USER GUIDE Publication AP6908 Issue 2 Allen & Heath 1 XONE:2D User Guide
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CONTENTS Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:2D Professional Digital Music Interface. To ensure that you get the maximum benefit from the unit please spare a few minutes familiarising 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. To register your Xone product please visit www.allen-heath.co.
PACKED ITEMS Check that you have received the following: Xone:2D Professional Digital Music Interface Check that the rear panel optical in/out blank plugs are fitted. Safety Sheet Important ! Read this sheet before starting. Retain for future reference. Type A-B USB Lead To connect the Xone:2D to your computer. Power Supply Fit the correct mains adaptor for your region.
POWER SUPPLY The Xone:2D contains its own Universal Voltage Input Power Supply unit with interchangeable heads for territory specific mains electricity outlets. The power supply comes with a pin protector that needs to be removed before the desired head can be fitted. To remove the pin protector, pull down on the release mechanism and pull the protector out from the bottom. To attach the required head, locate at the top first and then push down to locate and lock in the release mechanism.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PC STOP! BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING WITH YOUR XONE:2D, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOUR PC IS CORRECTLY SET UP TO BE USED WITH THE DEVICE. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE LATEST DRIVERS FROM: www.xone.co.uk/2d Software Installation (Windows 2000, XP and Vista) Follow the procedure described below to install the USB audio and MIDI drivers: 1— Using the provided power supply, connect the Xone:2D to your mains electricity supply. Do not connect the 2D to the PC at this time.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PC 6— You will now be asked to unplug your Xone:2D 7— You will now be asked to plug in your Xone:2D again. The USB drivers will now initialise. 8— The driver installation will complete without reboot (XP, Vista) or ask you to reboot your PC (Win 2000). Note: Always use the same USB port with your Xone:2D. When installing on a MS Windows system, the drivers will be associated with the USB port that you are currently plugged into.
CHECKING THE DRIVER INSTALLATION—WINDOWS Checking the Driver Installation Once the driver installation is complete, you will need to check that the Xone:2D is being recognised. To do this, connect the Xone:2D to your PC/laptop and then right click on My Computer to open the System Properties window. Select the Hardware tab then click on Device Manager Expand the Sound, Video and Game Controllers section to reveal the WDM audio and MIDI drivers for the Xone:2D.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION—APPLE MAC STOP! BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING WITH YOUR XONE:2D, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOUR PC IS CORRECTLY SET UP TO BE USED WITH THE MIXER. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE LATEST DRIVERS FROM: www.xone.co.uk/2d Mac OSX Open the Xone_2D_Driver_x.x.x.dmg to reveal the window shown. Click on the Xone:2D mpkg file to launch the driver installation. Click on “Continue”. Select install destination and then click “Continue”. Click on “Upgrade”.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION—APPLE MAC Enter your system password. Click on “Continue Installation”. Restart your Mac.
CHECKING THE DRIVER INSTALLATION—APPLE MAC Checking the Driver Installation Once the driver installation is complete, you will need to check that the Xone:2D is being recognised. To do this, connect the Xone:2D to your Mac and then select: Mackintosh HD Applications Utilities Audio MIDI Setup Now select the Audio tab and in the “Properties For” dropdown box select Allen & Heath Xone:2D. In the Audio Input section, the number of channels should be seen as 8, running at 24 bit.
MIDI CHANNEL SETUP MIDI Channel Number The MIDI channel number will default to channel 16, but can be changed to any channel between 1 and 16. To change the MIDI channel number and MIDI map: 1. Hold down the switch on the encoder shown in the diagram 2. Connect the Power Supply to the Xone:2D 3. At the end of the start up sequence, when the illuminated switches have flashed three times, release the switch on the encoder.
MIDI MAP AND LIGHT PIPE SETUP Changing the MIDI Map Once the MIDI channel number has been stored, the illuminated switch to the far right of the unit will flash indicating that the MIDI map may now be selected. Map 1 (Traktor default) The first switch (far left) is used to select MIDI Map 1. In this map the top row of encoders send ‘Note On’ messages upon rotation (see MIDI Control Section p25). The third button (centre right) is used to determine the status of the light rings.
USING THE DIGITAL I/O SPDIF IN OPTICAL OUT IN OUT DIGITAL IN/OUT Digital In A digital input to the Xone:2D can be connected using either the COAX (RCA-type) connection or the OPTICAL (TOSLINK) connection. The embedded software scans the digital inputs and auto-senses which one is active. When an external digital audio device is connected via the digital inputs, the system sample rate will be locked to the sample rate of the digital audio source.
