Native Instruments AUDIO 4 DJ
Native Instruments AUDIO 4 DJ Posted on: 15.01.2009 by Predrag Mladenovic Based on the acclaimed AUDIO 8 DJ interface that is also at the heart of Native Instruments' TRAKTOR SCRATCH DJ system, the new AUDIO 4 DJ offers a 4-in/4-out configuration with the same pristine audio quality, but with an even smaller footprint and at a more affordable price. Two stereo inputs with software-switchable phono preamps allow DJs to connect turntables, CD decks and music production gear for various live performance and recording purposes. Two stereo outputs provide the necessary connectivity for routing two decks into an external DJ mixer, or outputting a separate master and cue signal when mixing in software. All audio connections are in RCA format for straightforward interfacing with DJ gear
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| Earl Ancelet 05.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by JesC
"Talkin iish, eh?" (SWISH, SWISH) --> **SMACK** |
| Random X 05.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by BentoSan
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| Yuonne Cauthron 04.03.2009 | That reminds me I had a kitten, who had a rapper alter ego. His rapper name was "Cat of Rhyme Tails." |
| Cristian Carmona 04.03.2009 | Multi-core cables are a godsend! Plus they double up as nasty whips just in case a bar fight brakes out. |
| Xavier Emanuels 04.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by Tekki
this is the best immage i could find of them |
| Random X 04.03.2009 | With the multicores you're talking about the cables in this case? |
| nayit ruiz jaramillo 04.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by luca78nero
You cannot make Traktor 3 work with Timecode unless you buy Traktor Scratch. This is no longer available from N.I. but you can find it in some Music Stores worldwide. There is no ability to just upgrade 'softwarewise' or just buy the Scratch plug-in. If you purchase the Audio 4 on its own you will still HAVE to purchase the TSP Upgrade for Audio 8 Owners (consult Sales Dept first). When you take it all into account i believe (from memory) the saving is around 30euros. The Upgrade package does not include the Multicores. Hope that helps. I realise that the whole thing is rather confusing. |
| Wyatt Raez 04.03.2009 | no problem. ean just wrote me back regarding the delay/audio drop thing and it's not related to the audio card or latency at all. just an issue with the effect when engaging it. so with that out of the way the audio 4 dj has been perfect. no problems at all and sounds great! |
| Ruiz dB 04.03.2009 | Thanks shminder!!! Any other proud (or not so proud) owners with perfomance data? |
| Wyatt Raez 04.03.2009 | i have my audio 4 dj at 5.5 but have switched back and forth between that and around 8. i've had it lower at home and didn't have any problems with it either except for this small audio drop out when i select the delay effect on my vci-100se that sometime occurs at any latency setting. i'm not sure if that's a audio card issue or not. i'm tending to believe not but who knows. still trying to sort that out. that's on traktor 3.4. i have a macbook 2.2 intel with 2 gig ram. so overall i've been happy with the audio 4. played live with it 4 times now doing 4/5 hour sets and it's been solid. |
| Ruiz dB 05.03.2009 | What kind of latency are you getting with the Audio 4 and / or Audio 8? I'm able to use my M-Audio FW 410 at a latency 5.5 ms with my 1.8 GHz, 2GB RAM laptop. I am interested in purchasing one because of it's size and build, but I would hope that it would perform just as good if not better than a latency of 5.5 ms. |
| Hertha Fang 05.03.2009 | Is it possible to just buy the audio4dj under an educational discount? |
| Walter Streacker 03.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by Chilly
but as far as i understand it is not possible... thanks anyway |
| Nick Ross 03.03.2009 | you need to buy traktor scratch in order to have timecode with Traktor 3. Even so, it's not likely that the Audio4 code will be in the earlier versions (Scratch, T3). Why not just upgrade to Traktor Scratch Pro and get the Audio4? You're going to need to purchase a soundcard and Traktor Scratch anyway...might as well get the latest version. |
| Walter Streacker 03.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by Chilly
thank you |
