Timecode problems
Timecode problems Posted on: 11.02.2013 by Albina Szalai I just got two turntables, a mixer, and an amp from my friend. His uncle used to be a DJ, he got the stuff from his uncle, knew I was a DJ, and I got it free. I bought two serato timecode vinyls to go with them. At first I only had one timecode going, so I just went Decks -> Mixer -> Amp -> Mic input on my computer. Dialed in the vinyl, worked like a charm. Put the second timecode on, set VirtualDJ to two timecodes, and it said I didn't have enough channels. I figured it must be because I have to run it through a soundcard, but I wasn't sure if that was the case or not and if I had an issue with the ASIO driver. If it IS the case, I want to know if I could use my Lexicon Alpha recording module as an interface. It has one Red&White output, two 1/4" outputs, two 1/4" inputs, one 1/4" instrument input, and a 3.5mm mic jack. Thanks, Spencer | |
Albina Szalai 12.02.2013 |
Originally Posted by makar1
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Albina Szalai 11.02.2013 | I just got two turntables, a mixer, and an amp from my friend. His uncle used to be a DJ, he got the stuff from his uncle, knew I was a DJ, and I got it free. I bought two serato timecode vinyls to go with them. At first I only had one timecode going, so I just went Decks -> Mixer -> Amp -> Mic input on my computer. Dialed in the vinyl, worked like a charm. Put the second timecode on, set VirtualDJ to two timecodes, and it said I didn't have enough channels. I figured it must be because I have to run it through a soundcard, but I wasn't sure if that was the case or not and if I had an issue with the ASIO driver. If it IS the case, I want to know if I could use my Lexicon Alpha recording module as an interface. It has one Red&White output, two 1/4" outputs, two 1/4" inputs, one 1/4" instrument input, and a 3.5mm mic jack. Thanks, Spencer |
Alphonso Deitchman 12.02.2013 | The Lexicon isn't really designed to work like this but you might be able to get away with it. I assume the rear jack outputs are identical to the rear RCA outputs, so you could maybe use the headphone output on the front to get you a total of 2 stereo outputs. These two outputs go to each side of your mixer. Since your two inputs are line-level there's no guarantee they'll work well with the phono signal from your turntables. You may have to turn up the gains on the front to get a good timecode signal. |
Albina Szalai 12.02.2013 |
Originally Posted by makar1
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Alphonso Deitchman 12.02.2013 | Why are you connecting an amp to your mic input? Do you want to blow something up? Yes, you would need to use your Lexicon if you wanted 2 timecode decks. Use the two Line Ins on the back to connect each turntable. |
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