Xone: DB2 Thread

so it works with timecode going thru audio6/10 soundcard? u can dupe a track from deck A to deck C by using the lil silver knob?

Coulda swore I heard the timecode beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep when I tried it

Oh ya and another big thing on db2 is the fx can be routed to pre OR post fader. DB4 is pre-fader only (but theres kill sends on some of the efx).

So I've barely bothered with Traktor since getting this beast, but can someone explain why you lose input matrix options when you use the NI audio card with the DB4? The Audio 8 ouputs 4 discrete stereo channels for external mixing, right? Assuming you connect those channels to inputs 1,2,3,4 on the DB4, why would it be a problem switching inputs on the mixer? Wouldn't the DB4 be agnostic about whether the sound coming into a particular input is coming from a CD player or from the Audio 8?

Looks like its the same but few differences to be aware of:
- db4 has efxunit per channel
- db2 has 2 efxunits for all 4 channels
* depending on ur workflow, u may actually like the db2 efxunit layout better.. For example, u could route 2 channels or more thru the same efx parameters on db2. U cant do that on db4.

- as i mentioned above, db2 allows u to use efx units on any channel.

- the loop/roll is part of the efx on the db2
- db4 has roll as a seperate function per channel and doesnt eat up an efx unit.
* again, depends on ur preferences here.. I believe the db2 is going to let u use dry/wet on the loop to bring it in and out over a track. The db4, the loop roll completely takes over the channel when engaged. I like db4 method for most part but i do hope they add loop as an efx on the db4 so u can bring it in and out with d/w. ive sent a request to a+h requesting this. Its one of the few things i miss from the djm mixers.

Other than these routing / layout differences, i believe ull have exact same efx, parameters and quality of the db4 (which is just amazing - they really nailed it with the efx).

Is the FX engine on the DB2 the same as DB4?

Just accessed differently via the menu right... is that correct?

here's a quick guide configuring the xone db4 + traktor to record your set using the mix recorder. the same will apply to the db2.

http://mixarchitekt.com/xone_db4_traktor_record.html

Hi,

I only briefly used the db4 with traktor and actually mostly ive been using it just with 2 cdjs (well 1 cdj900 + a dns3700) + 1 turntable. I'll go back to traktor at some point but I've been having a good time without traktor. I dunno, traktor gives me headaches believeing about it sometimes and makes my mind wander a million different directions.

I use some good grade spdifs to connects the cdjs + the technics stock rca for the tt. Dont know the specifics on the spdifs but they look and feel like their decent quality.

I use XLRs to go directly into powered monitors (pioneer sdj05s).

When I have traktor connected, I just use the db4 + an x1 at the moment (again, XLRs direct to powered monitors). I will probably try timecode via audio6 soundcard soon when I get some time to get timecode back. Will see how the sound quality goes when I introduce a middle ground between the monitors and db4. I expect some sound degradation.

If you had a real audiophile sound system, I have to imagine it would sound like a dream with the db4. Tried it out on a bigger system Monday evening (not sure on the specifics but mid-sized lounge sized system). XLR to amp to system. Thumped but it wasnt a high-grade system (just bigger than my home setup) so you wouldnt tell the difference between a djm + db4 I dont believe.

these silver buttons look like they are transparent plastic buttons coated with silver paint and finished with a laser engraving afterwards. Nothing should come off using this method, it is used for e.g. car radios and other lit buttons. If something comes off, they forgot to sandblast them before coating them, usually done with nutshells for delicate parts .

the best way to get to the xfader is through the back. loosen the screws which hold the fader on top first, then flip the mixer over and remove the 8 screws on the back panel. you can reach in a take it out from there.

Right now im using a 800 mixer. It's ok but with my D/A converter from Cambridge audio (name, dacmagic) for like 300 euro I get way better quality of sound on my system. (might be cuz im using better audiocable from my converter than on my mixer).