USER GUIDE Publication AP6858_3 Allen & Heath 1 XONE:S2 User Guide
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.
PACKED ITEMS Check that you have received the following: L R USB TO PC Xone:S2mixer Shorting Jumper Type A-B USB Lead To connect the Xone:S2 to your computer. Mains Lead Check that the correct mains plug is fitted. 90 degree 3.5mm jack adapter Spare knobs and buttons Safety Sheet Important ! Read this sheet before starting. Retain for future reference. Registration Card Complete and return to Allen & Heath to register your product.
CONTENTS Congratulations on purchasing the Allen & Heath Xone:S2 performance DJ 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. http://www.xone.co.uk http://www.allen-heath.com Warranty ..............................................
PANEL DRAWINGS Rear Panel 2+ OUT MIX OUT -OUT MONO 1 GND DO NOT SHORT PIN 3 TO GROUND FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION CONNECT TO PIN 2 ONLY MIC INPUT 2 1 + IN FADER START 4 LEFT FADER START 3 FADER START 2 FADER START 1 + 4dBu + 4dBu GND - IN INSERT TIP SEND +8 + 10 + 12 OUTPUT + 6 THRESHOLD + 18 dBu RING RETURN HEADPHONE 3 SUB FILTER INSERT FREQUENCY 150Hz 250Hz 120Hz 30Hz 90Hz RIGHT + 4dBu FX INSERT FILTER EXTERNAL MONITOR L SEND USB AUDIO R L OUT R L OUT LEVEL TRIM 3 LEVEL TRI
INTRODUCTION TO THE XONE:S2 The Xone:S2 is a 19” rack mounted 4U analogue DJ mixer featuring four stereo dual input channels, two Mono Mic/Stereo Line channels, and is available with either 45mm linear, or rotary VCA faders. This mixer is designed for use in clubs, wine bars, and professional mobile DJ road shows, and incorporates many features to aid the installer, protect the sound system from overload, and enhance the DJs performance. The Xone:S2 is the most feature laden 19” mixer available.
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Levels Input RIAA input sensitivity 7-100mV 47K/330pF Line Inputs -10dB to +15dB RCA Mic Sensitivity -57 to –27dBu Balanced XLR USB Audio In 0dBu RCA Alarm Input 0dBu Phoenix connector Mix Insert Return -2dBu RCA Channel Insert Return 0dBu 1/4” TRS Jack Filter External In 0dBu RCA Output Main Outputs +4dBu XLR Monitor -2dBu RCA Record -8dBu RCA Zone +4dBu Balanced 1/4” TRS Jack Mono +4dBu Impedance Balanced XLR Sub Filter Range 30Hz—250Hz USB Audio Out 0dB
FILTER SELECT DC X DC Y DC DUCK DC LIMIT DC ALARM DC CUE DC MONITOR DUCK DC CUE MIX AUTO DUCK MIX FILTER MIX LR MIX VCA LR MIX BLOCK DIAGRAM FILTER MIX EXTERNAL DC XONE:S2 ROTARY OPTION BLOCK DIAGRAM 2= + VCA FILTER FILTER EXTERNAL ASSIGNMENT PRE MASTER LEVEL INPUT SELECT DC FADER L BAL CH 4 CH 3 CH 2 CH 1 ZONE OUT + 4dBu 2= + R EXTERNAL RESONANCE REMOTE 0- 10 VOLTS EXT LEVEL CONTROL HPF BPF FADER START CCT AUDIO LIGHT FEED LPF METER STEREO INPUTS 1,2,3,4 -2dBu + FREQ RECORD OUT
MIC / LINE INPUT CHANNEL 1 Standard 3-Pin XLR socket wired as Pin 1 = Ground, Pin 2 = hot (+), Pin 3 = cold (-). 1 3 2 2 4 Mic Input Socket Mic / Line Select Switch Selects either the XLR microphone input or the alternative RCA stereo line input. In the up position MIC is selected, when pressed LINE is selected. 3 Channel Level Control This control has a range of -∞ to +9dB for LINE inputs and a range of -57 dBU to –27dBu for MIC inputs.
MIC / LINE INPUT CHANNEL 6 Channel Meter Displays the channel signal level. It is post EQ and prefader. This means it is not affected by the fader position. The channel level control should be set so that the meter averages around ‘0’ with loudest peaks no higher than ‘+6’. Turn down the level control if the +10 peak indicator lights. 7 Channel Fader 60mm smooth travel fader adjusts the channel signal level from fully off to fully on. 8 Press the Mic switch to send the channel audio to the mix.
PHONO / LINE INPUT CHANNEL 1 2 Selects either the RCA phono input or the alternative RCA stereo line input. In the up position PHONO is selected, when pressed LINE is selected. 1 2 Channel Level Control This control has a range of –10 to +4dB dependant upon the channel trim. Use it to adjust the signal level of an audio source to give a nominal 0dB reading on the channel meter, with the peak level at or below 6dB. Turn LEVEL down if the +10 peak meter starts flashing.
