Xone:PX5 DJ Performance Mixer
Allen & Heath Xone:PX5 combines the signature analogue sound of the XONE series with digital connectivity, two essential elements today to provide DJs with a professional tool suited to modern performances. The integrated USB2 audio interface is Traktor Scratch certified.
The PX5's built-in XONE:FX DSP effects processor has been specially programmed for DJs and puts a selection of algorithms such as delays, reverbs, flangers, distortions and modulation effects called the Xone:Xcite FX suite at your fingertips. The Xone:PX5 is a 5-channel mixer. The 4 main input channels, all with a 3-stage Phono/USB/Line switch, feature 60mm VCA faders and 12-segment LED meters; the additional channel, called "A", is instead switchable Mic/Aux/USB and has an LED peak indicator and a stereo line input on ¼" jack connectors capable of also hosting monaural synthesizers or drum machines (L/M connector). All five channels are provided with gain, 3-band equalizer (with total kill) and are assignable to pre-listening (CUE), to the filter and to one of the sides of the crossfader (x-fader) using the appropriate selectors.
The XONE:PX5 mixer's crossfader is configurable in three different cutting modes, to suit your performance needs, can be quickly replaced by the user without invalidating 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. Extremely versatile is the connectivity dedicated to external signal processors, which includes stereo SEND and RETURN connections, which can be configured in Hi-z mode for use with old vintage effects or guitar pedals, and a stereo INSERT on the Master. In addition to the "Send" potentiometer, each channel is equipped with a 3-stage switch that can be set to Internal, DUAL, or External to select the effects processor to use: from the integrated XONE:FX to the external one connected in Send/Return, or a combination of both (DUAL) which sees the return signal of the first pass through the second to create more complex and particular combinations of effects.
The XONE VCF filter is a must, a multi-mode analog filter (low pass, band pass, high pass) with cutoff and resonance controls, assignable to each individual channel and on the return of any external effects processor. Thanks to the integrated USB 2.0 audio card, with 24bit/96kHz A/D/A converters, we can add 10 inputs and as many 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 by combining traditional equipment such as turntables and CD or MP3 players with mixing software such as Traktor or Virtual DJ configured in "external mixer" mode, or with software designed for live performances such as Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, etc. in the same DJ set.
The Xone:PX5 is a Traktor Scratch Certified mixer (version 2.11 and later). You can use Traktor Scratch Control Vinyl timecodes to physically control the tracks loaded on the software decks and the configuration of the audio inputs and outputs will be automatic. The X:LINK connection, a native protocol developed by Allen & Heath , will allow us to directly connect the XONE "K" series MIDI controllers 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. The 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 with the play, stop, pause buttons, with the TAP Tempo for manual setting, or with the synchronization of the message based on the automatic calculation of the speed in BPM, as well as intervene on the compensation of any fluctuations in the MIDI Clock signal through the bend + and - buttons.
The XONE:PX5 is also capable of receiving MIDI Clock messages via USB. This extensive management of the MIDI Clock signal together with the Line input on channel "A" capable of also hosting mono sources (L/M connector) make the XONE:PX5 a perfect ally for all DJs who use synthesizers and drum machines in their performances.
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