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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PHONO / LINE INPUT CHANNEL

5

6

4

2

1

3

1

2

3

Phono / Line Select Switch

Selects either the RCA phono input or the alternative
RCA stereo line input. In the up position PHONO is
selected, when pressed LINE is selected.

Channel Level Control

This control has a range of –10 to +4dB dependant upon
the channel trim. 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.

Channel Equalizer / Isolator

The Xone:S2 is equipped with a very powerful 3 band
EQ stage providing a controlled +6dB of boost when
fully clockwise, but full isolation (cut) of each band for
dramatic effect when fully anti-clockwise. Centre
frequencies are set at:

HF = 10kHz (high frequency, treble)
MF = 1.2kHz (mid frequency)
LF = 120Hz (low frequency, bass)

4

5

Filter On LED

The Filter On LED will illuminate when the filter is as­signed to the selected channel.

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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PHONO / LINE INPUT CHANNEL

Channel Meter

6

Displays the channel signal level. It is pre-EQ and pre­fader, allowing the input level to be displayed even if the
EQ is set to off on all bands. To view the post EQ level,
press the cue switch and use the mix/monitor meters.

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.

8

7

7

8

Channel Fader

A high quality, 45mm smooth travel dual-rail fader or
rotary potentiometer adjusts the channel signal level
from fully off to fully on.

XFade Switch

Used to assign the channel to either the X (left) or Y
(right) side of the cross-fader. Works in conjunction
with the XFADER On switch in the master section.

A bi-colour LED indicator illuminates either red (X) or
yellow (Y) to show which side of the cross-fader has
been selected.

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FILTER SECTION

2

3

4

5

1

1

2

Filter Assign Selector

Selects the channel to be routed through the filter. The
FILTER LED in the selected channel section will light
when selected. The EXTERNAL LED will light when the
selector is set to EXTERNAL.

NOTE: To prevent accidental assignment of the filter
there is a delay when selecting an individual channel. For
smoothest operation, use the filter on/off button before
selecting another channel rather than relying on the
switching delay.

Resonance Control

This produces the classic analogue VCF sound by feeding
some of the filter output back to its input. The control
ranges from ‘mild’ producing a very subtle effect, to
‘wild’ producing a dramatic phase effect with feedback
just short of oscillation.

3

4

5

HPF Button

Turns on the high pass (bass cut) filter slope. The light
ring around the button illuminates when selected.

BPF Button

Turns on the band pass (bell shaped) filter slope. The
light ring around the button illuminates when selected.

LPF Button

Turns on the low pass (treble cut) filter slope. The light
ring around the button illuminates when selected.

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FILTER SECTION

6

7

Frequency Sweep Control

This control sets the –3dB cut-off frequency of the filter.
It ranges from very low frequency (20Hz) to very high
frequency (20kHz).

NOTE: Both BPF and HPF filters are band limited to
prevent them going above 10kHz.

Filter On Switch

Switches the filter on and off. The light ring around the
button illuminates when the filter is active.

The Filter On switch has two operating modes—single
press or press and hold. When the switch senses a sin­gle press it will latch the filter on, when it senses a press
and hold it will turn the filter off when the switch is re­leased.

6

7

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USB / HEADPHONE SECTION

1

4

USB

TO PC

2

3

1

2

USB Connector

USB (Universal Serial Bus) V1.1 is an external peripheral
interface standard for data transmission. Xone:S2 USB
works at 12Mbps and provides two stereo uncom­pressed audio channels. It is fully compatible with USB2.

The USB connection is used to send and receive audio
data between the Xone:S2 and a connected computer.
Use a standard type A to B lead to connect to your
computer.

In the default configuration, the USB input to PC is from
the RCA Phono connectors on the rear of the mixer.
Internal option links can be set to change this to the
pre-fade mix output.

Headphone Outputs

Stereo 1/4” TRS jack and 3.5mm mini-jack. Plug in good
quality stereo headphones intended for DJ monitoring.
Use closed-ear headphones that provide maximum
acoustic isolation when cueing your sources. We rec­ommend that you use high quality headphones rated be­tween 30 to 100 ohms impedance. 8 ohm headphones
are not recommended.

