User guide
Allen & Heath     18     XONE:S2 User 
EXTERNAL INPUT / AUTO DUCK / EFFECT LOOP 
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External Input Sockets 
Front-panel mounted stereo RCA sockets for easy con-
nection of external line level audio sources. 
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External Input Level Control 
The external input level control ranges from -∞ to +6dB 
based on the input level. 
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External Input Cue Switch 
Press the external input cue switch to listen to the ex-
ternal input pre-level signal in the headphones and see 
its level on the main meters. The Cue LED indicator in 
the monitor section lights to warn that you are monitor-
ing the external input signal rather than the main mix.  
Press the switch to deselect cue. 
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Mic Auto Duck Level 
Selects the level of ducking on the music channels when 
a signal is present on the microphone inputs. Ranges 
from no attenuation (fully anti-clockwise) to –15dB of 
attenuation (fully clockwise). 
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Fast / Slow Release Switch 
Changes the time taken for the main audio channels to 
return to their normal level after the DJ has finished 
speaking. 
Use a fast release time for quick punchy announcements 
and slow release for more relaxed talk overs. 
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