the controls and setup procedures outlined in this user guide.
For further information, please refer to the additional details available on our website, or contact our
Product Support team
www.allen-heath.com/xonepx5 http://support.allen-heath.com
Warranty ........................................................ 3
Introduction ................................................... 4
Contents ........................................................ 5
Packed Items .................................................. 6
Setup Examples ............................................. 7
Rear Connectors .......................................... 9
Mic / USB / Line Input, Channel A ............. 12
Phono / USB / Line Input, Channels 1 - 4 13
Cross-fader .................................................... 15
Headphone Section ...................................... 16
Master Section .............................................. 17
Voltage Controlled Filter Section .............. 18
XONE:FX Control Section Overview ..... 19
FX Library Reference .................................. 21
BPM Detection .............................................. 22
Xone:Sync ...................................................... 23
Driver Installation (PC) ............................... 26
USB Soundcard (Defaults) .......................... 28
MIDI Control ................................................. 29
MIDI Note Implementation ........................ 35
Connecting X:Link Controllers ................. 36
Timecode Setup; Traktor Scratch Pro 2 ... 37
Recording a Mix; Traktor Scratch Pro 2 ... 40
Block Diagram ............................................... 42
Specifications ................................................. 42
Panel Drawings .............................................. 44
Filter Reference ............................................ 46
Operating Levels ........................................... 47
Earthing........................................................... 48
Replacing the Faders ................................... 49
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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.
Spare knobs and buttons
Mains Lead
Check that the correct
mains plug is fitted.
Xone:PX5 mixer
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SETUP EXAMPLES - CLASSIC
CLASSIC ANALOGUE MIX : VINYL ONLY
CLASSIC DIGITAL MIX : CD / MEDIA PLAYER + HARDWARE FX
MEDIA PLAYER (RCA) / EXT FX (SND-RTN)
KEY: CABLE & CONNECTOR TYPES
PHONO/LINE (RCA)
USB (TYPE A-B)
EXT FX (TRS, ¼” JACK)
X:LINK (CAT-5, RJ-45)
INSERT (TRS, Y LEAD)
MIDI SYNC (5PIN DIN)
MIC (XLR)
CLASSIC HYBRID MIX : ANALOGUE + DIGITAL + MC
VINYL & MEDIA PLAYER (RCA) / LAPTOP (USB) / MIC (XLR)
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SETUP EXAMPLES - ADVANCED
ADVANCED HYBRID MIX : ANALOGUE + DIGITAL + MIDI SYNC + CONTROL
VINYL & MEDIA PLAYER (RCA) / LAPTOP (USB) / EXT FX (INSERT + SND-RTN) / X:LINK (RJ-45)
‘FULLY LOADED’ HYBRID MIX : ANALOGUE + DIGITAL + HARDWARE FX + MIDI SYNC + CONTROL
VINYL & MEDIA PLAYER (RCA) / LAPTOP (USB) / EXT FX (INSERT + SND-RTN)
MIDI SYNC (5PIN DIN) / X:LINK (RJ-45)
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REAR CONNECTORS
External Effects Connectors, EXT RTN / LINE/Hi-Z / FX SEND
Balanced (TRS) 1/4” Jack. Connect external effects device outputs to EXT RTN inputs and use
EXT RTN control to adjust FX signal level sent to main LR MIX or XONE:VCF.
Set input impedance for external effects between LN (suitable for Line level inputs), or Hi-Z
(suitable for guitar effects pedals and legacy hardware).
Connect your external effects hardware inputs to FX SEND and outputs to EXT RTN.
Use FX SEND controls to send Channel audio to the external effects device.
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USB LINE / PHONO Select Switches, CH 1 - 4
Set CH1 - 4 USB SND to LN (for Line level) or PH (for RIAA level) signal input to internal
soundcard. For CD / Vinyl timecode control, or to record Channel input via USB.
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LINE Inputs, CH 1 - 4
Unbalanced (RCA). Connect stereo LINE level media players to the LINE input.
