® ® USER GUIDE Publication AP10733_1 ALLEN&HEATH 1 AP10733_1_XONE:PX5 User Guide
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Limited One Year Manufacturer’s Warranty Allen & Heath warrants the Allen & Heath - branded hardware product and accessories contained in the original packaging ("Allen & Heath Product”) against defects in materials and workmanship when used in accordance with Allen & Heath's user manuals, technical specifications and other Allen & Heath product published guidelines for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original purchase by the end-user purchaser ("Warranty Period").
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:PX5 DJ mixer. Combining the signature warm analogue Xone sound with class leading digital connectivity, the Xone:PX5 breathes life and soul into electronic music performance.
CONTENTS To ensure you get the maximum benefit from the mixer, please spend a few minutes familiarizing yourself with all of the controls and setup procedures outlined in this user guide. For further information, please refer to the additional details available on our website, or contact our Product Support team www.allen-heath.com/xonepx5 http://support.allen-heath.com Warranty ........................................................ Introduction ...................................................
PACKED ITEMS Check that you have received the following: Xone:PX5 mixer Safety Sheet Important ! Read this sheet BEFORE starting. Retain for future reference. Spare knobs and buttons Mains Lead Check that the correct mains plug is fitted.
SETUP EXAMPLES - CLASSIC CLASSIC ANALOGUE MIX : VINYL ONLY CLASSIC DIGITAL MIX : CD / MEDIA PLAYER + HARDWARE FX MEDIA PLAYER (RCA) / EXT FX (SND-RTN) KEY: CABLE & CONNECTOR TYPES PHONO/LINE USB EXT FX X:LINK INSERT MIDI SYNC MIC (RCA) (TYPE A-B) (TRS, ¼” JACK) (CAT-5, RJ-45) (TRS, Y LEAD) (5PIN DIN) (XLR) CLASSIC HYBRID MIX : ANALOGUE + DIGITAL + MC VINYL & MEDIA PLAYER (RCA) / LAPTOP (USB) / MIC (XLR) ALLEN&HEATH 7 AP10733_1_XONE:PX5 User Guide
SETUP EXAMPLES - ADVANCED ADVANCED HYBRID MIX : ANALOGUE + DIGITAL + MIDI SYNC + CONTROL VINYL & MEDIA PLAYER (RCA) / LAPTOP (USB) / EXT FX (INSERT + SND-RTN) / X:LINK (RJ-45) ‘FULLY LOADED’ HYBRID MIX : ANALOGUE + DIGITAL + HARDWARE FX + MIDI SYNC + CONTROL VINYL & MEDIA PLAYER (RCA) / LAPTOP (USB) / EXT FX (INSERT + SND-RTN) MIDI SYNC (5PIN DIN) / X:LINK (RJ-45) ALLEN&HEATH 8 AP10733_1_XONE:PX5 User Guide
REAR CONNECTORS 1 1 2 3 4 5 External Effects Connectors, EXT RTN / LINE/Hi-Z / FX SEND Balanced (TRS) 1/4” Jack. Connect external effects device outputs to EXT RTN inputs and use EXT RTN control to adjust FX signal level sent to main LR MIX or XONE:VCF. Set input impedance for external effects between LN (suitable for Line level inputs), or Hi-Z (suitable for guitar effects pedals and legacy hardware). Connect your external effects hardware inputs to FX SEND and outputs to EXT RTN.
REAR CONNECTORS continued 6 6 X:Link 7 BOOTH Outputs 7 8 9 10 11 Cat-5 Ethernet (RJ-45). Connect Xone:K Series Controllers to the Xone:PX5 mixer to expand software application MIDI control and to save using USB ports on your computer. Balanced (TRS) 1/4” Jack. LINE level stereo output feed to DJ’s local monitor. 8 MASTER INSERT Unbalanced (TRS) 1/4” Jack. Provides INSERT points for LR MIX output to connect hardware dynamics processors such as a limiter, compressor, or graphic equaliser.
REAR CONNECTORS continued 12 13 14 15 12 16 17 USB 9-10 Send Select Switch Set CH9-10 USB SND to MST or FX to route LR MIX, or FX SEND output via USB. For pre-MASTER level stereo LR MIX recording to computer, or using FX SEND for software effects plug-ins. 13 K-Slot Security slot to connect locking, Kensington® type, anti-theft cable. 14 RECORD Outputs Unbalanced (RCA). Pre-MASTER level, LR MIX output for connection to external hardware recording devices.
