Allen & Heath XB2-14

XB2-14 offers a host of specialised broadcast features that normally come at a much higher price, including telephone communication (telco) channels, mic channel ON switch sensing, stereo channel start/cue outputs for playback device control, automatic muting of speaker outputs and much more. XB2-14 incorporates new features and styling based on feedback from the many broadcasters who have built their operations around the original XB-14. With a wealth of routing options, dual stereo channels for up to 7 stereo sources, and the addition of a dedicated Audition bus, enhanced microphone preamps and stereo channel gain range, XB-142 satisfies the demands of small radio and internet broadcasters as well as larger studios with multiple rooms. With no less than 27 logic I/O for remote control and 15 configuration switches, XB2-14 is a highly flexible solution.

• 4 mic/line channels

• 4 Dual Source stereo channels

• 2 Telco channels

• HPF and 3-band, swept mid EQ on mono channels

• 2-band EQ on stereo channels

• Variable high pass / low pass filters on Telco channels

• Smooth-ride 100mm faders

• 2-stage, padless pre-amp design

• Fader-start sensing on mono channels

• Start/cue logic outputs on stereo channels

• External meter socket

• Separate headphones mix for engineer/producer and 2 guests

• Auto mutes on control room outputs

• Remote mute facility on mic channels

• Configurable USB stereo audio in/out

• Audition bus for auditioning and off-air recording

• Aux and separate stereo busses for processing/recording

• XLR main outputs with inserts

• Input signal and peak metering

• Inputs: 4 mono mic/line channels with XLR/TRS jacks; 4 dual-source stereo channels; 2 dedicated Telco channels for telephone communication integration

• Outputs: Main program mix outputs on balanced XLR; Mix B bus; auxiliary send; USB stereo audio interface for recording and playback

• EQ: 3-band EQ with swept mid-frequency on mono channels; 2-band EQ on stereo channels

• Faders: 100mm long-throw faders for precise level control

• USB Interface: Built-in stereo USB interface for seamless connection to PC or Mac, facilitating playback and recording

• Monitoring: Separate headphone outputs for operator and guest, each with individual level controls; automatic muting of control room monitors when a mic channel is active

• Logic I/O: Remote control capabilities with start/cue outputs for playback device control; fader start sensing on mic channels; comprehensive logic interfacing for broadcast automation

• Construction: Robust, compact design suitable for desktop or rack-mounted installation; optional rack-mount kit available

• Dimensions: Width: 385 mm; Depth: 346 mm; Height: 88 mm

• Weight: Approximately 7.5 kg