A Compact Controller Packed with Useful Features!

Whether you're building a minimalist DJ rig or just need a fantastic DJ MIDI controller that won't take up a lot of space, the Allen & Heath Xone:K2 is an excellent choice. This compact and totally portable MIDI controller packs a ton of hands-on controls in a small package. In all, it's encoders, knobs, soft buttons, and faders put a total of 52 separate MIDI controls at your fingertips. Thanks to the Xone:K2's three latching control layers, you can control over 170 parameters with a single control layout.

The Xone:K2 is completely programmable, so you can use it with virtually any DJ software on the market. Allen & Heath also include a bunch of preset layout, so you can use the Xone:K2 with most popular programs, right out of the box. But MIDI isn't the only cool thing about the Xone:K2 - it's also a 4-channel audio interface! Channels 1 and 2 are on the stereo headphone output in front, whereas 3 and 4 are the RCAs in back. That means you get all of the outputs you need for monitoring and sending a feed to the PA.

One more cool thing about the Xone:K2 MIDI controller is that it comes loaded with Allen & Heath's X:LINK protocol. That means you can daisy chain MIDI I/O and power between the Xone:K2 and other X:LINK-equipped gear. And speaking of using your Xone:K2 with other gear, check out the included carrying case. Not only does this case protect the Xone:K2, it also doubles as a stand, elevating it to the same height as your mixer, turntables, or other DJ gear.

Allen & Heath Xone:K2 DJ MIDI Controller Features at a Glance:

• Compact universal MIDI controller that's perfect for software-based DJing
  
• Flexible MIDI layout lets you control any MIDI-based software
  
• Included layout presets give you control over many popular software systems, right out of the box
  
• 12 x analog pots 6 and x encoders with push switches give you tons of control over continuous parameters
  
• 4 x linear faders with firmware-based soft takeover functions
  
• 30 x backlit soft buttons with red, amber, and green LEDs give you the feedback you need
  
• 3 x programmable latching control layers give you a total of 171 MIDI controls
  
• Built-in 4-channel audio interface gives you all of the outputs you need to DJ
  
• Allen & Heath's X:LINK protocol lets you daisy chain MIDI and power with other X:LINK-equipped devices via Ethernet cable
  
• Included carrying case doubles as stand, elevating the control surface to the height of most DJ mixers and turntables

Allen & Heath Xone:K2 Specs: Controller Style Trigger Deck Mixer Section No mix section Platters/Type No platters Faders 4 x assignable Crossfader No crossfader Pads/Triggers 30 soft buttons Audio Interface 4-out, 16-bit/48kHz Inputs USB audio input only Outputs 1 x 1/8" stereo, 1 x stereo RCA MIDI I/O TBD Standalone Mixer No standalone mixer Built-in Playback No built-in playback Onboard Effects No onboard effects Included Software No included software Width 5.3" Depth 14" Height 1.2" Weight 2.2 lbs.