Allen & Heath XONE:DB4
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1. BABA BBA sm m is JO JO A 5 t 5 D SOUNDCARD 25 OUTPUTS 3 e SOUNDCARD 3 Fa INPUTS Lo p T 1 eS LJ Lj Referencing the above diagram Soundcard Inputs are from the XONE DB4 to the PC MAC Soundcard Outputs are from the PC MAC to the XONE DB4 SOUNDCARD OUTPUTS The XONE DB4 has eight four stereo soundcard outputs that will appear in your chosen DAW application The outputs are arranged as follows DAW SELECTING A USB AUDIO CHANNEL To select USB audio on one of the XONE DB4 input channels set the source switch to USB and then use the Input Select switch to choose which USB channel you wish to use INPUT SELECT ANA DIG USB Allen amp Heath 32 XONE DB4 User Guide USB SOUNDCARD ROUTING SOUNDCARD INPUTS J gt Ps2. BY I Ix LOCAL MONITOR MINIDISC OR RECORDING DEVICE Allen amp Heath 5 XONE DB4 User Guide INTRODUCTION TO THE XONE DB4 Congratulations on the purchase of your new XONE DB4 The XONE DB4 is a ground breaking mixer featuring studio quality effects and performance features that blur the boundary between DJ ing and live production Every feature has been meticulously researched with a view to providing you the DJ with the ultimate creative tool The DB4 s quad FX core is based on the Allen amp Heath iLive pro touring console but with FX algorithms further developed for BPM conscious parameters and tight spectral control Many of the FX are new and unique to the DB4 and have been specifically designed to perfectly fit the DJ environment All the loops and FX are automatically synchronised to the tempo of the song so it is very easy to build some amazing grooves and soundscapes without the problems of latency low fidelity and general hassle often associated with using software and laptops With the flexible input matrix any audio source can be selected on any or all of the channels this allows for different processing to be applied to the same tr
3. AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES CAUTION OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST DO NOT OPEN ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED 25555 f WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED OPERATION CET APPAREIL DOIT ETRE MIS A LA TERRE APPARATET TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT DECK STARTS FUSE APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG SERIAL No LAITE ON SUOJAMAADOITUSKOSKET TIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN _ACMAINSIN 100 240 47 63Hz 30W MAX CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING ATTENTION REMPLACER PAR UN FUSIBLE STRICTEMENT IDENTIQUE EN VALEURS ENGINEERED IN THE UK BY ALLEN amp HEATH LIMITED MADE IN UK a N w EN 4 5 i EN INPUT SELECT INPUT SELEC
4. 2 NW FILTER ON CH1 FX ON CH2FX ON CUE AE CUE CUE C XS CUE MIX i MILD WILD 6 456 3 O HPF 2 0 _ zz 1 O 4 1 Teim MONITOR es Ses Bes olo se Ad MEC Ne v AS 50 uf N m 150 7 Or FREQ DO e e 4 o o 1 2 FADER XONC DBY Se DIES z KTE F 2Y e N o O 2 CH3 FX ON CH4 FX ON FILTER ON 7 XONE DB4 Mains Lead Check that the correct mains plug is fitted pre Type A B USB Lead To connect the XONE DB4 to your computer Allen amp Heath mixer X LINK Blanking Plug Ensure the supplied blanking plug is always fitted when not using the X Link port This prevents damage to the socket pins which could be caused by accidental insertion of the USB lead Spare knobs IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS A ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do
5. A m iin Trou Ir ALLEN amp HEATH a r DECK STARTS em x N ihrer CooL Allen amp Heath 46 358mm PEN E CHS FXON CHA FXON 320mm XONE DB4 User Guide NOTES VI xx firmware and V2 xx Change log New in V2 xx New Effect InfraBass New Effect Saturator New Master Output Balance Enhanced FX setup 3 modes Classic Hybrid Send Killsend option removed Configurable FX routing Fader Pre Post FX EQ Pre Post FX On switch Pre Post FX New Spatial Crossover Crossover frequency HF Width LF Width Slope 24 6dB New MIDI Setup Internal MIDI Clock 60 240 BPM MIDI Clock output enable Ability to change MIDI channel 1 16 XLink Pairing Remote Control of DB4 Looper functions please See attached Document Mic Line Channel available on al
6. Alternative LOOP 4 Provides total of 3 ways to turn the looper ON Off for ultimate flexibility Button lights to show loop is turned ON LOOP FADER 1 4 Fades between the un looped tracks and the loops This allows a loop to be stored and mixed back into the un looped track JUI Loop Fractions 1 4 Non latching buttons that divide the loops by two Each button is a division of the one above and multiple buttons can be pressed together to create smaller loop fractions E E On Allen amp Heath 30 XONE DB4 User Guide FIRMWARE UPDATING FIRMWARE When new effects or hardware interfaces are made available for the XONE DB4 it is possible that the mixer will require new firmware New firmware will be made available for download from the website www XONE co uk DB4 Check the website from time to time to check if new firmware is available The current version of installed firmware Code Version can be found by selecting the About screen in the Menu This screen will also display the unique elD number for your DB4 Installing new firmware will not overwrite your saved mixer settings To install the firmware after you have downloaded it follows these instructions carefully Use a good quality USB key of between 32MB and 4GB Copy any files that you need to keep then format the key using FAT32 Unzip the new firmware file to this key and plug the key into the USB socket on the mixers front pane
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8. gt 6 CH I6 146 2 CH 16 CH l6 CH I6 4 CHI6 CH l6 gt 16 CH I6 17 CC l6 C 0 OFF DO EbO OFF EO FO CH 16 CH l6 CH I6 4 CH lI6 CH l6 gt 6 CH I6 Allen amp Heath 42 XONE DB4 User Guide MIDI CONTROL MESSAGES CHANNEL FADER FX ON SWITCH DB4 CC 37 E8 16 16 F8 CC 35 CH 16 CH 16 CC 38 F 8 CH 16 CH 16 CC 36 G8 CH 16 CH 16 CHANNEL FADER CURVE XFADER CURVE XFADER be d CHANNEL FADER CURVE XFADER CURVE T OF CH FADER M 7X 1 om gt lt 7 1 7X G I OFF G OFF F I CC 39 mm CH 16 4 16 CHI6 CH I6 CH 16 FILTERS BUN Lidl Err n Maal I L 8 B6 C7 C 7 CC 34 D7 CH l6 ICH l6 CH I6 ICH I6 CH l6 CH I6 2 R CC D I Eb I CC 3 E CH l6 CH l6 CH I6 ICH 16 CH l6 CH l6 FILTER ON Allen amp Heath 43 XONE DB4 User Guide MIDI CONTROL MESSAGES ADDITIONAL CONTROLS CC 26 CH 16 CC 18 CH 16 28 16 ate S 20 16 CUE G 6 CH 16 5_ LEVEL 9 CC 30 CH 16 amp AscH e 4 16 CHI6 V 1 CH l6 4 CCII7 CHI6 LI Eb 8 CH 16 V Bb l CH 16 MIX CH1 CC 22 CH 16 CUE MIX MIDI SHIFT MODE DB4 ENC ENC 112 FH 5 G5 G 5 5 Bb 5 5 C5 16 16 CH I6 CH I6 CH 16 CH l6 CH I6 CH 16 CC 113 Bb 3 B 3 C4 CH4 D 4 Eb 4 3
9. Post FX Positions the EQ after the FX unit In this configuration turning OFF the FX unit will immediately kill the output FX Mode Options are Classic This is the original Xone DB4 DRY WET law Fully Dry kills the output of the FX unit Fully Wet kills the dry input signal Send In Send mode the dry signal is always routed to the mix the DRY WET control becomes a level send to the FX unit and the output of the FX unit is mixed with the dry signal Hybrid This is a combination of Classic and Send modes for 70 the of DRY WET control rotation the response is similar to Send mode for the final 30 of control rotation the response is similar to Classic mode Allen amp Heath 20 XONE DB4 User Guide LOADING ALTERNATIVE EFFECTS PRESETS Loading Alternative Effects from the Internal Library Each basic effect type DLY VRB RES MOD and DMG has a library of alternative presets within the same category These are accessed using the SELECT button To view or load a preset press an FX button then press the SELECT button this will display the selected effect library Use the SEL AD encoder next to the display screen to scroll through the list then press the encoder to load the chosen preset New or updated effects will be made available from time to time and can be added to the mixer via the firmware update see Page 31 for details on how to do this Check our website www XONE co uk db4 for in depth information on
10. for information on Firmware updating We strongly recommend that you use a dedicated USB flash drive for loading and saving settings OOOOOOOOOOO E 1 1 LI 1 25 O ae MIX MONITOR METERS The main meters follow the selected monitor source The meter reads 0 for an XLR output of 4dBu The mixer should be operated with these meters averaging around 0 with loudest peaks no higher than 6 In SPLIT CUE mode whilst a channel cue button is pressed the left meter will display the CUE level and the right meter will display the PROGRAM PRG level For more about CUE modes please see Headphone Setup on Page 27 MIX MASTER LEVEL CONTROL A rotary master control adjusts the level of the main mix XLR outputs feeding the house sound system This does not affect the monitor output or the meter reading BOOTH MASTER LEVEL CONTROL Adjusts the level of the signal to the stereo monitor RCA output This does not affect the headphones The monitor output could be used for a booth monitor recording or an additional zone feed CUE ADD MIX CONTROL Pans between Cue signal and the Main Mix output Turned fully anti clockwise only the active Cue signal is heard through the headphones when a Cue is selected Gradually turning clockwise introduces the Main Mix output to the Cue signal until fully clockwise only the Mix is heard This does not affec
