Description

Allen & Heath Xone:PX5 is a DJ Performance Mixer born from the union of the distinctive analog sound of the XONE series with digital connectivity, two essential elements today to provide DJs with a professional tool suitable for modern performances. The integrated USB2 audio interface is Traktor Scratch certified. The XONE:FX DSP effects processor has been specially programmed for DJ sets and offers delays, reverbs, flangers, distortions, and various modulation effects with the Xone:Xcite FX suite.

The Xone:PX5 is a 5-channel mixer. The 4 main input channels, all equipped with a three-stage Phono/USB/Line switch, feature 60mm VCA faders and 12-segment LED meters; the additional channel, called "A", is switchable Mic/Aux/USB and has a peak LED indicator and a stereo line input on ¼" jack connectors capable of accommodating mono synthesizers or drum machines (L/M connector). All five channels are equipped with gain, a 3-band equalizer (with total kill) and are assignable to pre-listen (CUE), the filter, and one side of the crossfader (x-fader) via the appropriate selectors.

The XONE:PX5 mixer's crossfader is configurable in three different cut modes to suit your performance needs, can be quickly replaced by the user without voiding the warranty, and is compatible with the optional Innofader Pro 2 (NOT included). On each channel, there is a dedicated potentiometer (Send) for sending the signal to external effects processors and/or the integrated Xone:FX effects processor. The connectivity dedicated to external signal processors is extremely versatile, featuring stereo SEND and RETURN connections, which can be configured in Hi-Z mode for use with old vintage effects or guitar pedals, and stereo INSERT on the Master. Each channel, in addition to the "Send" potentiometer, is equipped with a 3-stage switch settable to Internal, DUAL, or External for selecting the effects processor to use: from the integrated XONE:FX to the external one connected in Send/Return, or a combination of both (DUAL) where the return signal of the first passes through the second to create more complex and unique effect combinations.

The indispensable XONE VCF filter, an analog multimode filter (low pass, band pass, high pass) with cutoff and resonance controls, is assignable to each individual channel and to the return of any external effects processor. Thanks to the integrated USB 2.0 audio interface, with 24bit/96kHz A/D-D/A converters, we can add 10 inputs and 10 outputs (5 in/5 out stereo) to our PC or Mac computer (class compliant); this will allow us to use the mixer in a hybrid way, combining traditional equipment such as turntables and CD or MP3 players with mixing software like Traktor or Virtual DJ configured in "external mixer" mode, or with software designed for live performances such as Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, etc.

The Xone:PX5 is a Traktor Scratch Certified mixer (version 2.11 and later). You can use Traktor Scratch Control Vinyl timecode records to physically control tracks loaded into the software decks, and the audio input and output configuration will be automatic. The X:LINK connection, a native protocol developed by Allen & Heath itself, will allow us to connect XONE "K" series MIDI controllers directly to the PX5, which, in addition to being powered by this bus, will transmit the generated MIDI messages to our computer without occupying an additional USB port. An exclusive strong point of the PX5 is the Xone:Sync MIDI Clock Engine, a system for calculating, generating, and controlling the MIDI Clock message that can be transmitted via USB and via the traditional MIDI Sync/OUT DIN connector. We can interact with the generated MIDI Clock message using the play, stop, pause buttons, with the TAP Tempo for manual setting, or with signal synchronization based on automatic BPM calculation, as well as intervene on the compensation of any MIDI Clock signal fluctuations using the bend + and - buttons.

The XONE:PX5 is also enabled to receive the MIDI Clock message via USB. This extensive MIDI Clock signal management, along with the Line input on channel "A" capable of accommodating mono sources (L/M connector), makes the XONE:PX5 a perfect ally for all DJs who use synthesizers and drum machines in their performances.

XONE:PX5 Features

    
• 5-channel analog mixer: 4 + 1
    
• Xone:FX Engine: 24bit/48kHz digital effects processor 
    
• DJ effects library: Xone:Xcite FX Suite 
    
• Classic Xone VCF multimode analog filter 
    
• HPF, BPF, LPF selectors on the filter
    
• Resonance and cutoff controls on the filter
    
• 4 switchable Phono/Line/USB channels 
    
• 60mm VCA faders 
    
• 3 selectable fader curves
    
• 12-segment LED meters on the 4 channels and Master
    
• Channel "A" switchable Mic/Aux input/USB Return
    
• Stereo "Aux Input" line input, mono compatible (L/M)
    
• Peak indicator on channel "A"
    
• Gain and 3-band EQ with Kill on all 5 channels
    
• Send/Return and Master Insert for external effects processors
    
• Send/Return configurable as line or Hi-Z 
    
• Hi-Z for use with guitar pedals or vintage effects
    
• 10In/10Out USB 2.0 audio interface
    
• Traktor Scratch Certified for DVS use (timecode)
    
• 24bit/96kHz A/D and D/A converters 
    
• USB Class compliant for MacOS
    
• USB drivers available for Windows OS 
    
• Xone:Sync MIDI clock engine
    
• Play, Stop, pause, and bend + and - on the MIDI Clock signal
    
• Transmits MIDI Clock via MIDI OUT DIN
    
• Transmits and receives MIDI Clock via USB
    
• 22dB pro standard headroom 
    
• Master Main output on balanced XLR connectors 
    
• Booth output on ¼" Jack with dedicated volume control
    
• Record output via USB and on stereo RCA connectors
    
• Interchangeable crossfader with 3 selectable curves
    
• Compatible with Innofader Pro 2 crossfader (not included) 
    
• 2 GND bolts for turntable grounding 
    
• Headphone outputs Jack and mini-jack with Split Cue function 
    
• X:LINK connector for direct connection of XONE:K controllers