Allen & Heath Xone:43C manual

Allen & Heath 1 XONE:43C User Guide USER GUIDE Publication AP9967_1[...]

Allen & Heath 2 XONE:43C 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 & He[...]

Allen & Heath 3 XONE:43C 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:43C mixer Spare knobs and buttons Type A-B USB Lead To connect the Xone:43C to your computer.[...]

Allen & Heath 4 XONE:43C User Guide CONTENTS Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:43C DJ mixer. The Xone:43C is a DJ mixer featuring four stereo dual input channels, a Mic/Aux input channel, 45mm linear VCA channel faders, Xone VCF filter, X:FX externa l effects loop for send/return functionality with wet/dry control, a 16 C[...]

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

Allen & Heath 6 XONE:43C 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 compensa[...]

Allen & Heath 7 XONE:43C User Guide PHONO / USB / LINE INPUT CHANNELS 1 - 4 1 Phono / USB / Line Select Switch Selects either the RCA phono input, USB Soundcard in- put 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 audio source to give a n[...]

Allen & Heath 8 XONE:43C User Guide PHONO / USB / LINE INPUT CHANNELS 1 - 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 [...]

Allen & Heath 9 XONE:43C 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 Thi[...]

Allen & Heath 10 XONE:43C 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 operate[...]

Allen & Heath 11 XONE:43C 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 sign[...]

Allen & Heath 12 XONE:43C 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 channel[...]

Allen & Heath 13 XONE:43C 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:43C and printed on the rear panel. Check that the correct mains lead with moulded plug has been supplied with your console. The power su[...]

Allen & Heath 14 XONE:43C User Guide REAR CONNECT ORS 7 8 6 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 +4dBu. Do not unbalanc[...]

Allen & Heath 15 XONE:43C User Guide DRIVER INST ALLA TION (MA C) Drivers Although the Xone:4 3C is class comp liant and will work on a M ac without dri vers, f or best perf ormance we recommend you downloa d the dedicated drivers from o ur web site: www.allen-heath.com/xone43cdrivers When the drivers have down loaded, extract them to a folder [...]

Allen & Heath 16 XONE:43C User Guide DRIVER INST ALLA TION (PC) Drivers In order to access all the soundcard channels on your Xone:43C you will need to install th e dedicated ASIO driver, which can be down loaded from our website : www.allen-heath.com/xone43cdrivers When the drivers have down loaded, extract them to a folder and click on the se[...]

Allen & Heath 17 XONE:43C User Guide DEFAULT USB AUDIO ROUTING Mixer -> Computer Input Channel Xone 43C USB_1 (RIAA or LINE)SND_L_1 USB_2 (RIAA or LINE)SND_R_1 USB_3 (RIAA or LINE)SND_L_2 USB_4 (RIAA or LINE)SND_R_2 USB_5 (RIAA or LINE)SND_L_3 USB_6 (RIAA or LINE)SND_R_3 USB_7 (RIAA or LINE)SND_L_4 USB_8 (RIAA or LINE)SND_R_4 Computer -> [...]

Allen & Heath 18 XONE:43C User Guide USB AUDIO ROUTING WITH JUMPER SETTINGS Mixer -> Computer Input Channel Xone 43C DEFAULT Xone 43C Jumper OPTION USB_1 (RIAA or LINE)SND_L_1 (CN14 1+2) REC_LEFT (CN14 2+3) USB_2 (RIAA or LINE)SND_R_1 (CN15 1+2) REC_RIGHT (CN15 2+3) USB_3 (RIAA or LINE)SND_L_2 (CN16 1+2) X_FX_L_SND (CN16 2+3) USB_4 (RIAA or [...]

Allen & Heath 19 XONE:43C User Guide SERA T O Vinyl is available from most DJ retailers and the Serato Store in a variety of colours and collectors pressings: http://store.serato.com/ Serato NoiseMap™ Control Vinyl & CD The XONE:43C DJ Mixer features Serato DJ support. Users wanting to take advantage of this are required to purchase Serat[...]

Allen & Heath 20 XONE:43C User Guide SERA T O DJ SETUP On the top panel, find the corresponding music channel and select the input selector switch to USB (middle position). Navigate to the 'Setup' screen in Serato DJ. 1. Click 'Expansion Packs' 2. Click ‘Vinyl/CDJ Control’ to check this is enabled 3. *You are now ready t[...]

Allen & Heath 21 XONE:43C User Guide MIDI MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is an interface protocol from the nineteen eighties to enable different keyboards, sequencers, drum machines , etc. to communicate with each other. MIDI is still a common interface used by most DAW software to allow remote control of var ious fun[...]

Allen & Heath 22 XONE:43C User Guide MIDI MIDI Chann el Setup 1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 13 14 15 16 MIDI P aram eters 43C CHANNEL FADER 1 CC = Bn 00 00 - 7F 2 CC = Bn 01 00 - 7F 3 CC = Bn 02 00 - 7F 4 CC = Bn 03 00 - 7F All MIDI in Hex n = MIDI Channel number xx = Parameter number Control Change messages (CC): Bn xx 00 - 7F Note On Messages: 9[...]

Allen & Heath 23 XONE:43C User Guide MIDI MIC/Aux Chann el Mic Cue On = 9n 5C 7F Off = 8n 5C 00 Mic ON On = 9n 5D 7F Off = 8n 5D 00 Channel CUE Channel 1 On = 9n 4D 7F Off = 8n 4D 00 Channel 2 On = 9n 39 7F Off = 8n 39 00 Channel 3 On = 9n 25 7F Off = 8n 25 00 Channel 4 On = 9n 11 7F Off = 8n 11 00 Channel Filter XFX / Filter Channel 1 On = 9n [...]

Allen & Heath 24 XONE:43C User Guide Octave Note Numbers C C# /Db D D# / Eb E F F# / Gb G G# / Ab A A # / Bb B -1 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 0A 11 0B 0 12 0C 13 0D 14 0E 15 0F 16 10 17 11 18 12 19 13 20 14 21 15 22 16 23 17 1 24 18 25 19 26 1A 27 1B 28 1C 29 1D 30 1E 31 1F 32 20 33 21 34 22 35 23 2 36 24 37 25 38 26 39 27 40 28 [...]

Allen & Heath 25 XONE:43C User Guide P ANEL DRA WINGS Rear P anel F r ont P an el[...]

Allen & Heath 26 XONE:43C User Guide Dimensions and Weights The console is fitted with rubber feet for desktop operation. Width Height Depth Weight Mixer 320 mm 110mm 370mm 5.2 kg SPECIFICA TI ONS Nom / max out put level s Main Mix +4dBu +27dBu Booth 0dBu +22d Bu X:FX Send 0dBu +20dBu Record Out 0dBu +20dBu Internal hea droom Channels +20dB Fre[...]

Allen & Heath 27 XONE:43C User Guide BLOCK DIA GRAM[...]

Allen & Heath 28 XONE:43C 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 e[...]

Allen & Heath 29 XONE:43C 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 [...]

Allen & Heath 30 XONE:43C 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 interfer[...]

Allen & Heath 31 XONE:43C 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 i[...]

Allen & Heath 32 XONE:43C 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 two grey flat wireforms from the connector PCB.  The console base and front panel can now be separated. Step 7:  With car e unplug [...]

Allen & Heath 33 XONE:43C 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 bac[...]