MIC / USB / LINE INPUT CHANNEL A 1 Channel FX Mode Select Switch Selects option for Channel FX SEND routing to; INT, EXT, or DUAL. For SEND to internal XONE:FX engine, external effects hardware connected via FX SEND / EXT RTN, or to both for simultaneous use with internal and external effects.
PHONO / USB / LINE INPUT CHANNELS 1 - 4 1 Selects option for Channel FX SEND routing to; INT, EXT, or DUAL. For SEND to internal XONE:FX engine, external effects hardware connected via FX SEND / EXT RTN, or to both for simultaneous use with internal and external effects.
PHONO / USB / LINE INPUT CHANNELS 1 - 4 6 7 6 X-FADE Assign Switch 7 Channel FILTER Select Switch 8 Channel CUE Switch 9 Channel Meter 8 9 Use to assign the Channel to either X (left), or Y (right) side of the cross-fader, or direct to the MIX bus when OFF (centre), Press to route post-GAIN / post-EQ / post-FADER level Channel audio to the XONE:VCF. The switch illuminates BLUE when active.
CROSS-FADER 3 1 1 2 X-FADER Fade between audio from CH 1 - 4 assigned to the X (Left), or Y (Right) side of the cross-fader, typically to fade smoothly into a new music track, to creatively layer sounds, or for scratch and cut mixing. The cross-fader is a VCA (voltage controlled amplifier) control that also affects the level of signals routed via the XONE:VCF Ensure switches on channels you want to fade are set to X or Y as appropriate.
HEADPHONE SECTION 1 SPLIT Cue Switch 2 Cue / Mix Control 1 2 3 Selects the way the CUE bus operates. Normally, pressing a Channel CUE switch overrides both left and right monitor program signals with the active CUE signal. With SPLIT set ON, the CUE bus overrides just the left channel, leaving the program in the right channel. L MIX meter displays CUE signal level and R MIX meter displays PRG (LR MIX level) signal. This is very useful when beat mixing using headphones.
MASTER SECTION 1 MASTER Level Control 2 BOOTH Level Control 3 MIX / Monitor Meters 1 2 A rotary MASTER control adjusts the level of the main, MASTER 1 and MASTER 2, rear panel outputs feeding the house sound system. This does not affect BOOTH output level or the meters. Adjusts the level of the signal to the stereo BOOTH RCA output. This does not affect the headphones level. BOOTH output can be used for a DJ Booth monitor, or as an additional zone feed or recording output.
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED FILTER SECTION 1 EXT RTN to FILTER Select Switch 2 RESONANCE Control 3 HPF Switch 4 BPF Switch 5 LPF Switch 6 FREQ Frequency Sweep Control 7 XONE:VCF ON / OFF Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ALLEN&HEATH Press to route the EXT RTN input to the XONE:VCF, instead of directly into the main LR MIX, for extra versatility and creativity with your mixes. This produces the classic Xone:VCF filter sound by feeding some of the filter output back to its input.
XONE:FX CONTROL SECTION OVERVIEW 1 1 2 3 2 FX SEND PRE / POST Switch Used to configure Internal and External FX SEND from Channels to pre-FADER, or post-FADER levels. 3 FX X-FADE Assign Switch Assign the XONE:FX to X (left), or Y (right) position of the cross-fader to enable fading between Wet (effected) or Dry (un-effected) signal, or OFF (centre).
XONE:FX CONTROL SECTION continued 9 9 Rotary control to adjust beat fraction of the currently selected XONE:FX Illuminates WHITE when active The last adjustment setting is saved globally for FX recall 10 XONE:FX DECAY Control 11 XONE:FX FOCUS Control 12 XONE:FX LEVEL Control Rotary control to adjust time based parameters for the currently selected XONE:FX. Control illuminates RED The last adjustment setting is saved globally for FX recall Default position = MIN (fully anti-clockwise).
XONE:XCITE FX LIBRARY REFERENCE NAME FX1 PROGRAM MASIF-Q DELAY Stereo Beat Delay (Pre Delay Filters) PCM DELAY Stereo Beat Delay (Pre Delay Filters) FILTER DELAY DLY & RVB FX2 PROGRAM BEAT INTERVAL DECAY FOCUS Time Fraction Time MS Delay Regen Delay Output Filters Compressor Time Fraction Time MS Delay Regen Delay Input Filters Stereo Beat Delay (Post Delay Filters) Compressor Time Fraction Time MS Delay Regen Delay Output Filters Stereo Beat Delay Hall Reverb Time Fraction Ti
BPM DETECTION The Xone:PX5 features an internal BPM engine that is used for synchronising the internal XONE:FX to the incoming audio signal. It is also used for transmitting or receiving midi clock information through the Xone:Sync engine. BPM Detection By default the Xone:PX5 BPM detection is Automatic (AUTO) between 60 - 260 BPM and continuously listens to the FX source: When in FX INSERT for channels 1, 2, 3, 4, or A, the BPM source is derived from the Assigned Channel.
