Xone:V6 is an echo of the earliest days of pro audio, when idealistic individuals created outstanding products free from cost or time constraints. Such creations were never cheap. Nor did they sell in their thousands. But they did become landmark design classics.
Our mission for Xone:V6 was simply to build the highest quality club mixer ever. We painstakingly refined our signal paths to optimise audio transparency. Hundreds of the best quality components were evaluated and of these only the very finest were approved for the project. The result is a mixer that gives great recordings the space and freedom to express their full warmth and clarity.
Input Channels
6 dual stereo channels with switchable sources [RCA]. CH1-4 are RIAA / Line, CH5-6 are Line / Line [RIAA inputs can be internally configured to line level if desired]. A rotary gain trim control knob is located in the meter housing on each channel - internal options for 0 /+6 / +10 dBu matching
Valve [Tube] Section
Channels 5-6 each have a stereo valve [tube] preamplifier - ideal for mellowing harsh digital music sources
Microphone input
High quality mic input. Metal shrouded balanced XLR connector on rear panel. Phantom power can be internally selected. A level control and 2 band EQ [120Hz / 2.5kHz] are on the front panel. A toggle switch selects mic on [when off, mic can be cued in headphone monitor]. Rear panel switch routes the mic to the booth output if needed. An insert point [TRS] jack is provided for external processing
EQ
A large rotary control for high pass filter is provided on each channel, which sweeps from 30Hz to 600Hz - this is usually the only EQ needed as low end program can be filtered out as channels are mixed, thus preventing phasing and overload. The filter can be switched out using the hi-pass toggle switch. Insert points on each channel [rear - RCA] provide external processing access
Cue
Intelligent cue system. Large chromed push buttons on each channel - illuminated by blue LED. Single push operation and auto-cancelling. Headphone monitoring incorporates a 'mix/cue' preview control, headphone level, and bass-cut / HF-lift tone control. Front and rear headphone jacks are provided
Rotary Faders
Precision Penny & Giles conductive plastic rotary controls are provided to mix the level on each channel
Insert
Stereo Insert points [RCA] for each channel provide access to use external processing such as FX or EQ. Possible future options for V6 may interconnect here
Master Out
Rotary control for level. 2 band EQ providing +/- 6dB @ 80Hz and 10kHz. Balanced XLR outputs [+4dBu]. Insert points [TRS] & additional [TRS] jack -2dBu outputs and recording [RCA, -10dBV] outputs are also provided. Twin 1950s design illuminated VU meters provide accurate output level monitoring
Booth Monitor
Output is balanced XLR at +4dBu. With level control, and 2 band EQ providing +/-6dB @ 100Hz and 10kHz
PSU
Custom - external, wall-mount power supply with unique intelligent circuitry which checks and monitors the mains AC voltage, and automatically configures the supply to suit. Voltage ranges from 100-265V @ 50/60Hz can be tolerated. Output is 60V up to 2 Amps with very low noise
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| INPUTS |
| Inputs |
Connector type |
Nominal level |
Impedeance |
| RIAA |
RCA (phono) |
7-100mV |
47K ohms/330pF |
| Line |
RCA (phono) |
-10 - +20dBu |
>10K ohms |
| Channel insert |
RCA (phono) |
0dBu |
10K ohms |
| Master insert |
TRS Jack |
-2dBu |
>5K ohms |
| Mic insert |
TRS Jack |
0dBu |
>10K ohms |
| OUTPUTS |
| Output |
Connector type |
Nominal level |
Impedance |
| Channel insert |
RCA (phono) |
0dBu |
68R |
| Master insert |
TRS jack |
-2dBu |
100R |
| Mix Out unbalanced |
TRS jack |
-2dBu |
100R |
| Mix Out balanced* |
XLR |
+4dBu |
47R |
| Booth out balanced |
XLR |
+4dBu |
47R |
| Record out |
RCA (phono) |
-10dBV |
410R |
* The balanced Mix Outputs use discrete FET/Bipolar,zero negative feedback circuitry and must not be unbalanced by connectingeither pins 2 or 3 to ground. For unbalanced operation use the TRS Jackoutputs, or use pin 2 only and leave pin 3 floating.
The XONE:V6 Crossfader is a 1U rack module which adds crossfade capability to the XONE:V6, allowing the user to select any input to either side of the crossfader when required. Utilising a Penny&Giles conductive plastic crossfader and high performance voltage controlled attenuators, the module interfaces with the XONE:V6 via channel insert points. The unit offers the DJ further flexibility - the crossfader can be switched between mix and scratch type curves.
