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Xone k2 setup with a club mixer...some help
Posted on: 13.07.2012 by Ines Ouchi
hi guys,

my setup is a macbook running traktor pro 2 with a k2 controller.

can someone tell me if this setup is correct?

output routing:

internal mixing: (as i plan to use the 4 channels on the k2 for volume etc)
output monitor: front left/front right (as im using the k2 for monitor cueing)
output master: this is where im unsure. do i leave this as not connected?

what i want is my rca jacks to go into 1 channel in the club mixer, put the volume up, then i control each deck & volume from my k2.

thanks
Ines Ouchi
16.07.2012
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
Probably because CDJ2000s cost over six times as much as a xone:K2 :P

Just use the gain knob on the mixer so everything peaks nicely at 0db
prob is i had the cdj at 12 o'clock & the soundcard at 5o'clock. how is this right?
Ines Ouchi
16.07.2012
Originally Posted by Jester.NZ
dude dont monitor off your controller if you are using the club mixer.

external mode: 1/2 left , 3/4 right. plug into 2 channels on the mixer and use the cue on that like a boss
ya i want 4 channels & i dont wanna hog the whole mixer...i want to use my controller for everything. just plug into 1 channel & im good to go.

the only issue im having is the sound output. why are soundcards so much lower in volume than cdj2000s?
Kandi Odom
14.07.2012
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
I just told you

"You'll want to set the pair of RCA jacks at the back to the master output in the software"
+1
Ines Ouchi
12.07.2012
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
You'll want to set the pair of RCA jacks at the back to the master output in the software and then connect those to the CD/line input on the mixer.
that much i know...im wondering what i need to do in the output of the traktor prefs.
Ines Ouchi
13.07.2012		hi guys,

my setup is a macbook running traktor pro 2 with a k2 controller.

can someone tell me if this setup is correct?

output routing:

internal mixing: (as i plan to use the 4 channels on the k2 for volume etc)
output monitor: front left/front right (as im using the k2 for monitor cueing)
output master: this is where im unsure. do i leave this as not connected?

what i want is my rca jacks to go into 1 channel in the club mixer, put the volume up, then i control each deck & volume from my k2.

thanks
Kiyoko Wellisch
16.07.2012		Yeah it doesn't matter, it's there to be used. I have to crank the gain quite a lot with shitty vinyl rips and old tracks.
Ines Ouchi
16.07.2012		well, i just find it odd theyre soooo different in terms of output. all i hear is how good the output on the audio8 & k2 is & they are much much lower than that of a cdj.

so cranking the mixer gain is ok u believe?
Kiyoko Wellisch
16.07.2012		If you can get it to peak at 0db why does it matter?
Ines Ouchi
16.07.2012
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
Probably because CDJ2000s cost over six times as much as a xone:K2 :P

Just use the gain knob on the mixer so everything peaks nicely at 0db
prob is i had the cdj at 12 o'clock & the soundcard at 5o'clock. how is this right?
Kiyoko Wellisch
16.07.2012		Probably because CDJ2000s cost over six times as much as a xone:K2 :P

Just use the gain knob on the mixer so everything peaks nicely at 0db
Ines Ouchi
16.07.2012
Originally Posted by Jester.NZ
dude dont monitor off your controller if you are using the club mixer.

external mode: 1/2 left , 3/4 right. plug into 2 channels on the mixer and use the cue on that like a boss
ya i want 4 channels & i dont wanna hog the whole mixer...i want to use my controller for everything. just plug into 1 channel & im good to go.

the only issue im having is the sound output. why are soundcards so much lower in volume than cdj2000s?
Kiyoko Wellisch
16.07.2012		Well he says he wants 4 channels so he'd have to get another soundcard if he wanted to do that.
Latoria Kavulich
14.07.2012		dude dont monitor off your controller if you are using the club mixer.

external mode: 1/2 left , 3/4 right. plug into 2 channels on the mixer and use the cue on that like a boss
Kandi Odom
14.07.2012
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
I just told you

"You'll want to set the pair of RCA jacks at the back to the master output in the software"
+1
Kiyoko Wellisch
12.07.2012		I just told you

"You'll want to set the pair of RCA jacks at the back to the master output in the software"
Ines Ouchi
12.07.2012
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
You'll want to set the pair of RCA jacks at the back to the master output in the software and then connect those to the CD/line input on the mixer.
that much i know...im wondering what i need to do in the output of the traktor prefs.
Kiyoko Wellisch
12.07.2012		You'll want to set the pair of RCA jacks at the back to the master output in the software and then connect those to the CD/line input on the mixer.

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