The Application - ALLEN & HEATH XONE 92 User Manual

The XONE:92 Application
This diagram shows an example hook-up to demonstrate how the XONE:92 can be connected in a
typical DJ application. Note that you do not need to connect the channels in the order shown, also
that the connector types on the equipment you connect to may be different to that shown. Use
cables appropriate to your application. Please read Plugging Up The System before connecting
to your equipment. The following describes how the console is used in this example application:
Microphone sources:
plugged into MIC 2, typically for MC.
headphones. They are not routed through the crossfader, nor to the booth monitor, so
avoiding potential acoustic feedback.
Mix music sources: Stereo channels 1 and 2 are used for turntables. Stereo channels
3 and 4 line are used for CD decks. The turntable magnetic cartridges plug into the
RIAA equipped phono inputs, the CD into the line inputs. This gives the DJ the choice of
both vinyl and CD.
Drum machine:
the mix. A drum machine provides a creative instrument, ideal for enhancing the beat
and bass line.
assigned to either side of the crossfader or direct to the mix as required. The MIDI out
from the XONE:92 provides the master MIDI clock to allow synchronisation to the pre
recorded sources and enables remote Start/Stop of this device.
Dynamic Effects Controller/ Delay Unit: The stereo Aux 1 & 2 sends are used to feed
selected channels to external effects units, such as a DJ effects and Delay units. They
are typically set pre-fader so that the effects can be set up while the channel faders are
down. The devices outputs are returned into stereo return line inputs and can be added
to the mix using the return faders. MIDI control of both of these devices is possible from
the XONE:92 depending on MIDI controller compatibility. Refer to each devices user
guide for details of its MIDI setup. The stereo return On switches can be used to drop an
effect or delay into the mix by pushing the On switches up to the DUCK position; this will
bring the effect into the mix and automatically lower the level of the source by 15dB.
Laptop PC:
running dedicated sequencing software. The MIDI out from the XONE:92 is used to
provide master tempo and remote control of certain parameters within the software by
mapping it to the controller codes generated by the mixer.
Mix 1 outputs:
balanced pro level 0dBu to feed long cable runs to the amplifier system. They may plug
into system processors such as protection limiters, EQ and crossovers which in turn
connect to the amplifiers.
Mix 2 outputs:
additional zone. They may plug into external signal processors or even be used as
additional auxiliary outputs.
MIDI output:
such as a computer sequencer or effects controller. This capability enables the DJ to
additionally control MIDI compatible equipment during the performance.
Recording the set: A dedicated music only stereo output connects to a recorder such
as the CDR shown to record the performance.
recorded. The signal is not affected by the master mix controls.
Booth monitor:
monitor. This can be checked or worked in mono if required, or muted if the DJ wishes
to check the main PA sound or work with headphones only.
Headphones:
check and cue the music sources. Split-cue keeps the program in one ear while cueing
with the other to synchronise the beat before introducing the source into the mix. Two
front panel connections; 1/4" jack and a standard mini-jack headphone socket are
provided for your convenience.
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The DJ microphone is plugged into MIC 1. A second mic is
It is increasingly popular for the DJ to cut in additional sources over
This is shown plugged into stereo channel 1 line input.
Increasingly computer based sequencing is being used during a live set,
These outputs feed the main house PA system. The connections are
These outputs feed an external amplifier providing sound to an
Featured front panel controls
A stereo speaker system provides the DJ with a music only local
Closed ear stereo headphones are recommended allowing the DJ to
These signals route to the mix outputs and
output MIDI data to an external device
Typically the mic signals are not
It can be
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