Everything You Need in a DJ Mixer!

Here's what you NEED in order to DJ: a couple of decks (turntables, CD, MP3, whatever), a 2-channel mixer with a good EQ and filter section, tunes, talent, and a place to spin. Some of these mixers (and you've really got to love them) seriously look like they could fly the mothership. They're cool and all, and they cost a pretty penny too. If you don't have that kind of scratch, take heart - you can pull off a pretty sweet set with an Allen & Heath Xone:22 and still have change left over to pay rent.

Here's the deal. The Allen & Heath Xone:22 looks like a basic DJ mixer because it IS a basic DJ mixer. Don't let that fool you. As opposed to an entry-level mixer, the Xone:22 is built to 100% professional standards - a real Xone mixer all the way. It's got 18dB of built-in headroom and produces virtually no distortion, even when you hit it hard. In other words, it sounds amazing - not like some Electrode Hut piece of junk.

Then there's the EQ and filter section. This is where the Xone:22 really shines. You see, it's got a sort of Xone VCF Lite on it, which includes a steep highpass and lowpass filter, plus frequency and resonance controls. And its 3-band EQ goes down to total kill - not something you'd get from an entry-level mixer. Top it all off with a super-accurate 10-segments LED meter, and there's no doubt that this baby's got class. So, get yourself an Allen &^ Heath Xone:22 DJ mixer and get out there!

Allen & Heath Xone:22 2-channel DJ Mixer Features at a Glance:

• Professional club DJ mixer features in a basic format
  
• 2 x stereo channels with dual phono/line inputs
  
• Phono inputs can be configured to be line level
  
• VCF system offers lowpass and highpass filters, frequency sweep, and resonance controls
  
• 3-band full-cut EQ
  
• Soft-switched, FET-controlled external effects loop
  
• +18dB pro-standard headroom
  
• Low audio distortion
  
• +25dBu maximum output level
  
• Main mix output on balanced XLR
  
• 10-segment LED meters for accurate signal monitoring
  
• Cue mix control
  
• 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
  
• Universal voltage external power supply

Allen & Heath Xone:22 Specs: Type DJ Channels 2 Inputs - Mic Preamps 1 x XLR Inputs - Line 4 x RCA Inputs - Other No Other Inputs Outputs - Main 2 x XLR Outputs - Direct 2 x RCA (Monitor) Outputs -Other 2 x RCA (Tape) Headphones 1 x 1/4", 1 / 1/8" EQ Bands 3-band, Sweepable Mid Faders 3 x 60mm Throw Effects Yes Software Control No Playback Built-in No Playback Built-in Computer Connectivity No Computer Connectivity Rackmountable Yes Height 4.01" Depth 13.03" Width 9.44" Weight 5.5 lbs.