Allen&Heath XONE S2 User Manual

USER GUIDE

Publication AP6858_3

Allen & Heath 1 XONE:S2 User Guide

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 Electro magnetic Compatibility
directives 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC and the European Low Voltage
Directives 73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC.

This product has been tested to EN55103 Parts 1 & 2 1996 for use in
Environments E1, E2, E3, and E4 to demonstrate compliance with the
protection requirements in the European EMC directive 89/336/EEC.
During some tests the specified performance figures of the product were
affected. This is considered permissible and the product has been passed as
acceptable for its intended use. Allen & Heath has a strict policy of
ensuring all products are tested to the latest safety and EMC standards.
Customers requiring more information about EMC and safety issues can
contact Allen & Heath.

XONE:S2 User Guide AP6858_3 (Issue 3)

Copyright © 2007 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved

Allen & Heath Limited

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

http://www.allen-heath.com http://www.xone.co.uk

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PACKED ITEMS

Check that you have received the following:

Xone:S2mixer

Shorting
Jumper

USB

TO PC

LR

Mains Lead

Check that the correct
mains plug is fitted.

Safety Sheet
Important ! Read this sheet

before starting.
Retain for future reference.

Type A-B USB Lead

To connect the Xone:S2 to
your computer.

90 degree 3.5mm
jack adapter

Spare knobs
and buttons

Registration Card

Complete and return
to Allen & Heath to
register your product.

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CONTENTS

Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:S2 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.

http://www.xone.co.uk

http://www.allen-heath.com

Warranty .............................................. 2

Packed Items........................................ 3

Panel Drawings.................................... 5

Introduction......................................... 6

Specifications........................................ 7

Block Diagram ..................................... 8

Mic / Line Channel Input................... 9

Phono / Line Input Channel ............. 11

Filters Section...................................... 13

USB / Headphone Section ................ 15

Headphone Cable Clips .................... 17

External Input/AutoDuck/FX Loop 18

Master Section..................................... 20

Crossfader............................................ 22

Rear Connectors ................................ 23

Rear Connectors—Zone Out......... 28

User Link Options.............................. 30

Replacing Crossfader / Fader Plate. 32

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Rear Panel

MIX OUT

LEFT

+4dBu

OUTPUT

+6+8

THRESHOLD

+10

+18

dBu

+12

RIGHT

+4dBu

OUTPUT LIMITER

MON ITO R

L R

RECORD

LEFT

RIGHT

-2dBu

-10dBV
(- 8dBu)

PRE MASTER LEVEL

ZONE OUT

TIP +

TIP
RING -

RING

DO NOT SHORT RING TO GROUND
FOR UNBALANCED OPERATI ON
CONNECT TO TIP ONLY

ZONE OUT

FX INSERT

150Hz
120Hz

90Hz

+4dBu

MON O

SUB FILTER

FREQUENCY

SENDL R

+4dBu

250Hz
30Hz

50Hz

RRTNL

EXT LEVEL CTRL

ALARM INPUT

ALARM
ALARM N/ O
ALARM AUDI O

+ 10V EX T

LEVEL 0 -10V
EXT

+OUT

2

DO NOT SHORT PIN 3 TO GROUND

-OUT

FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION
CONNECT TO PI N 2 ONLY

GND

1

USB AUDIO

L R

OUT

IN

CW

5KRD

PANEL DRAWINGS

FADER START 4 FADER START 3 FADER START 2 FADER START 1

HEADPHONE 3

LEVEL TRIM 4 LEVEL TRIM 3 LEVEL TRIM 2 LEVEL TRIM 1

AUDI O LIGHT FEED

EXTERNAL

RL

SERIAL No:

FILTER

OUTL R

+9dB

0dB

- 4d B

CHANNEL 4

PHONOL R

INPUT

4

AC MAIN S IN ~

100 - 240V~

47-63Hz ~ 30W MAX

RLINEL

MADE IN THE UK BY ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED

RINL

0

OFF

I

ON

CHANNE L 3

INP UT

3

T500mAL 250V 20mm

0dB

PHONOL R

FUSE

+9dB

- 4dB

RLINEL

0dB

CHANNEL 2

PHONOL R

INPUT

2

REPLACE FU SE WI TH SAME TYPE A N D
RATING.
UN DES MEMES CARACTERISTIQUES.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT EXPOSE APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

+9dB

- 4d B

RLINEL

CAUTION

INPUT

1

0dB

CHANNEL 1

PHONOL R

+9dB

- 4d B

RLINEL

+IN

INSERT

MIC/LINE 2

MIC INPUT

2

INSERT

1

GND

- IN

TIP SEND
RING RETURN

INSERT

MIC/LINE 1

RLINEL

RLINEL

Front Panel

Fader Plates

USB

TO PC

LR

The Xone: S2 can be ordered with either rotary or linear
faders. The plates are interchangeable and can be ordered
separately.

