I was wondering if you can validate my future configuration, i ordered a DJR400 so that i can play my vinyl,i only have one turntable for now.
The DJR400 have four input, so the idea would for now to have 1 turntable in, and two inputs from my computer, so i can mix with the mixer. I was thinking maybe the audio 6 will do the trick.
So my turntable would be directly connect to the DJR, and the computer would have two input into the DJR via the audio 6. Like this image below but the mixer will be a DJR…
In result, three different input : turntable + left deck on traktor+ right deck on traktor..
Am i right?
I know everybody will say the DJR 400 is better with 2 turntable etc.. but i thought of this and better have a good rotary mixer sitting in my living room than a ugly looking fader mixer
Thank you sir that is exactly what i had in mind : A X1 to have more control !! This way there isn’t a huge controller in the middle of it, in addition to the mixer !
I already have a audio 2 but is it the same as the output is done with a simple jack ? The audio 2is at least with rca ! Maybe I’m thinking wrong but it feels weird to connect this tiny card with 2 simple jack to a 2000$ mixer ?
P.S: my comment still needs approvation from moderator it takes hours ! I already answer twice to you and still nothing
1.) Why not connect the turntable into Audio6 and use timecode vinyl to control decks in traktor? You can even map a button to switch which deck one turntable controls (Traktor Scratch Duo with just one Turntable)
2.) Audio 2 is good enough for connecting it to a mixer, don’t be fooled by it’s small size. There is no difference in sound quality between RCA output and 1/4" jacks - unless you have crappy cables.
In theory, DAC converters (among other things) that are on the soundcard make the difference. In that regard, the first edition of Audio 2 interface, the Audio 2 DJ has Cirrus Logic DAC converters (same as other NI interfaces) while the second and third (Traktor Audio 2 and Audio 2 mk2) don’t have them.
Would that make a audible difference? Depends on what other hardware is in the audio chain.
Thanks for the answer. I already thought about timecode vinyl but I am not interested in mixing that way, i prefer the digital way (don’t yell at me i know ) !
On the audio chain my turntable is a pro-ject debut carbon for listening, connected for now to an apogee duet (FireWire) and directly through some Genelec 8030A.
In fact if you think about it, i could buy a allen & Heath xone 23 ans it would do basically the same thing (not exactly but it would do the job), but I want something that could stay in my living room, with all 3 output connected to it, with EQ for my turntable and the bonus is the isolator !
This is pretty expensive I know but I prefer spend a good amount of money for something I will keep a loong time !
And I don’t get the end of your message. I have an audio 2 for now that I bought in January this year, so I don’t know which edition it is. I thought it would be better to have balanced output but if it’s the same thing !
Google all three to see the external difference. If it’s purchased this year it probably the latest, mk2 version (has the ability to be externally powered and has smaller, 1/8" output jacks instead of 1/4" on older versions).
You won’t find a external DJ specific interface with balanced outputs, they all use either RCA or 1/4" jack unbalanced outputs.
You asked in the PM: yes, it’s better to have Cirrus Logic or Wolfson DAC instead of some no-name converters, usually that indicates some budget cuts
It’s the audio 6 (Thomann photo)