11. INPUT PEAK LED llluminates if input signal is within 3dB of clipping If this happens lower the Trim level This Peak indicator is separate from the channel meter and displays peak input level not output EQ SECTION Configured as either Three band EQ or High Pass Low Pass filter depending switch position Please refer to Page l6 for further details on this feature INPUT SELECT gt el M LOOP RECORDER Records and automatically loops input source when activated Display shows loop length and beat detection activity Please refer to Pagel 7 for further details on this feature ka FX TYPE SELECT BUTTONS Selects one of the five basic effects types Each selection overrides the previous one Buttons will illuminate green to show effect selected or orange when channel is in focus Please refer to Page 18 for further details on this feature FX SELECT Press to move focus to channel If the channel has focus then press to open FX library Please refer to Page 18 for further details on this feature Ei FX EXPRESSION CONTROL Changes one parameter of selected FX e g regeneration if delay selected Please refer to Page 18 for further details on this feature 9 FX WET DRY CONTROL The WET DRY control sets the level of the effect from no effect DRY when fully anticlockwise to maximum effect WET when fully clockwise Please refer to Page 18 for further details on this feature Allen amp H
12. 15 XONE DB4 User Guide THE SECTION The music channel EQ Section on the XONE DB4 can operate in one of three different modes Each mode is indicated by the colour of the illuminated control knob pointers ISOLATOR MODE In this mode the EQ provides full attenuation when fully anti clockwise and a safe 6dB of boost when fully clockwise This EQ offers a steep 24dB octave slope for tight frequency isolation In isolator mode the EQ knob pointers are illuminated BLUE EQ MODE In this mode the EQ provides 26dB of attenuation and 6dB of boost This has a gentler 2dB octave slope better suited to certain styles of music EQ mode the knob pointers are illuminated RED FILTER MODE In FILTER MODE the EQ section becomes a high and low pass filter system with adjustable resonance offering precise control over the frequency spectrum The filters haver I2dB octave slope The HF and LF knob pointers illuminate BLUE and the MF RED The MF pot controls the resonance or sharpness Q of the filter HF CONTROL Adjusts the high frequency content of the channel audio In content of the channel audio In ISO ISO or EQ mode the or EQ mode the centre detent centre detent position will give a position will give flat frequency flat frequency response fully response fully clockwise will boost the clockwise will boost the high mid frequencies by 6dB and frequencies by 6dB and anticlockwise will attenuate them anticl
13. Family USB Enhanced Host Controller 3A6C y Intel R ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller 3A64 y Intel R ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller 3465 y Intel R ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller 3466 y Intel R ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller j 9 Intel R ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller 3468 y Intel R ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller 3469 g USB Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Root Hub g USB Root Hub USB Root Hub g USB Root Hub USB Root Hub USB Virtualization Expand the Sound Video and Game Controllers section to reveal the WDM audio and MIDI drivers for the XONE DB4 Expand the Universal Serial Bus Controllers section to reveal the XONE DB4 ASIO driver and its release version number in this case 2 9 15 Allen amp Heath 37 XONE DB4 User Guide DRIVER INSTALLATION STOP BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING WITH YOUR XONE DB4 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOUR MAC IS CORRECTLY SET UP TO BE USED WITH THE MIXER CHECK www XONE co uk db4 FOR NEWS ON THE LATEST DRIVER VERSIONS Open the XONE DB4 Driver x x x dmg to reveal the window shown XONE DB4 Driver 2 0 10 z 2 items 8 1 MB ava lable nUe XOME DE4 driver remover DB4 2 0 10 mpkg Click on the XONE DB4 mpkg file to launch the driver installation w Install Xone DB4 Driver Package 2 0 10 Welcome to th
14. JE DIGITAL INPUTS 1 4 X LINK DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT The XONE DB4 has four digital inputs on the rear panel designed for standard 75 Ohm RCA interface cables These inputs are compatible with the following formats AES3 IEC60958 S PDIF Sony Phillips Digital Interconnect Format 1201 all from 32kHz to 92kHz and up to 24bits Digital Output The digital output is fixed at 48kHz 24 bit non copy protected with a 75 Ohm impedance The digital output source and signal level is set in the Menu under Record Setup see page 24 for details X LINK X Link is a proprietary interface protocol to enable future Allen amp Heath accessories and controllers to be easily connected to the XONE DB4 Visit www XONE co uk for the latest news on X Link enabled products DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE SPECIFICATION Analogue Digital conversion 24 bit Analogue Digital Line up 2dBu OdBFS DSP processing 24 bit I O 48 bit EQ DSP Mix Bus 56 bit Fixed Point DSP core sampling frequency 48kHz USB soundcard sampling frequency range 44 1kHz to 96kHz SPDIF input sampling frequency range 32kHz to 192kHz SPDIF Output sampling frequency 48kHz QUAD FX Core DSP engine 4 simultaneous FX engines with independent BPM calculation 4 stereo Loopers with BPM conscious looping 4 bars 60BPM maximum sample time Allen amp Heath 45 XONE DB4 User Guide SPECIFICATIONS Operating levels Main outputs Monitor Record
15. Maximum output level Mic Sensitivity RIAA input sensitivity I kHz Frequency response Line in to Mix out Distortion at IkHz Line in at 0Vu out Main Mix noise 22Hz 22KHz un weighted Residual Mix noise22Hz 22KHz un weighted Equalization Fader Shutoff OVU 4dBu OVU 4dBu OVU 4dBu 24dBu balanced 20dB 50dB 70mV OVU 200mV max 2 20kHz 0 0 5 0 003 90dB un weighted 84dBu 104dB dynamic range 88dBu 6dB boost 26dB or Total Kill 3 Band lOdBr See Page 45 for Digital Architecture Specification Dimensions and Weights The console is fitted with rubber feet for desktop operation A screw on rack ear kit is avail able for 19 rack or plinth mounting Width Height Depth Weight Desktop 320 mm 12 6 88 mm 3 5 358 mm 14 5 1 kg 11 Ibs Rack ears fitted 483 mm 19 88 mm 3 5 358 mm 14 Packed 530 mm 20 9 470 mm 18 5 260 mm 10 2 8 6 kg 19 Ibs To order a rack ear kit for the XONE DB4 please quote the part number X DB4 RK 19 ann Em 2095 DECK STARTS ren FUSE 227 am arvana BAL AY ON URTETUUA MANUEL
16. N _ N op T eo LO N gt zz A a a a a gt 2 2 LLI LLI LU 77 Qo o SOFTWARE SWITCH o x e E x 2 2 ANA 2 Ti ADC cc 2 t L O pom pce aa g MIXER SOURCES CHANNEL SOURCES The XONE DB4 provides eight four stereo soundcard inputs that will appear in your chosen DAW application The inputs are arranged as follows DAW XONE DB4 SOUNDCARD INPUT 1 2 SEND SOUNDCARD INPUT 3 4 SEND 2 SOUNDCARD INPUT 5 6 SEND 3 SOUNDCARD INPUT 7 8 SEND 4 The block diagram above shows the different sources that can be mapped to each of the stereo soundcard inputs or Sends The sources are split into two groups MIXER and CHANNEL Allen amp Heath 33 XONE DB4 User Guide USB SOUNDCARD ROUTING CHANNEL SOURCES i Each of the USB audio sends can source from various points within E A the XONE DB4 Input Channels From the diagram the three ANA options are Analogue In Digital In and Channel PFL ADC 2 ANALOGUE IN analogue sources arranged as follows lt 5 P CHANNELS AND 4 LINE INPUT ONLY A 7 CHANNELS 2 AND 3 SWITCHABLE LINE PHONO DIGITAL IN The source connected to the channel s digital input CHANNEL PFL The channel PFL is the point in the signal path where monitoring is done us
17. before shipping If the unit is to be repaired in a different country to that of its purchase the repair may take longer than normal whilst the warranty is confirmed and parts are sourced Units returned should be packed to avoid transit damage In certain territories the terms may vary Check with your ALLEN amp HEATH distributor or agent for any additional warranty which may apply If further assistance is required please contact Allen amp Heath Ltd IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY By using this Allen amp Heath product and the software within it you agree to be bound by the terms of the relevant End User Licence Agreement EULA a copy of which can be found on the Allen amp Heath website in the product s pages You agree to be bound by the terms of the EULA by installing copying or otherwise using the software This product complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directive 2004 108 EC and the European Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC This product has been tested to EN55103 Parts 1 amp 2 1996 for use in Environments E1 E2 E3 and E4 to demonstrate compliance with the protection requirements in the European EMC directive 2004 108 EC During some tests the specified performance figures of the product were affected This is considered permissible and the product has been passed as acceptable for its intended use Allen amp Heath has a strict policy of ensuring all products are tested to the latest safety
