Allen&Heath Xone 32 - Manual (Page 7)

XONE:32 User Guide 7
Connectors and Panel Controls
1 LINE input 2x RCA phono. Connect stereo line level music sources such as CD, MD, DAT, drum
machines, keyboards or other instruments. Do not connect turntables which require RIAA equalisation.
2 PHONO input 2x RCA phono. Plug in turntables with magnetic cartridges requiring RIAA equalisation.
For non-RIAA turntables plug into the LINE input instead. Do not plug in line level sources to the phono inputs
as these will overload the preamp and cause severe high level distortion.
3 CHASSIS earth A screw terminal is provided for connecting the earth straps from turntables. This
connection earths the metal parts of the turntable to reduce hum, buzz or similar audible noise getting into the
system. Make sure the terminal is fully tightened once the strap is in place.
4 INPUT SELECT switch Selects either the LINE input or the PHONO input as the source to the channel.
Press for PHONO, release for LINE. The select switches are positioned on the rear panel to prevent accidental
operation during performance.
5 INPUT LEVEL trim Rotary control to adjust the input gain to match the connected source to the console
operating level. Adjusts from fully off to +15dB gain. Use the channel meter 16 to ensure the trim is correctly
set for best performance. The trims are positioned on the rear panel so that they are protected from accidental
operation once set.
6 RECORD output 2x RCA phono. This provides a line level stereo mix output not affected by the main
mix master control. Connect to a stereo recorder such as MD, DAT or cassette to record the DJ’s set.
7 AUX output 2x TRS jack. Provides a line level stereo output independently mixed from the channel AUX
sends 13 . You can use this to feed samplers and other effects units, an additional monitor, zone or recorder.
The output is impedance balanced so it can connect to balanced or unbalanced equipment.
8 BOOTH output 2x TRS jack. This is the stereo output that feeds the DJ’s local booth monitor system. It
has its own level control and is not affected by the main mix master control or the cue mix. The output is
impedance balanced so it can connect to balanced or unbalanced equipment.
9 MIX output 2x TRS jack. This is the main stereo output that feeds the house PA. The output is
electronically balanced so it can drive long cable runs to balanced equipment without interference pickup. It can
also be wired to connect to unbalanced equipment.
10 MAINS input IEC socket. Plug the AC mains supply in here. A country dependent mains lead with
moulded plug is provided with the console. Ensure the local mains voltage is within the range specified on
the panel and that the connection is correctly grounded.
11 FUSE This is the mains input protection fuse for the internal power supply. In the unlikely event of it
failing make sure you replace it with the same type and rating. If the replacement fails get the console checked
by your service agent.
12 POWER ON switch Turns the console on or off. To avoid loud thumps or damage to your speakers
always turn amplifiers off before turning the console or other equipment in the signal chain on or off. Turn
amplifiers on last and off first.
13 AUX SEND control Adjusts the level of the channel signal to the stereo Aux output. It is taken ‘post-fade’
which means that the channel fader affects the level sent to the aux control. Turn fully anticlockwise to turn the
signal off, fully clockwise for a maximum +6dB boost. The normal ‘0’ position is marked.
14 Channel EQ The equaliser has three controls to let the DJ creatively alter and shape the sound during
live performance. The music frequency spectrum is divided into 3 bands. HI (10kHZ) has a shelving response
and affects the high frequency (treble) sounds, MID (1kHz) has a peak/dip bell shaped response and affects mid
range (presence) sounds, and LO (100Hz) has a peak/dip bell shaped response and affects low (bass) sounds.
This type of equaliser is known as ‘asymmetric’ because the amount of boost and cut is not the same. Boost is
restricted to a safe +6dB to highlight selected sounds while preventing system overload through heavy use. Cut
on the other hand, is increased to a huge –26dB to completely suck out affected frequencies dramatically
changing the effect. Use cut rather than boost to create your dramatic performance effects.
15 CUE switch Press this momentary switch to listen to the channel signal in the headphones. The three
switches are interlocked so that pressing one or more cancels the previous. The LED illuminates so that you
can see at a glance which channel is cued. A cue selection is always active. Switch on default is CH1 cue
selected. You can preview the mix using the CUE/MIX slider 32 . Cue does not affect the house mix or booth
speakers and lets you check the signal or cue a track before bringing it into the mix. Cue is pre-fader and post-
EQ so that you can preview and experiment with the EQ effects before going live.
16 Channel METER A 4 LED meter bar always shows the presence of the pre-fader channel signal. Adjust
the level trim control for normal music averaging 0dB with loudest moments reaching +5. Reduce the trim if the
red PEAK LED flashes consistently. The PEAK LED lights at +8dB to warn that you are within 12dB of clipping.
Letting the signal clip will result in a harsh distorted sound that can damage the speakers and is very unpleasant
for the listener. A good DJ will not let this happen.