ALLEN & HEATH Xone:43 User Manual
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XONE:43 User Guide

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Publication AP9968_1 Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 2: Http://Www.allen-Heath.com

    Check with your Allen & Heath distributor or agent for any additional warranty information which may apply. If further assistance is required please contact Allen & Heath Ltd. Xone:43 complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directives 2004/108/EC and the European Low Voltage directives 2006/95/EC.
  • Page 3: Packed Items

    Check that you have received the following: Xone:43 mixer Mains Lead Check that the correct mains plug is fitted. Spare knobs and buttons Safety Sheet Important ! Read this sheet before starting. Retain for future reference. Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:43 DJ mixer. The Xone:43 is a DJ mixer featuring four stereo dual input channels, a Mic/Aux input channel, 45mm linear VCA channel faders, Xone VCF filter, and X:FX external effects loop for send/return functionality with wet/dry control.
  • Page 5: Setup Examples

    SETUP EXAMPLES Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 6: Mic / Aux Channel Input

    Press the switch again to deselect cue. Channel On Switch Press the Channel On switch to send the channel audio to the main mix. Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Phono / Line Input Channels 1 To

    Selects either the RCA phono input or the alternative RCA stereo line input. Channel Equalizer / Isolator The Xone:43 is equipped with a very powerful 3 band EQ providing a controlled +6dB of boost when fully clockwise, but dramatic cut of each band when fully anti- clockwise.
  • Page 8 ‘0’ with loudest peaks no higher than ‘+6’. Turn down the level control if the +10 indica- tor lights. Channel Fader A high quality, smooth travel fader adjusts the channel signal level from fully off to fully on. Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 9: Filter Section

    Turns on the low pass (treble cut) filter slope. Frequency Sweep Control This control sets the –3dB cut-off frequency of the filter. It ranges from very low frequency (20Hz) to very high frequency (20kHz). Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 10: Headphone Section

    Headphone Outputs Stereo 1/4” TRS jack and 3.5mm mini-jack sockets. Plug in good quality stereo headphones intended for DJ mon- itoring. Use closed-ear headphones that provide maxi- mum acoustic isolation when cueing your sources. Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 11: Master Section

    Adjusts the level of the signal to the stereo booth RCA output. This does not affect the headphones. booth output could be used for a booth monitor, re- cording or an additional zone feed. Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 12: Crossfader

    Make sure the switches on the channels you wish to fade are set to X or Y as appropriate. Crossfader Curve Control This control adjusts the crossfader curve between dipped, dipless and fast-cut, better suited for scratch or cut mixing. Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 13: Rear Connectors

    IEC cable with moulded mains plug suitable for your local supply. Important: Read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sheet included with the Xone:43 and printed on the rear panel. Check that the correct mains lead with moulded plug has been supplied with your console.
  • Page 14 A screw terminal is provided for connecting the earth straps from turntables. This connec- tion earths the metal parts of the turntable to reduce hum, buzz or similar audible noise get- ting into the system. Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 15: Panel Drawings

    PANEL DRAWINGS Rear Panel Front Panel Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    45mm stereo VCA - replaceable Filters Stereo VCF, analogue Consumption 30W max Dimensions and Weights The console is fitted with rubber feet for desktop operation. Width Height Depth Weight Mixer 320 mm 110mm 370mm 5.1 kg Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    BLOCK DIAGRAM Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 18: Filter Reference

    The horizontal scale shows the change in frequency from low (bass) to high (treble). 1kHz BAND-PASS FILTER HI-PASS FILTER 1kHz BAND-PASS FILTER 1kHz 1kHz LO-PASS FILTER BAND-PASS FILTER 1kHz LO-PASS FILTER 1kHz 1kHz Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide LO-PASS FILTER...
  • Page 19: Operating Levels

    ! As the session wears on ear fatigue may set in, and the speaker cones may become hot so reducing the effectiveness of the system and listeners to gain any benefit from increased volume. Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 20: Earthing

    Use good quality cables and connectors and check for correct wiring and reliable solder joints. Allow sufficient cable loop to prevent damage through stretching. If you are not sure ... Contact your service agent or local Allen & Heath dealer for advice. Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 21: Replacing The Crossfader

    Step 3: Remove and retain 6 screws from base panel.  Note that the 2 nearest the rear connector  remain in place. Turn console over to be the correct way up.  Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 22 Remove and retain 2 screws from crossfader  plate. Note that these 2 screws from the cross fad-  er plate are a different size length, do not mix them up with the other screws. Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...
  • Page 23 Connect the white harness from the connect-  or PCB. Step 11: Re-assembly of the console is the reverse of  steps 1-5. When re-assembling the console take great care to refit the wireform fully into the socket. Allen & Heath XONE:43 User Guide...

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