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ALLEN & HEATH Xone:43C User Manual

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XONE:43C User Guide

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    USER GUIDE Publication AP9967_1 Allen & Heath XONE:43C User Guide...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    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:43C 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 the correct mains plug is fitted. Xone:43C mixer Spare knobs Type A-B USB Lead and buttons To connect the Xone:43C to your computer. Safety Sheet Important ! Read this sheet before starting. Retain for future reference. Allen & Heath...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:43C DJ mixer. The Xone:43C is a DJ mixer featuring four stereo dual input channels, a Mic/Aux input channel, 45mm linear VCA channel faders, Xone VCF filter, X:FX external effects loop for send/return functionality with wet/dry control, a 16 Channel 96kHz 24bit USB Soundcard and X:LINK connectivity.

  • Page 5: Setup Examples

    SETUP EXAMPLES Allen & Heath XONE:43C 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:43C User Guide...

  • Page 7: Phono / Usb / Line Input Channels

    RCA stereo line input. Channel Equalizer / Isolator The Xone:43C 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:43C 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:43C 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:43C 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:43C 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:43C User Guide...

  • Page 13: Rear Connectors

    RCA to jack adapters. Avoid using low grade cables such as those often supplied with domestic equipment as these can quickly prove unreliable in use. X:LINK Connect XONE:K Series Controllers to the XONE:43C Mixer to save using USB ports on your computer. Allen & Heath...

  • Page 14: Master Output

    Chassis Earth Terminal 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. Allen & Heath XONE:43C User Guide...

  • Page 15: Driver Installation (Mac)

    DRIVER INSTALLATION (MAC) Drivers Although the Xone:43C is class compliant and will work on a Mac without drivers, for best performance we recommend you download the dedicated drivers from our website: www.allen-heath.com/xone43cdrivers When the drivers have downloaded, extract them to a folder and click on the .dmg file to start installation:...

  • Page 16: Driver Installation (Pc)

    DRIVER INSTALLATION (PC) Drivers In order to access all the soundcard channels on your Xone:43C you will need to install the dedicated ASIO driver, which can be downloaded from our website: www.allen-heath.com/xone43cdrivers When the drivers have downloaded, extract them to a folder and click on the setup file to start installation:...

  • Page 17: Usb Soundcard (Default)

    USB SOUNDCARD — DEFAULT The Xone:43C includes a 16 Channel (8 in / 8 out) 96kHz 24bit USB Soundcard. By default, the mixer ships with the soundcard configured to offer the best workflow to suit Serato DJ. DEFAULT USB AUDIO ROUTING Mixer ->...

  • Page 18: Usb Soundcard (User Options)

    USB SOUNDCARD — USER OPTIONS The Xone:43C Soundcard can be reconfigured beyond the default shipping configuration. To make any changes via the jumpers you will need to open the mixer, see Page 31 for information on how to do this.

  • Page 19: Serato Dj Setup

    You can burn your own Serato Control CDs or use the Control Signal .wav file directly from a remova- ble storage device. Download: http://serato.com/controlcd/ SERATO DJ SETUP To connect the XONE:43C to a computer, download and install the latest drivers for your computers operating system from our website: http://www.allen-heath.com/xone43cdrivers Connect the XONE:43C to your computer using the supplied type A-B USB Lead.
  • Page 20 Connecting a XONE:K Series Controller The XONE:43C includes X:LINK allowing you to expand your setup by connecting directly to the XONE:K Series MIDI Controllers. X:LINK uses a standard RJ45 connector and distributes power and MIDI data, without using additional USB ports.

  • Page 21: Midi

    MIDI is still a common interface used by most DAW software to allow remote control of various functions within the program. The Xone:43C has the ability to send and receive MIDI. Including 18 MIDI enabled controls, 14 Buttons and 4 Faders that can be assigned to enable control of various parameters in a DAW such...

  • Page 22: Midi Channel Setup

    Control Change messages (CC): CC = Bn 01 00-7F Bn xx 00 - 7F CC = Bn 02 00-7F Note On Messages: CC = Bn 03 00-7F 9n xx 7F Note Off Messages 9n xx 00 Allen & Heath XONE:43C User Guide...
  • Page 23 Off = 8n 04 00 On = 9n 01 7F Off = 8n 01 00 On = 9n 02 7F Off = 8n 02 00 On = 9n 03 7F Off = 8n 03 00 Allen & Heath XONE:43C User Guide...
  • Page 24 DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX Note 0x00 0x01 C#-1 0x02 0x03 D#-1 0x04 0x05 0x06 F#-1 0x07 0x08 G#-1 0x09 0x0A A#-1 0x0B 0x0C 0x0C 0x0D 0x0E 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x15 Allen & Heath XONE:43C User Guide...

  • Page 25: Panel Drawings

    PANEL DRAWINGS Rear Panel Front Panel Allen & Heath XONE:43C User Guide...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    USB soundcard sampling frequency range 44.1kHz to 96kHz 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 5.2 kg Allen & Heath XONE:43C User Guide...

  • Page 27: Block Diagram

    BLOCK DIAGRAM Allen & Heath XONE:43C User Guide...

  • Page 28: 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:43C User Guide LO-PASS FILTER...

  • Page 29: 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:43C User Guide...

  • Page 30: 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:43C User Guide...

  • Page 31: 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:43C User Guide...
  • Page 32 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:43C User Guide...
  • Page 33 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 wireforms fully into the socket. Allen & Heath XONE:43C User Guide...

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