Need help setting up a djm 600

[xINSIGHTFULx]

So yesterday my friends dad let me borrow a djm 600 mixer, and 2x cdj 800s just until i can afford my own equipment. I honestly dont really want to use the cdjs. Is there anyway i can connect the djm 600 to my laptop and use it with traktor. This is my first mixer and i am extremely confused. Any help is appreciated.

[Jester]

sure. do you have a soundcard? if not, you can just mix away in internal mode and plug your headphone jack into one of the channels. No cueing possible this way, obviously.

[xINSIGHTFULx]

would i need an external soundcard? what cables would i need.

[Jester]

At the very least you could need something like a Numark DJIO or NI Audio 2. Both these would give you two external decks and allow you to monitor off the mixer. With the Audio 2 the necessary cables are included i believe (2x TRS>RCA)

[xINSIGHTFULx]

would it be better to learn how to use the cdjs. or should i do the laptop thing

[Jester]

why not both

[xINSIGHTFULx]

well the audio 2 is $119 so its kind of holding me back

[xINSIGHTFULx]

i was hoping i would just have to buy some cables haha

[Ross]

I wish I'd have been lucky enough to have that setup when I first started! Definitely get used to CDJs.

[The Mighty FV]

If I was you I'd get used to the CDJs, they are there, ready to rock so get busy!

In fact, stop reading this post and get mixing right now - have fun!