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Details requirements for warranty claims, including proper use and authorized repairs.
Switch for input source and control for input sensitivity.
Describes the powerful 3-band EQ for tone shaping.
Explains X:FX send, XFade assignment, and filter routing.
Adjusts the channel signal level from off to full.
Adjusts filter feedback for tonal effects from subtle to extreme.
Sets the filter's cut-off frequency across the audio spectrum.
Controls how cue signal is routed to left/right headphones.
Blends main mix output with the cue signal in headphones.
Adjusts the level of the main stereo mix outputs.
Fades between signals routed to either side of the crossfader.
Balanced XLR output for the main PA system.
RCA connectors for external effects loop.
Illustrates the audio signal path through the mixer.
Details HPF, BPF, and LPF filter types and their use.
Recommends signal levels for optimal performance and headroom.
Explains grounding benefits for safety and minimizing hum/buzz.
The Allen & Heath Xone:43 is a DJ mixer designed for professional and enthusiast DJs, offering a comprehensive set of features for mixing, effects, and monitoring. It is built to provide high-quality audio performance and robust functionality for live performances and studio use.
The Xone:43 serves as the central hub for a DJ setup, allowing for the connection and mixing of multiple audio sources. It features four stereo dual-input channels, accommodating a variety of sources such as turntables, CD/media players, and digital vinyl systems (DVS). Each channel includes a phono/line select switch, a 3-band EQ/isolator, and a channel fader. Additionally, there's a dedicated Mic/Aux input channel for microphones or auxiliary line-level sources, complete with a 2-band EQ.
A key feature of the Xone:43 is its Xone VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter) system, which offers high-pass, band-pass, and low-pass filter types with a sweepable frequency control and resonance adjustment. This allows DJs to create dynamic and expressive tonal effects. The mixer also incorporates an X:FX external effects loop with a wet/dry control, enabling seamless integration of external effects units. This loop can be routed directly to the main mix or through the VCF filter for added creative possibilities.
The mixer's output section includes balanced XLR master outputs for connecting to a house PA system, RCA booth outputs for local monitoring, and RCA record outputs for capturing performances. A comprehensive headphone section provides flexible monitoring options, including split cue functionality, allowing DJs to preview tracks in their headphones while monitoring the main mix.
The Xone:43 is designed for intuitive and flexible use in various DJ setups.
Each of the four stereo input channels is highly versatile. The "Phono / Line Select Switch" allows users to easily toggle between a phono input (for turntables with magnetic cartridges requiring RIAA equalization) and a line input (for CD players, media players, or other line-level sources). This flexibility is crucial for DJs who use a mix of analog and digital sources. The "Channel Level Control" (Trim) is used to adjust the input sensitivity, ensuring that the signal level is optimized for each source, preventing clipping or weak signals.
The "Channel Equalizer / Isolator" on each channel is a powerful 3-band EQ that provides both boost (+6dB) and dramatic cut (total kill) capabilities. This allows DJs to sculpt the sound of each track, isolating specific frequency ranges or completely removing them for creative mixing. The center frequencies are set at 3.8kHz (HF), 1kHz (MF), and 310Hz (LF), offering effective control over the treble, mid-range, and bass.
The "X:FX Dry / Wet Send" control on each channel is a unique feature that allows DJs to send a variable amount of the channel's signal to an external effects device connected via the rear panel X:FX send/return loop. This control ranges from 'dry' (no signal sent to effects) to 'wet' (all signal sent to effects), with a central position sending half the signal to effects. This enables creative layering of external effects with the dry signal or, if the filter is selected, with the dry part of the signal being filtered.
The "XFade Assign Switch" allows users to assign each channel to either the X (left), Off (middle), or Y (right) side of the crossfader. This is fundamental for scratch and cut mixing, providing quick control over which channels are affected by the crossfader. The "Filter Select" button, when pressed, routes the channel signal through the VCF filter, illuminating to indicate its active state.
Each channel also features a "Cue Switch" for pre-fader listening in headphones and a "Channel Meter" to display the signal level, which is pre-EQ and pre-fader, ensuring accurate input level monitoring. The "Channel Fader" is a high-quality, smooth-travel VCA fader that adjusts the channel signal level from fully off to fully on.
