Allen & Heath has announced a sister mixer to the Xone:23 DJ mixer – the Xone:23C is also a two channel mixer with the addition of a four stereo channel internal soundcard, X:Link, to connect compatible Xone products.

The 96kHz, 24-bit four stereo channel USB soundcard enables replay and recording from any chosen DJ software, offering the benefits of digital DJing from the controls of a ‘real’ mixer. The bundled Mixvibes Cross LE software also enables two-deck DVS control, and plug-and-play connection of a Xone:K series controller, premapped for use.

The Xone:23C also features the analogue Voltage Control Filter (VCF) system, offering low-pass and high-pass filters, frequency sweep and ‘mild to wild’ resonance control. It also has soft-touch, backlit controls and light-piped meters.

The two stereo channels feature independent level controls for each of four inputs, enabling up to four stereo sources to be simultaneously routed to the mix, as well as the dedicated send and return system for external FX. The crossfader can also be upgraded with the Innofader ‘for enhanced scratch performance’, available as an accessory from Allen & Heath.

The main mix output and mic input are on professional standard balanced XLRs, and there is a dedicated record output. The Xone:23C is equipped with comprehensive monitoring facilities, including a booth output with its own volume control, a cue mix control, and signal levels clearly displayed on the nine-segment peak hold meters.

‘With the option to add our Xone controllers to the mixer set-up via X:Link, you not only save USB ports on your computer but have extended software control at your fingertips for expanding your DJ set-up,’ says Xone Product Specialist, Greg Ibbotson. ‘Also, the Mixvibes Cross LE software brings access to DVS control in conjunction with the Xone:23C.’

Xone:23C ships with a copy of Mixvibes Cross LE software at an SRP of £349 (plus VAT). It is expected to ship in June 2014.

See also:
Allen & Heath Xone:23