SOUNDCARD ROUTING Architecture The Xone:2D has a built-in 18-channel soundcard. soundcard are of fixed architecture.
ABLETON SET UP Launch your Ableton software and open the Preferences window. 1— In the ‘Preferences’ window select the ‘Audio’ tab. Once the 2D is connected, change the driver type to ‘ASIO’ and set the Audio Device to ‘Xone:2D USB ASIO driver’ In the ‘Settings’ section click on the ‘Input Config’ button. 2— Select the ‘Stereo’ options and de-select the ‘Mono’ options. You must click ‘OK’ for the changes to take effect. Now, in the ‘Settings’ section of the ‘Audio’ tab, click on the ‘Output Config’ button.
TRAKTOR SET UP Launch your Traktor software and open the Preferences window. 1— In the ‘Preferences’ window expand the ‘Audio Setup’ section and select ‘Soundcard’. Set the Audio Device to ‘Xone:2D USB ASIO driver’ Now select ‘Input Routing’. 2— In the ‘Input Routing’ section, assign the Xone:2D analogue or digital inputs to the required deck. Now select ‘Output Routing’. 3— In the ‘Output Routing’ section, first make sure that the Mixer Mode is set to ‘External’.
PANEL DRAWINGS SOUNDCARD INPUTS SOUNDCARD OUTPUTS 3-4 L L 1-2 L 7-8 L 5-6 L 3-4 L 1-2 L R R R R R R R 5-6 DIGITAL AUDIO PHONO LINE PHONO LINE SPDIF MIDI IN OPTICAL OUT IN OUT IN OUT USB SERIAL No: DC 12V 1.
INTRODUCTION TO THE XONE:2D Welcome to the Allen & Heath Xone:2D Professional Digital Music Interface. This system has been designed with the help of some of the world’s most cutting edge DJs to provide a seamless integration of computer-based audio replay systems.
REAR CONNECTORS 1 SOUNDCARD INPUTS SOUNDCARD OUTPUTS 3-4 L 2 L 7-8 L 5-6 L 3-4 L 1-2 L R R R R R R R 5-6 3 1-2 L DIGITAL AUDIO PHONO LINE PHONO LINE SPDIF MIDI IN OPTICAL OUT IN OUT IN OUT USB SERIAL No: 4 DC 12V 1.0 A 24 BIT 96Khz USB2 TO PC DIGITAL IN/OUT 5 1 SOUNDCARD INPUTS 1-2, 3-4 RCA Phono sockets for connection to Soundcard Input Channels 1-2 and 3-4. 2 SOUNDCARD INPUT 5-6 RCA Phono sockets for connection to Soundcard Input Channels 5-6.
REAR CONNECTORS SOUNDCARD INPUTS SOUNDCARD OUTPUTS 3-4 L L 1-2 L 7-8 L 5-6 L 3-4 L 1-2 L R R R R R R R 5-6 DIGITAL AUDIO PHONO LINE PHONO LINE SPDIF MIDI IN OPTICAL 6 OUT IN OUT IN OUT USB SERIAL No: DC 12V 1.0 A DIGITAL IN/OUT 24 BIT 96Khz USB2 TO PC 8 7 6 SPDIF DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS SPDIF is a popular digital audio interfacing standard for connecting two channel (stereo) audio using a single COAX (RCA phono socket) or OPTICAL (TOSLINK socket) cable.
REAR CONNECTORS SOUNDCARD INPUTS L 1-2 L 7-8 L 5-6 L 3-4 L 1-2 L R R R R R R R 5-6 DIGITAL AUDIO PHONO LINE PHONO LINE SPDIF MIDI IN OPTICAL OUT IN OUT IN OUT 24 BIT 96Khz USB2 USB SERIAL No: DC 12V 1.0 A 9 9 SOUNDCARD OUTPUTS 3-4 L TO PC DIGITAL IN/OUT SOUNDCARD OUTPUTS RCA Phono sockets are provided for interfacing with the analogue audio outputs of the Xone:2D soundcard. The soundcard outputs are grouped in pairs:- 1/2, 3/4 etc.
MIDI CONTROLS 1 1 2 3 2 + 4 3 4 Allen & Heath 26 Rotary Encoders Turning an encoder produces MIDI CC (continuous controller) messages with a unique controller number in ‘Two’s Complement’ binary encoding. Refer to the MIDI CONTROL SECTION (p25) for the differences between Map 1 and 2 for these controls. These encoders feature a built in momentary push switch.
