Allen&Heath Xone 32 - Manual (Page 9)

XONE:32 User Guide 9
28 VCF control slider This is a performance control ‘played’ by the DJ to create live effects in a similar way
to using the crossfader. Its function depends on whether the LFO is switched on or off. If the LFO is off then
the slider lets you manually set the cut-off frequency of the filter from a very low 100Hz to ultra high 20kHz. If
the LFO is switched on then the slider becomes a depth control for the LFO letting you adjust how much the
LFO modulates the filter cut-off frequency. Depth is off when the slider is fully right. Maximum effect is fully left
as the DJ pulls the slider in towards the other performance controls.
29 MAIN MIX MASTER control A rotary master control adjusts the output level feeding the house PA. This
is a stereo control which adjusts the left and right signals at the same time. It affects the stereo MIX output.
Note that it does not affect the record and booth outputs. The maximum position represents unity (0dB) gain. If
you find yourself normally setting the control in the lower part of its travel then the connected equipment may be
too sensitive for the operating level of the console. With the control set to its maximum position adjust the input
level trim of connected equipment for the loudest level allowed. In a club or similar installation strict sound
level and noise regulations may apply. Check that your system levels are set up to comply.
30 MAIN METERS A pair of LED meter bars displays the level of the MAIN MIX output. Each meter has 12
LEDs to indicate signal levels from a low –20dB. Green and yellow LEDs indicate normal operating levels. The
top red PEAK led lights at +8dB giving you plenty of warning that you are within 12dB of clipping. Meter ‘0’
represents +4dBu at the XLR outputs. The meters are peak responding with a fast attack and are therefore
able to display fast transients accurately. The top five LEDs are ‘peak hold’ which means that the highest
remains lit for a short time after the signal has gone. This makes it easier to keep track of the highest levels and
transient peaks. Do not operate the console with these meters lighting red more than the occasional
flash. Failure to observe this can result in severe signal distortion which may damage equipment.
31 BOOTH MASTER control Adjusts the level of the signal to the stereo booth monitor output. This does
not affect the level in the headphones.
32 CUE/MIX slider This affects what you hear in the headphones. When fully left, only the CUE signal is
routed. The CH1, 2 and 3 CUE switches are interlocked with a selection always active. When fully right, the
main MIX is routed so you hear only what is being sent to the house speakers. Move the slider between these
positions to mix the active CUE signal with the MIX. This not only lets you use the headphones to cue tracks
ready to bring them into the mix, but also accurately adjust point and tempo against the currently playing track
and preview how the mix will sound. You use this slider as a ‘crossfader’ to test the mix in your headphones
only. It does not affect the booth or house mix.
33 CROSSFADE OFF switch This front panel switch lets you disable the crossfader so that the channels
route directly to the main mix. The green LED lights when the crossfader is enabled.
34 CROSSFADE REVERSE switch Reverses the X and Y sides of the crossfader so that CH1 feeds Y and
CH3 feeds X. This better suits the mixing style of some DJ’s.
35 CROSSFADE CONTOUR control This adjusts the law of the crossfader from a gentle fade with 6dB dip
at centre position to a very sharp fade where full level is achieved just a few millimetres from the end stop. The
control can be adjusted to suit the DJ’s preference or mixing style.
36 HEADPHONES LEVEL control Adjusts the level of the signal in the stereo headphones. This does not
affect the level of the 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.
37 PHONES socket This output is positioned on the front panel so that the DJ can plug favourite
headphones in without needing access to the rear. Headphones are available in many different styles,
impedances and volume ratings. To get the best from your system we recommend that you use high quality
closed-ear headphones around 70 ohms impedance, although 30 to 600 ohms will work. 8 Ohm headphones
are not recommended. Avoid using mini-jack to ¼” jack adapters as these may quickly prove unreliable.
38 MIC input Balanced XLR. Plug your DJ microphone in here if you choose to use one. It is best to use a
mic with integral on/off switch so that the DJ can turn it off when it is not being used. Use rugged, good quality
low impedance dynamic microphones such as those specifically designed for vocals. Do not use high
impedance or unbalanced microphones, or condenser types which require phantom power.
39 MIC GAIN control Adjusts the level of the microphone signal in the main mix from fully off to +45dB gain.
Start with the control set fully off (anticlockwise).
40 MIC EQ controls A 2 band EQ with shelving HI and LO controls provide +/-12dB of adjustment of the low
and high frequencies to suit the DJ’s microphone style. LO is set at 300Hz to help cut boominess or enhance
warmth, while HI is set at 5kHz to cut harshness or boost clarity and intelligibility over the mix. Avoid extreme
settings. Note that there is a built-in high pass filter which cuts very low frequency sounds such as popping and
mic handling noise.