Do not connect turntables requiring RIAA equalisation.
You can also connect to LINE level jack sources using RCA to 1/4” Jack adapters.
Avoid using low grade cables such as those often supplied with domestic equipment as these
can quickly prove unreliable in use.
3
Chassis Earth Terminals
2 x Screw terminals are provided for connecting the earth straps from turntables to prevent
ground hum.
4
PHONO Inputs, CH 1 - 4
Unbalanced (RCA). 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.
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REAR CONNECTORS continued
MIC Input, CH A
Balanced (XLR). Use a good quality low impedance dynamic mic, wired; Pin1=Ground, Pin2=Hot
(+), Pin3=Cold(-). Do not use high impedance or unbalanced microphones, or condenser mics
requiring phantom power.
10
LINE Inputs, CH A
Balanced (TRS) 1/4” Jack. Connect auxiliary or balanced LINE level music sources to the CH A
LINE input. Connect mono sources to the L/M socket.
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BOOTH Outputs
Balanced (TRS) 1/4” Jack. LINE level stereo output feed to DJ’s local monitor.
7
X:Link
Cat-5 Ethernet (RJ-45). Connect Xone:K Series Controllers to the Xone:PX5 mixer to expand
software application MIDI control and to save using USB ports on your computer.
6
MASTER INSERT
Unbalanced (TRS) 1/4” Jack. Provides INSERT points for LR MIX output to connect hardware
dynamics processors such as a limiter, compressor, or graphic equaliser.
Or connect external hardware in-line with LR MIX outputs for external MASTER INSERT FX.
Use Insert patch cable (Y lead), wired; Tip=Send, Ring=Return, Sleeve=Ground.
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MASTER Outputs
Master1. Balanced (XLR). The main stereo LR MIX outputs that feeds the club PA system, or
balanced active speakers. Wired; Pin1=Ground, Pin2=Hot(+), Pin3=Cold(-).
Master2. Unbalanced (RCA). Alternative stereo LR MIX output to feed unbalanced active
speakers, or consumer type amplifiers.
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USB 9-10 Send Select Switch
Set CH9-10 USB SND to MST or FX to route LR MIX, or FX SEND output via USB.
For pre-MASTER level stereo LR MIX recording to computer, or using FX SEND for software
effects plug-ins.
12
RECORD Outputs
Unbalanced (RCA).
Pre-MASTER level, LR MIX output for connection to external hardware recording devices.
14
AC Mains Input
Connect (supplied) IEC cable with moulded mains plug compatible to local AC mains supply.
Turn AC supply to the mixer ON / OFF
Check the correct IEC ‘mains’ lead with moulded plug has been supplied with your mixer.
The internal power supply accepts mains voltages within the range 100-240V without changing
any fuses or settings.
Ensure the IEC mains plug is pressed fully into the rear panel socket before switching ON.
NOTE: It is standard practice to turn connected power amplifiers, or active speakers, down or
OFF before switching mains power to the mixer ON or OFF. This prevents any potential
damage to speaker systems due to switch-on transients.
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USB Soundcard
USB (Type A).
20 Channel (5 Stereo IN / 5 Stereo OUT), 24Bit/96kHz, Hi-Speed USB internal soundcard.
Mac OS X CoreAudio/CoreMIDI class compliant. ASIO® driver support for Windows® PC.
17
MIDI SYNC / OUT
5pin DIN.
MIDI Clock and MIDI Tx (transmit) signal output for syncing to external MIDI hardware.
16
K-Slot
Security slot to connect locking, Kensington® type, anti-theft cable.
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REAR CONNECTORS continued
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MIC / USB / LINE INPUT CHANNEL A
Channel Cue Switch
Press to listen to the Channel pre-LR MIX audio level
from PHONES and BOOTH DJ monitor outputs and to
view its level on the main (MIX) Meters.
Press again to deselect CUE.
9
Channel FILTER Select Switches
Press to route post-GAIN / post-EQ level Channel audio
to the XONE:VCF.