3

4

USB Cue Switch

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

USB Level Control

Sets the level of the USB signal. The USB level control
ranges from -∞ to +6dB based on the input level and is
sent to the main LR mix.

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USB / HEADPHONE SECTION

USB

TO PC

5

Headphone Level Control

Adjusts the level of the headphone signal.

82!

6

Split Cue Switch

Press the Split Cue Switch to activate split cue mode. In
split cue mode the cue signal is fed to the left side of the
headphones and is displayed on the left output meter.
The mix remains in the right ear and its level is displayed
on the right output meter.

The Split Cue LED will light when in split cue mode.

Warning ! To avoid damage to your
hearing do not operate the headphones
or sound system at excessively high
volume. Continued exposure to high
volume sound can cause frequency

selective or wide range hearing loss.

5

6

7

7

Cue Active LED

The Cue active LED will light when any channel or input
cue button is selected.

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HEADPHONE CABLE CLIPS

1

LR

Wire Clips

1

Two wire clips are provided for the purpose of securing the headphone cabling
away from the front panel controls of the mixer.

NOTE: A third headphone socket is available on the rear of the mixer. This
connection may be used for mounting a headphone extension lead into a blank
19” panel underneath the mixer in a fixed installation.

1

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EXTERNAL INPUT / AUTO DUCK / EFFECT LOOP

External Input Sockets

LR

1

1

Front-panel mounted stereo RCA sockets for easy con­nection of external line level audio sources.

External Input Level Control

2

The external input level control ranges from -∞ to +6dB
based on the input level.

2

4

5

3

4

5

External Input Cue Switch

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

Mic Auto Duck Level

Selects the level of ducking on the music channels when
a signal is present on the microphone inputs. Ranges
from no attenuation (fully anti-clockwise) to –15dB of
attenuation (fully clockwise).

Fast / Slow Release Switch

Changes the time taken for the main audio channels to
return to their normal level after the DJ has finished
speaking.

Use a fast release time for quick punchy announcements
and slow release for more relaxed talk overs.

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EXTERNAL INPUT / AUTO DUCK / EFFECT LOOP

6

LR

6

7

Ducker Active LED

Lights when the main outputs are being ducked. Also
lights when the external alarm input switch closure is
active.

Effect Loop Switch

Switches in the FX insert circuit. The LED indicator
around the switch lights when selected.

NOTE: If nothing is connected to the insert connectors,
switching on the FX loop will break the main audio sig­nal path.

7

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1

2

3

MASTER SECTION

Mix / Monitor Meters

1

The main meters follow the selected monitor source.
The default display is the post master level, which is
overridden with an input channel level if the channel cue
switch is selected.

In split cue mode, the left master meter will display the
cued channel signal level and the right master meter will
display the mix level. The cued mix audio is pre level to
prevent mismatch due to the position of the master
level control.

The mixer should be operated with these meters aver­aging around ‘0’ with loudest peaks no higher than ‘+6’.

4

5

2

3

4

Output Limit Active LED

If the output limiter has been engaged this LED will illu­minate to indicate that the threshold has been exceeded
and the limiter is active. The limiter is POST the Master
Level control.

Mix Master Level Control

A rotary master control adjusts the level of the main
mix XLR outputs feeding the house sound system. This
does not affect the monitor output or the meter read­ing.

Mix Mono Switch

Sums the left and right signal levels to produce a mono
mix from both outputs.

5

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Monitor Master Level Control

Adjusts the level of the signal to the stereo monitor
RCA output. This does not affect the headphones. The
monitor output could be used for a booth monitor, re­cording or an additional zone feed.

MASTER SECTION

6

6

7

Monitor Mono Switch

Sums the left and right signal levels to produce a mono
mix from both outputs.

Balance Control

Use to compensate for poor signal balance between left
and right or as a panning effect. The balance control is
disabled if the outputs are set to mono.