PHONO / LINE INPUT CHANNEL 6 Channel Meter Displays the channel signal level. It is pre-EQ and prefader, allowing the input level to be displayed even if the EQ is set to off on all bands. To view the post EQ level, press the cue switch and use the mix/monitor meters. The channel level control should be set so that the meter averages around ‘0’ with loudest peaks no higher than ‘+6’. Turn down the level control if the +10 peak indicator lights.
FILTER SECTION 1 1 Filter Assign Selector Selects the channel to be routed through the filter. The FILTER LED in the selected channel section will light when selected. The EXTERNAL LED will light when the selector is set to EXTERNAL. NOTE: To prevent accidental assignment of the filter there is a delay when selecting an individual channel. For smoothest operation, use the filter on/off button before selecting another channel rather than relying on the switching delay.
FILTER SECTION 6 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). NOTE: Both BPF and HPF filters are band limited to prevent them going above 10kHz. 7 Filter On Switch Switches the filter on and off. The light ring around the button illuminates when the filter is active. The Filter On switch has two operating modes—single press or press and hold.
USB / HEADPHONE SECTION 1 USB 1 USB Connector USB (Universal Serial Bus) V1.1 is an external peripheral interface standard for data transmission. Xone:S2 USB works at 12Mbps and provides two stereo uncompressed audio channels. It is fully compatible with USB2. TO PC The USB connection is used to send and receive audio data between the Xone:S2 and a connected computer. Use a standard type A to B lead to connect to your computer.
USB / HEADPHONE SECTION 5 USB Headphone Level Control Adjusts the level of the headphone signal. TO PC Warning ! To avoid damage to your hearing do not operate the headphones or sound system at excessively high volume. Continued exposure to high volume sound can cause frequency selective or wide range hearing loss. 82! 6 Split Cue Switch Press the Split Cue Switch to activate split cue mode.
HEADPHONE CABLE CLIPS 1 L R 1 1 Wire Clips Two wire clips are provided for the purpose of securing the headphone cabling away from the front panel controls of the mixer. NOTE: A third headphone socket is available on the rear of the mixer. This connection may be used for mounting a headphone extension lead into a blank 19” panel underneath the mixer in a fixed installation.
EXTERNAL INPUT / AUTO DUCK / EFFECT LOOP L 1 R Front-panel mounted stereo RCA sockets for easy connection of external line level audio sources. 1 2 External Input Level Control The external input level control ranges from -∞ to +6dB based on the input level. 2 3 4 External Input Sockets External Input Cue Switch Press the external input cue switch to listen to the external input pre-level signal in the headphones and see its level on the main meters.
EXTERNAL INPUT / AUTO DUCK / EFFECT LOOP L R 6 Ducker Active LED Lights when the main outputs are being ducked. Also lights when the external alarm input switch closure is active. 7 Effect Loop Switch Switches in the FX insert circuit. The LED indicator around the switch lights when selected. NOTE: If nothing is connected to the insert connectors, switching on the FX loop will break the main audio signal path.
MASTER SECTION 1 The main meters follow the selected monitor source. The default display is the post master level, which is overridden with an input channel level if the channel cue switch is selected. 1 In split cue mode, the left master meter will display the cued channel signal level and the right master meter will display the mix level. The cued mix audio is pre level to prevent mismatch due to the position of the master level control.
MASTER SECTION 6 Monitor Mono Switch Sums the left and right signal levels to produce a mono mix from both outputs. 7 Balance Control Use to compensate for poor signal balance between left and right or as a panning effect. The balance control is disabled if the outputs are set to mono.
CROSSFADER 2 1 3 1 Crossfader Curve Control This control adjusts the crossfader curve between dipped response, ideal for seamless beat mixing, and fast-attack, suitable for scratch or cut mixing . 2 Crossfader On Switch In its normal (out) position the crossfader is active. Push the switch to turn the crossfader off—the channel LED indication will also be switched off.
