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Page 1: User Guide
USER GUIDE Publication AP6908 Issue 2 Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide... -
Page 2: Warranty
EMC standards. Customers requiring more information about EMC and safety issues can contact Allen & Heath. XONE:2D User Guide AP6908 Issue 2 Copyright © 2008 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved Allen & Heath Limited Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK http://www.allen-heath.com http://www.xone.co.uk... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be POWER CORD walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying par- PROTECTION ticular attention to cords at plugs and the point where they exit from the appliance. Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide... - Page 4 This equipment is capable of producing high sound levels which may be HEADPHONES harmful to your hearing. The use of lower impedance headphones/ earpiece may cause unacceptable high sound levels. Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide...
- Page 5 Allen & Heath warns the user, installer or service technician that any changes or modifications to the appliance not approved or authorised by Allen & Heath could void the compliance of the appliance and therefore the users’ authority to operate it. Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:2D Professional Digital Music Interface. To ensure that you get the maximum benefit from the unit 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 information available on our web site, or contact our technical support team. -
Page 7: Packed Items
Check that you have received the following: Safety Sheet Important ! Read this sheet before starting. Retain Xone:2D Professional Digital Music Interface future reference. Check that the rear panel optical in/out blank plugs are fitted. Type A-B USB Lead To connect the Xone:2D to your computer. -
Page 8: Power Supply
POWER SUPPLY The Xone:2D contains its own Universal Voltage Input Power Supply unit with inter- changeable heads for territory specific mains electricity outlets. The power supply comes with a pin protector that needs to be removed before the de- sired head can be fitted. -
Page 9: Software Installation Pc
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PC STOP! BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING WITH YOUR XONE:2D, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOUR PC IS CORRECTLY SET UP TO BE USED WITH THE DEVICE. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE LATEST DRIVERS FROM: www.xone.co.uk/2d Software Installation (Windows 2000,... - Page 10 (XP, Vista) or ask you to reboot your PC (Win 2000). Note: Always use the same USB port with your Xone:2D. When installing on a MS Windows system, the drivers will be associated with the USB port that you are currently plugged into.
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Page 11: Checking The Windows Driver Installation
CHECKING THE DRIVER INSTALLATION—WINDOWS Checking the Driver Installation Once the driver installation is complete, you will need to check that the Xone:2D is being recog- nised. To do this, connect the Xone:2D to your PC/laptop and then right click on My Com- puter to open the System Properties window. -
Page 12: Software Installation Apple Mac
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION—APPLE MAC STOP! BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING WITH YOUR XONE:2D, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOUR PC IS CORRECTLY SET UP TO BE USED WITH THE MIXER. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE LATEST DRIVERS FROM: www.xone.co.uk/2d Mac OSX Open the Xone_2D_Driver_x.x.x.dmg to reveal the window shown. - Page 13 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION—APPLE MAC Enter your system password. Click on “Continue Installation”. Restart your Mac. Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide...
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Page 14: Checking The Mac Driver Installation
CHECKING THE DRIVER INSTALLATION—APPLE MAC Checking the Driver Installation Once the driver installation is complete, you will need to check that the Xone:2D is being recog- nised. To do this, connect the Xone:2D to your Mac and then select: Mackintosh HD... -
Page 15: Midi Channel Setup
At the end of the start up sequence, when the illuminated switches have flashed three times, release the switch on the encoder. The illuminated switches on the Xone:2D will display the current MIDI channel Channel 9 Channel 1 Channel 10... -
Page 16: Midi Map And Light Pipe Setup
When the desired MIDI map has been selected, press and release the switch on the encoder above the jog wheel. The illuminated switches will flash three times indicating that the MIDI map has been stored and that the unit is now in its normal operating mode. Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide... -
Page 17: Using The Digital I/O
IN OUT DIGITAL IN/OUT Digital In A digital input to the Xone:2D can be connected using either the COAX (RCA-type) connection or the OPTICAL (TOSLINK) connection. The embedded software scans the digital inputs and auto-senses which one is active. When an external digital audio device is connected via the digital inputs, the system sample rate will be locked to the sample rate of the digital audio source. -
