What sound card should I use for headphone precueing if I'm getting the VCI-100se's?
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    Default What sound card should I use for headphone precueing if I'm getting the VCI-100se's?

    So here's the thing, i've heard about many many sound cards that could be a good option.
    - Audio 2 DJ (Native Instruments)
    - Maya 44 usb
    - Numark DJ I/O
    - Echo Indigo (I have a brand new laptop so it wouldnt work)

    And some others also, but i was looking forward to knowing which one would i should buy thinking about saving money and good quality.

    Thanks.

    -Jorge

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    welcome to the forums. there is a large thread about soundcards and even a video by ean about soundcards.

    try and decide how many ins/outs you see yourself needing and go from there.
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    I reckon the NI, simply cause Traktor already works flawlessly with it!
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    Out of those choices I would recommend the NI DJ 2, simply on their rep and the quality of the equipment. Plus having hardware and software from the same manufacturer should be a big plus with no conflicts whatsoever.

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    From that list i would get the Audio 2. Not the sturdiest card around but probably has the best sound quality in this price bracket.
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    Default echo indigo djx (new expresscard version)

    getting sick of lugging around a large external usb card, but of course still want to maintain sound quality and decent latency.. anyone tried this card out yet?

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    Yeah, a mate has it, and I borrowed it one time.

    Seems fine. I need a mic in so I'm sticking with my AK1, but yeah, no problems with it.
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    thanks bud. now if i can just get a reply on my tsi issues!! have the first overlay 1.3 firmware. have tried 2.4 and 2.5 tsi with traktor 1 2 4 and am finding loads of bugs in both of them when running. trying to get an answere from ean or anyone if i have to go back to 1 2 1 to use this overlay and these tsis!!! anyway thanks for your response dude. big up from london (at this second listening to 'funkin for jamaica' looking forward to spring after a long LONG winter.

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    hey mate i have the audio 2 dj soundcard and the vci 100se works really good together

    what problems are you having i can try and help you, mabye

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