MIDI CONTROLS 5 6 Jog Wheel The jog wheel features an optical encoder, which produces CC messages in a similar way to the other encoders. Switches are located at the top, bottom, left and right of the wheel. Pushing down on the face of the wheel sends ‘Note On’ / ‘Note Off’ messages. 7 Illuminated Push Buttons Momentary action switches with red light ring indicators. Control of these indicators depends upon system setup. Please refer to MIDI MAP AND LIGHT PIPE SETUP (p13).
MIDI CONTROL SECTION C#6 D6 G6 G#6 F6 F#6 D#6 E6 MAP 1 C3 A#1 C2 A#2 CC40 CC41 CC42 CC43 MAP 2 C3 A#1 CC21 CC23 CC20 CC22 CC31 CC30 C#3 G#3 E CC25 CC24 CC29 B1 A C2 CC28 B2 + E3 H G D#2 J MIDI Messages The diagram shows which controls are associated with MIDI CC (continuous controller), ‘Note On’ and ‘Note Off’ messages. These controls send the MIDI messages shown when operated.
MIDI SHIFT MODE F5 F#5 B6 C6 A5 A#5 G5 G#5 MAP 1 E0 D-1 E-1 D0 CC32 CC33 CC34 CC35 MAP 2 E0 D-1 CC9 CC11 CC8 CC10 CC19 CC18 F0 CC13 CC12 CC17 D#-1 A E-1 F-1 B C1 A-1 E CC14 CC16 NOTE: For logical operation, the cross-fader will sent the Control Change message CC5 regardless of which layer is selected. + D G#0 H G G-1 J Shift Mode To enter MIDI Shift Mode, press and hold (for approximately 0.5 seconds) the encoder above the jog-wheel until the BPM display shows ’SFT’.
INPUT CHANNEL 5/6 The input to Soundcard channel 5/6 can be either a Mic or Line source. The line source is connected via RCA Phono connectors and the Mic source is via a female XLR3 socket. Input channel 5/6 should be used for devices with a low output level such as MP3 players, as the level control can be used to boost the signal level when the selector switch is in the ’LINE’ position. The level control adjusts the microphone input level when the selector switch is in the ’MIC’ position.
BPM SECTION 1 1 2 3 4 2 + 5 3 4 Allen & Heath BPM Audio Source Selector This five position switch allows the source to the BPM detection software to be changed between any of the three stereo Soundcard inputs or Soundcard output 1-2. It also has an ’OFF’ position if beat detection is not required. BPM Display Window Displays the analysed or tapped BPM. When the Xone:2D is powered up, the display will indicate the version number of the firmware within the unit.
BPM SECTION 5 + 5 Allen & Heath BPM Tap Tempo Button This control is used to tap in a beat manually at any speed between 70 and 400 BPM. The taps are averaged, so the greater number of taps the more accurate the result. The tap button can also be used as a guide for the auto beat detector on complex rhythms by helping the analyser lock onto the correct pattern; for instance, drum ‘n bass tracks can occasionally be displayed at half the actual BPM.
MONITOR SECTION 1 1 2 3 2 Soundcard Output Selector Latching switches are used to select Soundcard outputs 12, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. When all switches are in the ‘UP’ position, no signal will be sent through the headphone outputs. Selecting any switch will route the relevant Soundcard output to the monitor section. If more than one switch is selected, all of the relevant Soundcard outputs will be routed to the headphone outputs. Headphones Level Control Adjusts the level of the headphones signal.
Allen & Heath 6 8 34 Phones Out 1-2 Out 3-4 Out 5-6 Out 7-8 5 7 DAC 2 4 DAC 1 3 DAC Soundcard Outputs DAC COAX OPTICAL SPDIF Out 1-2 BPM - MIDI Clock Converter BPM Audio Mic/ Line In 1-2 In 5-6 In 3-4 ADC Level R I A A ADC R I A A AutoSense OPTICAL SPDIF COAX USB 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response SC in to SC out 96kHz Sample Rate 10 Hz to 20kHz +0/-0.5dB 10 Hz to 36kHz +0/-3dB THD + N Line In to Line Out +8 dBu < 0.008% Maximum Output Level +9dBu Maximum Input Level +9dBu Dynamic Range Output 104dB System Dynamic Range Line In to Line Out 94dB Mic Sensitivity -50dBu to –30dBu Input 5-6 Sensitivity -3 to +22 dB RIAA Input Sensitivity 7-48mV 1KHz/330pF Dimensions and Weights The console is fitted with rubber feet for desktop operation.