18. button FXTIME PFX 1 EXPRESSION SEL ADI KS DRY WET Use the SEL ADJ encoder to scroll up or down to select each Press the Channel SELECT channel stage Button to open the effect library then press the Press the encoder to cycle MENU button to open the through the different options FX SETUP Page available for the selected stage Allen amp Heath 19 XONE DB4 User Guide Configuring the channel FX chain FX UNIT Options are Pre Fade Positions the FX unit before the channel fader In this configuration pulling the fader down will attenuate the output of the FX unit Post Fade Positions the FX unit after the channel fader In this configuration the output of the FX unit will not be attenuated if the fader is pulled down allowing the tails of reverbs and delays to ring into the mix Note if a delay is set to maximum regeneration it will continue to feed into the mix until the regen control Expression is lowered EQ Options are Pre FX Positions the EQ before the FX unit In this configuration the frequency response of input signal to the FX unit can be contoured using the EQ Post FX Positions the EQ after the FX unit In this configuration the output frequency response of the FX can be contoured using the EQ On Switch Options are Pre FX Positions the FX before the FX unit In this configuration switching off the FX unit will allow the output to continue to ring into the mix
19. can be paired To pair the XONE K2 connect it to the X LINK port using the RJ45 lead shipped with the device Open the DB4 menu and select XLINK PAIRING The screen will show the ID number of any devices suitable for pairing and in the case of the K2 scrolling through the list will cause the connected devices to display a pattern see illustration right to show which one is selected Multiple devices can be chained via X LINK but only one can be paired at a time A K2 that has been paired to the DB4 will not transmit MIDI but other non paired devices in the chain will remain unaffected NOTE Pairing is only possible if the Xone K2 is running firmware version 2 or above V2 firmware for the K2 can be downloaded from our website www xone co uk k2 O8008 11 amp e amp mie 34 II Ee ae 9 Y e I C C3 w 9 a C z CI a C C C E 2900 4 6 DB4 Ch 4 EXTENDED LOOP FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WHEN PAIRED WITH A XONE K2 LOOP FRACTION 1 4 Changes the loop length in the same way as the Loop Time encoder on the DB4 The Loop display will change to show current loop length LOOP ON 1 4 Press encoder to turn the Loopers ON OFF LOOP START 1 4 Red lights blink to show start of loop SLIP ROLL 1 4 Press for Slip Roll mode Slip Roll resamples the loop each time the beat fraction is changed B BO
20. effects buttons 1 will select that effect Each time an effect button is pressed it will illuminate orange to show it is in focus Selecting a different effect button will override the previous selection Only one effect per channel can be selected Pressing an effect button on a different channel will move the focus to that channel and cause the previous channels effect button to turn green green shows the effect is selected but that it is not in focus When an effect is in focus further parameters can be adjusted using the global control encoders next to the display screen see Page 20 for details Focus moves every time a CH FX ON 5 CUE or SELECT 2 button is pressed The display screen will also highlight which channel effect is in focus Each basic effect type DLY VRB RES MOD and DMG has a library of alternative effects within the same category These are accessed using the SELECT button 21 Press the SELECT button once to move the focus to that channel When the channel is in focus press the SELECT button to open up the effect library list on the display screen See page 19 for details To turn ON the selected effect press the relevant CH FX ON switch 5 This switch has two modes of operation latching and momentary To latch the switch ON tap once To briefly switch ON an effect press and hold the button the effect will turn off on release This function also works the other way so if an effect is ON pressing and holding
21. the button will turn the effect off until the button is released Allen amp Heath 8 XONE DB4 User Guide Configuring the channel FX chain Version 2 firmware and above The FX SETUP menu provides options to change the order in which key elements of the FX chain are positioned This advanced feature allows for individual customisation of each music channel altering the way the output of the FX units feed into the mix and how the music source feeds into the FX units The illustration on the right shows the default signal path from right to left with the order being FX unit FX ON switch EQ and Fader With Version 2 firmware the order of these stages can be changed to move the fader before the FX unit the EQ before the FX unit and the FX ON switch before the FX unit in any combination Each option will alter the way the output of the FX unit is processed and how effects respond to fader movements the EQ and the FX on off There are also options to change the way the Dry Wet control blends the processed and unprocessed signals each of which will subtly alter the sound of the different effects With this level of customisation it is worth spending time experimenting with all the options in order to find the response that best suits your style of music To gain access to the FX SETUP page press the channel SELECT button to open up the effect library then with the library page TOGGLEVIEW Y open press the MENU
22. to listen to the channel pre fade signal in the headphones and view its level on the main meters The backlit switch lights red when selected Press the switch again to deselect cue CHANNEL LEVEL CONTROL Sets the level of the channel signal in the main mix 9 CHANNEL ON SWITCH Turns the channel on allowing the channel signal to be routed to the main mix This feature is very useful if a microphone is being used as it can be switched in and out of the mix MIX CHI SWITCH Selects where the channel output will be routed MIX Routes the signal directly to the mix CHI Routes the signal to the input of Channel If the switch is set to CHI the MIC LED will illuminate in Channel overriding the matrix input to that channel This will enable loops and effects to be applied to the microphone input From Version 2 firmware this control will override the Analogue input of all four channels allowing the Mic input to be routed to any or all of the channels MIC LED flashes continuously when the MIX CHI switch is activated and will also will flash the Matrix LEDs if they are assigned to Analogue ei Allen amp Heath 9 XONE DB4 User Guide MUSIC CHANNEL 1 MATRIX INPUT SELECTOR Please refer to Page 5 for further information on how to use this feature INPUT TRIM Amplifies attenuates the input signal by up to 10 On firmware versions above V1 00 this is increased to 20dB
23. to set the sensitivity audio source and mode of the headphone cue system Trim Adjusts the operating level of the headphone amplifier to match the sensitivity of your headphones The trim ranges from 28 to 12 dB Mode Toggles between Split and Normal Split mode a sum of the main mix is sent to the right headphone and the cue signal in the left Use the CUE MIX control to pan between the two The main meters will display cue level on the left and mix level on the right Normal mode will provide a stereo cue or main mix signal to the headphone output dependant of the position of the CUE MIX control The meters will display a stereo signal level of the main mix or the channel pre fade signal level when a Cue is activated Cleanfeed Selects whether of not the signal from the Microphone input is routed to the headphones when the CUE MIX control is set to Mix for instance if you don t want to hear the MC s microphone when beat matching to the main mix set this to On The options are On Off Auto mute Selects the non cued audio source If this is set to On the head phone output will be muted until a channel Cue is activated If set to Off the headphone output will default to the main mix or clean feed when all channels cues are off AutoCue Turns On the auto cancel mode when pressing the Cue buttons with it On the previous Cue selection will be cancelled with it Off the previous Cue will remain On and will have to
24. ALLEN amp HEATH XD IP DDB USER GUIDE Publication AP7977 Issue 3 Allen amp Heath XONE DB4 User Guide Limited One Year Manufacturers 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 In the event of a failure notify and return the defective unit to the place of purchase If this is not possible then please contact the authorised ALLEN amp HEATH distributor or agent in your country as soon as possible for repair under warranty subject to the following conditions Conditions of Warranty The equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the instructions in this User Guide The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or accidental neglect or alteration other than as described in the User Guide or Service Manual or approved by ALLEN amp HEATH Any necessary adjustment alteration or repair has been carried out by an authorised ALLEN amp HEATH distributor or agent This warranty does not cover fader wear and tear The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to the place of purchase an authorised ALLEN amp HEATH dis tributor or agent with proof of purchase Please discuss this with the distributor or the agent
