New 6-Channel Model Joins Xone DJ Mixer Line
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December 16, 2003
Allen & Heath has announced the new Xone:92, available in either rotary or linear Voltage
Controlled Amplifier (VCA) fader options.
With more and more DJs incorporating live elements and digital effects
to enhance their performances, one new feature, a MIDI controller
output, offers users the unique ability to manipulate virtually any
piece of outboard MIDI equipment from controls on the mixer surface.
For additional sound manipulation, the Xone:92 also incorporates two Low
Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) with a tap-tempo feature and two
independent filter systems. LFO depth, filter resonance and frequency
can be adjusted. Channels can be assigned to either of the two filters
and the VCF controls can be linked together for the simultaneous
manipulation of both filters. Each filter can also be controlled by the
cross-fader with the LFOs still interacting.
Allen & Heath's Xone:92 also features a new four-band +6dB EQ with
infinite cut on HF and LF and -30dB available on both hi- and lo-mids.
The mid EQ provides a wide cut but narrow boost to prevent cumulative
gain with all controls at maximum.
Furthermore, VCA faders and filters are used throughout, so that no
audio signals pass directly through the faders. As a result, there is
no risk of the sound being degraded by worn components.
Other features include an active crossfader, which can be varied using a
rotary control from smooth to scratch mix; two headphone outputs, 1/4" and
3.5mm jack; 2 auxiliary sends with selectable pre/post fader and
crossfader; extensive channel output and cue metering; an intelligent
cue system allowing pre or post EQ monitoring; and a talkover facility
on mono/mic channel which attenuates music by 20dB. The new Xone:92 is the same
height and width as the Xone:62 and is the same depth as a Technics 1210
turntable.
The SRP is $999.95 and the mixer will be available in February.
For more information, visit their web site at www.xone.co.uk. | 