Frequency response
Maximum output level
THD+N
Left/Right separation
Channel crosstalk
Residual output noise
Crossfader attenuation |
+ 0/-1dB (10Hz - 50 KHz)
+24dBu
< 0.007% at +10dBu
< -95dBr at 1kHz
< -110dBr 1kHz
-97dBu 22Hz - 22kHz (47R source)
-100dBr |
The EQ module is a dual, 3 band stereo isolator to provide variable attenuation of Low, Mid and High frequencies. The module, a 1U rack unit with 6 stereo inputs/outputs, connects to the Xone:V6 channel insert points via high quality RCA phono leads (not supplied). The unit has been designed to complement the high standards of sonic performance of the Xone:V6 mixer and allows any two channels to be assigned to the filters simultaneously. It can seamlessly blend two tracks, or create an "audio montage", such as mixing the bass line of one track with the vocal of another. The unit shares the V6 power supply and is connected via a link lead (supplied).
Frequency points:
Low (Fixed 3-pole shelf) -3dB 350Hz
Mid (Fixed notch) 1.2kHz
High (Swept low pass) 20Khz - 300Hz
Frequency response
Maximum output level
THD+N
Left/Right separation
Channel crosstalk
Residual output noise |
+ 0/-1dB (10Hz - 40 KHz)
+24dBu
< 0.006% at 0dBu
< -95dBr at 1kHz
< -110dBr 1kHz
-102dBu 22Hz - 22kHz |
CH1-6 Line Inputs
RCA L and R connectors
Level variable from off to +10dB gain (+6, 0dB options)
Impedance >10k ohm
CH1-4 RIAA Inputs
RCA phono L and R connectors
RIAA equalisation (line input option)
Nominal level 7-100mV
Impedance 47k ohms / 330pF
Channel Inserts
RCA phono connectors (jumper plugs provided)
Operating level 0dBu
Impedance Send <75 ohms, Return >10k ohm
Microphone Input
Balanced XLR Pin2 hot
Level variable from off to +60dB max gain
Impedance 2k ohm
CMRR -70dB 100Hz to 10kHz
+30V phantom power enable option
Microphone Insert
TRS jack Tip = send, Ring = return
Operating level 0dBu
Impedance send <75 ohms, Return >10k ohm
Master Output
Balanced XLR (for balanced connection only)
TRS jack (for unbalanced connection)
XLR operating level +4dBu (0dBu option)
TRS operating level -2dBu
Impedance <110 ohm
Master Insert
TRS jack Tip = send, Ring = return
Operating level -2dBu
Impedance Send <110 ohms, Return >5k ohm
Booth Output
Balanced XLR (for balanced or unbalanced connection)
Operating level +4dBu
Impedance <75 ohm
Record Output
RCA phono L and R connectors
Operating level -10dBV (-8dBu)
Impedance <500 ohm
Cue Input
TRS jack Tip = L, Ring = R
Operating level 0dBu
Impedance >10k ohm
Headphones Output
TRS jack Tip = L, Ring = R
30 to 600 ohms headphones, 70 ohms recommended
Power 480mW into 70 ohms, 150mW into 600 ohms
Channel Hi-Pass Filter
12dB per octave
Variable frequency 30Hz to 600Hz
On/off toggle switch
Microphone EQ
Vocal optimised LF and HF shelves
HF +/-15dB 2.5kHz shelf
LF +/-15dB 120Hz shelf
Booth EQ
Music optimised LF and HF shelves
HF +/-6dB 10kHz
LF +/-6dB 100Hz
Master EQ
Music optimised LF and HF shelves
HF +/-6dB 10kHz
LF +/-6dB 80Hz
Cue EQ
LF/HF cut/lift tone control
+ = HF lift / LF cut
- = LF lift / HF cut
Frequency response
Line in to Master out +0/-0.5dB 10Hz to 30kHz
...............................+0/-1dB 8Hz to 40kHz
Maximum Output Level
Master output ......... +28dBu into >10k ohm
.............................. +22dBu into >2k ohm
TRS output ............. +20dBu into >2k ohm
Booth output ........... +27dBu into >2k ohm
Record output ......... +14dBu into >5k ohm
Headroom
Channels ...... +26dB
Mix .............. +24dB
Distortion THD+N
Master output .......... <0.01% @ 0dBu
............................... <0.03% @ +10dBu
Valve CH5, 6 ........... <0.1% @ 0dBu (2nd harmonic)
................................<0.4% @ +10dBu (")
Crosstalk Measured 100Hz to 10kHz
Rotary fader shutoff <-90dB
Inter-channel <-90dB
LR separation <-64dB
Headphones to mix <-90dB

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