Allen & Heath XONE:62 manual

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2 XONE:62 User Guide This product complies with the European Electromagnetic 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 p rotection req[...]

XONE:62 User Guide 3 Important Safety Instructions WARNINGS - Read the following before proceeding : ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR Read instructions : Retain these safety and oper ating instru ctions for future reference. Adher e to all warnings pri nted here and on the console. F ollow the operating instructi ons printed i[...]

4 XONE:62 User Guide Important Mains plug wiring instructions. The console is supp lied with a mould ed mains plug fitted to the AC mains power lead. Follow the instructions belo w if the mains plug has to be replaced. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordanc e with the following code: WIRE COLOUR TERMINAL European USA/C anada L LIVE B[...]

XONE:62 User Guide 5 Introduction This user guide presents a quick reference to the XONE:62. We recommend that you read this fully before starting. Included is information on instal ling, connecting a nd operating the console, panel drawings, system block diagr am and technica l specificatio n. For furt her information on the basic principles of au[...]

6 XONE:62 User Guide AC MAINS IN ~ I 0 USER R L R RR SERIAL No: FUSE CLEAN FEED RIGHT MIX OUT L L BOOTH MONO OUT CLEAN FEED -10d BV R RECORD OUT AUX OUT L MIC LEFT MIC LINE L/M R PHONO LINE L PHONO R PHONO L LINE LINE R LINE L/M R LINE L PHONO[...]

XONE:62 User Guide 7 W elcome to the XONE:62 The Allen & Heath XONE:62 presents a uni que combination of performance too ls for the profession al DJ in a stylis h and solidly built club format. Ab ove all, it fea tures sound qual ity second to none. XONE:62 has been desig ned and constructed using th e same rigorous stand ards we apply to our l[...]

8 XONE:62 User Guide AC MAINS IN ~ I 0 USER R L R RR SERIAL No: FUSE CLEAN FEED RIGHT MIX OUT L L BOOTH MONO OUT CLEAN FEED -10dBV R RECORD OUT AUX OUT L MIC LEFT MIC LINE L/M R PHONO LINE L PHONO R PHONO L LINE LINE R LINE L/M R LINE L PHONO[...]

XONE:62 User Guide 9 The XONE:62 Application This diagram sho ws an example hook-up to demonstrate ho w the XONE:62 can be connected in a typical DJ application. Note t hat you do not need to connect the channels in the or der shown, also that the connector types on the equipment you connect to ma y be different to th at shown. Use cables appropr i[...]

10 XONE:62 User Guide S pecifications 0dBu = 0.775 Volts rms, +4dBu = 1.23V rms 0dBV = 1 Volt rms, -10dBV = 316mV rms Max output level XLR +26dBu into >2k ohm TRS +21dBu i nto >2k ohm RCA +15dBu into >10k ohm Headroom Channels +21dB Mix to output +23dB Freq response +0/-1dB 20Hz to 40kHz Distortion < 0.006% THD+noise @1kHz Crosstalk <[...]

XONE:62 User Guide 11 Connector Types XLR male and female connectors : Pin 2 = hot (+) Pin 3 = cold (-) Pin 1 = GND TRS input and output connect ors : Tip = hot (+) Ring = cold (-) Sleeve = GND RCA PHONO pin connectors Input Connections Type Impedance Sensitiv ity CH1,2 IN (Mic) Balanced XLR female 2k ohm -45 to –15dBu (Stereo Line) Unbalanced TR[...]

12 XONE:62 User Guide Quick S t art  We recommend that you r ead through all sections of this User Guide bef ore starting. However, we provide these notes so that you can plug up and experi ment with sounds from yo ur XONE:62 immediately if you pr efer to read the full guide later. Pl ea se note that you shou ld first read and understand the Imp[...]

XONE:62 User Guide 13 8 Check the sound using t he Cue system . With the music playing press the l arge CUE switch. The switch lights as well as the master CUE led to show that the cue monitor is active. The channel signal is n ow sent to the headphones. Slo wly turn up the headphones level c ontrol until you h ear the music. Avoid listening to lou[...]

14 XONE:62 User Guide 14 Changing the crossfa der curve . The little switch to the left of the crossfader sets which curve is active. In the no rmal up position the signal dips b y 6dB at the middle position for smooth fading between tracks. Press the s witch for a dipless response where the sign al starts to dip only once the fader has passed the [...]

XONE:62 User Guide 15 82 Gain and Operating Levels It is most important that the system gain and level settings are correctly s et. It is well known that many DJs push the gain to maximum with meters peaking hard in the belief that they are getting the best from the system. THIS IS NOT THE CASE ! The best can only be achieved if the system levels a[...]

16 XONE:62 User Guide Connecting Mains Power Read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS printed at the front of this User Guide and on the rear panel. Check that the correct mains lead with moulded plug has been supplied with your co nsole. The power s upply accepts mains voltages within the range 100-240V without changing any fuses o r settings. It is standard [...]