7

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CROSSFADER

1

2

3

Crossfader Curve Control

1

This control adjusts the crossfader curve between dipped response, ideal for
seamless beat mixing, and fast-attack, suitable for scratch or cut mixing .

Crossfader On Switch

2

In its normal (out) position the crossfader is active. Push the switch to turn the
crossfader off—the channel LED indication will also be switched off.

Crossfader

3

This lets you fade between signals routed to either side, typically to fade
smoothly into a new music track or to creatively layer sounds when scratch or
cut mixing.

The crossfader is a VCA controller which affects the level of signals routed via
the filters. Make sure the toggle switches on the channels you wish to fade are
set to X or Y as appropriate.

Please contact your Allen and Heath approved service centre for crossfader ser­vice or replacement.

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1 2 3 4 5

OUTPU T LIM ITER

MONITOR

L R

RECOR D

MIX OUT

+10
+12

LEFT

RIGHT

+6+8
+18

LEFT

+4dBu

OUTPUT

THRESHOLD

dBu

RIGHT

+4dBu

-2dBu

-10dBV
(-8dBu)

PRE MAST ER LEVEL

ZONE OUT

DO NOT SHORT RING TO GROUND
FOR UNBALA NCED OPERATION
CONNECT TO TIP ONLY

ZONE OUT

150Hz
120Hz

90Hz

FX INSERT

TIP +

TIP

+4dBu

RING -

RING

MON O

SUB FILTER

FREQUE NC Y

SENDL R

+4dBu

250Hz
30Hz

50Hz

RRTNL

EXT LEVEL CTRL

ALARM INPUT

ALARM
ALARM N/O
ALARM AUDIO
+10V EXT
LEVEL 0 -10V
EXT

+OUT

2

DO NOT SHORT PIN 3 TO GROUND

-OUT

FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION
CONNECT TO PIN 2 ONLY

GND

1

USB AUDIO

OUT

L R

IN

CW

5KRD

REAR CONNECTORS

FADER STA RT 4 FADER START 3 FA DE R STA R T 2 FADE R STA RT 1

HEAD PH ONE 3

LEVEL TRIM 4 LEVEL TRIM 3 LEVEL TRIM 2 LEVEL TRI M 1

AUDIO LIGHT FEE D

EXTERNAL

RL

SERIAL No:

FILTER

OUTL R

+9dB

0dB

- 4dB

CHANNEL 4

PHONOL R

INP UT

4

AC MAINS IN ~

100 - 240V~

47-63Hz ~ 30W MAX

RLINEL

MADE IN THE UK BY ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED

RINL

0

OFF

I

ON

CHANNEL 3

INP UT

3

T500mAL 250V 20mm

0dB

PHONOL R

FUSE

+9dB

- 4dB

RLINEL

INP UT

2

CHANNEL 2

+9dB

0dB

- 4dB

PHONOL R

RLINEL

REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE
AND RATING.
UN DES MEMES

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

CAUTION

INPUT

1

0dB

CHANNEL 1

PHONOL R

+9dB

MIC INPUT

1

2

+IN

GND

- IN

INSERT

TIP SEND
RING RETURN

INSERT

- 4dB

MIC/LINE 2

RLINEL

RLINEL

INSERT

MIC/LINE 1

RLINEL

1

2

3

4

Mix Output

Balanced XLR. This is the main output that feeds the house PA system. Plug into the house
processor/amplifier system using balanced cables. Use balanced cables and equipment.
When the main meter LEDs are at “0dB” the output will nominally be at +4dBu. Do not
unbalance this output by shorting one phase to ground—for unbalanced operation use pin 2
only.

Output Threshold Selector

Sets the output threshold level - adjustable from +6 to +18 dBu. This control is a recessed
preset pot—use a thin flat blade screwdriver to adjust. Turning the pot clockwise increases
the sensitivity of the limiter and reduces the maximum output level.

Output Limiter Switch

Using a thin screwdriver, pressing this recessed switch turns the output limiter on.

Mono Output

Impedance balanced XLR nominal +4dBu. The mono output can also be configured to be a
sub bass output. This output follows the master level control.

