Someone finally said it…

**mostapha** · 12-12-2011, 12:26 AM

Cool. I'll concede the mobile DJ point. I guess I've been unlucky, but I've never seen a mobile jock who couldn't have replaced all of his both with iTunes. Yes, someone needs to be there to choose the songs, and yes that's the biggest part of a DJs job, but the DJ equipment seemed like more a marketing expense than anything else.

(note: not disparaging the other parts of a mobile DJ's job…just talking about performing here)

I still don't quite understand why you need it on an S4 if you're playing in clubs. I get that it's a pain to reach it, but how often are you really adjusting the booth monitor? Whenever I've played, if I have any control of it…I just set it to where it's barely loud enough to get the job done and then never touch it again.

I guess we're all different, but I still just don't see the need.

**deevey** · 12-12-2011, 01:03 AM

I rarely change the booth levels as you CAN hear it on the dance floor in the majority of clubs.

It wrecks my head when I hear it going up/down I don't intend doing the same.

Most DJ mixers you are plugging into will already have a booth out anyhow ... I don't get why its a big deal, I've never seen an S4 yet running direct to PA and honestly would not trust ANY software/hardware combo to be my only source of sound, I would certainly like at least the option of an iPod plugged in should a hasty reboot be needed mid gig.

**sobi** · 12-12-2011, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by deevey

I rarely change the booth levels as you CAN hear it on the dance floor in the majority of clubs.

In my experience, that is not the case at even a single club worth going to.

**Karlos Santos** · 12-12-2011, 03:28 AM

Originally Posted by deevey

I rarely change the booth levels as you CAN hear it on the dance floor in the majority of clubs.
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I change the booth level on every track. Some tracks i dont use the booth some tracks i do.
Some tracks i need the level high and some i just have it low.
I turn it down so i can talk to people at the booth.
I turn it UP so i can dance around the booth.

I am constantly fiddling with the booth level... If i can reach it.

**Weißer Bart** · 12-12-2011, 03:29 AM

Originally Posted by Karlos Santos

I have had to buy one of these for one of my clubs were the booth monitor volume is not in reach (its on the back of the monitor) and the mixer is too far away to use it. It works fine but its another bit of kit that id rather not bring that could easily have been incorporated into Traktor and the S4:

Karlos what is the name of this product?

**Karlos Santos** · 12-12-2011, 03:36 AM

TC Electronics - Level Pilot.
http://www.tcelectronic.com/levelpilot.asp

I was lucky my local store had one with no box so i got it very cheap.

Good Points:
Its a very sturdy volume knob. Really well made.
Good size, quite big with a rubber foot that you can place anywhere.

Bad Points:
Not so cheap.
XLR connection only so you may need adapters for RCA cables etc.

**epidemik** · 12-12-2011, 03:36 AM

Originally Posted by Weißer Bart

Karlos what is the name of this product?

I googled TC Electronic knob and found this:http://www.tcelectronic.com/levelpilot.asp

I guess its called a Level Pilot.

**Weißer Bart** · 12-12-2011, 03:48 AM

Thanks guys.

I'm actually interested as a Master Volume for home / studio use. Sitting between the audio interface and studio monitors as seen on the product page.