This dedicated channel offers a "Mic Input" via a standard 3-Pin XLR socket and an "Aux Input" via dual RCA sockets. The "Mic / Aux Select Switch" allows for easy switching between these two sources. A "Channel Gain Control" adjusts the input sensitivity, and a "Channel Equaliser" provides a 2-band EQ (+/-15dB) for shaping the sound of the microphone or auxiliary source. Like the main channels, it includes a "Cue Switch" and a "Channel On Switch" to send the audio to the main mix.
The Xone VCF filter is a cornerstone of the Xone:43's sound. The "Resonance Control" allows users to dial in the classic Xone VCF sound, ranging from a subtle effect ('mild') to a dramatic phase effect with feedback ('wild'). The "X:FX Return to Filter" button is a powerful creative tool, routing the external effects return through the VCF filter instead of directly to the main mix. This allows for filtering of the effected signal, adding another layer of sound manipulation.
The filter offers three types: "HPF" (high pass, bass cut), "BPF" (band pass, bell shaped), and "LPF" (low pass, treble cut), each activated by a dedicated button. The "Frequency Sweep Control" sets the -3dB cut-off frequency of the filter, ranging from 20Hz to 20kHz, providing a wide spectrum of tonal control.
The "Split Cue Switch" offers flexible monitoring. In its normal state, pressing a channel cue switch overrides both left and right monitor program signals with the stereo cue signal. When "Split" is on, cue overrides only the left channel, leaving the program in the right, which is useful for beat mixing. The "Cue / Mix Control" blends the main mix output with the active cue signal in the headphones. The "Headphones Level Control" adjusts the overall volume, and the mixer provides both 1/4" TRS and 3.5mm mini-jack outputs for headphones.
The "Mix / Monitor Meters" provide visual feedback of the main mix level or the cued channel level. The "Master Level Control" adjusts the level of the balanced XLR master outputs, while the "Booth Level Control" adjusts the RCA booth output, which is independent of the master fader and cue system, making it suitable for local monitoring, recording, or zone feeds.
The crossfader allows for smooth transitions between signals assigned to its X and Y sides. It's a VCA controller, ensuring precise level control. The "Crossfader Curve Control" adjusts the crossfader's response, offering dipped, dipless, and fast-cut curves to suit different mixing styles, particularly scratch and cut mixing.
The Xone:43 is designed with maintenance in mind, particularly for components subject to wear and tear.
The crossfader is a user-replaceable component, acknowledging that it can wear out with heavy use. The manual provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for replacing the crossfader, including the necessary tools (T8 Torx screwdriver) and precautions. This process involves carefully dismantling parts of the mixer to access and replace the fader. The mixer supports both the standard fader and an optional Innofader, with specific instructions on how to fit each type. This feature extends the lifespan of the mixer by allowing users to replace a key component rather than the entire unit.
The manual emphasizes the importance of using good quality cables and connectors and checking for correct wiring and reliable solder joints to ensure optimal performance and prevent issues like hum or buzz. It also advises against using low-grade cables, which can be unreliable.
The manual provides comprehensive information on earthing (grounding) to ensure both safety and optimal audio performance. It highlights the importance of connecting all equipment earths to mains earth to prevent high voltage hazards and minimize earth loops that cause audible hum and buzz. Users are advised to ensure turntables are correctly earthed using the provided chassis earth terminal. Recommendations include having the mains system checked by a qualified electrician and not removing the earth connection from the console mains plug.
The manual encourages users to contact their Allen & Heath distributor or agent for additional warranty information or if further assistance is required. This ensures that users have access to professional support for any issues that may arise.
Overall, the Allen & Heath Xone:43 is a robust and feature-rich DJ mixer that combines high-quality audio processing with user-friendly controls and practical maintenance options, making it a reliable choice for diverse DJing applications.
General| Type | DJ Mixer |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4 |
| Input Types | Line, Phono, Mic |
| Inputs - Line | 4 |
| Inputs - Mic | 2 |
| Outputs - Main | 2 x XLR |
| Built-in Effects | No |
| Effects | No |
| Crossfader | Yes |
| USB Interface | No |
| Outputs | Main, Booth, Record |
| EQ | 3-band |
| Filters | High-pass & Low-pass |
| Faders | 4 |
| Headphones | 1 x 1/4" TRS |
| XLR Outputs | Yes |
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