ALLEN & HEATH XONE:PX5 - DJ Mixer Manual

FEATURES

• Four stereo, 3-source, PHONO/LINE/USB input channels plus dedicated MIC/AUX/USB RETURN.
• Internal XONE:FX engine for performance effects with FX SEND/RETURN, INSERT and DUAL mode.
• 20 channel, 24Bit/96kHz, Hi-Speed USB internal soundcard with MIDI Control and X:Link connectivity.
• Classic XONE:VCF Voltage Controlled Filter and 60mm linear VCA channel faders.
• Dedicated connections for external FX SEND/RETURN, MASTER INSERT and MIDI SYNC/OUT.

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with all controls.

1. Input Select Switches
   Switch Channel A between XLR MIC, CH5 USB RTN soundcard input, or auxiliary CH A LINE sources. Switch CH 1 - 4 inputs between RCA PHONO, CH 1 - 4 USB RTN soundcard inputs, or alternative RCA LINE sources.
2. Channel GAIN Controls
   Adjusts the Channel input sensitivity to compensate for different audio signal source levels -∞/+10dB.
3. Channel Equalizer
   Each main Channel is equipped with a powerful 3 band isolator EQ, providing a controlled +6dB boost when fully clockwise and full attenuation ('kill') on each band when fully anti-clockwise.
4. X-FADE Assign Switch, CH 1 - 4
   Used to assign the Channel to either the X (Left), or Y (Right) side of the cross-fader, or direct to LR MIX bus (OFF).
5. Channel FILTER Select Switches, CH A / CH 1 - 4 / EXT RTN
   Press to route post-GAIN / post-EQ / post-Fade level Channel audio to the FILTER.

9. MASTER INSERT
   Provides INSERT points for LR MIX output to connect hardware dynamics processors such as a limiter, compressor, or graphic equaliser.
   Or, connect FX hardware in-line with MIX output for external MASTER INSERT FX.
10. BOOTH Outputs
    Balanced LINE level stereo output feed to DJ's local monitor.
11. X:LINK
    Connect XONE:K Series Controllers to the XONE:PX5 for remote software MIDI Control and saving use of computer USB ports.
12. USB Soundcard
    20 Channel (5 Stereo IN / 5 Stereo OUT), 24Bit/96kHz, Hi-Speed USB internal soundcard. Mac OS X CoreAudio/CoreMIDI class compliant.
13. MIDI SYNC / OUT
    MIDI Clock and MIDI Tx (transmit) signal output for syncing to external MIDI hardware.
14. AC Mains Input
    Connect (supplied) cable with moulded plug compatible to local AC mains supply. Turn AC supply to the mixer ON / OFF.
15. K-Slot
    Security slot to connect locking, Kensington^® type, anti-theft cable.
16. RECORD Outputs
    Unbalanced RCA. Pre-MASTER level, LR MIX output for connection to external hardware recording devices.
17. USB 9-10 Send Select Switch
    Set CH5 USB SND to MST or FX to route LR MIX or FX SEND output via USB. For pre-MASTER level stereo LR MIX recording to computer, or using FX SEND for software effects plug-ins.

For full details, please refer to the XONE:PX5 User Guide online at: www.allen-heath.com

1. FX ASSIGN Switch
   Rotary selector used to assign internal XONE:FX engine routing as Channel INSERT, Master INSERT, or SEND / RETURN to LR MIX.
2. FX SEND PRE / POST Switch
   Used to configure Internal and External FX SEND from Channels to pre-Fade, or post-Fade levels..
3. FX X-FADE Assign Switch
   Used to assign the XONE:FX to X (left), Y (right) position of the crossfader to enable fading between Wet (effected) or Dry (un-effected) signal, or OFF (centre).
4. TFT Screen
   Displays XONE:FX settings, BPM and other MENU options.
5. FX SELECT Encoder
   Scroll between XONE:FX and CONFIG options. Push ONCE to enter FX MENU, Scroll then PRESS to select FX. Push + HOLD for CONFIG.

6. BEAT Adjust / Tempo BEND / MIDI Transport

   BEAT - Adjust beat fraction of any time based effect (Delay, Reverb, Flanger, etc).
   BEND - Press to speed up or slow down BPM Clock, or to lock-in sync.
   MIDI - Transport sends START, STOP & CONTINUE messages for USB and MIDI SYNC / OUT.
7. MODE Button Switch
   3 layer functionality. Push to increment; BEAT / BEND / MIDI CLOCK.
8. TAP Tempo Button
   Guide the tempo of the BPM clock manually by tapping to the beat.
9. INTERVAL / DECAY / FOCUS Controls
   Adjust preset parameters for currently selected XONE:FX.
   INTERVAL - Illuminates WHITE when active.
   DECAY - Illuminates RED when active.
   FOCUS - Illuminates RED or BLUE when active and GREEN in central position.
10. XONE:FX LEVEL Control
    Adjust XONE:FX output level to LR MIX in SEND mode, Blend level between Channel audio and selected XONE:FX in INSERT mode.
    Illuminates CYAN for SND/RTN and RED for INSERT.
11. XONE:FX ON / OFF Switch
    Turns the FX channel on/off. Illuminates GREEN when active.
12. XONE:FX CUE Switch
    Press to listen to the FX channel pre-fade signal level from PHONES outputs and to view its level on the main MIX meters. Illuminates RED when active.

For full details, please refer to the XONE:PX5 User Guide online at: www.allen-heath.com

1. External Effects Connectors, EXT RTN / LINE/Hi-Z / FX SEND
   Connect external effects device outputs to EXT RTN inputs and use EXT RTN control to adjust
   FX signal level sent to main LR MIX or VCF FILTER. Set input impedance for external FX between LN, or Hi-Z suitable for guitar FX pedals or legacy hardware. Connect your external FX device inputs to FX SEND and use FX SEND controls to send Channel audio to the FX unit.
2. USB LINE / PHONO Select Switches, CH 1 - 4
   Set CH1 - 4 USB SND to LN or PH. For LINE or RIAA signal level input to internal soundcard. For recording Channel input audio via USB, or CD / Vinyl timecode control.
3. LINE Inputs, CH 1 - 4
   Connect stereo LINE level media players to the LINE input. Do not connect turntables requiring RIAA equalisation. You can also connect to LINE level jack sources using RCA to jack adapter/ cable.
4. Chassis Earth Terminals
   2 x Screw terminals are provided for connecting the earth straps from turntables to prevent ground hum.
5. PHONO Inputs, CH 1 - 4
   Connect turntables with magnetic cartridges requiring RIAA equalisation to PHONO inputs. For non-RIAA turntables plug into the LINE input instead.
6. MIC Input, CH A
   Use a good quality low impedance dynamic mic, wired; Pin1=Ground, Pin2=Hot(+), Pin3=Cold(-) Do NOT use high impedance or unbalanced microphones, or condenser mics requiring phantom power.
7. LINE Inputs, CH A
   Connect auxiliary or balanced LINE level music sources to the CH A LINE input.
8. MASTER Outputs
   Master1. Main stereo LR MIX outputs that feed the club PA system, or balanced active speakers.
   Master2. Alternative stereo MIX output to feed consumer amplifier or unbalanced active speakers.