XONE:SYNC The Xone:PX5 features Xone:Sync which enables you to synchronise external equipment through the USB connection and the MIDI SYNC / OUT port. Xone:Sync can generate internal MIDI clock signals which can be sent via USB to a DAW or via the MIDI SYNC / OUT port to external hardware devices, such as drum machines, synths or external effects processors.
XONE:SYNC continued Adjusting the Xone:Sync DIN offset When sending external MIDI Clock via the MIDI SYNC / OUT port, you can offset the signal in order to time-align the synchronisation of external hardware devices, which compensates for the inherent latency when syncing external devices. 1 To access the DIN offset control, hold down the FX SELECT control to enter the CONFIG menu.. Use the FX SELECT control to scroll down to highlight DIN OFFSET. Press FX SELECT to enter the DIN OFFSET setup.
XONE:SYNC continued Receiving MIDI Clock via USB from an external DAW or DJ performance software The Xone:PX5 can be configured to receive MIDI Clock from an external DAW or DJ performance software via the USB connection. Connect the Xone:PX5 directly to your computer using a type A-B USB cable. 1 Hold down the FX SELECT control to enter the CONFIG menu, and scroll to select CLOCK. 2 Push down on the FX SELECT control to enter the CLOCK menu.
DRIVER INSTALLATION (PC) Installing XONE:PX5 Soundcard Device Drivers Apple Mac OS X The Xone:PX5 is a Mac CoreAudio and CoreMIDI class compliant interface and works on Apple Mac platforms without hardware device drivers. Microsoft Windows® PC In order to access the soundcard channels on your Xone:PX5 you will need to install the dedicated Device Drivers, which can be downloaded from the Allen & Heath website: www.allen-heath.
DRIVER INSTALLATION (PC) continued This may take some time to complete. Please wait while XONE:PX5 v3.39.0 software is installed... Click Install when prompted to install Allen&Heath Sound, video and game controllers software. Click Install when prompted to install Allen&Heath XONE:PX5 Audio Devices software. Connect the Xone:PX5 DJ Mixer to your PC via USB and power the unit ON. Click Next to continue once the pre-installation process has completed.
USB SOUNDCARD — DEFAULT The Xone:PX5 includes a 20 Channel (5 Stereo IN / 5 Stereo OUT), 24Bit/96kHz, Hi-Speed USB internal soundcard. Mac USB Class Compliant CoreAudio CoreMIDI interface; No Driver installation is required for operation with Mac OS X. For operation with Microsoft Windows® PC, see the Driver Installation section on page 26.
MIDI CONTROL MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface; an interface protocol from the 1980s 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 various functions within the program.
MIDI CONTROL continued CHANNEL FX MODE SELECT SWITCHES FX MODE XONE:PX5 CHANNEL A 1 2 3 4 INT C-2 CH16 DUAL OFF <> EXT C#-2 CH16 D-2 OFF D#-2 CH16 <> CH16 E-2 CH16 OFF <> F-2 CH16 F#-2 CH16 G#-2 OFF <> OFF G-2 CH16 A-2 CH16 <> CH16 CHANNEL FILTER SELECT SWITCHES XONE:PX5 CHANNEL FILTER A#-2 A CH16 B-2 CH16 C-1 CH16 1 2 C#-1 CH16 D-1 CH16 D#-1 CH16 3 4 EXT RTN ALLEN&HEATH 30 AP10733_1_XONE:PX5 User Guide
MIDI CONTROL continued CHANNEL CUE SELECT SWITCHES CHANNEL CUE SELECT SWITCHES XONE:PX5 CHANNEL CUE E-1 CH16 F-1 A 1 CH16 F#-1 CH16 G-1 CH16 G#-1 CH16 D1 2 3 4 XONE:FX CH16 XONE FILTER FILTER ALLEN&HEATH HPF A-1 CH16 BPF A#-1 CH16 LPF B-1 CH16 FREQ CC5 CH16 31 ON C0 CH16 AP10733_1_XONE:PX5 User Guide
