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Decades of DJ Mastery Honed for Cutting-edge Mixing





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The Xone:92 represents the culmination of everything Allen & Heath has ascertained from the DJ market. A versatile mixer that promises to fulfill every wish list, the Xone:92 suits styles ranging from smooth house grooves to explosive drum and bass and everything in between. Its comprehensive blend of stereo audio, 5-pin MIDI, flexible playback arrangements are complemented by a suite of sound-shaping tools, including per-channel 4-band EQs, a voltage-controllable multimode filter, and detailed real-time visual feedback, impressing DJs at Sweetwater with its robust performance possibilities.





Versatile audio I/O and unbounded mixing





While the Xone:92 is often associated with vinyl DJing, its distinctive aural profile elevates any audio that passes through its domain. The Xone:92 features a 4-channel architecture with per-channel dual stereo inputs alongside two auxiliary stereo-input pairs and two microphone inputs that are each accompanied by stereo return inputs. This mixer’s comprehensive range of connectors means that you can connect up to four turntables simultaneously, in addition to two mics, external media players, drum machines, and samplers.





Bring MIDI into the mix





It would be an understatement to say that Allen & Heath has historically had its finger on the pulse when it comes to the DJ world. That said, the company's inclusion of MIDI capabilities on a mixer released in the mid-aughts illustrates how thoroughly it understands the musicality of DJing. Its 5-pin MIDI output allows the Xone:92 panel controls to transmit MIDI data to enable remote control of external effects, samplers, sequencers, and any other MIDI-capable hardware instruments, as well as a limitless list of virtual or software configurations when linked to your DAW. Tap Tempo-related MIDI clocks are also transmitted from the Xone:92 to provide synchronization of MIDI sound modules to pre-recorded sources playing through the mixer.





Expressive mixing, from 4-band EQs to formidable faders





Most mixers are designed with a conventional 3-band EQ, but Allen & Heath engineered the Xone:92 for uncompromising control, giving each of its four channels a 4-band EQ with two mid-frequency band controls. The HI and LO bands have infinite attenuation (total kill) with a sharp 12dB/oct roll-off, and the MID bands have a massive -30dB of cut, enough to shape your sound well beyond normal EQ range, and without overloading your system. For those with a pension for getting hands-on with their sound, the Xone:92's stereo channels use high-quality twin-rail linear or rotary VCA faders. These control the audio using DC voltages to ensure the Xone:92 can take a considerable amount of punishment without the bangs and crackles that inevitably creep in on regular audio faders. Its high-spec crossfader is equally resilient, outfitted with multiple response curves for painlessly tailoring your Xone:92 to meet your DJ needs.





Performance-minded sonic sculpting





Unique to Xone:92, two stereo state-variable Voltage Controlled Filters provide DJs with an inspiring tool kit of live performance creativity. This mixer uses these to sweep the sound by accentuating or cutting frequencies from 30Hz to 20kHz. Its three onboard filter types ? high-, low-, and bandpass ? can be combined to craft and customize multitudes of sound-shaping effects. The Xone:92's Low Frequency Oscillator controls enable cyclic LFO changes to be applied to each filter, while a large Resonance control lets you attenuate the 'Q' or sharpness of the filter effect from subtle to extreme. Combined with the Xone:92's extensive output and monitoring features, color-coded indicators, stylish layout, and clear graphics visible in all lighting situations, Allen & Heath gives you an unbeatable performance console with the Xone:92, equally at home in dance clubs, home set-ups, live venues, and on the road.





Allen & Heath Xone:92 Features:


4-channel architecture is supplemented by 2 individual mic inputs, supporting up to four simultaneous turntables for electrifying back-to-back performances


Comprehensive I/O includes per-channel dual stereo inputs, alongside two sets of auxiliary and return input pairs, dedicated booth and mix output pairs, 3-pin XLR out, and RCA recording outs


Onboard MIDI capabilities and 5-pin MIDI output let you seamlessly integrate near-infinite configurations of hardware and software instruments for unmatched customization


Per-channel 4-band EQs provide flexible sound-shaping with variable “Q” values and “infinite kill” for high- and low-frequency bands


Flexible crossfader includes adjustable response curves to match your style of DJ performances


Multimode filters include HPF, LPF, and BPF options to expand mixing and FX-texturizing opportunities, as well as sync MIDI output with filter attenuation


Real-time visual feedback provides detailed, yet unobtrusive information to allow you to focus on the mix without sacrificing creative versatility


Plinth and 19-inch rackmount ears, as well as spare knobs and faders, are included for flexible, long-haul use in your rig