5

Sub Filter Switch

Pressing this recessed switch engages a 12dB/Oct low pass filter making this output ideal as a
feed for a sub bass system.

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REAR CONNECTORS

6

7 8 9 10

+OUT

2

DO NOT SHORT PIN 3 TO GROUND

-OUT

FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION
CONNECT TO PIN 2 ONLY

GND

1

USB AUDIO

OUT

L R

IN

CW

5KRD

HEAD PH ONE 3

AUDIO LIGHT FEE D

EXTERNAL

RL

SERIAL No:

FILTER

OUTL R

RINL

0

OFF

I

ON

FADER STA RT 4 FADER START 3 FA DE R STA R T 2 FADE R STA RT 1

LEVEL TRIM 4 LEVEL TRIM 3 LEVEL TRIM 2 LEVEL TRI M 1

+9dB

0dB

- 4dB

CHANNEL 4

INP UT

4

AC MAINS IN ~

100 - 240V~

47-63Hz ~ 30W MAX

PHONOL R

CHANNEL 3

INP UT

3

RLINEL

T500mAL 250V 20mm

MADE IN THE UK BY ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED

0dB

PHONOL R

FUSE

+9dB

- 4dB

RLINEL

+9dB

0dB

- 4dB

CHANNEL 2

PHONOL R

INP UT

2

RLINEL

REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE

AND RATING.

UN DES MEMES

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

CAUTION

INPUT

1

0dB

CHANNEL 1

PHONOL R

+9dB

MIC INPUT

1

2

+IN

GND

- IN

INSERT

TIP SEND
RING RETURN

INSERT

- 4dB

MIC/LINE 2

RLINEL

RLINEL

OUTPU T LIM ITER

MONITOR

L R

RECOR D

MIX OUT

+10
+12

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

+4dBu

OUTPUT

+6+8

THRESHOLD

+18

dBu

RIGHT

+4dBu

-2dBu

-10dBV
(-8dBu)

PRE MAST ER LEVEL

SUB FILTER

150Hz
120Hz

90Hz

FX INSERT

ZONE OUT

TIP +

TIP

+4dBu

RING -

RING

DO NOT SHORT RING TO GROUND
FOR UNBALA NCED OPERATION
CONNECT TO TIP ONLY

ZONE OUT

MON O

FREQUE NC Y

SENDL R

6

250Hz
30Hz

50Hz

RRTNL

+4dBu

EXT LEVEL CTRL

ALARM INPUT

ALARM
ALARM N/O
ALARM AUDIO
+10V EXT
LEVEL 0 -10V
EXT

Frequency Cut Off Control

This sets the crossover point of the low pass filter allowing tuning of the sub bass system.
The (-3dB) cut off point can be set between 30Hz and 250Hz. A graduated scale shows the
approximate cut off point.

INSERT

MIC/LINE 1

RLINEL

7

8

9

10

Headphone 3

Third headphone socket, stereo 1/4” TRS jack.

Sound To Light

A high impedance, ground isolated mono output designed to provide an audio feed for light­ing systems.

Channel Level Trim

This recessed control trims the channel pre-amplifier gain level to prevent overload of the
PA, or to adjust to special input levels. This control works in conjunction with the front
panel level control.

For instance with the trim fully anti-clockwise (-4) and the level fully clockwise (+4) the
maximum channel gain will be 0dB (unity).

Channel Fader Start

3.5mm TRS jack follows the convention of Start—tip pulsed high and Stop—sleeve pulsed
high, as used in products such as the Pioneer CDJ series.