MIDI CONTROL continued XONE:FX XONE:FX XONE:FX ALLEN&HEATH PRE/ POST MODE TAP ON CUE C#0 CH16 B0 CH16 C1 CH16 C#1 CH16 D1 CH16 FX X-FADE X OFF Y D0 OFF D#0 CH16 <> CH16 ASSIGN CC6 SELECT CC7 INTERVAL CC8 DECAY CC9 FOCUS CC10 LEVEL CC11 CH16 CH16 CH16 CH16 CH16 CH16 32 AP10733_1_XONE:PX5 User Guide
MIDI CONTROL continued XONE:SYNC BEAT LEFT BEAT RIGHT BEND LEFT BEND RIGHT STOP PLAY F0 F#0 G0 G#0 A0 A#0 CH16 CH16 CH16 CH16 CH16 CH16 XONE:SYNC FADERS XONE:PX5 CHANNEL FADER 1 CC0 CH16 CC1 2 CH16 CC2 3 CH16 CC3 4 CH16 CC4 X-FADER ALLEN&HEATH CH16 33 AP10733_1_XONE:PX5 User Guide
MIDI CHANNEL CHANGE 1 The Xone:PX5 DJ Mixer default MIDI Channel is 16. You can change MIDI channel by holding down the FX SELECT control to enter the CONFIG menu. 2 Select CHANNEL and press the FX SELECT control. This will display the current MIDI Channel. Press the FX SELECT control to highlight current MIDI Channel. Rotate the FX SELECT control to change the MIDI Channel. 3 Press FX SELECT to confirm the new MIDI Channel selection. 4 Rotate the FX SELECT control to scroll down to EXIT.
MIDI NOTE IMPLEMENTATION TABLE Note Numbers Octave C C# /Db D D# / Eb -1 0 0 1 1 2 0 12 0C 13 0D 1 24 18 25 19 2 36 24 37 3 48 30 4 60 3C 5 72 6 7 8 108 6C 109 6D 110 6E 111 9 2 3 14 0E 26 1A 25 38 49 31 61 3D 48 73 84 54 96 60 E 3 4 15 0F 27 1B 26 39 50 32 62 3E 49 74 85 55 97 61 F 4 5 16 10 28 1C 27 40 51 33 63 3F 4A 75 86 56 98 62 F# / Gb G G# / Ab A A# / Bb B 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 0A 11 0B 17
CONNECTING X:LINK CONTROLLERS Connecting XONE:K Series Controllers The Xone:PX5 includes X:LINK, enabling remote control over computer software programs via a direct connection between the mixer and Xone:K Series MIDI Controllers. X:LINK uses a standard RJ-45 connector to distribute power and MIDI data, avoiding the need to use additional computer USB ports, or a USB hub. Connect the Cat-5 Ethernet (RJ-45) patch lead, supplied with your Xone:K Series controller, to the X:LINK OUT socket of the controller.
TIMECODE SETUP - TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 This section explains how to set up TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 to control playback via Timecode from an external turntable or CD player when using with a Xone:PX5 DJ Mixer. Ensure TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 is installed and activated on your computer NOTE: TRAKTOR PRO 2 does not support Timecode control. Ensure that your Xone:PX5 DJ Mixer is connected to the computer via USB. Connect turntables or CDJ media players to the LINE / PHONO Inputs on the Xone:PX5.
TIMECODE SETUP continued Next, select the Output Routing dialogue Check, or select Mixing Mode > External.
TIMECODE SETUP continued Select the Timecode Setup dialogue Change the Timecode inputs on the decks (A/B/C/D) from; Internal Playback to Scratch Control Select the Decks Layout dialogue In the section Platter / Scope, choose Scope for the Decks you want to control with timecode. Calibrate the deck(s) on the scopes with the timecode source; Control CD, Control Vinyl, or WAV on a USB stick.
RECORDING A MIX - TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 On the Xone:PX5 rear panel, set the USB 9-10 MST/FX switch to: MST. In Traktor, select the Input Routing dialogue. Set Input FX Send (Ext) to: L (Mono) 9: Analogue 9 / R 10: Analogue 10 Next, select the Mix Recorder dialogue. Set Source to: External. Set External Input to; Input FX Send (Ext). Finally, go to the Audio Recorder in the main Traktor screen, set your level and hit record.
