USER GUIDE Publication AP5345
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.
Important Safety Instructions WARNINGS - Read the following before proceeding : CAUTION ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR Read instructions: Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. Adhere to all warnings printed here and on the console. Follow the operating instructions printed in this User Guide. Do not remove cover: Operate the console with its covers correctly fitted.
Important Mains plug wiring instructions. The console is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the AC mains power lead. Follow the instructions below if the mains plug has to be replaced.
Introduction This user guide presents a quick reference to the XONE:92. We recommend that you read this fully before starting. Included is information on installing, connecting and operating the console, panel drawings, system block diagram and technical specification. For further information on the basic principles of audio system engineering, please refer to one of the specialist publications available from bookshops and audio equipment dealers.
L CAUTION PHONO R L PHONO R L PHONO INPUT AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. AC MAINS IN ~ 100 - 240V~ INPUT 4 WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Welcome to the XONE:92 The Allen & Heath XONE:92 presents a unique combination of performance tools for the professional DJ in a stylish and solidly built club format. Above all, it features sound quality second to none. XONE:92 has been designed and constructed using the same rigorous standards we apply to our large format professional consoles used and respected by top engineers throughout the world.
L CAUTION PHONO R L PHONO R L PHONO INPUT AC MAINS IN ~ 100 - 240V~ INPUT 4 WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. L PHONO L LINE R 3 L L LINE BOOTH R 2 L R L INPUT INPUT LINE R MIX2 1 L LINE R R R AUX 2 47-63Hz ~ 30W MAX RECORD LEFT OFF 0 I R MIDI OUT AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
The XONE:92 Application This diagram shows an example hook-up to demonstrate how the XONE:92 can be connected in a typical DJ application. Note that you do not need to connect the channels in the order shown, also that the connector types on the equipment you connect to may be different to that shown. Use cables appropriate to your application. Please read Plugging Up The System before connecting to your equipment.
Quick Start We recommend that you read through all sections of this User Guide before starting. However, we provide these notes so that you can plug up and experiment with sounds from your XONE:92 immediately if you prefer to read the full guide later. Please note that you should first read and understand the Important Safety Instructions printed at the beginning of this guide. The following simple procedure requires a CD player and headphones.
8 Check the sound using the Cue system. With the music playing press the large CUE switch. The switch lights as well as the CUE ACTIVE led to show that the cue monitor is active. The channel signal is now sent to the headphones. Slowly turn up the headphones level control until you hear the music. Avoid listening to loud headphones levels for long periods as this may damage your hearing. The channel signal is now displayed on the main monitor meters.
14 Changing the crossfader curve. The control knob to the left of the crossfader sets the crossfader curve. In the normal fully anticlockwise position the signal dips by 5dB at the middle position for smooth fading between tracks. Turn the knob clockwise gradually for an increasingly dipless response; whereby the signal starts to dip only once the fader has passed the mid position. This is better suited to scratch or cut mixing where you layer the sounds. 15 Crossfader mixing.
Gain and Operating Levels ! 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 are 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 normal operating range and not allowed to peak. Peaking simply results in signal distortion, not more volume.
Connecting Mains Power L CAUTION PHONO R L PHONO R L MIDI OUT INPUT AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. INPUT 4 WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Plugging Up The System The XONE:92 uses professional grade 3 pin XLR, 1/4" TRS jack and RCA PHONO sockets. To ensure best performance, we recommend that you use high quality audio cables and connectors, and take time to check for reliable and accurate cable assembly. It is well known that many audio system failures are due to faulty interconnecting leads. The following mating plugs may be used to connect audio signals to the console: The input and output XLR connectors are 3 wire differentially balanced.
L CAUTION PHONO R L PHONO R L PHONO INPUT AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. AC MAINS IN ~ 100 - 240V~ INPUT 4 WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
1 CH1-2 MIC input. Balanced XLR. Plug in a DJ, guest or announcement microphone here. Use good quality low impedance dynamic mics such as those specifically designed for vocals. Do not use high impedance or unbalanced microphones, or condenser types which require phantom power. Use professional grade balanced cables wired as CABLE D . Use the best cable and connectors you can afford as these are typically subject to intense use and abuse in the club environment. 2 CH1-2 LINE RETURN input.
