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Page 1: User Guide
USER GUIDE Publication AP8810... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing your Allen & Heath XB-10 mixer. To ensure that you get the maximum benefit from the unit please spare a few minutes familiarizing 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 4: Warranty
Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for period of one year from the date of purchase by the original owner. To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this equipment has been designed and manufactured, read this User Guide before operating. -
Page 5: Packed Items
PACKED ITEMS Check that you have received the following: AUX OUT ALT OUT Line Line Line USB IN L USB IN R GAIN Guest Operator GAIN GAIN GAIN Phones Phones - 10 10 - 10 10 - 10 10 TEL IN COMP COMP COMP... -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read the following before proceeding : CAUTION ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR Read instructions: Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. Adhere to all warnings printed here and on the console. Follow the operating instructions printed in this User Guide. Do not remove cover: Operate the console with its covers correctly fitted. -
Page 7: General Precautions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Mains plug wiring instructions The console is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the AC mains power lead. Follow the instructions below if the mains plug has to be replaced. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: TERMINAL WIRE COLOUR... -
Page 8: Panel Drawings
PANEL DRAWINGS CAUTION LIMITER R LIMITER LIMITER L REMOTE REC OUT MON OUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK THRESHOLD GROUND CANCEL GROUND CANCEL DO NOT OPEN This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: CONFORMS TO ANSI/UL STD. -
Page 9: Introduction To
INTRODUCTION TO THE XB-10 Background overview The Allen & Heath XB-10 mixer has been carefully and lovingly designed in the beautiful county of Cornwall in the UK and is manufac- tured alongside a wide range of professional audio mixing consoles. Many of the components used in the XB-10 are exactly the same as in the larger Allen &... -
Page 10: Guest Headphones
INTRODUCTION TO THE XB-10 Getting audio to and from a computer easily is now a common requirement for sound and music production and broadcast applica- tions. The way we have implemented this on XB-10 is super-flexible and super-easy! No longer do you need to fiddle around the back of your computer to get to the soundcard inputs, only to find that the levels are all wrong and noisy. -
Page 11: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Levels Input Mono channel Mic input (XLR) -10 to -60dBu for nominal (+11dBu in max) Mono channel Line input (TRS Jack socket) +10 to -40dBu (+30dBu maximum) Stereo input (TRS Jack sockets) 0dBu nominal (control = Off to +15dB) Stereo input (RCA phono sockets) 0dBu nominal (control = Off to +15dB) Telco channel input (TRS) -
Page 12: Frequency Response
SPECIFICATIONS Headroom Analogue Headroom from nominal (0Vu) Outputs 21dB Analogue Headroom from nominal (0Vu) Mix point 24dB USB in & out headroom from nominal (0Vu) 14dB Crosstalk & Attenuation (dB 22-22kHz) Mono fader attenuation (dB relative to +10dBu) 1kHz/10kHz -88/-88 Mono ON switch attenuation (dB relative to +10dBu) 1kHz/10kHz -98/-98 TELCO fader attenuation (dB relative to +10dBu) 1kHz/10kHz... -
Page 13: Dimensions
Dimensions Line Line Line USB IN L USB IN R GAIN Operator Guest GAIN GAIN GAIN Phones Phones - 10 10 - 10 10 - 10 10 TEL IN COMP COMP COMP CLF-TELCO 12kHz AUX-ALT 80Hz MAIN PROG RECORD OUT LEVEL SOURCE TALK... -
Page 14: Block Diagram
BLOCK DIAGRAM Allen & Heath XB-10 User Guide... -
Page 15: Mono Input Channel
MONO INPUT CHANNEL Mic Input Socket Standard 3-Pin XLR socket wired as Pin 1=Chassis, Pin 2=hot (+), Pin 3=Cold (-). Line Input Jack Socket Standard 1/4” (6.25mm) Jack socket for balanced or unbalanced line level signals. Wired Tip=Hot(+), Ring=cold (-), Sleeve=Chassis. The Line input connects to the XLR input via a pad, so be aware that the two signals will add together if both inputs are plugged in simultaneously. - Page 16 MONO INPUT CHANNEL HF EQ The HF (High Frequency) equaliser affects the frequency response of the higher audible frequencies. The corner frequency of 12kHz is around 3dB from the maximum cut or boost of the circuit. It has plenty of gain and actually gives slightly more that the +/-15dB legend suggests.
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Page 17: Pfl Switch
MONO INPUT CHANNEL This control sends a signal to the auxiliary bus. The signal is sourced pre- fade (and pre ON switch) or post-fade (and post ON switch) depending on the PRE switch position. The send control varies the signal level to the bus from off (fully attenuated) to +6dB, with unity gain at the arrow. -
Page 18: Telco Channel
TELCO CHANNEL TELCO IN The Telephone Communication channel input 1/4” (6.25mm) Jack socket . Wired as Tip=Hot (+), Ring=cold (-), Sleeve=Chassis. CLF OUT Standard 1/4” (6.25mm) Jack socket for the Clean-Feed output from the Telephone Communication channel. Wired Tip=Hot (+), Ring=cold (-), Sleeve=Chassis. Impedance balanced. Nominal level = 0dBu. - Page 19 TELCO CHANNEL TALK The TALK switch enables the presenter or operator to communicate with the tele- phone caller with the presenters channel fader down so the presenters voice does not go to the program mix. The source for the TALK signal is one of the mono channels, pre-selected by links set within the XB-10, the factory default is mono channel 1.