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SPECIFICATIONS Hardware Specification Output Levels; Nom / Max Master Mix Master RCA Booth FX Send Record RCA + 4dBu -10dBV 0dBu 0dBu -10dBV +24dBu + 8dBV +18dBu +18dBu + 8dBV Internal headroom Channels +18dB Frequency response Line in to master out +/-0.5dB from 20Hz to 30kHz Distortion Typically 0.
SPECIFICATIONS continued Model Type Channels EQ USB Soundcard Line Inputs Phono Inputs USB Inputs Mic Input Master Output Master 2 Output Booth Output Record Output Master Insert MIDI Sync/Out Send/Return I/O Internal Xone:FX Hybrid FX Mode FX Send Filter X-Link Headphones Channel Faders Chanel Meters Channel Fader Curve X-Fader X-Fader Curve Settings MIDI Clock MIDI Assignable BPM Detection Earth Ground Terminals Headroom AC Mains Mains Adaptor Fuse Rating ALLEN&HEATH Xone:PX5 Analog 4+1 3-band / Total
PANEL DRAWINGS / WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS XONE:PX5 UN-PACKED PACKED Height 110mm 4.3” 190mm 7.5” Width 320mm 12.6” 450mm 17.7” Depth 375.6mm 14.8” 530mm 20.9” Weight 5.2kg 11.5lbs 6.6kg 14.
PANEL DRAWINGS continued Rear Panel View IMPORTANT NOTE: Warning ! Do NOT cover louvres on Front or Side Panels ! Xone:PX5 is NOT compatible with standard Xone Series Rack Ear kits.
FILTER REFERENCE The XONE:VCF Voltage Controlled Filter A Voltage Controlled Filter is an audio filter where the cut-off frequency is altered by a DC control voltage rather than a variable resistor. This produces a much wider operating range and more control over the filter response to create unlimited combinations of tonal effect. Filter Type Select FILTERThis means that they provide three simultaneous filter types: high-pass, HI-PASS The+20 filters are ‘state variable’. band-pass and low-pass.
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.
EARTHING The connection to earth (ground) in an audio system is important for two reasons: SAFETY - To protect the operator from high voltage electric shock, and AUDIO PERFORMANCE - To minimise the effect of earth (ground) loops which result in audible hum and buzz, and to shield the audio signals from interference. For safety it is important that all equipment earths are connected to mains earth so that exposed metal parts are prevented from carrying high voltage which can injure or even kill the operator.
REPLACING THE FADERS Channel and cross-faders subject to excessive ‘wear and tear’, or extensive use, over time will require replacing. Intermittent or noisy operation is an indication of faders becoming worn. Using a propriety fader cleaner, such as CaigLube, DeOxit, etc. may temporarily restore use, but DO NOT use on new faders as this can displace factory applied finishes. IMPORTANT NOTES: Warning! Please read the following steps in full BEFORE starting work.
REPLACING THE FADERS continued [v] [v] [v] [v] [v] [v] [v] [ii] [v] [iii] [i] [iv] Step 1: Ensure power switch on the mixer’s rear panel is turned OFF. Disconnect the mains cable from AC mains supply and mixer’s IEC socket. Step 2: Remove and retain 1 Torx screw securing, RECORD, RCA sockets to the rear panel [i]. Remove and retain 2 Torx screws securing the rear panel MIC, XLR socket [ii]. Remove and retain 4 Torx screws between LINE and PHONO RCA sockets on rear panel [iii].
REPLACING THE FADERS continued Step 5: With care, unplug 4, grey, flat harnesses and 1, orange, wire-form connecting the main top panel PCBA to the PCBA fixed to base of the mixer chassis, following the order shown below; [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [4] [1] [5] [3] [2] The top panel can now be lifted away and separated from the chassis. Place the top panel face-down on a clean surface, taking care not to damage harnesses.
REPLACING THE CROSS-FADER Step 6: To replace the cross-fader With care, disconnect the black wire-form connecting cross-fader to the main PCBA. Turn the top panel face up. Remove and retain 2 screws securing cross-fader tray to top panel Take the knob off the cross-fader shaft to remove the tray clear from the top panel Remove and retain 2 screws securing the cross-fader PCBA to the tray Fit the new replacement cross-fader PCBA to the bracket as shown below; slot [1].
REPLACING THE CHANNEL FADER Step 7: To replace the channel faders Remove the cross-fader tray prior to replacing channel fader/s, as described in Step 6 above. Remove and retain 2 screws securing the channel fader PCBA. Turn the top panel over and slide the Channel Fader PCBA away from its connection to the main top panel PCBA as shown. Take the cap off the Channel Fader shaft to remove the assembly clear from the top panel.
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