8
Channel ON/OFF Switch
Turns the Channel ON or OFF, allowing audio to be
routed to the main LR MIX. Useful if an un-switched
microphone is used to easily bring vocals in and out of a
mix. This does not affect CH A signal output to CUE.
7
FX SEND Control
Controls the amount of Channel audio sent to the
XONE:FX bus and/or external effects hardware
connected via FX SEND / EXT RTN on the rear panel.
2
Channel FX Mode Select Switch
Selects option for Channel FX SEND routing to; INT,
EXT, or DUAL. For SEND to internal XONE:FX engine,
external effects hardware connected via FX SEND / EXT
RTN, or to both for simultaneous use with internal and
external effects.
1
MIC / USB / LINE Input Select Switch
Switch CH A input between XLR MIC, CH5 USB RTN
soundcard input, or auxiliary CH A TRS LINE sources.
3
Channel GAIN Control
Adjusts the Channel input sensitivity to compensate for
different audio signal source levels. -∞/+10dB.
4
Channel Equalizer
Each main Channel is equipped with a powerful 3 band
isolator EQ, providing a controlled +6dB boost when
fully clockwise and full attenuation (‘Total Kill’) on each
band when fully anti-clockwise.
Centre/cut-off frequencies are set at:
HF 3.5kHz (High Frequency, treble)
MF 1.2KHz (Mid Frequency)
LF 400Hz (Low Frequency, bass)
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5
PK! Input Signal Level LED, CH A
If the PK! LED is illuminated, turn the Channel GAIN
level down.
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3
1
2
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9
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6
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PHONO / USB / LINE INPUT CHANNELS 1 - 4
FX SEND Control
Controls the amount of Channel audio sent to the
XONE:FX bus and/or external effects hardware
connected via FX SEND / EXT RTN on the rear panel.
2
Channel FX Mode Select Switch
Selects option for Channel FX SEND routing to; INT,
EXT, or DUAL. For SEND to internal XONE:FX engine,
external effects hardware connected via FX SEND / EXT
RTN, or to both for simultaneous use with internal and
external effects.
1
PHONO / USB / LINE Input Select Switch
Switch CH 1 - 4 inputs between RCA PHONO,
CH 1 - 4 USB RTN soundcard inputs, or RCA LINE
level audio sources.
3
Channel GAIN Control
Adjusts the Channel input sensitivity to compensate for
different audio signal source levels. -∞/+10dB.
4
Channel Equalizer
Each main Channel is equipped with a powerful 3 band
isolator EQ, providing a controlled +6dB boost when
fully clockwise and full attenuation (‘Total Kill’) on each
band when fully anti-clockwise.
Centre/cut-off frequencies are set at:
HF 3.5kHz (High Frequency, treble)
MF 1.2kHz (Mid Frequency)
LF 400Hz (Low Frequency, bass)
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4
3
1
2
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PHONO / USB / LINE INPUT CHANNELS 1 - 4
Channel Fader
A high quality, smooth travel, 60mm, dual-rail VCA fader
adjusts the channel signal level from fully off to fully on.
10
Channel Meter
Displays the channel signal level.
Channel audio input is metered at post-GAIN / post-EQ
and pre-FADER level, to display the affect of adjusting
EQ on input levels before routing audio to the LR MIX.
The channel GAIN control should be set so the meter
averages about 0 with loudest peaks around +6 and +9.
If the ! indicator lights, turn the GAIN control down.
9
Channel CUE Switch
Press to listen to the Channel pre-FADER audio levels
from PHONES and BOOTH DJ monitor outputs and to
view its level on the main (MIX) Meters.
Press the switch again to deselect CUE.
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7
Channel FILTER Select Switch
Press to route post-GAIN / post-EQ / post-FADER level
Channel audio to the XONE:VCF.
The switch illuminates BLUE when active.