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REAR CONNECTORS

11 12 13

+OUT

2

DO NOT SHORT PIN 3 TO GROUND

-OUT

OUTPU T LIM ITER

MONITOR

L R

RECOR D

MIX OUT

+10
+12

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

+4dBu

OUTPUT

+6+8

THRESHOLD

+18

dBu

RIGHT

+4dBu

-2dBu

-10dBV
(-8dBu)

PRE MAST ER LEVEL

SUB FILTER

150Hz
120Hz

90Hz

FX INSERT

ZONE OUT

TIP +

TIP

+4dBu

RING -

RING

DO NOT SHORT RING TO GROUND
FOR UNBALA NCED OPERATION
CONNECT TO TIP ONLY

ZONE OUT

MON O

FREQUE NC Y

SENDL R

+4dBu

250Hz
30Hz

50Hz

RRTNL

EXT LEVEL CTRL

ALARM INPUT

ALARM
ALARM N/O
ALARM AUDIO
+10V EXT
LEVEL 0 -10V
EXT

GND

1

USB AUDIO

OUT

L R

IN

CW

5KRD

FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION
CONNECT TO PIN 2 ONLY

HEAD PH ONE 3

AUDIO LIGHT FEE D

FILTER

EXTERNAL

RL

SERIAL No:

OUTL R

0
I

FADER STA RT 4 FADER START 3 FA DE R STA R T 2 FADE R STA RT 1

LEVEL TRIM 4 LEVEL TRIM 3 LEVEL TRIM 2 LEVEL TRI M 1

+9dB

0dB

- 4dB

CHANNEL 4

PHONOL R

INP UT

4

AC MAINS IN ~

100 - 240V~

47-63Hz ~ 30W MAX

RLINEL

MADE IN THE UK BY ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED

RINL

OFF
ON

CHANNEL 3

INP UT

3

T500mAL 250V 20mm

0dB

PHONOL R

FUSE

+9dB

- 4dB

RLINEL

+9dB

0dB

- 4dB

CHANNEL 2

PHONOL R

INP UT

2

RLINEL

REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE

AND RATING.

UN DES MEMES

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

CAUTION

INPUT

1

0dB

CHANNEL 1

PHONOL R

+9dB

- 4dB

RLINEL

+IN

INSERT

MIC/LINE 2

MIC INPUT

2

INSERT

1

GND

- IN

TIP SEND
RING RETURN

INSERT

MIC/LINE 1

RLINEL

RLINEL

11

12

13

Monitor Output

RCA phono (–2dBu nominal). Provides a line level stereo feed to the DJ local monitor am­plifier system. It is not affected by the master fader or cue system.

FX Insert Point

RCA phono. Provides for insertion of effects into the main out audio path. Selected using
the FX Loop On switch.

NOTE: If nothing is connected to the insert, selecting the FX Loop on will break the main
signal path. Always fit the supplied shorting jumpers if the insert isn’t being used—the insert
send is always active.

USB Audio I/O

RCA phono. Allows external connection to USB interface. Internal link option sets the USB
to internal post balance pre level mix out if required. The default setting is for external in­put allowing the USB interface to be connected to the insert point and used as an effects
unit with suitable software (such as Ableton Live). To record a mix using the USB In, con­nect to either the Record Out socket or the FX Send.

The USB interface is compatible with Windows™ 98/98SE, ME, WIN2000 and XP, MAC
OS9.1, OSX (10.0) or later (but not Japanese OS 10.1).

For lowest latency with Windows, an ASIO driver is recommended such as ASIO4ALL by
Michael Tippach — www.asio4all.com

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REAR CONNECTORS

MONITOR

MONITOR

RECOR D

RECOR D

14

MIX OUT

MIX OUT

+10

+10
+12

+12

OUTPU T LIM ITER

OUTPU T LIM ITER

L R

L R

LEFT

LEFT

RIGHT

RIGHT

LEFT

LEFT

+4dBu

+4dBu

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

+6+8

+6+8

THRESHOLD

THRESHOLD

+18

+18

dBu

dBu

RIGHT

RIGHT

+4dBu

+4dBu

-2dBu

-2dBu

-10dBV

-10dBV
(-8dBu)

(-8dBu)