| MadMan Ajms 27.02.2009 | I just bought a Presonus Firebox and found out from the company that it will work bus powered on my Macbook and got a new one for $218.00 with Fed Ex shipping. |
| Ricardo Oliveira 27.02.2009 | its a toss up between the big 8 and the small 4. I'm still at a stand still. But then again I tend to OVER analyze LOL |
| Hilma Dellosa 19.02.2009 | I have one and it's great. Small, solid, and sounds crystal clear with 4 to 5 ms latency. |
| Claud Balkum 20.02.2009 | for me it look like the best budget sound card ever |
| gilbert hatem 19.02.2009 | They are in the US everywhere. After my new computer comes in I will be buying the A4. I couldn't imagine NI dropping the ball on this. It would hurt too many hearts. |
| Xavier Emanuels 19.02.2009 | They are in Australia now so i dont see why they wouldnt be in Canada. |
| Candance Doty 19.02.2009 | Audio 4 available in North America yet? Have not seen them in Canada yet... |
| Roberto Viccione 19.02.2009 | I believe it'll serve you well. |
| Deann Brabander 19.02.2009 | I believe its the way to go for me, decent price for about $199 and it seems like it does its job well |
| Deann Brabander 19.02.2009 | Yeah I would go with the Audio8 but I have a budget lol |
| Roberto Viccione 19.02.2009 | The latency is the measurement of the delay between actions you take in software and the response of the hardware, in this case. the 4ms means that when the computer starts playing a track it takes 4 milliseconds for the hardware to process it and spit out the audio. 4ms is VERY good. Most likely you won't need anywhere near that and can free up processor power by setting it to 10 to 15 ms. But that's really a personal preference thing. I haven't used the Audio4 but I live on my Audio8 and it works like a charm. |
| Deann Brabander 19.02.2009 | I've been looking for a sound-card for the past few days... I'm believeing about the NI Audio 4. Has anyone tried this one out, do you like it? Also, what is latency in regards to a soundcard... I've heard this card has like a 4ms latency.. what does that mean? |
| Andamo Hondo II 27.01.2009 | If I am not interested in Traktor Scratch or timecoding, but am interested in the potential to add more midi controllers down the line, does it make sense to rather get the Audio 8 as a first-time external sound card, or is the Audio 4 and an upgrade to Traktor Pro rather the way to go? |
| cala mar 26.01.2009 | i'll be ordering one next week along with a vci-100 to replace my BCD3000. Just have to find an outlet in Australia that has stock, going to enquire at storedj when i order the vci. |
| Eli Hergonz 26.01.2009 | I can`t belive how low price is in USA. I found on guitarcenter audio 4 dj for only 200$ and apply code from site retailmenot.com EXTRATEN and you have it for 180$ with free shipping, I believe. In Europe it will be around 250eur with shipping. I am seriously believeing to buy it because only alternative is MAYA 44 usb (if yu have some other suggestion please advice -need only to mix it with traktor no inputs and other stuff). I`ll have someone to bring audio4dj from state , like hd25 and stuff from djranking s. |
| Random X 21.01.2009 |
Originally Posted by BentoSan
Originally Posted by DvlsAdvct
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| Hilma Dellosa 21.01.2009 | Purchased and should be in my hands on Friday. I'm very excited! |
| Roberto Viccione 20.01.2009 | hahahahaha |
| Xavier Emanuels 20.01.2009 |
Originally Posted by Tekki
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| Random X 20.01.2009 | Well, I will listen if I can hear ya laugh as you watch it. |
| Roberto Viccione 20.01.2009 | can't watch at work will watch when I get home |
| Random X 20.01.2009 | Here's some comfort for ya! |
| Roberto Viccione 20.01.2009 | If I drank too much, the last thing I do is long onto a community
where I have the power to control things (y'know, like who isn't banned ) And I guess, at the time, it was too late/early, but really my brain must have ceased "reading comprehension" functions, or it decided to make me look like an idiot. at least, moreso than I do on my own |
| Random X 20.01.2009 | Either two things going on DA.... 1.) Drank too much 2.) It's getting too late/is too early? |
| Roberto Viccione 20.01.2009 | oh, heh, I can't read apparently... my bad |
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