S4 Channel D, two inputs

[SlvrDragon50]

I am DJing my cousin's wedding next week, and I'm wondering if I can have two inputs on channel D (Mic and iPod). I want the iPod on D just in case there is a computer failure and can play through that channel, but it seems like Mic is set up for channel D as well.

I would test it, but I don't have a mic on me.

[VanGogo]

If I remember correctly, you can route the mic through deck D, or I believe it can just be independant from the decks. The only difference is no Fx or EQ if not routed to D. I have a MK 1. Not sure if it changed for the MK 2.

[SlvrDragon50]

That's not what I'm asking at all.

I'm asking if I can have both an iPod and mic into deck D simultaneously because the S4 only has one passthrough channel (deck D).

I had my Traktor crash on me during practice so I'm starting to get a bit nervous.

[VanGogo]

Sorry about that, what I was getting at was that I thought routing the mic through the Aux channel would free up Deck D for your iPod, but after checking the manual, that isn't the case.

Now I remember what I used to do......
I would have the iPod cable at the back of the S4 ready to plug in if there was a problem. So in just a few seconds I could unplug the mic and plug in the iPod.

[SlvrDragon50]

Ah okay.

Thanks for the tip! Looking forward to this as it'll be my first time actually playing in front of people (even if it is family).

[VanGogo]

Good luck!

[jimmyv]

If there is a computer failure, your S4 will not work.

[MattSessions]

Might be better to route the S4 through a separate mixer (perhaps where you are playing has one already installed) then you can have a HOT setup if Traktor fails you. (Plus it fixes your Mic issue too).

Sure you could pick up a cheap mixer to do the job.

[Scribbl3]

This is my one problem with taking my S4 to weddings. It's why I kept my DDJ-SX around. You need to have backups for your backups when you are a mobile DJ.

[VanGogo]

Jimmyv, if the computer crashes, the S4 sound card will still work so you can run the iPod while rebooting your computer.