PRE MAST ER LEVEL

PRE MAST ER LEVEL

SUB FILTER

SUB FILTER

150Hz

150Hz
120Hz

120Hz

90Hz

90Hz

FX INSERT

FX INSERT

ZONE OUT

ZONE OUT

TIP +

TIP

TIP +

TIP

+4dBu

+4dBu

RING -

RING

RING -

RING

DO NOT SHORT RING TO GROUND

DO NOT SHORT RING TO GROUND
FOR UNBALA NCED OPERATION

FOR UNBALA NCED OPERATION
CONNECT TO TIP ONLY

CONNECT TO TIP ONLY

ZONE OUT

ZONE OUT

MON O

MON O

FREQUE NC Y

FREQUE NC Y

SENDL R

SENDL R

+4dBu

+4dBu

250Hz

250Hz
30Hz

30Hz
50Hz

50Hz

RRTNL

RRTNL

EXT LEVEL CTRL

EXT LEVEL CTRL

ALARM INPUT

ALARM INPUT

ALARM

ALARM
ALARM N/O

ALARM N/O
ALARM AUDIO

ALARM AUDIO
+10V EXT

+10V EXT
LEVEL 0 -10V

LEVEL 0 -10V
EXT

EXT

+OUT

+OUT

2

2

DO NOT SHORT PIN 3 TO GROUND

DO NOT SHORT PIN 3 TO GROUND

-OUT

-OUT

FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION

FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION
CONNECT TO PIN 2 ONLY

CONNECT TO PIN 2 ONLY

GND

GND

1

1

USB AUDIO

USB AUDIO

OUT

OUT

L R

L R

IN

IN

CW

CW

5KRD

5KRD

14 15

HEAD PH ONE 3

HEAD PH ONE 3

AUDIO LIGHT FEE D

AUDIO LIGHT FEE D

FILTER

FILTER

EXTERNAL

EXTERNAL

OUTL R

OUTL R

INP UT

INP UT

4

4

RL

RL

SERIAL No:

SERIAL No:

RINL

RINL

AC MAINS IN ~

0

0
I

I

AC MAINS IN ~

OFF

OFF
ON

ON

100 - 240V~

100 - 240V~

47-63Hz ~ 30W MAX

47-63Hz ~ 30W MAX

FADER STA RT 4 FADER START 3 FA DE R STA R T 2 FADE R STA RT 1

FADER STA RT 4 FADER START 3 FA DE R STA R T 2 FADE R STA RT 1

LEVEL TRIM 4 LEVEL TRIM 3 LEVEL TRIM 2 LEVEL TRI M 1

LEVEL TRIM 4 LEVEL TRIM 3 LEVEL TRIM 2 LEVEL TRI M 1

+9dB

+9dB

0dB

0dB

- 4dB

- 4dB

CHANNEL 4

CHANNEL 4

PHONOL R

PHONOL R

RLINEL

RLINEL

MADE IN THE UK BY ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED

MADE IN THE UK BY ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED

CHANNEL 3

CHANNEL 3

INP UT

INP UT

3

3

T500mAL 250V 20mm

T500mAL 250V 20mm

0dB

0dB

PHONOL R

PHONOL R

FUSE

FUSE

+9dB

+9dB

- 4dB

- 4dB

RLINEL

RLINEL

+9dB

+9dB

0dB

0dB

- 4dB

- 4dB

CHANNEL 2

CHANNEL 2

PHONOL R

PHONOL R

INP UT

INP UT

2

2

RLINEL

RLINEL

REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE

REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE

AND RATING.

AND RATING.

UN DES MEMES

UN DES MEMES

CARACTERISTIQUES.

CARACTERISTIQUES.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

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

DO NOT EXPOSE APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

CAUTION

INPUT

INPUT

1

1

0dB

0dB

CHANNEL 1

CHANNEL 1

PHONOL R

PHONOL R

16 17

+9dB

+9dB

- 4dB

- 4dB

RLINEL

RLINEL

+IN

+IN

INSERT

INSERT

MIC/LINE 2

MIC/LINE 2

MIC INPUT

MIC INPUT

2

2

INSERT

INSERT

1

1

GND

GND

- IN

- IN

TIP SEND

TIP SEND
RING RETURN

RING RETURN

RLINEL

RLINEL

Filter External I/O

RCA Phono. Allows external connection to the filter circuitry. External source selected
using Filter Assignment Selector. To use the filter as a global effect, patch the external filter
sockets into the FX Insert points (Send to Filter In, Return to Filter Out).