- Page 20 TELCO CHANNEL TALK CLF SCE Level This control adjusts the level of the channel signal to the left & right PGM bus, ALT bus and post fade Aux. With the pot fully clockwise, the channel has unity gain. ON Switch This mechanically latching switch operates the channel mute circuitry, turning the signal to the PGM, ALT and Aux buses on or off.
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Page 21: Stereo Input Channels
STEREO INPUT CHANNELS Monitor input / USB input The monitor input is on standard RCA phono sockets and is commoned with the ST1 inputs. This means that the monitor input will appear on the ST1 channel if nothing is plugged in on the 1/4" channel jacks. The USB input channel is commoned with the ST3 channel and works in the same manner. - Page 22 STEREO INPUT CHANNELS The balance control adjusts the relative levels of the left & right signals in the stereo input channel as they are sent to the PGM bus. Set to the mid position, the signals are balanced equally. With the balance control set fully anticlockwise the right channel will be fully attenuated and the left channel will increase by approximately 3dB.
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Page 23: Outputs
OUTPUTS GROUND CANCEL SELECTORS Both the MON OUT and RECORD OUT connectors are ground cancelled. The signal ground is lifted with a 75ohm im- pedance to eliminate issues with hum and earth loops. To disable this function and allow a direct earth connection, depress the rear switches with a matchstick or similar. -
Page 24: Output Selection
OUTPUT SELECTOR USB OUT SOURCE The signal source for the USB send is selected using the switches below the USB connector. If both switches are un-pressed, the pre level main program mix will be sent to the USB output, if the AUX-ALT button is pressed then the AUX and ALT mixes will be sent to the left and right channels respectively. -
Page 25: Master Section
MASTER SECTION Output Limiter The limiter controls are on the rear panel of the XB-10. Use a matchstick or similar to press both mode switches, this acti- vates the limiter for the left and right channels respectively. The trimmer pot can be adjusted with a small bladed screwdriver and this allows the limiter threshold range to be changed from 0dBu to 21dBu. - Page 26 MASTER SECTION Main Left & Right meters 12 segment LED meters, peak type response, the “0” position reflects nominal level at the outputs (+4dBu from the main PGM outputs). The meters Operator phones Source Selector switches display the signals from the Operator phones se- These 5 switches select the signal source for the monitor speak- lector switches below, or the PFL (pre-fade listen) ers, operator phones and the meters.
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Page 27: Remote Interface Connector
REMOTE INTERFACE CONNECTOR 25 Way D socket connector REMOTE FUNCTION M1 ON LOGIC (OPEN COLLECTOR OUTPUT) M2 ON LOGIC (OPEN COLLECTOR OUTPUT) M3 ON LOGIC (OPEN COLLECTOR OUTPUT) TELCO ON LOGIC (OPEN COLLECTOR OUTPUT) CONTROL ROOM MUTE (INPUT, ACTIVE LOW) GROUND ST1 START PULSE ST1 STOP PULSE... - Page 28 REMOTE INTERFACE CONNECTOR REMOTE Connector Example 3.5mm jack plug Cue pulse to sleeve Start pulse wire to tip To CD player or deck, triggered by ST1 ON Air light for mono channels M1 and M2 REMOTE connector Max current sink per channel 50mA +10V +10V 25 WAY D CONNECTOR...
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Page 29: Connecting To A Computer
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER USB lead type A to B AUX OUT ALT OUT Line Line Line USB IN L USB IN R GAIN Guest Operator GAIN GAIN GAIN Phones Phones - 10 10 - 10 10 - 10 10 TEL IN COMP COMP... -
Page 30: Application Diagram - Self Op
APPLICATION DIAGRAM: SELF OPERATION GUEST P HONES SELECT OPERATOR PHONES SELECT Allen & Heath XB-10 User Guide... -
Page 31: Application Diagram - Studio
APPLICATION DIAGRAM: STUDIO+CONTROL ROOM Telephone caller Telephone caller Studio Guest Presenter Microphone signals to mono inputs Telephone line in (or exchange) Line level to/from telephone module Line level stereo signals Headphone signals Telephone call handling Program mix for transmission Headphone USB lead Splitter Telephone... -
Page 32: Application Tip : Voip Caller
APPLICATION TIPS: VOIP CALLER ON TELCO CHANNEL This diagram shows the basic mixer setup for a conversation with a Skype/ VOIP caller. Ensure the buttons marked with a star are pressed to route the telco channel and cleanfeed to the computer VOIP program. Before going to air the presenter can speak with the caller. -
Page 33: Wiring Notes
WIRING NOTES Insert cable wiring PROCESSOR RETURN INSERT SEND GROUND RETURN SEND LINK RING TO SLEEVE TO UNBALANCE General Wiring Information Y-Adapter Y-Adapter RCA phono jacks 2 Outputs to 1 Input adapter 1 Output to 2 Inputs RCA PHONO CABLE UNBALANCED No ! INSTRUMENT CABLE... -
Page 34: Product Support
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