Linear Fader Plate— Xone:S2-Linear

Rotary Fader Plate— Xone:S2-Rotary

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INTRODUCTION TO THE XONE:S2

The Xone:S2 is a 19” rack mounted 4U analogue DJ mixer featuring four stereo dual input channels, two
Mono Mic/Stereo Line channels, and is available with either 45mm linear, or rotary VCA faders.
This mixer is designed for use in clubs, wine bars, and professional mobile DJ road shows, and incorpo­rates many features to aid the installer, protect the sound system from overload, and enhance the DJs
performance. The Xone:S2 is the most feature laden 19” mixer available.

Each of the four main stereo channels is equipped with a high performance three band equalizer providing
a safe +6dB of boost and total kill for complete frequency isolation.
Nine point metering on each channel allows for precise matching of signal levels, and smooth VCA faders
help to ensure a perfect mix. Individual channels can be routed to either side of the high performance
VCA crossfader with adjustable curve control for smooth constant level mixes or virtually instant attack
suitable for scratching.

Two high quality MIC channels, each with two channel +/-15dB EQ, soft switched channel ON buttons,
insert points and smooth 60mm faders are included. These channels can also accept stereo line inputs.
The booth monitor is automatically ducked when a MIC channel is active, whist an adjustable voice over
control can be set to automatically duck the main music channels as soon as an announcement is made.

The Xone:S2 is also equipped with the legendary Xone Filter system. A rotary selector allows each of
the four main channels to be individually routed to the filter, or the filter can be set to “External” allowing
the filter to be connected to outboard equipment, or to be patched into the mixer insert point for global
filtering of the main mix.

Three basic filter types can be selected, hi-pass, band-pass and low-pass. These filter types can be added
together to create other filter types; e.g. hi-pass and low-pass together create a notch filter. Each filter
type can be swept from 20Hz to 20 kHz by the rotary frequency control, whilst resonance can be set
from “mild” to “wild”.

Uniquely on a mixer of this type, the Xone:S2 is equipped with a USB audio interface enabling easy inte­gration of digital media. The USB interface can be used for playback and recording to/from the Xone:S2
and a computer, or can be patched into the mixer insert point and used like a hardware effects unit,
(with the appropriate software).

An additional stereo input (RCA) is accessible on the front panel enabling guest DJs to patch in additional
music sources without having to gain access to the rear connectors. This input is equipped with individual
level and cue controls.

The master section has individual controls for the main mix and booth, each with separate mono
switches. A global balance control can be used to correct source imbalance or as a panning effect.
Stereo nine point output meters display the post master level output, or the pre-fade source level when a
cue is selected. In split mode the left meter displays the cue level and the right meter the master output.

A powerful headphone amp ensures more than adequate monitor level, while no less than three separate
headphone sockets are provided; 3.5mm and ¼” Jack on the front panel and one ¼” Jack on the rear.
A split Cue feature allows the cue signal to be monitored in the left headphone and the main Mix in the
right.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Input

RIAA input sensitivity 7-100mV 47K/330pF

Line Inputs -10dB to +15dB RCA

Mic Sensitivity -57 to –27dBu Balanced XLR

USB Audio In 0dBu RCA

Alarm Input 0dBu Phoenix connector

Mix Insert Return -2dBu RCA

Channel Insert Return 0dBu 1/4” TRS Jack

Filter External In 0dBu RCA

Output

Main Outputs +4dBu XLR

Monitor -2dBu RCA

Record -8dBu RCA

Zone +4dBu Balanced 1/4” TRS Jack

Operating Levels

Mono +4dBu Impedance Balanced XLR Sub Filter

Range 30Hz—250Hz

USB Audio Out 0dBu RCA

Mix Insert Send -2dBu RCA

Filter External Out 0dBu RCA

Channel Insert Send 0dBu 1/4” TRS Jack

Frequency response Line in to Mix out 10Hz to 20kHz +/- 0dB (-1.5dB @ 50kHz)

Distortion at 1kHz Line in at +0Vu out Typically < -0.05% Channel In to Mix out

Main Mix noise 22Hz—22kHz unweighted < -73 dBu (-77dB S/N)

Residual Mix noise 22Hz—22kHz unweighted < - 90.00 dBu

Equalisation +6dB to minus infinity (total kill)

Fader Shutoff > -86 dBr

Dimensions and Weights

The console is fitted with rubber feet for desktop operation.

