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Author: DJEquip // Category:
Recording Studio Equipment
What it does, so far it does fairly well, however the impression given is that this is a proper audio interface as well as a preamp and analog/digital converter, and thus my expectation was to connect the audio output to my speakers for proper monitoring of all incoming (to computer) and outgoing (from computer) signals, and not have to rely on the headphone jack on my PC anymore, a less than optimal connection as its purpose is driving headphones, not proper hi-fi equipment. Sadly, this interface’s outputs only pass the signal from its analog audio inputs, not, I believe, the digital inputs, and definitely not PC audio via USB. The headphone jack, ironically, does output all of these, so I’m no better off in that regard than before I started.For having a decent quality preamp and A/D converter, I may keep the second of these that I tried, but with a quality turntable with its own preamp AND a USB output Audio Technica ATLP120 Professional USB Turntable it’s probably overkill, and I
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August 19th, 2010 at 5:39 am
When I received the package it was all perfect sealed and all of that. First thing I did I installed the Mixvibes software it came with which was on a CD. Next I hooked up the Discover DJ controller to my computer’s usb, the wheels and other buttons works fine except the Scratch Button. The scratch button did not led up as it was suppose to, it did not function at all. So I’m returning it and getting a refund to get a better midi controller. Should you get Discover DJ? If you’re just going to scratch and mix and thats all you’re going to do with your music with a basic software then Yes. But, if you’re going to use it to practice and get to learn even more about DJing to get a little experience then maybe not, why? Because the Mixvibes software is basic and has no effects or sampling functions, just drag and play and mix of your choice. If Discover DJ was compatible with Virtual DJ that would BE GREAT, but currently no. Virtual DJ has many functions and is very easy and organized than Mixvibes. Virtual DJ allows you to activate effects like Flanger, Echo, etc.. And samplers like sirens and more. If the Mixvibes software it came with had these basic functions then this product would be worth all the trouble. Discover DJ has the kind of vinyl feeling on the wheels, the crossfader is smooth and so as the treble and bass and other volume leveling and other buttons as well, but the scratch button of my product did not work or function for me so I was disappointed. If you are thinking about a product that works with Virtual DJ, I believe the ION Audio icue is compatible with Virtual DJ, and other midi controllers like Hercules or Pioneer controllers. It’s your choice to buy this product, so don’t expect to get effects and samplers from this product’s software and its compatibility with other softwares.
August 19th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
i havent had enough time to see what i am capable of doing with it but am extreamly happy with what i have discovered so far
August 20th, 2010 at 5:44 am
After about 2-3 regular uses the wheels started to squeak, and about 2 weeks later the left wheel stopped responding and the music playing stops and skips during use. i wish i would have just bought a better made brand over this piece of junk.
August 20th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Man let me tell you. This little gadget is Awesome! I Djayed 7 parties with this thing and people were amazed. Yeah it looks like a toy, but it works great! I recommend this for beginner Djs as well as some of the vets out there. I use it for practice and I use it for some gigs as I said earlier. One Word AWESOME!!!!
August 21st, 2010 at 6:01 am
I bought this a week before I switched to Windows 7. I was using it on Windows Vista Business 64bit and it worked great along with Traktor Pro, however, it doesn’t seem to like Windows 7 at all. This could just be a Traktor problem, but all my drivers are up to date and such. When it did work, the sound quality was amazing. I reformatted last night to Windows 7 64bit and have yet to try it out, but I hope it works better than it did on 32bit. If you can it to work, then it is a great product that I would highly recommend. I have many friends that use this, and the week I did have it working it was amazing.
August 21st, 2010 at 5:19 pm
The Price & Performance of this sound card is just right.
recommended for laptop dj’s
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:24 am
This product does exactly what it says it does. It creates a second output channel to monitor cue tracks in various DJ and music production software. By allowing you to route directly to headphones, you can preview what will be played next before sliding the cross fader over. Set up is simple and can be done in minutes (very intuitive even for novice DJ’s and musicians). Directly connect to your monitors/speakers through the back, headphones go in the front, USB to the computer, run the software and you’re ready to rock!
I had no problem using this device with Ableton Live 7, Traktor Pro or Virtual DJ 3. I am running a Gateway laptop with Windows Vista. Other reviewers who have had difficulties with this unit either had out of date drivers for the hardware and/or software or were using hacked warez versions that make USB support difficult and sketchy.
I recommend getting a USB MIDI mixer to use with your software of choice to truly take advantage of this interface.
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Not sure what the problem was with the guy who said this soundcard doesn’t work with Virtual DJ. I use it for gigs and they work perfectly. Granted I am a computer professional and you do have to set the latency to accomodate your laptop (if it’s slow, increase the latency). I have a super fast laptop penryn Core 2 processor Ocd to 2.59GHZ with 6MB of L2 cache 4Gigs of PC5300 SoDimm RAM and a 500gig HD. Yes I put this monster together go to [...]
Virtual DJ works great, so does Deckadance, you name it. I’ve had soundcards from MOTU, Indigo, Creative, all great but the simplicity and small form factor (except the Indigo DJx PCI Express – that thing is almost too small but also sounds amazing) and the fact that it has RCA outs configurable for your mains (2 virtual turntables if you want to pipe them out to an external mixer – you name it) and 1/4in outs for your headphones and 1/4in in for a mic. This thing rocks!!
JM
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:03 am
Extremely happy with this item. It is like a 3 color strobe light that can move all over. Each beam of light it very sharp. Used with a fog machine, Wow. The sensitivity is not user adjustable, but this light seems to learn the music after it has been on for a minute. And the 100,000 hour rating. Good, no more replacing light bulbs with the club and stage lights. I am going to replace all my stage lighting with LED lights.
August 23rd, 2010 at 5:26 pm
This USB phone preamp has resurrected my long-dormant project to transfer old records and reel-to-reel tapes to MP3 files. My previous method was to connect my turntable to the phono inputs of an old stereo receiver; and connect the line-out jacks of the receiver to my computer’s sound card via RCA cables and RCA to mini-phone plug adapters. This involved draping cables all over my office, and produced questionable quality. With the ART preamp, I can either connect the low level output of my turntable or the line output of my reel-to-reel recorder to the preamp, and then plug directly into my computer (laptop) USB input. Much simpler!
I use Spin It Again software to capture the audio to WAV format, as well as doing automatic track detection and conversion to MP3s. The track detection usually requires a little help, but it works on 75% to 90% of the tracks. In between, I use the long-out-of-production Cool Edit 2000 (which runs fine on Windows 7 even though it was produced in the Windows 98 era) or various audio clean-up functions.
I did run into one problem with the ART preamp when I recently upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7. Even with the gain trim on the ART preamp turned all the way down, I was still in full clipping on my reel-to-reel line outputs with almost any music level. At first I though the ART preamp had failed; but I finally figured out that I had to go into the Audio settings in the Windows 7 Control panel and turn the input level down from 100 to around 5 to 7. Why the gain is so much higher in Win7 than it was in WinXP isn’t clear, but I think it might be a clue that Win7 insists on calling this a microphone input.
The ART preamp has a low cut filter, which eliminates one step of audio processing, because for some reason my turntable introduces some low frequency artifacts. It can be powered from the USB connection, which eliminates one wall wart. All in all, it has far exceeded my admittedly somewhat modest expectations.
August 24th, 2010 at 6:04 am
Works very well. Have it hooked up to my Mac computer, software makes it very easy to reduce noise and Name the songs.I would recommend this product to anyone wanting to save some vintage vinyl.