25. CROPHONE INPUT CONNECTOR Balanced XLR Plug in a DJ guest or announcement microphone here Use a good quality low impedance dynamic mic such as those specifically designed for vocals Do not use high impedance or unbalanced microphones or condenser types which require phantom power Use the best professional grade balanced cables and L UNE R connectors you can afford as these are typically subject to intense use and abuse in the club environment 5 um MIC LINE SELECTOR SWITCH 4 5 6 3 7 4 Selects either the MONO Microphone or STEREO Line inputs 1 9 0 10 LINE INPUT CONNECTOR Dual RCA sockets for connecting an external line level source GAIN CONTROL Adjusts the input sensitivity of the Mic Line channel to compensate for different source signal levels MIC EQ Controls The MIC equaliser provides a tool to adjust the tonal quality of the sound to correct source problems such as microphone response proximity effect noise and feedback to help the voice cut through the mix or to adjust the overall feel Start with the EQ controls set to their mid flat position then adjust to achieve the desired sound EI CHANNEL PEAK LED cm Illuminates if the channel signal is within 3dB of clipping Lo If the Peak LED continuously lights turn the Gain control down Allen amp Heath 8 XONE DB4 User Guide LINE CHANNEL CHANNEL CUE SWITCH Press the Cue switch
26. IX Each music channel the XONE DB4 features an input matrix system making it possible to select from any of the twelve available sources no matter which input socket they are physically connected to Each channel can accept inputs in three formats ANALOGUE Channel Line or Microphone Microphone selected on front panel Channel 2 Line or Phono Selector switch on rear panel Channel 3 Line or Phono Selector switch on rear panel Channel 4 Line only USB Channel ASIO Soundcard Output 1 2 Channel 2 ASIO Soundcard Output 3 4 Channel 3 ASIO Soundcard Output 5 6 Channel 4 ASIO Soundcard Output 7 8 DIGITAL S PDIF Input 4 via RCA on rear panel Example Usage Using the matrix a CD player plugged into Analogue Input 4 of your mixer can be routed to Channel by setting the Toggle Switch to ANA and the Input Select Rotary to 4 or can be assigned to all four channels simultaneously by repeating the process on all input channels Alternatively if you wish to select your source to be DAW Soundcard Outputs 5 6 set the Toggle Switch to USB and the Input Select Rotary to 3 INPUT SELECTION Turn the 4 position rotary switch to select one of the four available input sources The green LED will illuminate to show which is the currently selected source INPUT SOURCE SELECT SWITCH Toggle switch allowing selection between Analogue ANA USB and DIGITAL DIG sources Allen amp Heath
27. ON INSTALLING THE CORRECT DRIVERS FOR THE USB SOUNDCARD CHECK www XONE co uk db4 FOR NEWS ON THE LATEST DRIVER VERSIONS Software Installation Windows XP Vista and Windows 7 Follow the procedure described below to install the USB audio and MIDI drivers Connect the XONE DB4 to your mains electricity supply Do not connect the DB4 to the PC at this time 2 Open the Drivers folder and run Setup exe ag AONE DB4 USB ASIO driver 2 9 15 Please choose your language below Select your preferred language E XONE DBA USB ASIO driver 2 9 15 4 Select Install the driver r XONE DB4 USB ASIO driver 2 9 15 5 When prompted connect the DB4 to the PC with the USB lead Please plug your USB audio device now to the computer if it s not already connected This might take a while Allen amp Heath 35 XONE DB4 User Guide DRIVER INSTALLATION Would you like to install this device software Name usb audio de Universal Serial Bus contro P d Publisher Ploytec GmbH 6 Select Install Always trust software from Ploytec GmbH You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can decide which device software is safe to install RE XONE DB4 USB ASIO driver 29 1 7 The USB driver will now install Installing USB drivers Would you like to install this device software G y Name Allen amp Heath Sound vid
28. Selec e Installation Type A Installation The installation was successful Restart your Mac The software was installed Click Restart to finish installing the software Co Back Restart Allen amp Heath 39 XONE DB4 User Guide DRIVER INSTALLATION Checking the Driver Installation Once the driver installation is complete you will need to check that the XONE DB4 is being rec ognised To do this connect the XONE DB4 to your Mac and then from the file menu select GO Utilities Audio MIDI Setup The Audio Devices window will open automatically To open the MIDI Studio window from the File Menu select Window Show MIDI Window Audio Devices By bullt in microphone Fee eee In the Audio Input section the P 2 O out Clock source Hardware 7 Built in Input Y number of channels should be seen W in Oout Input Output gy roo as 8 running at 24 bit NE Din 2 out CEPI TUI In the Audio Output section the Format 44100 0Hz 8ch 24bit number of channels should be seen Ch Volume Value dB Mute Thru as 8 running at 24 bit L G 2 ae The sample rate is selectable from gt 44 1 to 96kHz 7 Q 8 4 MIDI Studio Default zal mM E d Icon Size Configuration Add Device Remove Device Show Info Rescan MIDI Test Setup PTAC Driver Now select the MIDI Devices tab and make sure that
29. T INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT ANA DIG ANA DIG ANA DIG ANA DIG USB N L MIX R CUE SPLIT PRG 0 TOGGLE VIEW Y FX TIME SEL ADJ EXPRESSION HOLD RESET ENTER 1 1 1 N FRE 0 De 1 N 20Hz 20kHz gt gt eS eS gt M 7 jJ jJ jJ CH1 FXON CH2 FX ON IHE CH3 FX ON CH4 FX FILTER ON Allen amp Heath 4 XONE DB4 User Guide APPLICATION DIAGRAM d K use R 4 te ik 8 rt rH T i FEE au TE a aes a a H a m a Ic 0000 53 everti 0000
30. ack on separate channels or a phrase sampled in the looper on one channel can be added to the mix later in the track The XONE DB4 is more than a mixer with an effects unit many parameters of each effect can be altered and along with the built in library of effects this means that the scope for audio manipulation is almost unlimited allowing you to develop a totally unique sound in your mixes It is also perfectly at home in your production studio where it can be used as a stereo multi channel effects processor digitally inserted into your chosen DAW using the flexible routing options available on the built in 16 channel USB2 0 soundcard The XONE DB4 is designed to be intuitive and easy to use However it is worth spending time reading this manual to ensure you get the maximum from it We have had lot of fun designing the DB4 and we are sure you will have even more fun using it Best wishes The XONE DB4 design team For the latest information and firmware for your DB4 please visit our website www xone co uk db4 And for the latest product and artist news please visit the Allen amp Heath Xone blog http xoneblog allen heath com Allen amp Heath 6 XONE DB4 User Guide CONTENTS To ensure that you get the maximum benefit from your XONE DB4 please spare a few minutes familiarising yourself with the controls and setup procedures outlined in this user guide For further information please refer to the additional content a
31. and EMC standards Customers requiring more information about EMC and safety issues can contact Allen amp Heath NOTE Any changes or modifications to the console not approved by Allen amp Heath could void the compliance of the console and therefore the users authority to operate it XONE DB4 User Guide AP7977 Copyright 2010 Allen amp Heath Limited All rights reserved Allen amp Heath Limited Kernick Industrial Estate Penryn Cornwall TRIO 9LU UK http www allen heath com http www XONE co uk Allen amp Heath 2 XONE DB4 User Guide PACKED ITEMS Check that you have received the following EXPRESSION f gt ks SELECT A FILTER Or m 14 gt 2 I x4 amp d xaO gt y amp 2 RES lt a 5 6 O O 3 7 O s O EI 2 0 10 25 MIX L MIX R 5 CUE SPLIT PRG 4 0 10 BOOTH ALLEN amp HEATH FX ADJ TOGGLEVIEW W FXTIME SEL ADJ EXPRESSION LD HOLD RESET W ENTER ERR KS SELECT KS ET D WET 7 WI
