Key Features
- Twin Chainable FX Engines
- Unique Trimodal EQ
- More Than 50 FX Presets
- Input Matrix for Selecting Between Analogue, USB and Digital
- Can Double as a MIDI Controller for DJ Software
DISC Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 Digital DJ FX Mixer with Two FX Engines Overview
The Allen & Heath XONE:DB2 Digital DJ FX Mixer with Two FX Engines is a ground-breaking DJ mixer bringing you maximum DJ creativity with its twin chainable FX engines, studio quality effects and performance features. The XONE:DB2 also features 4 stereo channels, full input matrix and a unique trimodal EQ, along with a built-in USB soundcard, MIDI control, Xone filters and X:LINK to unleash DJ creativity. The XONE:DB2 provides you with a next generation mixer blurring the boundary between DJing, production and performance. Its most distinctive feature is the two FX engines having the ability to be cascaded or chained allowing the audio to be processed by any combination of two different effects enabling you to transform and enhance your tracks like never before. The XONE:DB2 is the ultimate creative tool.
Product Ref: 99752
Full Description
View Full DescriptionMassive FX Library
The XONE:DB2 boasts a massive FX library with more than 50 FX presets to choose from. For convenience the effects are divided into 5 FX types; delays, reverbs, resonators, modulator and damage. Once a category is selected you can then choose from a range of different effects in that category to get creative. The XONE:DB2 provides you with enough effects to transform your sound with the ability to control the dry/wet amount.
Two FX Engines
The DB2's dual FX core is based on the Allen & Heath iLive pro-touring console but with more focus on the DJ environment. The FX algorithms have been further developed for BPM conscious parameters and tight spectral control. Two FX engines are available on the DB2 that can be cascaded or chained to run through the output of FX-X to the input of FX-Y which allows you to use a combination of two different effects together. Additionally any channel that is routed to FX-X can be processed by both engines but the single effect on the FX-Y engine can still be accessed by routing the channel to Y. The XONE:DB2 mixer allows you to use two different effects to completely transform or enhance your tracks. Choose between both delay and reverb for subtle FX wash or even modulators and distortion to completely change your sound. The DB2's parameters for each effect can be altered providing manual manipulation allowing you to develop a totally unique sound in your mixes. A convenient feature of the DB2 is it can be used in your home studio as well, where it can be used as a stereo multi-channel effects processor, digitally inserted into your DAW. The flexible input matrix makes this possible with the built-in 16 channel USB2.0 soundcard.
Input Matrix
All the four channels on the DB2 mixer have a full input matrix that can select between analogue, USB and digital, enabling a wide variety of audio sources to be connected simultaneously. The 3 way toggle switch allows you to easily choose between the different inputs enabling you to include your turntables and CD players together in your setup.
Trimodal EQ
The Trimodal EQ is another distinctive feature of the DB2 that allows the EQ to operate in three different modes; isolator mode, EQ mode and filter mode. In isolator mode the EQ provides full attenuation when fully anti-clockwise and a safe +6dB boost when fully clockwise. It also offers a steep 24dB/octave slope for tight frequency isolation. In EQ mode the EQ instead provides -26dB of attenuation bu has a gentler 12dB/octave slope better suited to certain music styles. Finally there is the filter mode where the EQ section transforms into a high and low pass filter system offering precise control over the frequency section and resonance.
MIDI Control
The DB2 can double up as a MIDI controller for DJ software via the MIDI shift button. The MIDI shift mode enables easy remote control of DAWs without affecting the mixer. When the MIDI shift button is pushed the FX type buttons, FX select buttons and global encoders are disconnected from the mixer and only send MIDI data when operated. 17 independent MIDI controls then become available and can be mapped to software.
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Features
- Two FX engines the can be cascaded or chained
- Massive FX library (more than 50 presets)
- Editable FX parameters
- Input matrix (select between analogue, USB and digital
- Trimodal EQ (3 different modes for EQ: isolator mode, EQ mode, filter mode)
- Mic/line input
- High visibility OLED display
- Lightweight chassis
- Integral soundcard
- MIDI control
- X:LINK (distributes power and dad allowing connection to X:LINK compatible devices saving USB ports on your PC/Mac)
- Spatial XOVER (useful output processing tool for dealing with poor room acoustics)
Specifications
Physical
- Dimensions: 320mm x 88mm x 358mm
- Weight: 5.1kg
Operating Levels
- Main outputs: 0VU = +4dBu
- Monitor: 0VU = +4dBu
- Record: 0VU = +4dBu
- Max output level: +24dBu balanced
- Mic sensitivity: -20dB - -50dB
- Equalization: +6dB boost/-26dB or Total Kill 3 Band
- Fader shutoff: -110dBr
*For more information (including specifications) on this product please see the PDF user guide above*
*PLEASE NOTE* - Here you can download the latest firmware and drivers for the XONE DB2
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