X-FADE Assign Switch
Use to assign the Channel to either X (left), or Y (right)
side of the cross-fader, or direct to the MIX bus when
OFF (centre),
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CROSS-FADER
X-FADER
Fade between audio from CH 1 - 4 assigned to the X (Left), or Y (Right) side of the
cross-fader, typically to fade smoothly into a new music track, to creatively layer sounds,
or for scratch and cut mixing.
The cross-fader is a VCA (voltage controlled amplifier) control that also affects the level
of signals routed via the XONE:VCF
Ensure switches on channels you want to fade are set to X or Y as appropriate.
When the XONE:FX, FX X-FADE switch is set to X or Y, the cross-fader acts as a
VCA, controlling send levels to the internal XONE:FX engine, following the active
FX:ASSIGN (see page19) and X-FADER curve switch settings.
Assigned to X, the VCA send level is X = fully ON / Y = fully OFF.
Assigned to Y, the VCA send level is X = fully OFF / Y = fully ON.
1
CH FADER Curve Control
This switch selects a global channel fader response curve for Stereo Input Channels 1- 4
between Constant power, Dipped, or Fast-cut to suit scratch and cut mixing styles.
3
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
Dip-less
Constant power
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
Dipped
Dipped
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
Fast-cut
Fast-cut
XFADE Curve Control
This switch selects the cross-fader response curve between Constant power, Transition,
or Fast-cut to suit scratch or cut mixing styles.
2
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
Constant Power
X Y
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
Transition
X Y
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
Fast-cut
X Y
Constant power Transition Fast-cut
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HEADPHONE SECTION
1
SPLIT Cue Switch
Selects the way the CUE bus operates.
Normally, pressing a Channel CUE switch overrides
both left and right monitor program signals with the
active CUE signal. With SPLIT set ON, the CUE bus
overrides just the left channel, leaving the program in
the right channel. L MIX meter displays CUE signal level
and R MIX meter displays PRG (LR MIX level) signal.
This is very useful when beat mixing using headphones.
2
Cue / Mix Control
Allows the main MIX output to be blended with the
CUE signal. Turned fully anticlockwise, only active CUE
Channels are heard through the headphones outputs.
Gradually turning clockwise introduces the main MIX
output to the headphones, together with active CUE.
Setting SPLIT, ON automatically overrides the control.
3
PHONES Level Control
Adjusts the level of the audio in the stereo headphones.
This does not affect the level of the local booth monitor.
4
Headphone Outputs
Stereo 1/4” TRS jack and 3.5mm mini-jack sockets.
Plug in good quality stereo headphones designed for
DJ monitoring.
Use closed-ear headphones to provide maximum
acoustic isolation when cueing your sources.
For more information, please refer to the Operating
Levels section on page 47.
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MASTER SECTION
3
MIX / Monitor Meters
The main meters follow the selected monitor source.
The default display is the mix level, pre-master level,
which is overridden with an input channel level if the
channel cue switch is selected.
In SPLIT cue mode, the left (L) MIX meter displays the
cued channel signal level and the right (R) MIX meter
displays mix bus levels. Cued MIX audio level is preMASTER, to prevent mismatch due to position of the
MASTER level control.
NOTE:
The mixer should be operated with meters averaging
around 0 and loudest peaks between +6 and +9.
If the ! indicator lights, ensure GAIN or EQ settings are
not clipping Channel meters and, if necessary, turn
Channel GAIN, EQ, or FADERS down to prevent LR
MIX meters clipping.
For more information, please refer to the Operating
Levels section on page 47.
1
MASTER Level Control
A rotary MASTER control adjusts the level of the main,
MASTER 1 and MASTER 2, rear panel outputs feeding
the house sound system.
This does not affect BOOTH output level or the meters.
2
BOOTH Level Control
Adjusts the level of the signal to the stereo BOOTH
RCA output. This does not affect the headphones level.
BOOTH output can be used for a DJ Booth monitor, or
as an additional zone feed or recording output.
4
EXT RTN Level Control
Adjusts the level of audio input from effects hardware
connected via FX SEND / EXT RTN and routed to the
XONE:VCF or LR MIX outputs.
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2
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