Using The S4 In Combination With An External Mixer
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    Ok, so I've got a question and I'm hoping to hear from people that have used this type of setup. :

    I currently use an S4 with 1200s and timecode control along with a Pioneer RMX1000. I've been contemplating switching to an Allen & Heath Xone 22 for the longer volume faders, filters, mic input and FX send/return.

    I love the S4, but I can't use the mic input with timecode, and I can't hear the RMX1000 effects in my headphones. I'm thinking I can use the S4 to handle just about everything besides the mixer, and use the internal sound card to send deck A through the master out, and deck b through the monitor output, sending them to the xone 22. I've never read or heard about anyone doing this, but I'd like to find out if this is a viable solution to my needs. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

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    I don't see why not, but that's gonna be an awfully crowded setup lol.

    Why not just sell the S4 and pick up a Z2?

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    Yeah, that might get a little crowded. I like the Z2, but it doesn't have the send/return for external effects or the long faders. Not to mention those filters on the Xone mixer that everyone rants and raves about.
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    ...and I use filters a lot. I recently used a Pioneer DJM 2000 and LOVED how I could use the high pass filters. Being able to sweep the filter up and back down to zero was WAY easier than doing it on my S4 in which I have to make sure I return the knob to the mid point without dipping into the low pass. The Xone has the same filter control.

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    Go ahead and get the xone but just get a traktor sound card

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    I second that thought. An Audio 4 is a minimal extra investment. 1200's, Xone 22, RMX1000........that would be a nice little set-up, but you may need to invest in an X1 as well for loops and Traktor FX and what not

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    the best thing about an external soundcard, it that it will be very useful for years to come, can be used with literally any mixer. small and light too!

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    Makes me wish I hadn't sold my audio 8 a while back, but yeah, I think I might just go that rought eventually.

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    And sold my X1 too. :/

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    You can use the S4 as an Audio4+X1 with the Xone22 while you look for new equipment
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