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Allen & Heath Xone:43 manual

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    Allen & Heath 1 XONE:43 User Guide USER GUIDE Publication AP9968_1[...]

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    Allen & Heath 2 XONE:43 User Guide Limited One Y ear Manuf actur er’ s W ar ranty Allen & Heath warrants the Allen & Heath - branded hardwar e product and accessori es contained in the origina l packaging ( "Allen & Heath Product” ) agains t defects in material s and workmanship when used in accordance with A llen & Hea[...]

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    Allen & Heath 3 XONE:43 User Guide P A CKED ITEMS Check that you have received the following: Safety Sheet Important ! Read this sheet before starting. Retain for future reference. Mains Lead Check that the corr ect mains plug is fitted. Xone:43 mixer Spare knobs and buttons[...]

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    Allen & Heath 4 XONE:43 User Guide CONTENTS Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:43 DJ mixer. The Xone:43 is a DJ mixer featuring four stereo dual input channels, a Mic/Aux input channel, 45mm linear VCA channel faders, Xone VCF filter, and X:FX external effects loop for send/return functionality with wet/dry control. To ens[...]

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    Allen & Heath 5 XONE:43 User Guide SETUP EXAMPLES[...]

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    Allen & Heath 6 XONE:43 User Guide MIC / AUX INP UT CHANNEL 3 Mic Input Standard 3-Pin XLR socket wired as Pin 1 = Ground, Pin 2 = hot (+), Pin 3 = cold (-). 2 Mic / Aux Select Switch Selects either the XLR microphone input or the alterna- tive Aux input. 4 Channel Gain Control Adjusts the input sensitivity of the Mic / Aux channel to compensat[...]

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    Allen & Heath 7 XONE:43 User Guide PHONO / LINE INPUT CHANNELS 1, 2, 3 and 4 1 Phono / Line Select Switch Selects either the RCA phono input or the alternative RCA stereo line input. 2 Channel Level Control This control has a range from - 10dB to +10dB. Use it to adjust the signal level of an audi o source to give a nominal 0dB reading on the c[...]

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    Allen & Heath 8 XONE:43 User Guide PHONO / LINE INPUT CHANNELS 1, 2, 3 and 4 9 Channel Fader A high quality, smooth travel fader adjusts the channel signal level from fully off to fully on. 8 Channel Meter Displays the channel signal level. It is pre-EQ and pre- fader, allowing the input level to be displayed even if the EQ is set to off on all[...]

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    Allen & Heath 9 XONE:43 User Guide FIL TER SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 1 X:FX Return to Filter Pressing this button routes the X:FX return to the VCF filter, instead of directly into the main mix buss. The effected channel signal can then be filtered as well, allow- ing extra versatility and creativity to be brought into the mix. 2 Resonance Control This[...]

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    Allen & Heath 10 XONE:43 User Guide HEADPHONE SECTION 1 2 3 4 1 Headphone Outputs Stereo 1/4” TRS jack and 3.5mm mini -jack sockets. Plug in good quality stereo headphones intended for DJ mon- itoring. Use closed-ear headphones that provide max i- mum acoustic isolation when cueing your sources. 2 Split Cue Switch Selects the way Cue operates[...]

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    Allen & Heath 11 XONE:43 User Guide MASTER SECTION 1 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 will display the cued channel signa[...]

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    Allen & Heath 12 XONE:43 User Guide Crossfader 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 s cratch or cut mixing. The crossfader is a VCA controller which affects the level of signals routed via the filters. Make sure the switches on the channels[...]

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    Allen & Heath 13 XONE:43 User Guide REAR CONNECT ORS 1 2 3 AC Mains Input IEC cable with moulded mains plug suitable for your local supply. Important: Read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sheet included with the Xone:43 and printed on the rear panel. Check that the correct mains lead with moulded plug has been supplied with your console. The power supp[...]

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    Allen & Heath 14 XONE:43 User Guide REAR CONNECT ORS 5 6 4 Master Output Balanced XLR. This is the main output that feeds the house PA system. Plug into the hous e 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 +4dB u. Do not unbalanc[...]

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    Allen & Heath 15 XONE:43 User Guide P ANEL DRA WINGS Rear P anel F r ont P an el[...]

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    Allen & Heath 16 XONE:43 User Guide Dimensions and Weights The console is fitted with rubber feet for desktop operation. Width Height Depth Weight Mixer 320 mm 110mm 370mm 5.1 kg SPECIFICA TI ONS Nom / max output levels Main Mix +4dBu +27dBu Booth 0dBu +22dBu X:FX Send 0dBu +20dBu Record Out 0dBu +20dBu Internal headroom Cha nnels +20dB Frequen[...]

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    Allen & Heath 17 XONE:43 User Guide BLOCK DIA GRAM[...]

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    Allen & Heath 18 XONE:43 User Guide FIL TER REFERENCE The VCF Filters A voltage controlled filter is an audio filter where the cut-off frequency is altered by a DC control voltag e r ather than a variable resistor. This pr oduces a much wider operating range and more control over the filter response to cr eate unlimited combinations of tonal ef[...]

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    Allen & Heath 19 XONE:43 User Guide It is most important that the system level settings are correctly set. It is well known that many DJs push the level to maximum with meters peaking hard in the belief that they ar e getting the best from the system. THIS IS NOT THE CASE ! The best can only be achieved if the system levels are set within the n[...]

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    Allen & Heath 20 XONE:43 User Guide The connection to ear th (ground) in an audi o system is important for two reasons: SAFETY - To pr otect the opera tor from high voltage electric shock, and AUDIO PERFORMANCE - To minimise the effect of ea rth (gr ound) loops which result in audible hum and buzz, and to shield the audio signals from interfere[...]

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    Allen & Heath 21 XONE:43 User Guide REPLA CING THE C ROS SF ADER If the crossfader is subject to a lot of use it will, in time wear out and need replacing. Intermittent or noisy operation is an indication that it is becoming worn. Using a propriety fader cleaner such as CaigLube might temporarily restore use, but DO NOT use on a new fader as it[...]

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    Allen & Heath 22 XONE:43 User Guide REPLA CING THE C ROS SF ADER Step 4:  Gently slide the two halves of the console apart until the rear connector PCB is wholly visible. Step 5:  With car e unplug the grey flat wireform from the connector PCB.  The console base and front panel can now be separated. Step 7:  With car e unplug the wh[...]

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    Allen & Heath 23 XONE:43 User Guide REPLA CING THE C ROS SF ADER Step 9:  Fit the new r eplacement cross fader to the bracket as shown (slot 1).  The longer (slot 2) beneath is for mounting the optional Innofader (not supplied). The standard crossfader must be fitted to s lot 1 and not slot 2. Step 10:  Scr ew the crossfader plate back[...]