Allen & Heath Xone 43

As a 4+1 channel DJ mixer, the Xone 43 features an intuitive layout and several innovations compared to the Xone 42. Not only has the fader section been upgraded with shorter and easier-to-grip faders, but the cues can now be operated separately and can also be activated one after the other. The proven channel layout, consisting of the gain control, a three-band EQ with kill function, and the X:FX, has been retained. Here, a new finish and the more intuitive arrangement of the filter and cue buttons already make for a better impression. The microphone channel, on the other hand, has been expanded with a stereo RCA input on the front, which now also allows the use of another input source instead of a microphone.

Allen & Heath started building mixing consoles in London in 1969 and made a name for themselves hand-building mixers for some of the greatest bands of the era, such as Pink Floyd. Since 2014, Allen & Heath has been part of the Audiotonix Group, which in turn is managed by the company Electra Partners. Allen & Heath's headquarters are in Penryn, Cornwall (UK), where production takes place, alongside a second factory in China. The British firm is known for numerous innovations, including the development of modular console designs as well as their subsequent integration into MIDI environments. Today, Allen & Heath offer a wide range of products in almost every field of audio engineering - from the small six-channel ZED-6 mixing console to the full-scale dLive Pro Touring System.