32. be turned Off manually Allen amp Heath 27 XONE DB4 User Guide SETUP MENU RECORD SETUP Trim Sets the signal level of the analogue record outputs and the Digital Output 0 0dB corresponds to a nominal output level of 4dBu when the main meters read OVU This is an ideal level to feed power amplifiers or interface with pro audio equipment but is too high for most recording devices minidiscs etc so use this control to attenuate the output level by up to 40dB Source There are three options available Mix Cleanfeed or Phones Mix will send the same signal to the record out as to the main mixer outputs Cleanfeed will send the Mix output less the signal from the Mic channel and Phones will send the headphone monitor signal The Digital output will also be affected by any routing changes made here BOOTH SETUP Trim Sets the signal level of the Booth outputs 0 0dB corresponds to a nominal output level of 4dBu when the main meters read OvU This is an ideal level to feed power amplifiers or interface with pro audio equipment If the Booth level is too high it can be attenuated by up to 40dB Phase Allows you to reverse the signal Phase of the Booth output The DB4 is phase coherent i e the signal phase of the output is the same as the input however in some installations acoustic reflections can create a phase cancellation between the booth monitors and the main PA This often results in loss of bass frequencies so try re
33. e FX TIME TAP control this will guide the detection system to trigger off correct percussive elements within the track and assist accurate beat analysis EXTERNAL MIDI CLOCK If your playback source is a DAW running through the built in USB2 0 multi channel soundcard you use MIDI clock as the timing source for the DB4 this will override normal BPM detection and affects all channels If you select this mode make sure that your DAW supports sending MIDI clocks and that this feature is enabled INTERNAL MIDI CLOCK From Version 2 Firmware the XONE DB4 can also generate internal MIDI clocks which can be sent via USB to a DAW Refer to the MIDI SETUP Menu option on page 25 for details Note If the BPM engines are set to MIDI Clock and the Internal MIDI clock enabled global tempo is set by the internal MIDI clock TEMPO RESET The BPM detection system can be forced into a reset by holding down the FX TIME encoder until the tempo display changes to The BPM is automatically reset when a new audio source is selected or the range changed in the menu The BPM cannot be reset whilst a loop is active on that channel until the looper is cleared ROLL LED OFF TAP TEMPO In addition to the previously discussed detection and synchronising systems a BPM can be tapped using the FX TIME encoder You need to tap a minimum of six times before the tempo will be displayed The tap function can be used to force t
34. e Xone DB4 Driver Package 2 0 10 Installer Introduction You will ba guided through the steps necessary to install this software Destination Sele Installation Installati n summa 5 Click on Continue Go Back Continue a Install Xone DBA Driver Package 2 0 10 Standard Install on Snow Leopard Introduction A Destination Select This will take 3 4 MB of space on your computer Installation Type Click Install to perform a standard installation of Installatie this software on the disk Snow Leopard Summ aly Select install location and then click Install Change Install Location AK uz Customize GoBack Install 1 2 E Be Allen amp Heath 38 XONE DB4 User Guide DRIVER INSTALLATION Type your password to allow Installer to make SEI changes Enter your system password Password Details Right system install root user Application Installer f Cancel ok mo When this software finishes installing you must restart your computer Arc you Sure vou Want to install the software now mcam Click on Continue Installation De nenne EEE nee ni nic Cancel Continue Installation Install Xone DB4 Driver Package 2 0 10 The installation was completed successfully e Introduction Destination
35. eath 10 XONE DB4 User Guide MUSIC CHANNEL FILTER ASSIGN SWITCH Set the 3 position switch to its mid position to route the signal direct to the mix or to its left or right positions to route the signal to Filter or Filter 2 respectively See page 12 for more information on the filter system X FADE ASSIGN SWITCH Set the 3 position switch to its mid position to route the signal direct to the mix or to its left or right positions to route the signal to Crossfade X or Crossfade Y respectively CHANNEL CUE SWITCH Press the cue switch to listen to the channel pre fade signal in the headphones and see its level on the main meters The button will illuminate when selected Press the switch to deselect cue The switches are interlocked pressing another one turns off the previous selection Multiple cueing may be achieved in one of two ways Pressing two or more cues simultaneously 2 Holding down an active cue allows momentary activation of any other cue when pressed 3 Disable AutoCue refer Page2 for SELECT DRY WET details d CHANNEL METER Displays the pre fader channel signal level The channel level control should be set so that the channel meter averages around 0 with loudest peaks no higher than 6 Turn down the Trim control if the PK indicator lights NOTE If the EQ and FX are configured to be Post Fader see pagel9 the actual channel signal level fed to t
36. econd pa rameter of the currently focused effect This is the toggled view of the Delay effect Fat Q represents a frequency graph with the low frequencies on the left high on the right The shaded area is the frequency response of the output filter of the delay Rotating the FX ADJ control will move the centre frequency of this filter and the shaded area will move left or right TOGGLE VIEW Y FXTIME FX TIME TAP This encoder sets the beat fraction for each effect Rotating anticlockwise will decrease the time and rotating clockwise will increase it The time defaults to fractions of the detected BPM but for delays this can be switched to absolute time in milliseconds see Page 23 Pressing and holding this control for approximately 4 second will lock or unlock the BPM at the currently detected setting Pressing and holding this control for a further second will reset the BPM detection engine for fresh analyses You can also tap in a tempo using this control You need to tap a minimum of six times before it will be registered Allen amp Heath 22 XONE DB4 User Guide KILL SEND AND BPM mS MODE KILL SEND EFFECTS Version firmware only All Delays and Reverbs can be set to Kill Send mode In this mode rotating the Wet Dry control into the orange area labelled KS will mute the send to the effects unit leaving only the processed output to decay into the mix This can be used as a dramatic way to mix i
37. eo and game cont 8 Select 4 nstal N p Publisher Ploytec GmbH Always trust software from Ploytec GmbH Install Don t Install You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can decide which device software is safe to install Would you like to install this device software Name usb audio de Sound video and game contr Y 2 Publisher Ploytec GmbH 9 Select Install C Always trust software from Ploytec GmbH You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can decide which device software is safe to install Engineers Werner Wirsum Markus Medau Copyright 2000 2008 Ploytec GmbH Thanks to Erik Gorouben Aya Denma Thomas Zepf Uwe Minning Klaus Frauenholz Charlie Irina all the great folks of the companies we work with and of 0 Reboot to com plete installation course to you for using our software In order to complete the installation it s necessary to reboot the computer Press Reboot now or press Reboot later if you don t want to reboot now Reboot later The installation process may differ slightly dependant upon Operating System and Security Software Note Always use the same USB port with your XONE DB4 When installing on a MS Windows system the drivers will be associated with the USB port that you are currently plugged into If you attempt to use the DB4 with another USB port or w
38. er products did you you consider before choosing A amp H Is there any thing you would like to improve on this mixer What audio magazines do you read If you were going to design a mixer for your work what are the 6 most important features it should have in order of importance 2 4 6 We may use the information you provide to inform you of future product developments We will not give or sell this data to third parties Please indicate with an x if you do not wish to receive any further communications from us Allen amp Heath 48 XONE DB4 User Guide Allen amp Heath 49 XONE DB4 User Guide
39. er recall BPM Range FX Settings Kill Sends Presets Scroll Parameters Headphone Settings Meter Mode Record Source Surface Brightness and USB Routing FIRMWARE Use this function to load new firmware to the DB4 see Page 31 for details BPM RANGE Selects the most appropriate tempo range for the style of music you play You can also select external MIDI clock as the synchronisation source BRIGHTNESS Allows you to adjust the brightness of the front panel LEDs to better suit the ambient lighting conditions Allen amp Heath 26 XONE DB4 User Guide SETUP MENU USB ROUTING This menu selects the routing options for the upstream USB Send corresponds to USB 1 2 send 2 to USB 3 4 etc The options 4 Analog Routes the selected converted analogue input to the sound card input 4 Digital Routes the selected digital input to the soundcard input 4 PFL Routes the selected pre fade channel audio to the sound card input CHI 4 AFL Routes the selected post fade channel audio to the sound card input Mic PFL Routes the Mic Aux pre fade channel audio to the sound card input Record Routes the record output to the soundcard input Booth Routes the booth output to the soundcard input Mix Routes the mix output to the soundcard input Phones Routes the headphone CUE signal to the soundcard input To view the Soundcard Input Block Diagram please see Page 33 HP SETUP This menu enables you
