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- Page 1 USER GUIDE Publication AP8640_2 Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2...
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Page 2: Warranty
Any changes or modifications to the console not approved by Allen & Heath could void the compliance of the console and therefore the users authority to operate it. XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2 Copyright © 2011 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved Allen &... - Page 3 The XONE:DB2 is more than a mixer with an effects unit; many parameters of each effect can be altered and, along with the built in library of effects, this means that the scope for audio manipulation is almost unlimited, allowing you to develop a totally unique sound in your mixes.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS To ensure that you get the maximum benefit from your XONE:DB2 please spare a few minutes familiarising yourself with the controls and setup procedures outlined in this user guide. For further information please refer to the additional content available on our web site, or contact our technical support team. -
Page 5: Packed Items
XONE:DB2 mixer. X-LINK Blanking Plug. Type A-B USB Lead. Ensure supplied To connect the XONE:DB2 to blanking plug is always your computer. fitted when not using the X-Link port. This prevents damage to the socket pins which could be caused by Safety Sheet. -
Page 6: Panel Drawings
PANEL DRAWINGS Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2... -
Page 7: Application Diagram
APPLICATION DIAGRAM Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2... -
Page 8: Mic/Line Channel
(flat) position, then adjust to achieve the desired sound. CHANNEL PEAK LED Illuminates if the channel signal is within 3dB of clipping. If the Peak LED continuously lights turn the Gain control down. Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2... - Page 9 MIX (Centre) - Routes the signal directly to the mix X - Routes the signal to the input of FX-X or to X xfader Y - Routes the signal to the input of FX-Y or to Y xfader Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2...
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Page 10: Music Channels
‘+6’. Turn down the Trim control if the PK! indicator lights. CHANNEL FADER A high quality, smooth travel fader adjusts the channel signal level from fully off to fully on. Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2... -
Page 11: Master Section
Warning ! To avoid damage to your hearing do not operate the headphones or sound system at excessively high volume. Continued exposure to high volume sound can cause frequency selective or wide range hearing loss. Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2... -
Page 12: The Input Matrix
THE INPUT MATRIX Each music channel on the XONE:DB2 features an input matrix system, making it possible to select from any of the ten available sources no matter which input socket they are physically connected to. Each channel can accept inputs in three formats:... -
Page 13: Xone Trimodal Eq
XONE TRIMODAL EQ The Trimodal EQ on the XONE:DB2 can operate in any one of three different modes: ISOLATOR MODE In this mode, the EQ provides full attenuation when fully anti-clockwise and a safe +6dB of boost when fully clockwise. This EQ offers a steep 24dB/octave slope for tight frequency isolation. -
Page 14: The Fx Section
THE FX SECTION The intuitive layout of the XONE:DB2 FX section enables easy selection of any one of the five different effect types: (DLY) DELAY (VRB) REVERB (RES) RESONATOR (MOD) MODULATOR (DMG) DAMAGE The WET/DRY control sets the level from no effect (DRY) when fully anticlockwise to maximum effect (WET) when fully clockwise. -
Page 15: Loading Alternative Fx
The effect list illustrated may differ depending on the firmware version running on your XONE:DB2 Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2... -
Page 16: The Fx Display
The shaded area shows the frequency band of the output filter of the delay. Rotating the encoder control will move the centre frequency of this filter, and the shaded area will move left or right. Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2... - Page 17 If Cascade mode is activated the screen will change, removing the dividing line between the two FX engines, and replacing it with an arrow symbol to illustrate the sig- nal path flowing from FX-X to FX-Y. Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2...
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Page 18: Bpm Engines
When a tempo is locked it will not change when switching to an alternative audio source. MIDI SETUP From Version 2 firmware, the Xone:DB2 has the ability to generate internal MIDI clocks which can be used to control the tempo of a connected DAW via USB. -
Page 19: Setup Menu Eq And Xfader
It is also possible to turn the crossfader off from this screen. If the crossfader is set to ‘Off’, the MENU LED will illuminate if the crossfader is moved. Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2... -
Page 20: Advanced Setup Menu
You can also select external MIDI clock as the synchronisation source. See page 18 for more information on BPM settings. BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS Allows you to adjust the brightness of the front panel LEDs to suit the ambient lighting conditions. Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2... - Page 21 Source: There are three options available, Mix, Cleanfeed, or Phones. Mix will send the same signal to the record out as to the main mixer outputs, Cleanfeed will send the Mix output less the signal from the Mic channel, and Phones will send the headphone monitor signal. Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2...
- Page 22 Pan: Adjusts the left/right balance of the main MIX output to compensate for speaker placement or source imbalance - this will only affect the XLR outputs, and will not affect the Booth or Headphones. Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2...
