grilz
Hi, my computer does not have the necessary sound card to allow me to have separate audio channels for headphones and speakers. Basically i can't have two separate audio outs. I would like to know if an external (USB) sound card is a viable option and if so which type would be best. thanks everyone
Posted Sat 18 Jun 11 @ 10:12 pm
ianmelville
Have a look at this page for help http://www.virtualdj.com/products/hardware.html or read the manual for virtual dj. You should then have all the answers you need. hope this helps.
Posted Sun 19 Jun 11 @ 5:46 pm
Support staff
Home FREE is limited software and only supports the following sound configurations:
* Single output using the built-in sound card in your computer (No headphone pre-listening.)
* Master + headphones using a built-in 5.1 surround sound card (Front speaker output for master, rear speaker output for headphones.)
* Master + headphones using the built-in sound card in the computer for master and a basic stereo USB sound card for headphones.
* Master + headphones through the built-in sound card in your computer using the mono split option (NOTE: This will only give you MONO sound.)
For more flexible and advanced sound configuration, such as separate deck outputs to an external audio DJ mixer or multi-channel DJ sound cards (E.g: Numark DJIO), you will need to purchase either VirtualDJ Basic or VirtualDJ Professional: http://www.virtualdj.com/products/comparison.html
NOTE: Home FREE is for non-commercial use at home only using your mouse and keyboard to mix. It cannot be used at DJ gigs where you are being paid.
* Single output using the built-in sound card in your computer (No headphone pre-listening.)
* Master + headphones using a built-in 5.1 surround sound card (Front speaker output for master, rear speaker output for headphones.)
* Master + headphones using the built-in sound card in the computer for master and a basic stereo USB sound card for headphones.
* Master + headphones through the built-in sound card in your computer using the mono split option (NOTE: This will only give you MONO sound.)
For more flexible and advanced sound configuration, such as separate deck outputs to an external audio DJ mixer or multi-channel DJ sound cards (E.g: Numark DJIO), you will need to purchase either VirtualDJ Basic or VirtualDJ Professional: http://www.virtualdj.com/products/comparison.html
NOTE: Home FREE is for non-commercial use at home only using your mouse and keyboard to mix. It cannot be used at DJ gigs where you are being paid.
Posted Mon 20 Jun 11 @ 5:58 am
jusblaze246
....An economical option with some really good quality as well, is the Numark DJ/Io......It will allow u to go USB from the PC (bypassing your PC;s soundcard)....and out put sound into 4 (2 sets) of RCA outputs....One could go to powered speakers....Or down the line run each pair to separate mixers....On the frnt is a headphone jack for monitoring the "Cue" of the nct trach and a Microphone jack to talk over the music along with the mic volume knob.......Around $90 US....Worth it....These Digital to analog converters or External sound cards sell for 50 cents for a el cheepo on ebay to 900$ for a RANE brand....Major difference...the amount of stuff you can plug into them...thats it....the numark is a good quality card and any external sound card is usually of far superior quality to ones that come built in the controllers......hope that helps....happy mixin!...........
Posted Mon 20 Jun 11 @ 11:45 am
jusblaze246
....if ur not going to do the Pro License and get a Midi controller...U just want to mix via mouse and the free VDJ version...Get one of the 2$ usb cards off ebay...they plug right into the headphone jack on the PC and the new card (size of a thumbdrive really)....has 2 additional 1/8 inch headphone style jacks....one for phones and the other to your speakers....think 1/8 inch jack with stereo RCAs on the other end for the speakers......Will work great and cheap....If u like it tho..get a MIDI controller and the Pro License...u wont be disappointed!!......good for life!
Posted Mon 20 Jun 11 @ 11:50 am
Support staff
jusblaze246 wrote :
....An economical option with some really good quality as well, is the Numark DJ/Io
Home FREE is limited software does not support external multi-channel sound cards such as the Numark DJIO.
To use the DJIO, either VirtualDJ Basic http://www.virtualdj.com/products/basic.html or the full Professional http://www.virtualdj.com/buy/index.html is required.
Posted Mon 20 Jun 11 @ 12:02 pm