ALLEN HEATH X96 AFW102C DJ Mixer 6 2 Channel Layout 4 Band EQ Dual Xone User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- ALLEN HEATH
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ALLEN HEATH X96 AFW102C DJ Mixer 6 2 Channel Layout 4 Band EQ Dual Xone
Product Information
The XONE:96 is an audio mixer that requires firmware updates for optimal performance. The latest firmware version is v1.0.2.C, which includes maintenance updates and improvements. The firmware can be installed on macOS operating systems. It is important to follow the installation instructions carefully to ensure a successful update.
Product Usage Instructions
- Visit the website www.allen-heath.com/ahproducts/xone96 to download the correct Device Software for your operating system.
- Click on “Mac Device Software” and download the “current” Audio Firmware bundle: X96_AFW102C.zip.
- Move the downloaded X96_AFW102C.zip file to your system desktop and double-click it to extract the installer application (X96 Update 1.0.2.C.app).
- Connect your Mac to the mixer’s USB 1 port and power on the XONE:96.
- IMPORTANT: Make sure to connect to the USB 1 port during installation. If connected to USB 2, the installer application will not detect the XONE:96.
- Check that the XONE:96 mixer is correctly connected and visible via the Mac’s Audio/MIDI Setup dialogue. Go to Applications > Utilities > AudioMIDI Setup > Window > Show Audio Devices. Ensure that the XONE:96 mixer is not selected for sound playback or recording during the install.
- Close all Audio and MIDI applications before running the install.
- Run the Audio Firmware installer app (X96 Update 1.0.2.C.app) and follow the onscreen instructions.
- The installer’s title bar will display the version to be installed (v1.0.2).
- If the currently installed version displayed next to “Found” is v1.0.2, the XONE:96 is already up to date and the installation is not required.
- If the currently installed version displayed next to “Found” is v1.0.0, click the Update tab to continue.
- The installation process will take a few seconds and various messages will be displayed.
- After the installation is complete, close the installer app and power-cycle the XONE:96 mixer by turning it off and then on again before further use.
- The Audio Firmware update is now complete.
XONE:96 AUDIO FIRMWARE v1.0.2.C
This maintenance release installer for macOS implements XONE:96 Audio Firmware v1.0.2
- Xone Product XONE:96
- Audio Firmware v1.0.2 [X96 Update 1.0.2.C.app]
- Supported OS: Apple macOS®
- Refer to page 4 for details of software changes
Installing XONE:96 Audio Firmware
PLEASE FOLLOW INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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Ensure you download & install the correct Device Software for your operating system;
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Click Mac Device Software
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Download the ‘current’ Audio Firmware bundle: X96_AFW102C.zip
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Move the X96_AFW102C.zip to your system desktop and double-click to extract the installer application; X96 Update 1.0.2.C.app
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Connect the PC to the mixer’s USB 1 port and power the Xone:96 ON
IMPORTANT: the host must connect to the USB 1 port during installation.
- If the Mac is connected to USB 2 the installer application will not find the Xone:96
- Check the mixer is correctly connected and visible via the Mac’s Audio/MIDI Setup dialogue;
- In: Applications > Utilities > AudioMIDI Setup > Window > Show Audio Devices
- And that the Xone:96 mixer is not selected for sound playback or recording during the install.
XONE:96 AUDIO FIRMWARE v1.0.2C
- Xone Product XONE:96
- Audio Firmware v1.0.2 [X96 Update 1.0.2.C.app]
- Supported OS: Apple macOS®
PLEASE FOLLOW INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
- Close all Audio and MIDI applications before running the install.
- Run the Audio Firmware installer app – and follow the onscreen instructions
- The version to be installed [v1.0.2] is shown in the installer’s title bar
- The version of Audio Firmware currently installed is displayed next to Found:
- If the Found version displayed is v1.0.2
- the XONE:96 is up to date
- you do not need to run the install*.
- Close the application.
- Power-cycle the Xone:96 mixer (turn OFF/ ON) before further use.
- If the Found version displayed is v1.0.0
- Click the Update tab to continue …
- Installation takes a few seconds during which various messages are displayed …
- After the installation is complete, Close the installer app.
- Power-cycle the Xone:96 mixer (turn OFF/ ON) before further use.
- The Audio Firmware update is now complete.
DEVICE SOFTWARE CHANGELOGS
This maintenance release installer for macOS implements XONE:96 Audio Firmware v1.0.2
- Xone Product XONE:96
- Audio Firmware v1.0.2 [X96 Update 1.0.2C.app]
Supported OS: Apple macOS® Compatible Support Active
- Ventura [macOS13**]
- Monterey
- Big Sur
- Mojave [macOS12] [macOS11] [macOS10.14]
Software changelogs
Xone:96 Audio Firmware v1.0.2
- v1.0.2: Audio Firmware maintenance update implementing DAC codec reconfiguration.
- XONE96-25 FIXED: de-emphasis filter status @ 44.1kHz / 48kHz sample rates.
Xone:96 Audio Firmware v1.0.2C installer update
- XONE96-28 FIXED: v1.0.2.C app implements compatibility for macOS Catalina (10.15) and macOS Big Sur**.
- *NOTE: v1.0.2 Firmware is pre-installed in hardware above serial#:X96X – 894498
- Active support closed for legacy Apple macOS® Operating Systems.
- ** XONE:96 supports Apple’s Core Audio / Core MIDI framework, so you do not need to
- install Device Drivers for use with macOS platforms.
- This interface has been tested on and is compatible with and supported on Apple Silicone devices and Intel-based Macs.
If you experience a problem installing Xone:96 Device Software, please contact Allen&Heath Product Support: support.allen-heath.com.
X96_MDSRN_3 03/23 XONE:96 macOS Software Release Notes X96_AFW10C
References
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