- Page 23 PRE, and if the channel is crossfaded out, the effect ‘tail’ will decay into the mix. • if set to POST, and if the channel is crossfaded out, the output of the effect unit will be cut along • with the channel audio. Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2...
- Page 24 Your DB2 is connected to the USB port you normally use You do not power down the DB2 or disconnect the USB cable. Please note: The firmware update can take anywhere between 3 and 5 minutes to complete. Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2...
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Page 25: Usb Audio System
USB 4 SELECTING A USB AUDIO CHANNEL To select USB audio on one of the XONE:DB2 input channels, set the source switch to USB and then use the Input Select switch to choose which USB channel you wish to use. - Page 26 PH/LN PHONES RECORD BOOTH MIXER SOURCES CHANNEL SOURCES The XONE:DB2 provides eight (four stereo) soundcard inputs that will appear in your chosen DAW application. The inputs are arranged as follows: XONE:DB2 SOUNDCARD INPUT 1-2 SEND 1 SOUNDCARD INPUT 3-4 SEND 2...
- Page 27 USB SOUNDCARD ROUTING CHANNEL SOURCES Each of the USB audio sends can source from various points within the XONE:DB2 Input Channels. From the diagram, the three options are Analogue In, Digital In and Channel PFL. ANALOGUE IN - The analogue sources are arranged as follows:...
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Page 28: Pc Driver Installation
Software Installation (Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7) Follow the procedure described below to install the USB audio and MIDI drivers: 1— Connect the XONE:DB2 to your mains electricity supply and switch on. Do not connect the DB2 to the PC at this time. - Page 29 The installation process may differ slightly dependant upon Operating System and Security Software. Note: Always use the same USB port with your XONE:DB2. When installing on a MS Windows system, the drivers will be associated with the USB port that you are currently plugged into.
- Page 30 PC DRIVER INSTALLATION Checking the Driver Installation Once the driver installation is complete, you will need to check that the XONE:DB2 is being rec- ognised. Connect the XONE:DB2 to your PC/laptop and then right click on My Computer and select Manage. Next select Device Manager in the left hand window.
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Page 31: Mac Driver Installation
MAC DRIVER INSTALLATION STOP! BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING WITH YOUR XONE:DB2, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOUR MAC IS CORRECTLY SET UP TO BE USED WITH THE MIXER. CHECK www.XONE.co.uk/db2 FOR NEWS ON THE LATEST DRIVER VERSIONS Mac OSX Open the XONE_DB2_Driver_x.x.x.dmg to reveal the window shown. - Page 32 MAC DRIVER INSTALLATION Enter your system password. Click on “Continue Installation”. Restart your Mac. Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2...
- Page 33 Checking the Driver Installation Once the driver installation is complete, you will need to check that the XONE:DB2 is being recognised. To do this, connect the XONE:DB2 to your Mac and then, from the file menu, select: Utilities Audio MIDI Setup The Audio Devices window will open automatically.
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Page 34: Midi Control
MIDI is still a common interface used by most DAW software to allow remote control of various functions within the program. Virtually all the front panel controls on the XONE:DB2 send MIDI data when operated, the only exception being the Mic/Line switch, Mic Gain and Headphone level as these are analogue controls. -
Page 35: Midi Control Messages
CH 16 CH 16 ◄► Bb 1 C# 2 CC 38 CH 16 CH 16 CH 16 CH 16 ◄► C# 0 CC 36 CH 16 CH 16 CH 16 CH 16 ◄► Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2... - Page 36 CH 16 CH 16 CH 16 CC 113 Bb 3 C# 4 Eb 4 CH 16 CH 16 CH 16 CH 16 CH 16 CH 16 CH 16 CH 16 B-1, CH 16 Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2...
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Page 37: Digital In/Out And X-Link
X-LINK DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT: The XONE:DB2 has two digital inputs on the rear panel designed for standard 75 Ohm RCA interface cables. These inputs are compatible with the following formats: AES3, IEC60958, S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interconnect Format), EIAJ CP1201, all from 32kHz to 192kHz, and up to 24bits. -
Page 38: Specifications
530 mm (20.9”) 470 mm (18.5”) 260 mm (10.2”) 8.6 kg (19 lbs) To order a rack ear kit for the XONE:DB2, please quote the part number X:DB4-RK19 (to fit DB4 and DB2). Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2... -
Page 39: Notes
NOTES Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2... -
Page 40: Registration Card
Alternatively, you may either copy or cut off this section of the page, fill in the details, and return it by mail to: Allen & Heath Ltd, Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9LU, UK Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2... - Page 41 Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 User Guide AP8640_2...
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