The 96kHz 24 bit USB2 soundcard can send four stereo channels to the PC and receive 5 stereo channels from the PC. A large array of connectors is provided for easy interfacing into any DJ setup, and the 2D can also be directly connected to turntables, CD players or linked to an external mixer. Digital inputs and outputs (optical and coax) are also provided. Any combination of the soundcard outputs can be monitored using the headphone system.
The Xone:3D BPM counter with LED display is included, which is capable of detecting a beat in music presented on any of the three analogue soundcard input channels or one of analogue soundcard output channels using the rotary selector. A MIDI clock generator, which can be set using the illuminated tap tempo button or sync'd to the tempo detected by the BPM counter, is provided, and features the unique MIDI clock nudge facility of the 3D.
The MIDI controller connects via USB to a computer and also has 5-pin DIN MIDI sockets for connection to any MIDI-enabled device, and features 4 60mm linear faders, 8 detented rotary pots, 19 push buttons - 4 of which are illuminated, 5 rotary encoders with "push to switch" function, a multi-function jog wheel with switched navigation control and a cross fader. All the MIDI controls can be mapped for use as navigation controls for DJ or production software.
Optional attachment brackets to mechanically link the Xone:2D to other mixers in the A&H range, and overlays relating to various software programmes including Ableton Live 6 and Traktor DJ Studio 3, are available.
(Jim Evans)