Width Height Depth Weight

Mixer 482 mm (19“) 177 mm (7“) 123 mm (4.8”) 4.75 kg (10.5 lbs)

Packed 600 mm (23.6”) 300 mm (11.8”) 250 mm (9.8”) 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)

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XONE:S2

FADER START CCT

STEREO INPUTS

1,2,3,4

PHONO

R

L

RIAA

RIAA

LINE

DISABLE

R

L

MIC/LINE INPUTS

1,2

RTN

SND

INSERT

MIC

2= +

+

-

LINE
L

R

USB AUDIO

USB

TO PC

USB AUDIO IN

L

POST BALANCE L

POST BALANCE R

BLOCK DIAGRAM

LEVEL TRIM

LEVEL

LINE
L

LEVEL

2 BAND EQ

HI

LO

R

PHONO/LINE

MIC/LINE

EXTERNAL INPUT

AUDIO SOURCE
OPTION JUMPER

METER

3 BAND EQ

HF

OFF

+6

+

MF

OFF

+6

LF

OFF

+6

CUE

CUE

-15dB MONITOR DUCK DC

METER

+

CUE

LEVEL

FADER

ON

USB AUDIO INTERFACE

BLOCK DIAGRAM

FILTER MIX

CUE DC

CUE MIX

AUTO DUCK MIX

MONITOR DUCK DC

ALARM DC

LIMIT DC

DUCK DC

Y DC

X DC

FILTER SELECT DC

ROTARY
OPTION

FADER

+

CROSSFADER

X Y SELECT

DC

VCA

FILTER ACTIVE

LEVEL

CUE

USB AUDIO OUT

LR

-2dBu
R

LR MIX VCA

LR MIX

FILTER EXTERNAL

INPUT

SELECT DC

FILTER MIX

ASSIGNMENT

CH 4
CH 3
CH 2
CH 1

RESONANCE

FREQ

FILTER

DISABLE

FILTER EXTERNAL OUTPUT

LR MIX

VCA

DUCK MIX

ALARM DC

CUE DC

CUE MIX

CURVE

X / Y DC

EXTERNAL DC

FILTER

EXTERNAL

HPF

BPF

LPF

ON

EXTERNAL ACTIVE

FX LOOP ON

FX INSERT

LIMIT DC

THRESHHOLD

Adj + 6dB - + 18d B

DUCKING CCT

RELEASE SPEED

FAST/SLOW

OFF

DUCK ACTIVE (ALARM)

DEPTH

ALARM OVERRIDE SWITCHED INPU T
EXTERNAL ALARM MESSAGE

X Y

CROSSFADER

RECORD OUT

-15dB MONITOR DUCK DC

BALANCE

LEVEL DETECT CCT

CUE ACTIVE

PRE MASTER

LEVEL

-10dBV

LIMITER ON

L
R

MONITOR

LR SUM

+

SPLIT CUE

VCA

EXT LEVEL CONTROL

POST BALANCE L
POST BALANCE R

MONO

MONO

MIX

LR SUM

+

L

R

BAL

AUDIO LIGHT FEED

TO USB

INTERFACE

BAL

SUB FILTER

Adj 30Hz - 250Hz

SUB ON

HEADPHONES

2= +

+4dBu

2= +

REMOTE

L

MONITOR

-2dBu
R

2=+

+4dBu

2=+

+4dBu

MASTER

METERS

L

R

PHONES 1/4"

L
R

PHONES 1/4"

L
R

PHONES 3.5mm

L

ZONE

OUT

R

0- 10 VOLTS

-2dBu

OUT

L

MIX
OUT

R

MONO
OUT

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MIC / LINE INPUT CHANNEL

5

3

1

2

4

1

2

3

Mic Input Socket

Standard 3-Pin XLR socket wired as Pin 1 = Ground, Pin
2 = hot (+), Pin 3 = cold (-).

Mic / Line Select Switch

Selects either the XLR microphone input or the alterna­tive RCA stereo line input. In the up position MIC is
selected, when pressed LINE is selected.

Channel Level Control

This control has a range of -∞ to +9dB for LINE inputs
and a range of -57 dBU to –27dBu for MIC inputs. Use
it to adjust the signal level of an audio source to give a
nominal 0dB reading on the channel meter, with the
peak level at or below 6dB. Turn LEVEL down if the
+10 peak meter starts flashing.

4

5

Channel Equaliser

The Mic/Line input channel is equipped with a 2 band EQ
stage providing +15dB of boost when fully clockwise and
–15dB attenuation when fully anti-clockwise.

Cue Switch

Press the Cue switch to listen to the channel pre-fade
signal in the headphones and see its level on the main
meters. The LED indicator next to the switch lights
when selected. The Cue LED indicator in the monitor
section also lights to warn that you are monitoring the
channel signal rather than the main mix. Press the
switch to deselect cue.

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MIC / LINE INPUT CHANNEL

6

8

7

6

7

8

Channel Meter

Displays the channel signal level. It is post EQ and pre­fader. This means it is not affected by the fader position.
The channel level control should be set so that the me­ter averages around ‘0’ with loudest peaks no higher
than ‘+6’. Turn down the level control if the +10 peak
indicator lights.

Channel Fader

60mm smooth travel fader adjusts the channel signal
level from fully off to fully on.

Mic On Switch

Press the Mic switch to send the channel audio to the
mix. When selected, the LED indicator switch will illu­minate yellow and the monitor output will be automati­cally ducked by –15dB.

The Mic On switch has two operating modes—single
press or press and hold. When the switch senses a sin­gle press it will latch the channel on, when it senses a
press and hold it will turn the channel off when the
switch is released. This operation is ideal for making
short announcements.

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