MIC/RETURN Input Channel These controls adjust the level and tone of each source before they are mixed. Two input channels are provided. Each has two inputs. MIC/RETURN channels 1 and 2 are used for microphone or alternative stereo line source. They provide corrective source equalisation. 1 AUX 1-2 sends. Adjust the levels of the channel signals to the stereo Aux outputs. Turn fully anticlockwise to turn the signal off, fully clockwise for a maximum +6dB boost. 2 PRE switches.
3 MIC/RTN switch. MIC/RETURN Channels 1 and 2 are the ‘MIC’ channels. They can select either the XLR microphone input or the alternative jack stereo line return input. In the up position MIC is selected, indicated by the green led. When pressed, RTN is selected, indicated by the led changing colour to red. 4 LEVEL control. Adjusts the input sensitivity of the channel to match the connected source to the console 0dB operating level.
PHONO/LINE Input Channel These controls adjust the level and tone of each source before they are mixed. Four STEREO music channels are provided. Each has two inputs. STEREO LINE inputs 1 to 4 are used for CD decks or alternative stereo music sources and can be routed through the crossfader and Filter effects stage. STEREO PHONO inputs 1 to 4 are used for the turntables and can also be routed through the crossfader and Filter effects stage.
3 PHONO/LINE switch. Channels 1 to 4 are the stereo ‘MUSIC’ channels. In the up position the switch selects the PHONO input, indicated by the green led. This input provides standard RIAA equalisation for high quality magnetic cartridge turntables. When pressed, LINE is selected, indicated by the led changing colour to red. Use this to select non-RIAA or alternative stereo music sources. 4 LEVEL control.
Crossfader and VCF The crossfader is applied to the stereo music channels and lets you smoothly fade from one track into another using a single fader. It is also used as a creative performance tool to layer or interact between two sounds when cut or scratch mixing . It is fully assignable from each music channel and can be easily replaced if it becomes damaged or worn through exceptional mechanical operation. The high quality Penny & Giles type is used.
Replacing the Crossfader The VCF Filters The crossfader on a DJ mixer is heavily used and can suffer considerable wear and tear. The audio design using VCAs prevents clicks and scratchiness as the fader wears. However, the movement can become mechanically stiff or sloppy in time, or become ingrained with dirt. Should this be the case the fader may need replacement.
LFO modulation 8 RESONANCE control. Adjust this to change the ‘Q’ or ‘sharpness’ of the filters. This affects how they respond around the cut-off frequency. At the minimum MILD setting the filters have a gentle rolloff ‘knee’ giving a subtle, smooth response. At the clockwise WILD setting they produce a resonant feedback boost around cut-off resulting in some very dramatic performance effects. The sound varies according to the filter type selected.
Filter Type Select The filters are ‘state variable’. This means that they provide three simultaneous filter types, high-pass, band-pass and low-pass. Three large illuminated switches select which type is active. You can press any combination together to create different response types such as ‘notch’ and an interesting ‘all-pass’ effect. The switches are ‘soft switched’ for live performance, meaning that the audio signal is ramped between filter states to prevent audible clicks.
Master Mix and Monitor System The XONE:92 provides two stereo main mix outputs with independent level control on balanced XLR and jack connections to drive the house PA amplifier system or additional zone feeds. You can make a music only recording by connecting to the independent record output. Full DJ monitoring facilities are available with independent headphones and booth monitors, together with stereo metering system.
4 HEADPHONES level control. Adjusts the level of the signal in the stereo headphones. This does not affect the level of the local booth monitor. WARNING Some headphones are more sensitive than others and can produce higher output levels. To avoid damage to your hearing start with the level control at minimum and turn up only as much as is needed to maintain comfortable listening level. Do not drive headphones at high listening levels for long periods of time. 5 POST EQ switch.
MIDI Control of External Devices MIDI is short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface conceived in the 1980’s so that keyboards and other electronic instruments could have a common interface allowing them to communicate with each another. Applications now include sound and lighting consoles, computer sequencing, show control and performance effects control. The XONE:92 is unique in being the first DJ mixer to include MIDI functionality.
