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Topic: timecoded vinyl setup

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Ok i'm new to this so please help me out.

I have 2 turntabels and a mixer.

If i wanna use timecode vinyls i need:

-2 timecode vinyl from virtual dj

-full copy of virutal dj

But do i also need a second soundcard or not????

I just wanna make sure what do buy and what not to buy, i was condiring a hercules mk2 console but dont know
 
Posted Sat 26 Nov 05 @ 11:27 am
you need 2 stereo inputs and 2 stereo outputs all together, you can use 2 soundcards or one doesnt matter. laptop or desktop?
 
will be used on a desktop.

on my pc at the rear there are 6 entries to connect audio, will that do?
 
you need 2 x LINE IN

Even if your soundcard have 6 entries, its probably just ONE line-in.

For real good timecode use, you also need an ASIO supported soundcard (zero latency)

Like Maya 44 usb, Hercules Console MK2 etc
 
so going with the hercules mk2 is a good option,right?

but the equalizer on the console, can it match up with a real mixer or not?
 
i am going to purchase the herc mk2, it will work great for an asio soundcard. the equalizers on the mk2 are just midi controllers to control the built in software EQ in virtual dj, so no it wont be as good as a mixer
 
Maybe a "Maya 44 usb" is a better solution and cheaper then console.

one more thing, if you use timecoded vinyls can you switch bewteen timecoded and real vinyls in
virtual dj?
 
"I have 2 turntabels and a mixer"


You can always connect the Hercules to your external mixer, and use your EQ etc on external. Recommended ;)
 
but mayausb will work also as good or not????, because then you needpc,turntabels,console,mixer and i dont have a lot much space
 
with maya44 or dj console MK2 both work with timecoded vinyl. maya44 is discontinued so sometimes harder to find. yes there is a software bypass in vdj to use real vinyl or you can use rca splitters and switch the line in/phono switch on mixer.

look at this
http://www.virtualdj.com/blog/Dams/blog738.html

the setup would be the same with herc mk2
 
Blog 738 not found, can't see it
 

Sorry, that information is for FULL VirtualDJ registered users.
 
oops yeah , my bad
 
But if i wanna play normal vinyl i'm gonna have to use pre-amps or not?

and does the needle have any effect, i use concorde ortofon......
 
TreZor,

Here is how I have my turntables connected

I split the TT signals into 2 RCA connections, 1 output goes to soundcard Line in 1 &2 while the other connects into the Mixer's other phono/line in connection.

Same with the other turntable. This way if you want to play a regular vinyl all you need to do is flip the switch on the mixer and that's it.

Best Regards

DJ White Devil
 
i need information for configuration timecode vinyls with dj console mkII.
 


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