40. er slope The button will illuminate when selected LPF Button Turns on the low pass treble cut filter slope The button will illuminate when selected Frequency Sweep Control This control sets the cut off frequency of the filter lt ranges from very low frequency 20Hz to very high 20kHz Filter On Switch 6 Switches the filter and off The button will illuminate when selected ADVANCED BUTTON MODES Any frequency band select button 2 3 and 4 can be momentarily selected along with the currently active band To do this hold down the button of the band that is currently active and then press the button of the band to be momentarily selected Multiple filter bands may be selected by pressing the band buttons simultaneously Releasing the band buttons simultaneously will store the selection To turn on the filter press the relevant FILTER ON switch 6 This switch has two modes of operation latching and momentary To latch the switch ON tap once To briefly switch ON a filter press and hold the button the filter will turn off on release This function also works the other way so if a filter is ON pressing and holding the button will turn the filter off until the button is released Allen amp Heath 12 XONE DB4 User Guide MASTER SECTION USB A TYPE SOCKET e Allows insertion of a USB memory stick for the purposes of g loading and saving settings and for Firmware updates See Page
41. he BPM detection system to lock onto a harmon ic of the beat useful for creating odd time signatures Tap tempo can also be used to extend the Loop length for tempos over I20BPM For instance tapping every second beat of a 128BPM track will force the BPM engine to sync to 64BPM thus doubling the loop time from 4 bars to 8 Note that the displayed beat fractions will be out by a fac tor of 2 TEMPO LOCK Current Tempo can be locked at any time by pressing and holding the FX TIME encoder until the padlock symbol comes up in the display When a tempo is locked it will not change when switching to an alternative audio source Allen amp Heath 24 XONE DB4 User Guide INTERNAL MIDI CLOCK CHANNEL NUMBER From Version 2 firmware the Xone DB4 has the ability to generate internal MIDI clocks which can be used to control the tempo of a connected DAW via USB To activate internal MIDI clocks press the MENU button and using the SEL AD encoder scroll down the list to MIDI SETUP press the encoder to enter the MIDI SETUP menu Clock BPM The current clock tempo is displayed in BPM to the nearest decimal point To change the tempo select the item and press the encoder once and rotate Enable To activate MIDI clock scroll to Enable and press the encoder to turn On If the BPM RANGE see page 24 is set to MIDI Clock and the Internal MIDI clock enabled global tempo for the effects and loopers is set by the internal MIDI clock Channe
42. he mix may be higher or lower than indicated on the meter CHANNEL FADER A high quality smooth travel dual rail fader adjusts the channel signal level from fully off to fully on Allen amp Heath XONE DB4 User Guide FILTERS The XONE DB4 is equipped with a dual swept filter system that emulates the analogue filters that have been a key feature on most XONE products The filters can be used as a mix tool or to create dynamic effects On initial power up or after a mixer reset the filters always default to Low Pass but any combination of the three filters types can be achieved by simultaneously pressing the filter type buttons From Version 2 firmware the current filter selection is stored when the mixer is powered OFF and recalled when it is switched back on The frequency sweep control sets the cut off point of the filter and the resonance alters the Q A flat frequency response is achieved when the Frequency Sweep control is fully clockwise LPF or fully anticlockwise HPF with the Resonance control set to its midpoint Resonance Control This reproduces the classic analogue VCF sound of adjusting the level of negative feedback The control ranges from mild producing a very subtle effect to wild producing a dramatic swept peaked resonant effect HPF Button Turns on the high pass bass cut filter slope The button will illuminate when selected BPF Button Turns on the band pass bell shaped filt
43. ing the channel CUE button The CHANNEL SOURCES Channel PFL is after the EQ Loop and FX sections so any M manipulation of these areas will be audible MICROPHONE INPUT The microphone input can be recorded into software by setting its selector switch to CHI see Page 9 and setting one of the input sends to CHANNEL PFL MIXER SOURCES The USB audio sends can also source from any of the mixers outputs 0 From the diagram the four options are the Booth Output a Record Output Mix Output and Headphone CUE bus Output A A BOOTH OUTPUT Routes the Booth Output to the chosen send For more information on Booth Output source options please refer to Page 28 RECORD OUTPUT Routes the Record Output to the chosen send For more information on Record Output source options please refer to Page 28 MIX OUTPUT Routes the Mix Output to the chosen send For more information on Mix Output source options please refer to Page 28 PHONES OUTPUT Routes the Phones Output to the chosen send For more information on Phones Output source options please refer to Page 27 MAPPING A SOUNDCARD INPUT SEND For details on selecting Soundcard Input Send sources please see USB Routing on Page 27 Allen amp Heath 34 XONE DB4 User Guide DRIVER INSTALLATION STOP BEFORE YOU CONNECT YOUR XONE DB4 TO A COMPUTER PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
44. itch will turn the loop on releasing the switch will automatically turn the loop off LOOP DISPLAY The Loop Display is comprised of two seven segment displays The display shows the loop length that is currently selected 4 4 bars 21 2 beats 14 4 beat 2 2 bars Il beat 18 1 8 beat l bar 12 1 2 beat 1 I6th beat The decimal point of the right hand seven segment display shows current BPM activity The beat detection process is automatic and is discussed in greater detail on Page 24 ROLL ON LED whilst the loop is active A small L will also appear in the main mixer BPM display window when a loop is active Allen amp Heath 7 XONE DB4 User Guide THE FX SECTION The intuitive layout of the XONE DB4 FX section enables easy selection of any one of the five different effect types DLY DELAY 4 VRB REVERB RES RESONATOR EXPRESSION MOD MODULATOR DMG DAMAGE 4 The WET DRY control 4 sets the level from no effect DRY when fully anticlockwise to maximum effect DRY when fully clockwise The EXPRESSION 3 controls a further parameter for instance regeneration when DELAY is selected All time related effects are automatically synchronised to the music by the BPM detection system which operates independently for each music channel BS CH1 FX QN CH2 FX ON CH3 FX OH CHA FX ON FX Operation Pressing any of the five
45. ithout installing the drivers at all the system may work but with degraded performance XP Vista Windows 7 or may not work at all 2000 Allen amp Heath 36 XONE DB4 User Guide DRIVER INSTALLATION Checking the Driver Installation Once the driver installation is complete you will need to check that the XONE DB4 is being recognised Connect the XONE DB4 to your PC laptop and then right click on My Computer and select Manage Next select Device Manager in the left hand window File Action View Help e B A e Computer Management Local gt EF Network adapters System Tools gt 1 Ports COM amp LPT gt Task Scheduler p n Processors gt Event Viewer 4 4 Sound video and game controllers gt Shared Folders Bome s Virtual MIDI Port Device gt Local Users and Groups Bome s Virtual MIDI Port Device gt E j Bome s Virtual MIDI Port Device gay Device Manager Bome s Virtual MIDI Port Device Device Manager More Actions 4 Storage WE Bome s Virtual MIDI Port Device c Disk Management Bome s Virtual MIDI Port Device gt Services and Applications SoundMAX Integrated Digital High Definition Audio La XONE DB4 WDM Audio 2 9 15 1 WDM Midi 2 9 15 p JE System devices 4 F Uniwersal Serial Bus controllers 1 Allen amp Heath XONE DB4 2 9 15 y Intel R ICH10 Family USB Enhanced Host Controller 3464 y Intel R ICH10
46. l Open the Menu and scroll down to FIRMWARE and select this option Select Load File and the screen will ask you to confirm that you want to continue Select YES and firmware updating will begin The screen will change to show a progress bar When the update is complete the mixer will automatically reboot Avoid pow ering the mixer off whilst the update is in progress If the mixer freezes during the update or after the reboot it can forced into a hard reset by turning the mixer Off at the power switch then pressing and holding down the Menu button whilst turning the mixer back On Hold the MENU button down for six to eight seconds and then release Allen amp Heath 3 XONE DB4 User Guide USB AUDIO SYSTEM The l6 channel USB2 0 96kHz 24bit audio system built into the XONE DB4 makes it the perfect interface for use with Digital Audio Workstation software The mixer deals with the processor intensive effects work leaving the computer lightly loaded to better stream the audio data Another advantage is that all processing is kept in the digital domain especially if the DAW is used to simultaneously record the mix MIDI compatible DAWs can be controlled from the DB4 via MIDI The supplied low latency drivers must be installed before connecting the XONE DB4 to a computer see page 35 for PC installation or page 38 for Mac installation SOUNDCARD NOMENCLATURE
