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question about using an Allen and Heath v6
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| zizack |
| tonight I'll be using an Allen and heath v6 for the first time. I had a question about how to use the eqs, or from what I understand, the hi pass filter. I take it that you use the filter much as you use eqs on other mixers, but I'm not 100% sure. when I mix now, i have the bass of the incoming track down, bring the faders all the way in, eventually switch the low frequencies, and use the faders to take out the outgoing track. I'm assuming to accomplish a similar mix using the v6, you would bring in the incoming track with the filter on, bring it all the way in. My question is about how to switch the filters. the same way you would with the bass on another mixer? Just switch them simultaniously? I used to have a xone: 62, and as soon as the filter switch is turned on, it has an effect, even if the filter knob is off. is the same true with the v6? Just trying to get an idea of how to work this thing. Thanks a lot |
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| DjVash |
| Oh crap, a v6. Sorry can't help you there mate, it's not a usual DJ mixer so I had no experience with it. Make sure you have a limiter behind the mixer. If so, you don't have to worry about blowing up the amp/speakers. |
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| las3rjock |
| If a Xone V6 isn't a real DJ mixer, then it follows that a Urei isn't either? :conf: |
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| hooj1 |
| Well the V6 has a seperate eq unit, just like the Rane rotary. The club should have the eq unit, but if not get there eary to try it out. |
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| hooj1 |
| quote: | Originally posted by DjVash
it's not a real DJ mixer so I had no experience with it. |
Sasha uses one at home, so I guess he's not a real DJ....:rolleyes: |
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| zizack |
I'm almost positive that the place I'm playing at doesn't have an EQ unit. I've seen a lot of V6 units in clubs and I can't say I've ever seen an EQ unit accompanying it. I don't think the one i'm playing at tonight has one either. I was under the impression that you used the filters to mix.
anyone else???????? |
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| DjVash |
| quote: | Originally posted by hooj1
Sasha uses one at home, so I guess he's not a real DJ....:rolleyes: |
Alright alright, not a USUAL dj mixer, how's that? :P
There's nothing wrong with rotary knobs, but the only one I ever had to work with was a Gemini CS-19R when it just came out for quick testing (looked like a nice mixer). Never had the A&H, it's not a popular mixer so it's ordered on demand. And since no one wanted it, I never ordered one ;). That's why I didn't have a chance to test one |
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| djtrinity |
| quote: | Originally posted by DjVash
Oh crap, a v6. Sorry can't help you there mate, it's not a real DJ mixer so I had no experience with it. Make sure you have a limiter behind the mixer. If so, you don't have to worry about blowing up the amp/speakers. |
it must be a 4 gee knock off :whip: :whip: :whip: |
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| SgtFoo |
HERE'S SOME HELP!!!...fergodsake ppl!!!...learn about the parts of every mixer and you can conquer anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111
:::welcome to the Allen&Heath Xone:v6 rotary audiophile dj mixer:::
http://www.allen-heath.com/AHImages..._main_hires.jpg
ok, so, the filters that are on each channel are high-pass filters. what this means, is that you can cutoff frequencies from low to high. In the 30Hz position, everything 30Hz and above is heard. turn the knob clockwise and you can get rid of all the low end, up to 600Hz on those filters. Basically, you'd be left with the lower mids cut-off.
so essentially, you can cut the bass of the channel, using the filters.... hence... yes you can mix with it.
just so you know, filters, are basically selective forms of EQ, with a pre-specified amount of attenuation... you just select the frequency.
What else that's unique about the V6 is that it's got a master output EQ. You can EQ the main output, thereby effect the entire mix. If the club doesn't have the EQ units, then you're left with the filters and the master EQ to mix with. THis mixer is extensively high quality in build and sound. Just a suggestion to be nice to the sound techs at the club, never let any of the channel input levels go into the red. creep into the blue, but not more.
If you got other questions, feel free to pm me! (i'm a proudly educated audio engineer!... and it really helps with using unknown mixers) |
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| zizack |
| ended up not having to use it tonight. they switched back to the Rane. I went up to the room where the V6 is installed and familiarized myself with all the functions. It doesn't seem to hard to mix with. |
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