Using The S4 In Combination With An External Mixer
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.
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.
…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.
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
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!