Page 18: Soundcard Routing
SOUNDCARD ROUTING Architecture The Xone:2D has a built-in 18-channel soundcard. The inputs and outputs of the soundcard are of fixed architecture. Soundcard Input Ableton Descriptor Traktor Descriptor 1-2 (Phono / Line) 1/2 (Stereo) Xone 2D Analogue In 1 1 (Mono) & 2 (Mono) -
Page 19: Ableton Setup
Launch your Ableton software and open the Preferences window. 1— In the ‘Preferences’ window select the ‘Audio’ tab. Once the 2D is connected, change the driver type to ‘ASIO’ and set the Audio Device to ‘Xone:2D USB ASIO driver’ In the ‘Settings’ section click on the ‘Input Config’... -
Page 20: Traktor Setup
4— In the ‘Preferences’ window expand the ‘Hotkey & MIDI Setup’ section, select ’MIDI Interfaces’, double click the ‘Active’ box next the Xone:2D MIDI and an ‘X’ will appear. This will activate the MIDI from the Xone:2D. Allen & Heath... -
Page 21: Panel Drawings
PANEL DRAWINGS SOUNDCARD INPUTS SOUNDCARD OUTPUTS PHONO PHONO LINE LINE SPDIF DIGITAL AUDIO MIDI 24 BIT 96Khz OPTICAL USB2 IN OUT SERIAL No: TO PC DIGITAL IN/OUT DC 12V 1.25 A Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide... -
Page 22: Introduction
INTRODUCTION TO THE XONE:2D Welcome to the Allen & Heath Xone:2D Professional Digital Music Interface. This system has been designed with the help of some of the world’s most cutting edge DJs to provide a seamless integration of computer-based audio replay systems. -
Page 23: Rear Connectors
A screw terminal is provided for connecting the earth straps from turntables. This connection earths the metal parts of the turntable to reduce hum, buzz or similar audible noise getting into the system. DC INPUT SOCKET Connect the supplied external power supply to this socket. Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide... -
Page 24: Usb Connector
5 pin DIN (MIDI) lead. The MIDI output socket data duplicates what is sent via the USB connection to the PC. Incoming MIDI is merged with the Xone:2D MIDI and transported, via USB, to the PC or Mac. Incoming MIDI data can also be used to remotely control the status of LED light rings (with the exception of the Tap Tempo and Stop/Start.) - Page 25 DIGITAL IN/OUT DC 12V 1.0 A SOUNDCARD OUTPUTS RCA Phono sockets are provided for interfacing with the analogue audio outputs of the Xone:2D soundcard. The soundcard outputs are grouped in pairs:- 1/2, 3/4 etc. Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide...
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Page 26: Midi Controls
There are 24 momentary action switches coded with letters A through to X for easy identification. Pressing a switch will send a unique ‘Note On’ MIDI message. Releasing the switch sends a corresponding ‘Note Off’ message. Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide... - Page 27 L I G H T P I P E SETUP (p13). Cross Fader Moving the cross-fader will send a MIDI message with a unique CC number and a control value from 0 (fully left) to 127 (fully right). Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide...
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Page 28: Midi Control Section
MIDI controls please refer to the Technical Tutorials on the Xone website: www.xone.co.uk CC44 CC45 The switch light ring indicators may be turned on or off by incoming MIDI messages. Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide... -
Page 29: Midi Shift Mode
CC19 CC18 CC17 CC16 sends the messages as shown. The Xone:2D employs a fader ‘pick up’ algorithm so that controls do not jump suddenly when used between the two layers. To exit Shift Mode press and hold the encoder again. -
Page 30: Input Chanel
Level Control The level control is used to amplify the incoming signal whether it is a Mic or a Line source. MIC / LINE Selector Selects between Mic or Line input to Soundcard Input 5-6 Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide... -
Page 31: Bpm Section
Stop/Start control. Pressing and holding this switch for approximately five sec- onds will turn off the Xone:2D internal MIDI clock and the BPM display will change to OFF. Press and hold the STOP/ START button again until the three dashes are displayed to... - Page 32 This will not affect its accuracy. Tapping a few beats in manually will force the detector to re-sync to the beat. Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide...
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Page 33: Monitor Section
Use closed-ear headphones that provide maximum acous- tic isolation when cueing your sources. We recommend that you use high quality headphones rated between 30 to 100 ohms impedance. 8 ohm headphones are not recom- mended. Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide... -
Page 34: Block Diagram
BLOCK DIAGRAM Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide... -
Page 35: Specifications
The console is fitted with rubber feet for desktop operation. Width Height Depth Weight Desktop 160 mm (6.3”) 88 mm (3.5”) 358 mm (14”) 2kg (4.4 lbs) Packed 304 mm (12”) 195 mm (7.7”) 475 mm (18.7”) 4.5kg (10 lbs) 375.60 358.00 Allen & Heath XONE:2D User Guide...
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