XONE:62 User Guide 17 Plugging Up The System The XONE:62 uses professional grade 3 pin XLR, 1/4" TRS jack a nd RCA PHONO sockets. T o ensure best performance, we recommend that you us e high qu ality audio cables and connectors, and take time to check for reliable and accur ate cable assembly. It is well known that many audio system failures a[...]

18 XONE:62 User Guide AC MAINS IN ~ I 0 USER R L R RR SERIAL No: FUSE CLEAN FEED RIGHT MIX OUT L L BOOTH MONO OUT CLEAN FEED -10 dBV R RECORD OUT AUX OUT L MIC LEFT MIC LINE L/M R PHONO LINE L PHONO R PHONO L LINE LINE R LINE L/M R LINE L PHONO[...]

XONE:62 User Guide 19 1 CH1-2 MIC input . Balanced XLR. Plug in a DJ, guest or announcement microphone her e. Use good quality lo w impedance dynamic mics s uch as those specifically designed for vocals. Do not use high impedance or unb alanced microphones , or condenser types which requir e phantom power. Use professional grade bala nced cables wi[...]

20 XONE:62 User Guide Input Channel These controls adjust the leve l and tone of each source before the y are mixed. Six inpu t channels are provid ed. Each has two input s. CH 1 and 2 are used for microphone or alternative stereo line source. They provide corrective sou rce equalisation. CH 3 to 6 are used for the turntables or alternativ e stereo[...]

XONE:62 User Guide 21 3 MIC/LINE switch . CH1 and 2 are the ‘MIC’ channels. They can select eit her the XLR microphone input or the al ternative j ack stereo line input. In the up position MIC is selected, indicated by the green led. When pressed, LINE is selected, indicated by the led changing colo ur to red. 4 PHONO/LINE switch . CH3 to 6 are[...]

22 XONE:62 User Guide 0dB CUT -20 -40 -60 -80 0dB -20 -40 -60 -80 DIP UP DOWN Crossfader and VCF The crossfader is the one featur e that instantl y sets the DJ mixer apart fr om a conventional mixer. It is applied to the stereo music channels and lets you smoothly fade from one track into anoth er using a single fader. It is also used as a creative[...]

XONE:62 User Guide 23 4 XF ADE ON . In the up position the music signal is routed directly to the mix. Press to route the signal through the crossfader. 5 XY . To route to the left (X) side make sure the switch is in its up position. Press to route to the right (Y) side. Either the green X led or yello w Y led lights to show which side is routed. B[...]

24 XONE:62 User Guide Filter Type Select The filters are ‘state variable’. This means that the y provide three simultaneous filter t ypes, high-pass, band-pass and lo w-pass. Three large illuminated switches select which type is active. You ca n press any combination together to create differe nt response types such as ‘notch ’ and an inter[...]

XONE:62 User Guide 25 Master Mix and Monitor System The XONE:62 provi des a stereo main mix output with fader control and balanced XLR connections to drive the house PA ampl ifier sy stem. It also provides a mono output that sums the left and right mix signals to feed an add itional mono zone, sub bass or sou nd- to-light controller. You can make a[...]

26 XONE:62 User Guide 4 HE ADPHONES level control . Adjusts the level of the signal in the ster eo headphon es. This does not affect the level of the local monitor. WARNING Some headphones are more sensitive than others and can produce higher output leve ls. To avoid dama ge to your hearing start with the le vel control at minimum and turn up only [...]

XONE:62 User Guide 27 Glossary The following section is included to help you und erstand some of the technical terms and jargon referred to with consol es of this type. It is by no means a com plete reference. Please refer to specialist audio pub lications should yo u wish to know more. Amplitude Another term used for signal level. Asymmetric EQ An[...]

28 XONE:62 User Guide DJ Disc Jockey. The console operator sequ encing and playing the music tracks. Some simply play the tracks, others talk over with introductions and announcements, and others provid e an entertaining performance by mixing and s haping sounds to create a completely different musical experi ence. Drum Machine An electronic drum s[...]

XONE:62 User Guide 29 Pan Panoramic. A control that adjusts the balance of the signal in the left and right speakers. Peak Meter A type of signal meter that has a very fast attack and slower release. This picks up the fast signal transients and holds them long en ough for the operator to see the activity on the display. These meters typically use l[...]

30 XONE:62 User Guide T ip s and T roubleshooting For your safety do not remove the EA RTH (ground) connection in the power le ad of the console or connected equipm ent. ☺ Have your MAINS SYSTEM checked by a qualified electrician. If the earthing is solid to start with you are less likel y to experience problems. ☺ Use high grade AUDIO CABLES a[...]

XONE:62 User Guide 31 XONE:62 CUE SHEET Photocopy and use to log your console settings.[...]

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