ALLEN HEATH XONE43 DJ Mixer User Guide
- June 14, 2024
- ALLEN HEATH
Table of Contents
ALLEN HEATH XONE43 DJ Mixer
Product Information
Note
- Read the Safety Instructions Sheet and information printed on the panel before operating.
- A limited one year manufacturer’s warranty applies to this product, the conditions of which can be found at: www.allen-heath.com/legal.
- Register your Xone: 43 with Allen & Heath online at: http://www.allen-heath.com/uk/support/Pages/ProductRegistration.aspx
Thank you for purchasing the Allen & Heath XONE:43 DJ Mixer including four
stereo dual input channels, a Mic/Aux input channel, 45mm linear VCA channel
faders, XONE VCF filter, and X:FX external effects loop for send/return
functionality with wet/dry control.
Please take the time to familiarize yourself with all controls.
Specifications
- Four stereo dual input channels
- 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
Rear Panel Layout
- Power On / Off Switch: Turn the main power to the mixer On / Off.
- Phono / Line Inputs: Connect turntables with magnetic cartridges requiring RIAA equalization to PHONO inputs. Fornon-RIAA turntables, plug into the LINE input instead. Connect stereo line level music sources (CD players) to the LINE input.
- Chassis Earth Terminal: A screw terminal is provided for connecting the earth straps from turntables.
- Booth Output: Provides a line level stereo feed to the DJ local monitor.
- Record Output: Pre-level mix output for connection to external recording devices.
- X:FX Send / Return: Connect your external effects device and use the X:FX Dry / Wet control to send channel signals to the effects unit.
- Master Output: Balanced XLR. This is the main output that feeds the house PA system.
- AC Mains Input: IEC cable with molded mains plug suitable for your local supply.
Front Panel Layout
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Mic / Aux Input Channel: Mic Input on standard 3-Pin XLR socket wired as Pin 1 = Ground, Pin 2 = hot (+), Pin 3 = cold (-). Aux Input on dual RCA sockets for connecting an external line level source.
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Channel Level Control: Adjust the signal level of an audio source with a range of -/+10dB.
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Phono / Line Input Select Switch: Selects either the RCA phono input or the alternative RCA stereo line input.
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Channel Equalizer / Isolator: Each main music channel is equipped with 3 band EQ providing a controlled +6dB of boost when fully clockwise, but full isolation (cut) of each band for dramatic effect when fully anti-clockwise.
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Mix / Monitor Meters: The main meters follow the selected monitor source. In Split Cue mode, the left (L) mix meter will display the cued channel signal level and the right (R) mix meter will display the mix level.
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Master Level and Booth Control: Master adjusts the level of the master mix XLR outputs feeding the house sound system. This does not affect the booth output or the meter reading. Booth adjusts the level of the signal to the stereo booth RCA output. This does not affect the headphones.
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X:FX Dry / Wet Send: Controls the amount of channel signal that is sent to an external effects device connected to the X:FX Send / Return on the rear panel.
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Filter Section: Comprises the Resonance Control, X:FX return to VCF filter, HPF, BPF, LPF, and Frequency Sweep Controls.
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Crossfader Curve Control
This control adjusts the crossfader curve between dipped, dipless and fast- cut, better suited for scratch or cut mixing. -
Crossfader
This lets you fade between signals routed to either side. -
Channel Meter
Displays the channel signal level. It is pre-EQ and pre-fader, allowing the input level to be displayed even if the EQ is set to off on all bands. -
Channel Fader
Adjusts the channel signal level from fully off to fully on. -
Headphone Section
Stereo 1/4” TRS jack and 3.5mm mini-jack sockets with level control, Cue / mix control and split Cue on / off. -
Cue Switch
Press the Cue switch to listen to the channel pre-fade signal in the headphones. -
Filter Select
Press to route the channel signal through the VCF filter. The switch will illuminate to indicate that the channel is being sent to the filter. -
XFade Assign Switch
Used to assign the channel to either the X (left), off (middle) or Y (right) side of the cross-fader.
Product Usage Instructions
Connecting the Mixer
- Connect the IEC cable from the AC Mains Input on the rear panel to a power outlet suitable for your local supply.
- Connect the turntables to the Phono inputs or Line inputs on the rear panel, depending on whether they require RIAA equalization or not.
- If using turntables, connect the earth straps from the turntables to the Chassis Earth Terminal on the rear panel.
- Connect stereo line level music sources, such as CD players, to the Line inputs on the rear panel.
- If desired, connect an external effects device to the X:FX Send / Return on the rear panel.
- Connect the mixer’s Master Output to the house PA system using a balanced XLR cable.
- Connect the mixer’s Booth Output to the DJ local monitor using an appropriate cable.
- If recording, connect the mixer’s Record Output to external recording devices.
Operating the Mixer
- Turn on the main power switch located on the rear panel to power on the mixer.
- Adjust the Channel Level Control for each audio source to set the desired signal level.
- Select either the Phono or Line input using the Phono / Line Input Select Switch for each channel.
- Use the Channel Equalizer / Isolator to adjust the EQ settings for each main music channel.
- Monitor the signal levels using the Mix / Monitor Meters. In Split Cue mode, the left (L) mix meter displays the cued channel signal level and the right (R) mix meter displays the mix level.
- Adjust the Master Level and Booth Control to set the desired levels for the master mix and stereo booth output respectively.
- Control the amount of channel signal sent to an external effects device using the X:FX Dry / Wet Send control.
- Make use of the Filter Section to adjust the resonance, X:FX return to VCF filter, high-pass filter (HPF), band-pass filter (BPF), low-pass filter (LPF), and frequency sweep settings.
FAQ
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Q: Where can I find the full user guide for the Xone:43 DJ Mixer?
A: The full user guide can be found online at www.allen-heath.com. -
Q: How long is the manufacturer’s warranty for this product?
A: The manufacturer’s warranty is limited to one year. The conditions of the warranty can be found at www.allen-heath.com/legal. -
Q: How do I register my Xone:43 DJ Mixer with Allen & Heath?
A: You can register your Xone:43 DJ Mixer online at www.allen- heath.com/uk/support/Pages/ProductRegistration.aspx.
Please refer to the full Xone: 43 User Guide online for more details at: http://www.allen-heath.com