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A&H:Xone 42 vs A&H: Xone 92

Hi!
I really need some help, im a DJ800 owner but i want to switch to Allen & Heath mixers 42 or 92.
I know that both mixers have their advantages and disadvantages.
For an ex, 42th has Send/Return , 92th dosent and its very complicated to hook with an efx, but instead it has a second mid knob and best filter.

What is your opinion , is the sound quality huge between this mixers?
What would you choose?

if money no object 92. 42 is probably better value for money though. 4 band eq and two filters make the difference there.

Kinda a tossup there... the fx send/return really IS bad on the 92, the 42 is great in that regards, and you get the USB soundcard to record your mixes (if that's useful for you).

Actually I would advise you to wait until after the 15th, because the NAMM show is on then, and typically new products will be announced.

I'd imagine A+H might have something new coming out.

had to deal with this decision before, decided to get the 92 though.

I have a 92 and the EFX is not that bad. You just have to learn how to use it. I was hooking my EFX to my channel 4 and was using the crossfader to move to the EFX. The crossfader acts as a dry/wet control for the EFX.

What about a xone 62 vs 92? I really like the 4 EQs and the filters, but im not sure if there is a sound quality difference between these two.

Any ideas

--thanks

I haven't heard the 62, but I've been told the sound quality is nearly identical. Some people complain about the studio style faders though.

I have played on the 92, and while I love the mixer, it's pretty overkill in a home setup. IMO the 42 or 62 would be enough.

it's all A&H, i would think the audio quality would be pretty similar

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Originally posted by epdarks I have played on the 92, and while I love the mixer, it's pretty overkill in a home setup. IMO the 42 or 62 would be enough.

if so, 62 is also overkill.. i mean 62 isn't far away from 92, i would prefer it over the 92 for its sexy vintage look with those studio faders

Yes the 62 and the 92 are both 6 channel mixers and they have very similar features. I personally like the studio faders, and the price which is quite a bit less than the 92 (roughly half the price).

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Originally posted by boris_the_bear if so, 62 is also overkill.. i mean 62 isn't far away from 92, i would prefer it over the 92 for its sexy vintage look with those studio faders

Yeah the 62 is overkill too. If I was buying a Xone, I'd buy the 32. It's not like any DJ on this forum can mix 4 decks anyway.

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Originally posted by epdarks Yeah the 62 is overkill too. If I was buying a Xone, I'd buy the 32. It's not like any DJ on this forum can mix 4 decks anyway.

well, 62's cue option is a bit annoying for a lot of people, plus there is no headphone mixing mode
which is fine with me since i prefer monitors

and you'd be surprised how many talented DJs are on ta!

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Originally posted by Yohan well, 62's cue option is a bit annoying for a lot of people, plus there is no headphone mixing mode which is fine with me since i prefer monitors and you'd be surprised how many talented DJs are on ta!

The monitoring issue is the only thing i don't like about the 62, i mix in ear a lot so it is a big issue. Other than that i prefer it to the 92, the knobs are much better spaced and easier to use, it's got a better filter imo and I do like the volume faders, there's also a bit more resistence in them, I've always found the 92 faders a bit too loose.

Having said all that I've got the 92 because of the monitoring.. It's in dire need of repair/replacing tho. So i may be in the market for a mixer some time soon.

I actually prefer the monitoring on the 62. I always have the cue in my left ear and the master I listen to with my other ear out of the headphones, and it keeps riff raff who need cue blend and other crap away from my mixer.

I always love seeing someone struggle with the cue and then ask 'how do I blend it, or make this channel louder than this one?'

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Originally posted by Zild I actually prefer the monitoring on the 62. I always have the cue in my left ear and the master I listen to with my other ear out of the headphones, and it keeps riff raff who need cue blend and other crap away from my mixer. I always love seeing someone struggle with the cue and then ask 'how do I blend it, or make this channel louder than this one?'

My opinion is there is no right way to mix records together, what goes on behind the decks doesn't matter as long as what comes out the PA sounds good.

I'm flexible when it comes to monitoring styles anyway, i use the 62 when i play out as it's the mixer installed at the club where I play so I've kinda had to get used to it, it's just a preference of mine having the xone 92's monitoring system thats why I bought it..

I never said there was a right way. Just that I like seeing people squirm who are used to cue blend or mixing in the headphones. It makes my penis an inch larger in circumference.

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Originally posted by Zild It makes my penis an inch larger in circumference.

Thanks for all the answers, i decided after a lot of thinking and comparing, to go with the Xone:42.

I would love to have the 92, but im a "bedroom dj" and it would be to expensive to have such a mixer and get to struggle with routing the efx sound through a spare channel.

In the 42 you have an excellent fx-sendreturn, as it should be standard in any club mixer. And the sound quality is the same as in the 92.

Im selling my DJM-800 and CDJs 800 because i only mix vinyl now, so im very exited to muy future mixer, the xone 42, and not to mention i saving money

I have the 42, excellent mixer, would highly recommend it.

You wont be disappointed

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Originally posted by andresi Im selling my DJM-800 and CDJs 800 because i only mix vinyl now

respect +1

I am in the same dilemma right now. I currently own the A&H Xone 42 but i given the chance to buy the Xone 92 for quite cheap, about $1140 and or £685.

Should i take the chance?

Do it. That's a great deal for one of the best DJ mixers ever made.

Post up your thoughts once you've had a chance to play with it.

meh. I've had this discussion many times. I have a 42 and have used the 92 plenty. I prefer the former. 92 is way overkill for home use. Cue is better on the 42 and really 4 band eq is kinda too much imo.

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Originally posted by DJ RANN Do it. That's a great deal for one of the best DJ mixers ever made. Post up your thoughts once you've had a chance to play with it.

It's second hand but rarely used and never seen club play.

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Originally posted by Adam420 meh. I've had this discussion many times. I have a 42 and have used the 92 plenty. I prefer the former. 92 is way overkill for home use. Cue is better on the 42 and really 4 band eq is kinda too much imo.

Have heard the Effects Send & Return are worse on the 92 than on the 42 is it true? Are there any differences in favour of the 92 or should i stick with the 42? I know the Rec Out is balanced compared to the Xone 42's unbalanced ones.

Never use the FX send & return but the interface is very intuitive on the 42 (but you already knew that).

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