What kind of soundcard for X1&F1
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    Default What kind of soundcard for X1&F1

    I play mostly with my S2 and F1, works like a charm but i've bein asked to do some sets abroad and i want to be able to travel light.
    Thats why i'm thinking about getting an X1.
    My question is, what kind of soundcard do i need to be able to use the X1 and F1 with a mixer?

    With the Audio2 i can plug the X1 into any mixer and have deck A and B, i know that, but since im using deck C&D with my F1, doesnt that meen i need a soundcard with 4 channels?

    i just want to travel with the X1, F1, laptop and a soundcard and be able to hook it up to any (external/analog) mixer and have A&B as trackdecks for the X1 and have C&D as remix decks for the F1.

    http://images-ec.native-instruments....png?1348834561

    like this, but with a soundcard so i can use ANY mixer?

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    I use Traktor when I'm DJ'ing and use a similar setup minus the F1

    Mixer <RCA cables> Soundcard (Audio 8) <USB> Laptop
    Laptop <USB> X1

    Thats' how I set mine up and it works perfectly. Wouldn't that suffice? But just by adding another controller (F1)?
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    Audio 8. Then you won't need the external power source. Not to experienced with it but deffinatly look into it
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    How about a xone k2 instead of x1, sound card plus transport controls and mix internally in traktor.
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    X1 and F1 plugged into your laptop, NI audio 2 to cue your tracks and output audio to your speakers. I don't see why that won't work. All mixing will be done internally, so no need for an extra mixer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dripstep View Post
    X1 and F1 plugged into your laptop, NI audio 2 to cue your tracks and output audio to your speakers. I don't see why that won't work. All mixing will be done internally, so no need for an extra mixer.
    +1 keep it simple!!!!!!
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