NI Multicore Cables

[DvlsAdvct]

The point of the multicore cables is to allow you to play vinyl records when you don't want to use timecode.

If you want the option of spinning on CD decks and turntables with or without your laptop I'm not really sure what the issue is. Are you going to be turning your computer off midset?

[MisterMoleyMole]

I know what i want to do, which i have stated but here goes again.

I want to have everything routed to the audio 8. Everything meaning 2 x 1210's and 2 x cdjs. I want to be able to use these with timecode within traktor but also as i would have used them before i had tracktor with normal cds and vinyls. I don't want to have to change cables to do this and i believe this is the purpose of the multicore cables. However the cables seem to come in mixer sections and look like there seems to be audio 8 sections aswell. What exactly do i need to buy as details seem to differ or arent very comprehensive about the cables.

Make sense?

[MisterMoleyMole]

The point of the multicore cables is to allow you to play vinyl records when you don't want to use timecode.

If you want the option of spinning on CD decks and turntables with or without your laptop I'm not really sure what the issue is. Are you going to be turning your computer off midset?

No there are times when i dont want to have to boot traktor up to be able to spin some proper vinyls or cds.

I can play proper vinyls or cds without the multicores just by selecting audio thru? So how does the multicore help me in that respect?

[DvlsAdvct]

You have two multicore sets for the turntables. These are plugged into the mixer, the audio8 and the turntables. You have four sets of RCA cables for the CD decks, two for each, one for the CD deck to the Audio8 and one for the Audio8 to the mixer.

All you'll need to do is set decks in Traktor to Audio Through. This way you can play traditional vinyl (see: not timecode) and regular CDs. Just make sure to route the signals in your preferences to make sure they all go the right way. It might be a good idea to set hotkeys to switch between audio through and internal playback.

I think we're getting confused at the point you're asking about turning off your Audio8, cause no, you can't do that. If everything is plugged into the Audio8 then it needs to be on to process the sound, even if it's going through from vinyl.

Well, if you aren't going to boot up Traktor why are you going to have them plugged into the Audio8? I can see the frustration for a home set up, but, well, yeah, if you're not going to boot Traktor or turn on your computer then you need to run everything directly to your mixer.

No, you cannot play proper vinyl without the multicore cables by selecting audio through. You CAN with CD decks. The Multicore cables have an extra cable that carries the phono signal to the mixer separate from the line signal of the Audio8. CD decks don't need this.

[Karlos Santos]

Yes Moley my friend you are right. I forgot all about the Audio 8s ability to be used as at through-put with the Mulitcores.

Yeah it works fine with no usb connection.

[DvlsAdvct]

Whoa, it does? Then ignore what I said. I defer to the all knowing Karlos.

[MisterMoleyMole]

This is from the NI site

'allowing you to play traditional vinyl without connecting the AUDIO 8 DJ'

so you dont even have to have the audio 8 connected for the signal to route to the mixer. Meaning no need to have a laptop booted up and no need to be selecting audio thru.

Surely you can use the same concept with cdjs? no?

[Karlos Santos]

Hah all knowing my ass, i just had to whip up a multicore to my audio 8 and try it out.

It was with a turntable but the principle remains.

Now doing this without the multicore? I have havent got any RCAs with me to try and the CDJs arent here.

Still think your better off going into the mixer mate.

[MisterMoleyMole]

Where do you get the Audio sections of the multicores from ? can't find them for sale anywhere. Even NI only have the mixer segments

[charo]

thinking about more, it shouldn't matter what you are passing through that through cable, as long as the cable is plugged into the right level (line/phone) on the mixer for what you are using on the other end.