47. l The DB4 defaults to MIDI channel 16 to change this scroll to Channel press encoder and rotate then press again to store the new value Allen amp Heath 25 XONE DB4 User Guide SETUP MENU The setup menu lists various settings that can be altered enabling you to fine tune the DB4 to better suit your applica tion To enter the setup menu press the MENU button then use the encoder to scroll up or down through the list Press the encoder to select an item To return to the previous menu or the front screen select EXIT or press the MENU button again The options are listed below METER MODE BAR Peak reading VU display DOT Single dot display showing peak level PEAK As BAR but the highest signal level LED will remain lit for a short period to provide a clearer indication of maximum signal level DECK START This function allows the DB4 to remotely control the PLAY CUE function fitted to many DJ CD players To use this function you will need to connect a 3 5mm TS jack plug from the deck start outputs on the DB4 to the remote inputs on the player Each Channel Fader and the Crossfader can be set to On or Off MIXER RESET Will force a hard reset of the mixer returning all user options to the default factory setting LOAD SETUP Enables you to load previously saved mixer settings via a USB key see SAVE SETUP below SAVE SETUP Allows you to store the following parameters to a USB key for lat
48. l main input channels overrides Matrix Analogue input channel when enabled Blinking LED feedback Enhanced filter resonance for assignable filters 1 2 Added post channel fader send to the USB soundcard channels Channel post fader signal can be routed to the Soundcard Mic Aux PFL signal can be routed to the Soundcard Kill Send mode removed Allen amp Heath 47 XONE DB4 User Guide PRODUCT REGISTRATION Registering your product Please go to www allen heath com register asp and register your product s serial number and your details By registering with us and becoming an official Registered User you will ensure that any warranty claim you might make is actioned quickly and with the minimum delay Alternatively you may either copy or cut off this section of the page fill in the details and return it by mail to Allen amp Heath Ltd Kernick Industrial Estate Penryn Cornwall TRIO 9LU UK ALLEN amp HEATH PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thankyou for buying an Allen amp Heath product We hope that you re happy with it and that you enjoy many years of faithful service with it SERIAL NUMBER Please return this section of the card by mail and retain the other part for your records You can also register online at www allen heath com Thanks for your help Your Name Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Town City County State Country Postcode Zip Telephone Email Why did you choose this console Which oth
49. n the MIDI SHIFT function is activated N N 2 TOGGLE VIEW FX TIME SEL ADJ TAP HOLD RESET V ENTER Press to enter MIDI shift Mode Pressing once will latch the button for momentary function press and hold Allen amp Heath 4 XONE DB4 User Guide MIDI CONTROL MESSAGES INPUT MATRIX INPUT INPUTSELECT SOURCE TRIM CON Eb 6 D 6 C 6 C6 F6 OFF E 6 32 CH l6 CH l6 CH I6 CH I6 CH l6 gt CH 16 CH 16 INPUT SELECT ANA DIG USB G4 4 F4 E4 A4 OFF G 4 CC 6 CH 16 CH I6 CH 16 CH 16 CH 16 gt CH I6 CH 16 B2 Bb2 A2 G 2 c 3 OFF C3 CC 24 CH 16 CH I6 CH I CH 16 CH 16 gt CH I6 16 Eb DI C amp I CI FI OFF EI CC I5 CH I6 CH I6 CH I CH 16 CH 16 gt CH I6 CH 16 EQ SECTION CHANNEL HF MF LF iso FLT CC 3I CC 27 CC 29 G6 OFF F 6 CH 16 CH l6 CH I6 CH I6 gt CH 16 ISO Gto CC 5 CC2 4 B 4 OFF Bb4 FILTER CH 16 CH l6 CH I6 CH l6 gt CH 16 CC 23 CC 19 CC 21 OFF D 3 CH 16 CH l6 CH I6 CH l6 gt CH 16 CC 14 CC IO CC 12 GI OFF CH 16 CH l6 CH I6 CH l6 gt CH 16 FX CONTROLS FILTER amp XFADE ASSIGN CUE c CHANNEL 1 jor p pony CC9 33 C 5 OFF D 5 Eb5 OFF 5 F5 see eisen MF RES CC II CC7 3 OFF F 3 G 3 OFF G 3 A 3 CH 16 CH l6 CH 16 6 6
50. not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture HEED WARNINGS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIO WATER amp MOISTURE VENTILATION HEAT POWER SOURCES GROUNDING OR POLS POWER CORD PROTE ATTACHMENTS ACC CLEANING NON USE PERIODS OBJECT amp LIQUID ENTRY E Safety Sheet Important Read this sheet before starting Retain for future reference XONE DB4 resource CD ROM f ALLEN amp ale D E 2 Carry Case Custom Allen amp Heath protec tive soft bag for the XONE DB4 NOTE Always pack the mixer with the rear connector at the handle end to prevent damage if the bag is dropped heavily XONE DB4 User Guide PANEL DRAWINGS N m mH IAA E EMEN m L3 IE EMO E I EMO 5 Ca ALLEN amp HEATH
51. nto a new track or as an entry to a breakdown Note Kill Send Mode removed from Version 2 firmware N SWITCHING EFFECTS TO ROLLON KILL SEND MODE Removed from Version 2 FX Firmware SZ To switch the Reverbs or Delays C 4 to Kill Send mode hold down the effect button and at the same EXPRESSION time press the FX AD encoder The display will show when kill send is active with a small ks above the beat fraction ENTER MENU Kill Send KS area KILL SEND INTERLOCK When an effect is in kill send mode and the Wet Dry control turned fully clockwise the effect ON OFF button changes colour from Green to Orange and the effected signal decays into the mix If the FX is turned OFF the button will change colour to RED to warn that the safety interlock is active The FX cannot be turned back ON until the Wet Dry control is moved away from the KS area Without the safety interlock turning the FX back ON would result in silence as the audio send to the FX processor has been muted killed BPM mS MODE The delay time defaults to fractions of the detected BPM set by the FX TIME encoder however it is possible to manually set the delay time in milliseconds by switching to mS MODE To do this press and hold the effect DLY button and at the same time press the FX TIME encoder The display will switch from the current beat fraction to show that time in milliseconds R
52. ockwise will attenuate them In FILTER mode this contro sets the MF RES CONTROL Adjusts the mid range frequency In FILTER mode this control becomes a low pass filter and must be rotated fully clockwise for a flat frequency response Rotating anticlockwise will progressively lower the cut off frequency of the filter sharpness Q or resonance of the two filters Rotate fully anticlockwise for low resonance and fully clockwise for high resonance Use this control with care as a high resonance will boost the signal level at the Filter cut off point which could cause the signal to clip LF CONTROL Adjusts the low frequency content of the channel audio In ISO or EQ mode the centre detent position will give a flat frequency response fully clockwise will boost the low frequencies by 6dB and anticlockwise will attenuate them In FILTER mode this control becomes a high pass filter and must be rotated fully anticlockwise for a flat frequency response Rotating clockwise will progressively raise the cut off frequency of the filter MODE SELECT SWITCH Use to select the desired EQ mode As each mode is selected the illuminated pointer on the control knobs will change colour All Blue in ISOLATOR mode All Red in EQ Mode Two Blue one Red RES control in FILTER mode Allen amp Heath 16 XONE DB4 User Guide SECTION LOOP section of the XONE DB4 provides automatic looping of the source audio for up
53. otating the FX TIME encoder will increase or decrease the time in milliseconds at the same time the beat fraction display will change to show the nearest equivalent fraction Whilst adjusting the delay time in milliseconds the beat fraction will increase or decrease accordingly This is rep resented by the fraction numbers shifting along the fraction dividing line When switching back to BPM from mS mode the tempo will snap to the nearest beat fraction Allen amp Heath 23 XONE DB4 User Guide XONE DB4 has four independent BPM detection engines one channel Tempo analysis is complex what might seem an obvious beat to a human requires sophisticated algorithms for a microprocessor to interpret Unlike a DAW digital audio workstation the DB4 doesn t have the complete song file to analyse it has to do it real time by listening to the audio To improve the speed and accuracy of tempo analyses the beat detection engines can be guided to look for a tempo within a given range This is selected in the setup menu under BPM RANGE The range options are shown Left choose one that nearest matches the style of music you normally play If you tend to play songs with a wide variety of different tempos set the detection system to 60 to 240 but be prepared for the occasional misreading usually a direct harmonic of the real tempo especially where there is syncopation If the BPM is obviously incorrect tap the beat using th
