ALLEN & HEATH XONE:23C User's Guide download pdf (Page 21)

Tips

Using your computer for both track replay and FX

The default configuration for the internal soundcard on the Xone:23C allows for two

stereo channels from the computer and two stereo channels back. The channels from

the computer are primarily used to replay audio files, and channel 1-2 to the computer

us used to record the main mix. Channels 3-4 to the computer are , by default,

connected to the mixers FX send output.

To configure the computer and mixer for both track replay and FX you need to

aggregate the mixer’s soundcard with the built-in soundcard on the computer. On a

Mac this is done in the Audio MIDI utility (see page 12) - on a PC you will need to

download and install the utility ASIO4ALL ( www.asio4all.com).

Using a 3.5mm to RCA stereo jack lead, connect the headphone socket on the

computer to the FX return on the mixer. Download install the free demo of Ableton

Live (www.ableton.com) - and configure it for FX send/return - input to Ableton from

the mixer soundcard 3 - 4 and output to the computers headphone.

You can now play tracks into the mixer from your chosen DAW and use the effects in

Ableton via the mixers FX send/return.

No sound from mixer

Check that the unit is powered on, and that an audio signal is connected to a channel

input.

Check that the Input level controls are turned clockwise at least to the centre position

and that the music sources connected are in the correct inputs (Inputs 1 - 3 for

turntables, Inputs 2 - 4 for CD players).

Check that the EQ controls are in the centre position.

Turn On the Channel CUE switch and raise the input channel LEVEL control until you

see the meters displaying the music signal.

Raise the channel fader, and ensure that the crossfader is towards the channel that is

receiving the audio signal.

Turn up the MASTER, MONITOR or HEADPHONE level controls, depending on what

output your amplifier is connected to, or if you are monitoring through headphones.

External effects unit can’t be heard

Check that the Effects unit is connected correctly (see page 5) and switched on - the

SND on the rear panel of the mixer should be connected to the input socket on the

external effects unit, and the output from the effects unit should be connected to the

RTN.

Check that the EXT - ON switch is on (illuminated RED) and that the channel FILTER

switch is ON (illuminated BLUE).

Signal is loud and distorted

Check that you are using the correct input; i.e. don’t plug a CD player into the PHONO

input….

Adjust the channel input LEVEL so that the meters peak the +3 or +6 LEDs. If the red

+10 meter LED comes on, turn down the channel LEVEL control.

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