INSERT

INSERT

MIC/LINE 1

MIC/LINE 1

RLINEL

RLINEL

18

15

16

17

CH 1-4 Phono Input

RCA phono 7 –100 mV 47k impedance 380 pF. 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.

Mic / Line Channel Line Input

Stereo RCA Phono input for line source on Mic / Line channels. Connect stereo line level
music sources such as CD, MD, DAT, drum machines, keyboards or other instruments. Do
not connect turntables which require RIAA equalisation.

Chassis Earth Terminal

A screw terminal is provided for connecting the earth straps from turntables. This connec­tion earths the metal parts of the turntable to reduce hum, buzz or similar audible noise get­ting into the system.

18

Mic Channel Insert Point

An insert point is provided on the Mic Input Channels wired as Tip (send) and Ring (return)
on a 1/4” TRS jack.

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REAR CONNECTORS

19

19

OUTPU T LIM ITER

MONITOR

L R

RECOR D

MIX OUT

+10
+12

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

+4dBu

OUTPUT

+6+8

THRESHOLD

+18

dBu

RIGHT

+4dBu

-2dBu

-10dBV
(-8dBu)

PRE MAST ER LEVEL

SUB FILTER

150Hz
120Hz

90Hz

FX INSERT

ZONE OUT

TIP +

TIP

+4dBu

RING -

RING

DO NOT SHORT RING TO GROUND
FOR UNBALA NCED OPERATION
CONNECT TO TIP ONLY

ZONE OUT

MON O

FREQUE NC Y

SENDL R

+4dBu

250Hz
30Hz

50Hz

RRTNL

EXT LEVEL CTRL

ALARM INPUT

ALARM
ALARM N/O
ALARM AUDIO
+10V EXT
LEVEL 0 -10V
EXT

+OUT

2

DO NOT SHORT PIN 3 TO GROUND

-OUT

FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION
CONNECT TO PIN 2 ONLY

GND

1

USB AUDIO

OUT

L R

IN

CW

5KRD

HEAD PH ONE 3

AUDIO LIGHT FEE D

EXTERNAL

RL

SERIAL No:

FILTER

OUTL R

0
I

20

FADER STA RT 4 FADER START 3 FA DE R STA R T 2 FADE R STA RT 1

LEVEL TRIM 4 LEVEL TRIM 3 LEVEL TRIM 2 LEVEL TRI M 1

+9dB

0dB

- 4dB

CHANNEL 4

PHONOL R

INP UT

4

RINL

AC MAINS IN ~

OFF
ON

100 - 240V~

47-63Hz ~ 30W MAX

INP UT

3

RLINEL

MADE IN THE UK BY ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED

0dB

CHANNEL 3

PHONOL R

FUSE

T500mAL 250V 20mm

21

+9dB

- 4dB

RLINEL

+9dB

0dB

- 4dB

CHANNEL 2

PHONOL R

INP UT

2

RLINEL

REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE

AND RATING.

UN DES MEMES

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

CAUTION

INPUT

1

0dB

CHANNEL 1

PHONOL R

+9dB

MIC INPUT

2

+IN

- IN

INSERT

INSERT

- 4dB

MIC/LINE 2

RLINEL

RLINEL

Record Output

RCA Phono, nominal –10dBv (-8dBu). Pre-level mix output for connection to external re­cording devices.

1

GND

TIP SEND
RING RETURN

INSERT

MIC/LINE 1

RLINEL

20

21

AC Mains Input

IEC cable with moulded mains plug suitable for your local supply.

Important: Read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sheet included with the
Xone:S2 and printed on the rear panel.

Check that the correct mains lead with moulded plug has been supplied with your console.
The power supply accepts mains voltages within the range 100-240V without changing any
fuses or settings. Ensure that 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 down or off before
switching the console on or off. This prevents any potential damage to speaker systems due
to switch-on transients.

