Allen & Heath XONE 2D soundcard User's manual

Below you will find brief information for soundcard XONE 2D. The XONE 2D is a high-quality, compact audio interface for Mac OS X computers. This manual will help you understand how to install and use the drivers for your XONE 2D.

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This release provides updated Mac OS X system Device Drivers
for your XONE:2D soundcard
Xone Product
XONE:2D
Device Driver (OS X) v3.3.2
Audio Firmware
v1.2.0
Supported OS:
Mac OS X 10.11
Mac OS X 10.10
Mac OS X 10.9
Mac OS X 10.8
[Xone 2D_3.3.2.dmg]
[FWUpdater_XONE_2D_1.2.0.app]
[El Capitan]
[Yosemite]
[Mavericks]
[Mountain Lion]
v3.2.2 Device Drivers
Delivers support for Mac OS X 10.11 [El Capitan]
Fixes known issues with USB3.0 enabled Mac hardware
Improves audio streaming and stability
See p.3 for software changelog detail
Installing XONE Device Software
PLEASE FOLLOW INSTALL &amp; UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Install new v3.3.2 OS X system Device Drivers followed by checking the mixer’s Audio
Firmware is up to date at v1.2.0
!
DO NOT interrupt power supply to computer.
Ensure your computer is connected to a mains power supply and configured with
energy/power saving options OFF:
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Go to: System Preferences &gt; Energy Saver
Set “Computer Sleep” to:
“Never”
Set “Display Sleep” to:
“Never”
Uncheck box:
“Put hard disks to sleeps when possible”
Step 1: Install Device Drivers
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!
Please ensure you download &amp; install the correct Device Drivers for your operating
system
Ensure your XONE mixer is disconnected from the host Mac and powered OFF
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Expand the .zip bundle and open the Xone 2D_3.3.2.dmg file
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Double-click on Xone 2D_3.3.2.pkg to run the driver installer
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software.
After completing the driver installation, RESTART the Mac.
Step 2: Check/Update Audio Firmware
!
The current Audio Firmware version installed in the mixer can only be checked if a
driver is currently installed on your computer. After restarting the Mac, refer to p2...
X2D Device Software Release Notes
- Issue 1
v3.3.2 / v1.2.0
December 2015
Page 1 of 3
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PLEASE FOLLOW INSTALL &amp; UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Xone Product
XONE:2D
Device Driver (OS X) v3.3.2
[Xone 2D_3.3.2.dmg]
Audio Firmware
v1.2.0
[FWUpdater_XONE_2D_1.2.0.app]
Step 2: Check/Update Audio Firmware (cont.)
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!
Ensure no other applications are open
Expand the FWUpdater .zip. and run
FWUpdater_XONE_2D_1.2.0.app
If the Updater is minimised in the OS X
Dock when first opened

Click on the FWUpdater_XONE_2D icon to
expand the application
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Plug in the USB cable
Power the Xone:2D ON
If application displays:
“Current firmware version is 1.2.0(k1)”
 The Device Software is up to date
 Press ‘Exit’ on the Firmware Updater.
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If application displays “...1.1.0” or lower;
Update Audio Firmware to v1.2.0
Click on ‘write firmware’
!
DO NOT switch OFF or interrupt power
supply or connection to your XONE:2D
while installation is in progress
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When installation is complete,
the application will display:
“Unplug the device now”

Unplug the USB cable from the XONE:2D
!
DO NOT switch OFF or interrupt power
supply connection to your Mac during
the update process
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The application will display
“plug in the device again…”
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Reconnect the USB cable to the XONE:2D
The application will display
“Update to version 1.2.0 successful.
Unplug the device now.”

Disconnect the USB cable
Press ‘Exit’ on the Audio Firmware Updater

Reconnect USB cable
The Device Software Update is now complete
X2D Device Software Release Notes
- Issue 1
v3.3.2 / v1.2.0
December 2015
Page 2 of 3
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Xone Product
XONE:2D
Device Driver (OS X) v3.3.2
Audio Firmware
v1.2.0
Supported OS:
Mac OS X 10.11
Mac OS X 10.10
Mac OS X 10.9
Mac OS X 10.8
[Xone 2D_3.3.2.dmg]
[FWUpdater_XONE_2D_1.2.0.app]
[El Capitan]
[Yosemite]
[Mavericks]
[Mountain Lion]
Driver Modes (OS X 10.9 and above)
Bit Accurate
The Bit Accurate Driver uses the XONE interface as the USB clock source, offering
lower jitter and latency, and a more stable USB streaming clock.
Core Audio
The CoreAudio Driver uses the computer’s internal USB Clock as the synchronisation
clock for the system. This allows the XONE device to be aggregated with the Mac
audio system or with different soundcards and use of CoreAudio functions such as
iTunes, QuickTime and Mac sounds output e.g. alerts, sound effects etc.
It is recommended to use the Bit Accurate driver where possible. Use CoreAudio mode
for Apple CoreAudio applications such as iTunes, QuickTime or playback via web
browsers &amp; generic media players etc.
XONE:2D_v3.3.2 Device Software updates
v3.2.2 Device Drivers
Delivers support for Mac OS X 10.11 [El Capitan]
Improves audio streaming and stability
v1.2.0 Audio Firmware
Fixes an enumeration issue with USB 3.0 Macs
XONE:2D_v3.3.2 ChangeLog:
 PLTYCDVR-8 FIXED : USB3.0 enabled Mac hardware may not initialize devices
running pre-v1.2.0 Audio Firmware
 PLTYCDVR-12 FIXED : v3.2.2 Driver Uninstaller does not work
Known Issues:
 PLYTCDVR-3
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: Sync errors at 88kHz/96kHz on late 2013 Mac hardware.
Operation at 44.1kHz/48kHz is not affected.
PLTYCDVR-11
: Aggregated device instability.
PLTYCDVR-10
: Changing default CoreAudio playback channels may
not work.
PLTYCDVR-28
: XONE Driver Modes not displayed in NI Traktor Pro
This is a, local, application issue. Assign Driver Modes in
Traktor / Preferences / Audio Setup / Audio Device, as follows:
Bit Accurate Mode
: Allen &amp; Heath Xone:nnn (CoreAudio)
CoreAudio Mode
: Allen &amp; Heath Xone:nnn_CoreAudio (CoreAudio)
If you have any problem with install or update, please contact A&amp;H Product Support:
http://support.allen-heath.com
X2D Device Software Release Notes
- Issue 1
v3.3.2 / v1.2.0
December 2015
Page 3 of 3
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Key Features

High-quality audio
Compact design
Mac OS X compatibility
Bit Accurate and CoreAudio Driver Modes
Firmware updates
USB 3.0 compatibility
Low latency
Stable USB streaming clock
Easy to install

Frequently Answers and Questions

What are the supported operating systems?

The XONE 2D is supported on Mac OS X 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, and 10.8.

What is the difference between Bit Accurate and CoreAudio Driver Modes?

The Bit Accurate Driver uses the XONE interface as the USB clock source, offering lower jitter and latency, and a more stable USB streaming clock. The CoreAudio Driver uses the computer’s internal USB Clock as the synchronisation clock for the system.