Help! Timecode + Mic input. do I really have to buy the Traktor Audio 10?

**Dadblast** · 08-24-2011, 06:43 PM

I use 2 midi fighters, a modded vci-100, a kontrol x1 (entirely for samples) with Traktor Pro 2. I need a mic input because I'm sick of having a PA amp close enough to me that a mic cord can reach it. Also, I would like to upgrade to scratch pro and start playing with one direct drive turntable fixed to a single deck with timecode. My question is: in order to have a mic input + timecode do I really have to buy the new Traktor Audio 10 soundcard? Or are there other sound cards that would work sufficiently? I can't find any on the internet so I've come here for advice

-Will

**Frank112916** · 08-24-2011, 06:54 PM

a mic plugged directly into a PA amp? Color me confused but I would think it's a big no-no to plug a mic directly into an amp...

What you need is a mixer with mic inputs. You don't need to run your mic through traktor. If you want traktor scratch capabilities you'll need at least an audio 4.

**Dadblast** · 08-25-2011, 08:27 AM

Well lets say I want to use the loop recorder with my voice then. On the fly. While using timecode for a table.

**Frank112916** · 08-25-2011, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Dadblast

Well lets say I want to use the loop recorder with my voice then. On the fly. While using timecode for a table.

then yes you would need an audio 10 to have an all in one solution for the loop recorder + timecode.

**Dadblast** · 08-25-2011, 03:07 PM

But for that price I may as well just get like, the Kontrol S2. It's got a mic input, but I'm doubting I could rout a direct drive table to the s2 as well

**Frank112916** · 08-25-2011, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by Dadblast

But for that price I may as well just get like, the Kontrol S2. It's got a mic input, but I'm doubting I could rout a direct drive table to the s2 as well

Probably can't do timecode.

If you only want to use one turntable you could just get an audio 4 or 6.

**Dadblast** · 08-26-2011, 09:58 AM

Can you use the second timecode output on the audio 6 as a mic input? I'm guessing not

**astromech** · 08-26-2011, 10:15 AM

Audio 8 has a mic input. Get one cheap and buy the Scratch upgrade.

**photojojo** · 08-26-2011, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Dadblast

But for that price I may as well just get like, the Kontrol S2. It's got a mic input, but I'm doubting I could rout a direct drive table to the s2 as well

No inputs on the S2 so no DVS.

Originally Posted by Dadblast

Can you use the second timecode output on the audio 6 as a mic input? I'm guessing not

You can't use an out as an in.

Originally Posted by happydan

Audio 8 has a mic input. Get one cheap and buy the Scratch upgrade.

This is a good idea.