54. t the meters Split Mode pans Left Cue to Right Mix see Page 27 Adjusts the level of the headphone signal The headphone level can be further trimmed up or down in level in the Setup Menu see Page 27 Warning To avoid damage to your hearing do not operate M the headphones or sound system at excessively high volume Continued exposure to high volume sound can cause frequency selective or wide range hearing loss 6 MONTOR LEVEL CONTROL Allen amp Heath 3 XONE DB4 User Guide MASTER SECTION HEADPHONES OUTPUTS Stereo 1 4 TRS jack and 3 5mm mini jack Plug in good quality stereo headphones intended for DJ monitoring Use closed ear headphones that provide maximum acoustic isolation when cueing your sources We recommend that you use high quality headphones rated between 30 to 100 ohms impedance 8 ohm headphones are not recommended as their very low impedance may cause damage to the headphone amplifier 1 1 1 1 a uU M 0 N OOOOOOOOOOO OO L MIX R CUE SPLIT PRG CHANNEL FADER CURVE SELECT Sets the response of the Channel Up faders Choose a setting that best suits the style of music you play 9 CROSSFADER CURVE SELECT Sets the response of the Crossfader curve from dipped dipless and fast cut better suited to scratching Allen amp Heath 14 XONE DB4 User Guide THE INPUT MATR
55. the XONE DB4 is seen as a MIDI device as shown Allen amp Heath 40 XONE DB4 User Guide MIDI CONTROL MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface and is an interface protocol from the nineteen eighties to enable different keyboards sequencers drum machines etc to communicate with each other MIDI is still a common interface used by most DAW software to allow remote control of various functions within the program Virtually all the front panel controls on the XONE DB4 send MIDI data when operated the only exception being the Mic Line switch Mic Level and Headphone level as these are analogue controls All of the illuminated buttons on the DB4 can be activated remotely via MIDI MIDI SHIFT MODE The DB4 has a useful feature to enable easy remote control of DAWs without affecting the mixer this is called MIDI SHIFT MIDI shift is activated by pressing the button above the left Filter Resonance control and is confirmed by the display panel changing to MIDI SHIFT When MIDI shift is active the FX Type and Select buttons Loop encoders and Global encoders are disconnected from the Mixer and only send MIDI data when operated This provides a total of 36 independent MIDI controls that can be mapped to software The illuminated buttons can also be remotely turned off on by the DAW if it has the capability of sending output messages MIDI SHIFT MODE These are the independent controls available whe
56. the effects types and their use Press one of the FX types you want to load the new preset into PX 7 Press the SELECT Button to open the SEL ADJ selected effect library EXPRESSION M SELECT KS DRY Use the SEL ADJ encoder to scroll up or down through the effect library list Press the encoder to load the chosen effect The Library list will automatically close and you will be returned to the main mixer screen with the new effect showing in the display The effect list illustrated may differ depending on the firmware version running on your XONE DB4 Allen amp Heath 21 XONE DB4 User Guide THE FX DISPLAY WINDOW AND FOCUS CONTROLS The effects display screen is divided vertically into four segments numbered 1 4 which represent the four Channel FX units The highlighted section shows which channel is in Focus The illustration below shows the display for channel 2 4 follow the same layout Channel number 1 4 Name of currently selected effect Kill Send Mode ON OFF d Removed from Version 2 ic Firmware FEE Currently analysed BPM n Beat Fraction for current effect This section of the screen can display the following symbols T T for tapped tempo L L for Loop Active J L Padlock to show BPM Locked FX ADJ TOGGLE VIEW Adjusts the second effects parameter e g the filter of a Delay Pressing this encoder will toggle the view between BPM or the s
57. tic tool for phase imbalance or as an effect to change the bass sound focus Frequency Sets the cross over point in Hertz at which the two bands are separated HF Width Adjusts the stereo width of the upper frequency band LF Width Adjusts the stereo width of the lower frequency band Slope Changes the response of the cross over at the frequency split from a gentle 6dB octave to a steep 24dB octave slope Off On Disables or activates the spatial crossover ROTARY SETUP Rotary Mode swaps the functions of the channel faders and the Dry Wet controls turning the DB4 into a Rotary Mixer In rotary Mode the channel faders become the FX Dry Wet controls faders down for Dry and the rotary Dry Wet controls become the channels faders Use the Push function on the SEL AD encoder to toggle between Linear and Rotary modes SOFT RIAA Soft RIAA allows the analogue inputs of channels and 4 to be configured for use with turntables by providing a DSP derived phono pre amplifier If the inputs sensitivity of these channels seems very high with the clip LEDs constantly On or the audio distorted when using Line level devices check that Soft RIAA has been turned OFF Allen amp Heath 29 XONE DB4 User Guide XLINK PAIRING From Version 2 firmware the DB4 can be paired with a suitable device connected to the X LINK port offering extended control features Currently the XONE K2 MIDI control interface is the only device that
58. to FOUR bars at 60BPM or above Even if the loop length is set to loop after one bar for instance the audio will continue to be recorded for the maximum four bars allowing you to expand the loop if desired The loop length is non destructive and can be expanded or contracted at will Loops are not stored in memory so turning the looper off or powering down the mixer will erase the current loop With V2 firmware installed extended looper functions can be accessed by pairing the mixer to a Xone K2 connected via X Link See page 30 for details The looper on the XONE DB4 operates in ROLL mode meaning that the source material will continue playing even though you will only hear the loop lt gt LOOP TIME ADJUST CONTROL Adjusts the length of the loop according to the value shown in the loop display window The loop can be adjusted from 4 bars to l l6th of a beat displayed as 1 Clockwise rotation of the control doubles the loop length anti clockwise rotation of the control halves the loop length VYLOOP ON Pressing the top of the encoder will turn the looper on When the looper is active the input source and channel Trim control are by passed however the loop can be further processed by the EQ and the channel FX unit The loop switch has two modes of operation LATCHING ACTIVATION A short tap on the switch latches the loop on The loop is turned off by the same action MOMENTARY ACTIVATION Pushing and holding the sw
59. vailable on our web site or contact our technical support team http www XONE co uk 2 Packed Items 3 Panel Drawings 4 Application Diagram 5 Introduction to the DB4 6 Mic Line Channel 8 Music Channels 10 Filter SY SCCM 2 Master 5 3 The Input Matrix 5 The Music Channel EQ Section 16 The Looper Section 7 The Channel FX Section 18 Configuring the Channel FX 9 Loading alternative 21 The FX Display and Focus 22 Kill Send and Delay Millisecond 23 BPM a 24 Internal MIDI Clock MIDI channel 25 Mixer Setup Menu 26 XLINK Pairing ciiin 30 Firmware Updating 3l USB Audio System 32 PC Driver Installation 35 Mac Driver Installation 38 MIDI Controls 41 MIDI Control Messages 42 Digital In Out and X Link 45 SpecilICatiOns ee 46 Registration 48 Allen amp Heath 7 XONE DB4 User Guide LINE CHANNEL MI
60. versing the Booth phase to see if it improves the fidelity of the system Source There are three options available Mix Cleanfeed or Phones Mix will send the same signal to the record out as to the main mixer outputs Cleanfeed will send the Mix output less the signal from the Mic channel and Phones will send the headphone monitor signal MIX SETUP Trim Sets the signal level of the Main Mix outputs 0 0dB corresponds to a nominal output level of 4dBu when the main meters read OvU This is an ideal level to feed power amplifiers or interface with pro audio equipment If the Mix level is too high it can be attenuated by up to 40dB Phase Allows you to reverse the individual left right signal Phase of the Main Mix outputs This control can also be used as a temporary fix for wrongly wired balanced cables or speaker systems Normal means that the mixer is Phase coherent i e the output signal is the same phase as the input Pan Adjusts the left right balance of the main MIX output to compensate for speaker placement or source imbalance this will only affect the XLR outputs and will not affect the Booth or Headphones Allen amp Heath 28 XONE DB4 User Guide SETUP MENU SPATIAL XOVER SPATIAL XOVER is a new output processing tool that splits the audio into two frequency bands with adjustable stereo width for each band This is a useful tool for dealing with poor room acoustics less than ideal speaker placement as a diagnos
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