Timecode problems

[VinylStab]

I just got two turntables, a mixer, and an amp from my friend. His uncle used to be a DJ, he got the stuff from his uncle, knew I was a DJ, and I got it free. I bought two serato timecode vinyls to go with them. At first I only had one timecode going, so I just went Decks -> Mixer -> Amp -> Mic input on my computer. Dialed in the vinyl, worked like a charm. Put the second timecode on, set VirtualDJ to two timecodes, and it said I didn't have enough channels. I figured it must be because I have to run it through a soundcard, but I wasn't sure if that was the case or not and if I had an issue with the ASIO driver. If it IS the case, I want to know if I could use my Lexicon Alpha recording module as an interface. It has one Red&White output, two 1/4" outputs, two 1/4" inputs, one 1/4" instrument input, and a 3.5mm mic jack.

Thanks,
Spencer

[makar1]

Why are you connecting an amp to your mic input? Do you want to blow something up?

Yes, you would need to use your Lexicon if you wanted 2 timecode decks. Use the two Line Ins on the back to connect each turntable.

[VinylStab]

Why are you connecting an amp to your mic input? Do you want to blow something up?

Yes, you would need to use your Lexicon if you wanted 2 timecode decks. Use the two Line Ins on the back to connect each turntable.

It was the only way to put out sound. I suppose I could have used the input jack on the mixer instead. Anyways do I run them directly into the back and leave out the mixer? And if so, where do I plug in the mixer?

[makar1]

The Lexicon isn't really designed to work like this but you might be able to get away with it.

I assume the rear jack outputs are identical to the rear RCA outputs, so you could maybe use the headphone output on the front to get you a total of 2 stereo outputs. These two outputs go to each side of your mixer.

Since your two inputs are line-level there's no guarantee they'll work well with the phono signal from your turntables. You may have to turn up the gains on the front to get a good timecode signal.