The Allen and Heath Xone DB4 is a truly ground-breaking mixer and by far the most advanced DJ mixers that we have designed. Every feature has been meticulously researched with a view to offering DJs ultimate creativity.
Based on the iLive pro-touring FX system, we developed FX algorithms with BPM conscious parameters and tight spectral control, customised to perfectly fit the DJ environment. As the loops and FX are automatically synchronised to the tempo of the track, it is very easy to build some amazing grooves and soundscapes without problems of latency, low fidelity and the general hassle often associated with using software and laptops.
The flexible input matrix allows any audio source to be selected on any or all of the channels. Different processing can be applied to the same track on separate channels and you can fade between them, or a phrase sampled in the looper of one channel can be added to the mix later in the track. Our digital design team has done an incredible job to ensure that this is one of the most innovative and exciting DJ mix tools to date.
Quad FX Core
The heart of the Allen and Heath Xone DB4 DJ mixer is the powerful Quad FX Core DSP engine, enabling each channel to have its own FX bank and BPM detection system, which automatically adjusts all time-related FX and loops to the tempo of the music. There are 5 studio quality FX types optimized for DJ use - delays, reverbs, modulators, resonators and damage - plus each FX type has a patch library of different effect variations. Each FX bank has a dedicated expression control and a rotary pot to set the wet/dry level, whilst further tweaking can be performed using the global controllers in the FX master section.
Looper
Each channel has a built-in looper, with selectable loop length from 1/16 beat to 4 bars. : the DB4 Xone DJ mixer will always record the full 4 bars, so the loop can be expanded or shrunk at will.
Filters
Equipped with the Xone dual filter system.
Source select
Each music channel can select any of the available stereo music sources: Analogue Line 1-4 (switchable to Phono on 2-3), Digital 1-4 or USB 1-4.
EQ / Filter
Each music channel has a 3-band EQ that can be configured as standard asymmetric EQ (+6/-25dB), Isolator (+6dB/OFF with a 24dB/octave slope), or reconfigured as a High-Pass/Low-Pass filter system with adjustable resonance. EQ knob pointers change color to show which type of equalization is active.
Mic/Line Input
The Mic/Line input has 2-band EQ, gain, cue and mix level. This can also be routed to channel 1 for adding FX.
Integral Soundcard
A built-in, high quality (24-bit / 96kHz), multi-channel, fully patchable USB2 soundcard allows replay and recording from audio software for 4 stereo sends and 4 stereo returns.
USB
User-defined settings such as meter mode, BPM range, USB audio routing scheme and display brightness can be saved to a USB key for recall on another Xone:DB4.
MIDI Control
All controls (except Mic and Phones level) send MIDI data and the mixer can double up as a MIDI controller via the MIDI shift button, allowing the Loop and FX selection controls to send MIDI data without changing the mixer settings.
Output Patchbay
Booth, record and phones - source selectable and level trim. Booth and main - phase and level trim controls.
High Visibility Display
The OLED display is clearly visible, even in bright sunlight, and displays channel FX selection and current BPM, as well as being an easy interface for the Menu setup functions.
Lightweight Chassis
Xone:DB4's lightweight aluminum chassis is designed to make touring with the console easy.
Allen and Heath Xone DB4 DJ Mixer Features:
24-Bit 96kHz Resolution
USB Connection
Quad FX Core DSP Effects
Built-In Looping Per Channel
4 Channel Configuration
2 Switchable Phono/Line Inputs
2 Dedicated Line Inputs
4 S/PDIF Digital Inputs
Xone Dual Filter System
Total # Of Channels
4
Input Connectors
RCA Phono Line/Turntable Switchable x2
RCA Phono Line x3
S/PDIF Digital x4
XLR Microphone
Stereo 1/4" Phone AUX Input
Stereo RCA Phono AUX Input
1/4" Phone AUX Microphone Effects Return
Stereo 1/4" Phone FlexFX Return
Output Connectors
Stereo Balanced XLR Master Output
Stereo Balanced 1/4" Phone Booth Output
Stereo Unbalanced RCA Record Output
XLink Connector
USB Connector
1/8" (3.5mm) Mini Deck Starts x4
S/PDIF Digital Record Output
1/4" Phone Headphone Monitor Output
THD & Noise
0.003% (-90dB) un-weighted
Main Mix Noise: -88dBu (104dB Dynamic Range)
Residual Mix Noise: -94dBu
Levels Main Output: 0VU = +4dBu
Monitor: 0VU = +4dBu
Record: 0VU = +4dBu
Maximum Output Level: +16dBu Balanced
Converters
Analog to Digital Converters (ADCs): 24-bit, 48kHz Dynamic range 101 dB A-Weighted
Digital to Analog Converters (DACs): 24-bit, 48 kHz Dynamic range 107 dB A-weighted
Sensitivity
RIAA Input @ 1kHz 70mV = 0VU (200mV max)
Frequency Response
10Hz to 20kHz +0/-0.5dB
EQ Section
+6dB Boost / -26dB or Total Kill 3 Band
Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 12W max
Dimensions (WxHxD) 12.6 x 3.5 x 14" (320 x 88 x 358mm)
Weight 11 lbs (5.1kg)
Allen and Heath Xone DB4
(Allen and Heath Xonedb4)
