Mixing Externally - 4 Decks!

**Jo3** · 03-22-2009, 06:57 AM

Im looking at buying an Xone 92 to mix externally with 4 decks. Will my NI Audio 4 do? or does it need more outputs? I thought it had 4 outputs when I purchased it, but thats 4 mono outs not 4 phono outs?

Any ideas? cheers.

**BentoSan** · 03-22-2009, 07:30 AM

You need the audio 8 not the audio 4 - you could use the audio 4 however you would have to run all 4 decks in mono. Also soundcards dont have phono outs.

**Jo3** · 03-22-2009, 08:27 AM

What drawbacks would runnin it through mono have?

**procom32** · 03-22-2009, 08:36 AM

No panning between the left and right channel, both the left and right would be summed to one channel. For example if a synth was originally only in the left speaker, in mono it would be in both equally. You loose depth and space in the sound of the song. Mono for playback of songs and mixes=bad

**Jo3** · 03-22-2009, 08:53 AM

It's a shame that. Cheers for the info

**BentoSan** · 03-22-2009, 09:22 AM

Should also be noted alot of club systems are in mono anyway :\ You could get away with it, but its not recommended.

**Jo3** · 03-23-2009, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by BentoSan

You need the audio 8 not the audio 4 -

Would a presonus firebox have the same issue as the audio 4?

Or could that be used for 4 channels?

**DvlsAdvct** · 03-23-2009, 02:36 PM

How many outs are on the firebox? (These are things you should know and understand before making an investment like this)

**Jo3** · 03-23-2009, 02:56 PM

Iv read the firebox is 6. I also read the audio 4 was 4 (thats why i got it, to mix on a 4 channel mixer), but it turned out to be 4 mono outs lol

**DvlsAdvct** · 03-23-2009, 03:13 PM

The firebox has 6 outputs, (3 pairs), so you're in a similar situation as the audio 4.

I'm assuming your budget is around $250?

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