The Allen & Heath XONE:23 - 2+2 Channel DJ Mixer is designed for professional and home DJ applications such as at a party or in the club. The mixer features an enhanced version of Allen and Heath's Xone voltage controlled filter system with resonance control, a 3-band total kill EQ per side, VCA faders, illuminated switches, styling from the flagship DB4 DJ mixer, and a user upgradeable crossfader with curve selector.

For I/O, the mixer includes two pairs of RCA line inputs and two pairs of RCA phono inputs. Though the mixer has two faders, each of the four inputs has an independent level control to enable playing up to four simultaneous sources in the mix. It also features dedicated stereo send and return channels for integrating external effects units. The front panel of the unit includes a balanced XLR input for connecting a microphone with level, high frequency, and low frequency equalizer controls.

The master outputs are on balanced XLR connectors and the mixer includes a dedicated stereo booth output, as well as a dedicated stereo record out for capturing your mixes to a portable recorder. An 1/8" and a 1/4" headphone connector enable cueing with a wide variety of DJ headphones.

For control, the front panel of the mixer features gain knobs for all four channels. The four inputs are slit into left and right sides, each with a 9-segment LED light meter, separate high, mid, and low frequency total kill EQ knobs, a VCA channel fader, illuminated cue button, and an illuminated button to engage the filter on that side. The center section includes an illuminated button for engaging the external effects send/return, an illuminated button for engaging a high pass filter, an illuminated button for engaging the low pass filter, a frequency selector knob for the filter, and a VCA resonance control knob from mild to wild.

The crossfader features a switchable curve for mixing or scratching. As an option, the user can replace the stock crossfader with Allen and Heath's high end Innofader for enhanced performance (sold separately).

Xone Filter with Resonance Control    3-Band Total Kill EQ    VCA Faders    Illuminated Switches    Crossfader Curve Selector    Balanced XLR Microphone Input    9-Segment Signal Level Monitoring    Balanced XLR Master Outputs    Dedicated Monitor Output    External FX Loop

Provides voltage controlled low and high pass filters with frequency and resonance control

Enables send and return connection to external effects processor with the push of a button

Switches curves between modes dedicated to mixing and scratching

Allows for user to purchase and install an Allen and Heath Innofader for enhanced crossfader performance

Enables simultaneous mixing of all four inputs

Provides 1/8" and ¼" jacks for connecting to a variety of DJ headphones

Enables recording DJ mixes to external recorders

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are the line inputs pro level +4 dBu or consumer level -10? Thanks. Really liking how this looks.

A: The Allen & Heath CQ-18T Compact 18-Channel Digital Mixer's balanced outputs are +4 dBu.

Q: 2. Can this mixer be used with Rekordbox free of charge if used together with two Pioneer XDJ 1000 mk2?

A: Yes, the Allen & Heath XONE:PX5 - 4+1 Channel DJ Mixer with Soundcard could be paired with two Pioneer DJ XDJ-1000MK2 High-Performance Multi-Player DJ Decks, which allow access to and performance control of the free version of rekordbox via LAN connection.

Q: 3. Can this mixer be used with Rekordbox free of charge if used together with two Pioneer XDJ 1000 mk2?

A: Yes, the Allen & Heath XONE:92 Professional Six-Channel Club/DJ Mixer could be paired with two Pioneer DJ XDJ-1000MK2 High-Performance Multi-Player DJ Decks, which allow performance control of the free version of rekordbox software via LAN connection.

Q: 4. I am interested in the Allen & Heath Xone 23 mixer. Can I run it with Traktor 2 software? Thank you!

A: The Allen & Heath XONE:23 is an analog mixer with no direct connection to the computer, so will not be directly compatible with Traktor Software, however can be used with the Traktor DVS system with the proper interface such as the Audio 6.

Q: 5. I'm interested in buying the zed 6 to add more preamps to my soundcard. Can I send the xlr outputs of the zed-6 to line inputs of my soundcard? Will I have a loss in quality?

A: The XLR line level outputs of the mixer can be sent to your sound card wihout loss of quality.

Q: 6. How do you select mic/line Hi-z inputs? I played with the 18T at my local dealer and could not find these settings in the menus.

A: The XLR inputs on channels 1-8 and XLR-1/4" inputs on channels 9-16 can be used for mic- or line-level input on the Allen & Heath CQ-18T Compact 18-Channel Digital Mixer with Touchscreen, but DI is required for Hi-Z input (instruments like a guitar and bass). Only the CQ-20T has Hi-Z inputs on channels 15-16.

Q: 7. Can I use the tablet to Start/Stop Playback/Recording from USB drive/Sd card or Bluetooth?

A: Yes, you can control start/stop and playback/recording for the Allen & Heath CQ-18T Compact 18-Channel Digital Mixer's USB drive and for the SD card when using the app with an iPad. The controls for playback via Bluetooth are on the mixer.

Q: 8. Is the zone 96 compatible with redkordbox dj?

A: Rekordbox DJ is officially compatible with specific Pioneer units only, but it may run on this mixer. It is not mapped out for the software and there may be some quirks.

Q: 9. I asked this question a while back. Now: Would this "LAN thing" you mentioned require a USB hub or external sound card?

A: LAN (local area network) is computer network system, which can be wired or wireless, direct to a router or through a network switch. The reference in the response to your previous question was about usingthe Allen & Heath XONE:92 Professional Six-Channel Club/DJ Mixer paired with two Pioneer DJ XDJ-1000MK2 High-Performance Multi-Player DJ Decks and performance control of the free version of rekordbox software, which would be accessed through an internet connection. So you will just need a means to connect to the internet, whether it be through a wired or wireless connection to a router.

Q: 10. With this recording mixer, do i still need a DAW (such as an avid mbox) or a microphone pre amp?

A: A USB connector delivers direct integration with Mac and Windows computers, and a copy of Sonar LE recording software is included. So no additional purchase is necessary for computer integration. There are 6 line/mic inputs available as well.