MIDI Control Codes XONE:92 control Controller Code Generated Controller Name VCF 1 FREQ CC12 Effect Control 1 VCF 2 FREQ CC13 Effect control 2 Crossfader movement CC92 Tremolo Level Data Controller (internal option) CC94 Celeste Level Tap Temp LFO 2 MIDI Clocks Start/Stop MIDI Start/Stop-rewind + 1 TEMPO ADJ / DATA control. The default application for this control is to allow adjustment of the MIDI clock speed set by the VCF 2 TAP TEMPO button 3 .
XONE:92 MIDI Implementation Chart O = Available Function X = Not used Transmitted Received Basis Channel Default 16 X Option 15 X Default X X Messages X X Altered X X Note Number X X Note ON X X Note OFF X X Keys X X Channel X X Pitch Bend X X 12 O X 13 O X 92 O X 94 O X Program Change X X System Exclusive X X Song Position X X Song Select X X Tune Request X X Clock O X Commands O X Local On/Off X X All Notes Off X X Active Sensing
Glossary The following section is included to help you understand some of the technical terms and jargon referred to with consoles of this type. It is by no means a complete reference. Please refer to specialist audio publications should you wish to know more. Amplitude Another term used for signal level. Asymmetric EQ An equaliser with a different amount of cut and boost of the frequency bands.
DJ Disc Jockey. The console operator sequencing and playing the music tracks. Some simply play the tracks, others talk over with introductions and announcements, and others provide an entertaining performance by mixing and shaping sounds to create a completely different musical experience. Hum Apart from not knowing the words… this is the audible noise that usually results from mains interference pickup, earth loops, bad interconnections and induced power supply and lighting fields.
Omni-directional The response of a microphone which picks up sounds equally all round. Not suited to live vocal applications as they are more prone to feed back. 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 enough for the operator to see the activity on the display.
Specifications 0dBu = 0.775 Volts rms, +4dBu = 1.23V rms Max output level 0dBV = 1 Volt rms, -10dBV = 316mV rms MIX 1 +22dBu into 47 ohm MIX 2 +20dBu into 47 ohm AUX +21dBu into 47 ohm REC +11dBV into 600 ohm Internal headroom Channels +22dB Freq response +/-0.5dB Distortion < 0.003% THD+noise @1kHz Crosstalk > -93dB Inter-channel MIC EIN 22-22kHz -126dB 150 ohm source Residual noise MIX 1 Main meters Peak reading 9 led -20 to +10 Mic EQ 4-Band +/-15dB 100, 250, 2.
CUE MIX CUE POST DC CUE LOGIC DC AUX 1 MIX AUX 2 MIX FILTER 1 MIX FILTER 2 MIX XFADE X/Y DC CLEANFEED MIX LR MIX XONE:92 BLOCK DIAGRAM CROSSFADER XFADE CURVE MIDI OUT X CUE Y PRE-EQ POST-EQ FILTER 2 MIX FADER STEREO INPUTS 1,2,3,4 METER FILTER 1 FILTER 2 LFO DEPTH LFO DEPTH MIDI TEMPO/DATA TEMPO + TEMPO ADJUST DATA 4 BAND EQ LEVEL X ON Y OFF XFADE SELECT HI PHONO/LINE PHONO L R XFADER - CC92 FILTER 1 MIX PRE/POST EQ SELECT + MID1 START/STOP X2 X2 TAP TAP START/STOP-R
Installer 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. The XONE:92 has several internal option settings designed in.
Input Channel There are two configuration options designed into the input channel; one to convert the RIAA turntable input to operate with Line sources, the other to disable the input level +10dB gain. To disable the functions plug the jumpers on to one leg of the connector. This retains them for future use if needed. Input Gain Disable Locate and remove the two jumper sleeves JP5, JP6 illustrated in detail A to disable the input gain.
VCF 1 and 2 Filter PCB There are several configuration options on the filter PCB. These are maximum resonance limit, VCF filter disable, and change default MIDI setup (Filter 2 Only). To disable the functions plug the jumpers on to one leg of the connector. This retains them for future use if needed. Filter Disable A locate and remove the jumper sleeve to prevent the filter from being switched on. filter resonance can be limited by removing the two jumper sleeves illustrated (also in detail A ).
XONE:92 CUE SHEET Photocopy and use to log your console settings.
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