REAR CONNECTORS 1 2 3 4 5 2+ OUT MIX OUT -OUT MONO 1 GND DO NOT SHORT PIN 3 TO GROUND FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION CONNECT TO PIN 2 ONLY MIC INPUT 1 2 + IN FADER START 4 LEFT FADER START 3 FADER START 2 FADER START 1 + 4dBu + 4dBu GND - IN INSERT TIP SEND OUTPUT +6 THRESHOLD +18 dBu +8 +10 +12 RING RETURN HEADPHONE 3 SUB FILTER INSERT FREQUENCY 150Hz 250Hz 120Hz 30Hz 90Hz RIGHT + 4dBu FX INSERT FILTER EXTERNAL MONITOR L SEND USB AUDIO R OUT L R L OUT LEVEL TRIM 3 LEVEL TRIM
REAR CONNECTORS 6 7 2+ OUT MIX OUT -OUT MONO 1 GND 8 9 10 DO NOT SHORT PIN 3 TO GROUND FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION CONNECT TO PIN 2 ONLY MIC INPUT 1 2 + IN FADER START 4 LEFT FADER START 3 FADER START 2 FADER START 1 + 4dBu + 4dBu GND - IN INSERT TIP SEND OUTPUT +6 THRESHOLD +18 dBu +8 +10 +12 RING RETURN HEADPHONE 3 SUB FILTER INSERT FREQUENCY 150Hz 250Hz 120Hz 30Hz 90Hz RIGHT + 4dBu FX INSERT FILTER EXTERNAL MONITOR L SEND USB AUDIO R OUT L R L OUT LEVEL TRIM 3 LEVEL TRI
REAR CONNECTORS 11 12 MIX OUT MONO 13 2+ OUT -OUT 1 GND DO NOT SHORT PIN 3 TO GROUND FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION CONNECT TO PIN 2 ONLY MIC INPUT 1 2 + IN FADER START 4 LEFT FADER START 3 FADER START 2 FADER START 1 + 4dBu + 4dBu GND - IN INSERT TIP SEND OUTPUT +6 THRESHOLD +18 dBu +8 +10 +12 RING RETURN HEADPHONE 3 SUB FILTER INSERT FREQUENCY 150Hz 250Hz 120Hz 30Hz 90Hz RIGHT + 4dBu FX INSERT FILTER EXTERNAL MONITOR L SEND USB AUDIO R OUT L R L OUT LEVEL TRIM 3 LEVEL TRIM 2
REAR CONNECTORS 14 2+ OUT MIX OUT -OUT MONO 1 GND 15 16 DO NOT SHORT PIN 3 TO GROUND FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION CONNECT TO PIN 2 ONLY MIC INPUT 1 2 + IN FADER START 4 LEFT FADER START 3 FADER START 2 FADER START 1 GND - IN + 4dBu + 4dBu 18 17 INSERT TIP SEND OUTPUT +6 THRESHOLD +18 dBu +8 +10 +12 RING RETURN HEADPHONE 3 SUB FILTER INSERT FREQUENCY 150Hz 250Hz 120Hz 30Hz 90Hz RIGHT + 4dBu FX INSERT FILTER EXTERNAL MONITOR L SEND USB AUDIO R OUT L R L LEVEL TRIM 3 LEVEL TRIM
REAR CONNECTORS 19 20 2+ OUT MIX OUT -OUT MONO 1 GND 21 DO NOT SHORT PIN 3 TO GROUND FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION CONNECT TO PIN 2 ONLY MIC INPUT 1 2 + IN FADER START 4 LEFT FADER START 3 FADER START 2 FADER START 1 + 4dBu + 4dBu GND - IN INSERT TIP SEND OUTPUT +6 THRESHOLD +18 dBu +8 +10 +12 RING RETURN HEADPHONE 3 SUB FILTER INSERT FREQUENCY 150Hz 250Hz 120Hz 30Hz 90Hz RIGHT + 4dBu FX INSERT FILTER EXTERNAL MONITOR L SEND USB AUDIO R OUT L R L OUT LEVEL TRIM 3 LEVEL TRIM 2
REAR CONNECTORS - ZONE OUT 22 23 24 PRE MASTER LEVEL 25 EXT LEVEL CTRL ALARM INPUT LEFT ZONE OUT ALARM TIP + + 4dBu ALARM N/O RING - ALARM AUDIO DO NOT SHORT RING TO GROUND FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION RIGHT CONNECT TO TIP ONLY + 10V EXT CW LEVEL 0 -10V EXT 5KRD ZONE OUT 22 Zone Output Balanced TRS Jack outputs for separate zone—nominal +4dBu. This output is ideal for feeding a separate room or bar area. Do not unbalance this output by shorting one phase to ground.
REAR CONNECTORS - ZONE OUT 26 PRE MASTER LEVEL EXT LEVEL CTRL ALARM INPUT LEFT ZONE OUT ALARM TIP + + 4dBu ALARM N/O RING - ALARM AUDIO DO NOT SHORT RING TO GROUND RIGHT 27 FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION CONNECT TO TIP ONLY + 10V EXT CW LEVEL 0 -10V EXT 5KRD ZONE OUT 26 Alarm Override Switch Input To interface to safety alarm systems , shorting these two connections together will mute the four main music channels but leave the Mic channels open.
USER LINK OPTIONS CAUTION: The following service instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that described in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Input Channel PCB JP1 JP2 Remove jumper links JP1 and JP2 to convert the RIAA stage to line level.
USER LINK OPTIONS Filter PCB Remove JP1to disable the Filter On switch. Headphone PCB To change the USB Audio input feed from the RCA sockets on the rear panel (default) to the internal left/right mix buss, move jumper links CN8 and CN9 from pins 2-3 to 1-2.
REPLACING THE CROSSFADER / FACE PLATE Replacing the Crossfader Use a medium size cross-point screwdriver to undo and remove the two outer screws on the crossfader plate. Do not remove the inner screws. Carefully pull the crossfader assembly away from the front panel. Unplug the cable from the old crossfader and plug in the new assembly. Check that the connector is correctly aligned and pushed on. Replace the assembly making sure the cable faces the left side of the console.
