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Posted by epdarks on Jan-13-2009 05:00:

New A&H Xone 22

http://www.xone.co.uk/22/

Professional 2 channel DJ mixer

We�re proud to present the Xone:22 a 2-channel, analogue DJ mixer which offers the top quality audio and professional feature set usually only found in the booth of a top-rated club, all at an stunningly affordable price. We�ve raised the bar on entry-level mixer design with the Xone:22. It�s equipped with our characteristic sound and build quality, and it�s the first time a DJ mixer at this level has incorporated professional grade features, such as a full cut isolator/EQ, accurate metering, high quality faders and pro-standard audio headroom. We�ve incorporated a �lite� version of Xone�s now legendary VCF filter system � a truly professional feature never offered at this level before.

� 2 stereo channels with dual phono/line inputs
� Phono inputs can be configured to be line level
� VCF system offering low-pass and high-pass filters, frequency sweep and resonance controls
� 3 band full cut EQ
� Soft-switched, FET-controlled external effects loop
� 18dB pro standard headroom and low audio distortion
� 25dBu maximum output level
� Main mix output on balanced XLR
� Accurate signal monitoring with 10-segment LED meters
� Cue mix control, and cue to master switch
� Dedicated local monitor output (booth output)
� Record output
� MIC input on balanced XLR, with 2 band EQ
� Crossfader curve switch
� UV sensitive ink screen for improved low light legibility
� Same high quality components as all other Xone mixers
� Universal voltage external power supply

Posted by stan229 on Jan-13-2009 05:17:

Wouldnt you rather get a xone 32? I cant imagine how 'cheap' this one could be...

Posted by jupiterone on Jan-13-2009 05:22:

booooorinnnggggg

how about a new and improve 92? call it the xone 102

Posted by n3lly on Jan-13-2009 14:34:

quote:
Originally posted by jupiterone
booooorinnnggggg

how about a new and improve 92? call it the xone 102

I recently bought a 92, and know this is going to come out sooner or later..

I just hope the price tag it comes with will put me off even thinking of upgrading

Posted by TranceOwnsLol on Jan-13-2009 17:15:

oooooh, a big red square button in the centre.

to be honest, I don't like the square plastic buttons the Xone 62 and 32 have. The design on the 92, 3d, 4d is way better imo.

Posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY on Jan-13-2009 17:51:

Why would a company like this release such a basic, shit mixer?? They need to stick to what they have been doing. The 32 should be as basic as they should get.

Posted by feelgood on Jan-13-2009 18:07:

You gotta admit.. its pretty tasty looking for a beginner dj.

Posted by TranceOwnsLol on Jan-13-2009 18:32:

A&H is pulling a Denon.

They probably got some entry level Behringer/Gemini people to design this mixer.

Posted by Yohan on Jan-13-2009 18:43:

curious to know how good the sound quality is and the price

Posted by epdarks on Jan-13-2009 19:06:

If they can keep the price around $300 USD and it sounds as good as the higher end Xone models, then it sure as hell beats the DJM-400.

Posted by Rebel Brown on Jan-13-2009 21:59:

quote:
Originally posted by feelgood
You gotta admit.. its pretty tasty looking for a beginner dj.

Looks like shit to me. They've tried to disguise those big, empty spaces on the faceplate by painting on some dots.

Whoopee.

Posted by i got big pants on Jan-14-2009 00:28:

quote:
Originally posted by TranceOwnsLol
A&H is pulling a Denon.

They probably got some entry level Behringer/Gemini people to design this mixer.

well "technically" and i heavily stress technically they are denon...d&m holdings bought out allen & heath a while back as far as i know

Posted by Sadface on Jan-14-2009 07:43:

Full kill EQ's are nice, the 32 only goes down to -26 or something.

Posted by Ryan0751 on Jan-15-2009 11:38:

It's just a different business division. I doubt they have merged engineering teams, or even intellectual property.

Denon itself is a big company, I wouldn't be surprised if "Denon DJ" had more or less nothing to do with "Denon Home Audio" other than sharing the name.

quote:
Originally posted by i got big pants
well "technically" and i heavily stress technically they are denon...d&m holdings bought out allen & heath a while back as far as i know

Posted by Rememberence_ on Jan-15-2009 16:26:

Looks like a really nice mixer to me.

As for filling up the empty space with dots, what the fuck is wrong with that? Are you complaining about the mixer not having enough knobs? If so, go with a mixer that has more features. Otherwise if you're complaining about the mixer having too much empty space, does that mean you'd want this thing to be even smaller? Get over it.

Posted by Yohan on Jan-16-2009 20:42:

Looks almost ideal mixer to me, if it had another channel and it keeps same sound quality as xone 92

Posted by jpgrdnr on Jan-16-2009 21:51:

The options for a decent starter mixer that is somewhat inexpensive are really pretty lacklustre.

Between maybe Vestax, Denon, Ecler might have something but again quality for under 400$ US new and there really is nothing out there.
Anything quality for 2 chan and its starting to get into scratch territory and they are a fickle lot. Good on AH to try and do exactly that.

Posted by tintin11 on Jan-16-2009 23:47:

Well I guess even A&H need a basic 2-channel mixer. I wish they put that R&D into something else though... money wins

Posted by Tony Morello on Jan-17-2009 05:44:

i know i'll be checking this mixer out when it hits the store

i like small compact mixers for home use, they're easy to crate up and haul around if need be, i'm using a denon dn-x100 right now, simple and to the point, everything you need and nothing you don't