CH 1-4 Line Input

RCA phono. Connect stereo line level music sources such as CD, MD, DAT, drum ma­chines, keyboards or other instruments. Do not connect turntables which require RIAA
equalisation. Alternatively, you can connect to jack sources using a cable with RCA to jack
adapters. Avoid using low grade cables such as those often supplied with domestic equip­ment as these can quickly prove unreliable in use.

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REAR CONNECTORS - ZONE OUT

22 23

LEFT

RIGHT

22

Zone Output

Balanced TRS Jack outputs for separate zone—nominal +4dBu. This output is ideal for feed­ing a separate room or bar area.

Do not unbalance this output by shorting one phase to ground. For unbalanced operation
connect to Tip only.

PRE MASTER LEVE L

ZONE OUT

TIP +

TIP

+4dBu

RING -

RING

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

ZONE OUT

24 25

EXT LEVEL CTRL

ALARM INPUT

ALARM
ALARM N/ O

ALARM AUDIO

+ 10V EXT

L EVEL 0 -10V
EXT

CW

5KRD

23

24

25

Zone Pre Master Level Switch

Set this switch to source the zone output Pre Master level so that the level is not affected by
the Master level control.

Zone External Level Control Switch

Set this switch to engage the external level control circuitry. If external control is not con­nected this will mute the zone output.

External Level Control

The zone output can be easily remote controlled with a simple three-wire interface to a
suitable potentiometer. Almost any potentiometer will work but for the best control we

recommend a 5kΩ Reverse Log Law. The external

+10V EXT

LEVEL
0-10V

control will also interface with any controller that
follows the standard 0-10V convention such as
AMX ™ or Crestron™ controllers.

EXT

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REAR CONNECTORS - ZONE OUT

26 27

26

LEFT

RIGHT

PRE MASTER LEVE L

ZONE OUT

TIP +

TIP

+4dBu

RING -

RING

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

EXT LEVEL CTRL

ALARM INPUT

ALARM
ALARM N/ O

ALARM AUDIO

+ 10V EXT

CW

L EVEL 0 -10V
EXT

5KRD

ZONE OUT

Alarm Override Switch Input

To interface to safety alarm systems , shorting these two connections together will mute the
four main music channels but leave the Mic channels open. The Duck LED on the front
panel also illuminates to show that the alarm has been activated.

27

External Alarm Audio

High impedance input for interfacing to a pre-recorded safety message (0dBu nominal).

NOTE: Poor routing of this input could cause noise or hum.

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USER LINK OPTIONS

CAUTION: The following service instructions are for use by qualified personnel
only.

To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than
that described in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Input Channel PCB

Remove jumper links JP1 and JP2 to convert the RIAA stage to line level.

JP1

JP2

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Filter PCB

USER LINK OPTIONS

Remove JP1to disable the Filter On
switch.

Headphone PCB

To change the USB Audio input feed
from the RCA sockets on the rear panel
(default) to the internal left/right mix
buss, move jumper links CN8 and CN9
from pins 2-3 to 1-2.

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REPLACING THE CROSSFADER / FACE PLATE

Replacing the Crossfader

Use a medium size cross-point screwdriver to undo and remove the two outer screws on the
crossfader plate. Do not remove the inner screws. Carefully pull the crossfader assembly away
from the front panel. Unplug the cable from the old crossfader and plug in the new assembly.
Check that the connector is correctly aligned and pushed on. Replace the assembly making sure the
cable faces the left side of the console. Refit the screws and test operation.

Standard Alpha Crossfader Part Number— 003-724

Penny and Giles Crossfader Option Part number— 003-726 JIT

Replacing the Fader Plate

To convert the Xone:S2 from linear faders to rotary or from rotary to linear, undo the four cross­point screws and carefully pull fader plate away from the front panel. Gently pull the wire harness
of the fader PCB (be very careful not to pull the other end of the harness off the slave PCB).

Replacement is the reversal.

Rotary Fader Plate - Xone:S2—Rotary

Linear Fader Plate - Xone:S2—Linear

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