Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ

Hello,
I bought this card to CONTRL 4 decks with TRAKTOR 3;
I use to live dj'ing.
she runs with a 1.6 GHz HP Pavilion PC, 1GB RAM
I connected it to my 2 CDJ800 MK2 CONTRL decks A and B of TRAKTOR SCRATCH

UTILIZATION

The insatallation is very simple and easy implementation
no incompatibility meeting (well if with TRAKTOR 3) rsolue since with the update to TRAKTOR 3.3
The cables are a little broken head Chinese DEFINITIONS beginners but everything is simple and Designed for failing to plug and unplug each benefits thanks to 7 points XLR male-female hyper practices. Connect the sound card in 30 seconds. The big diffrence from FinalScratch 2 is that PC owners like me can have their card Self-powered via USB port. Previously it was a possder MAC, single platform with a firewire 800 to power the FinalScratch 2. A cable plug it in less apprciable.

GETTING STARTED

The drivers are stable. German software NATIVE INSTRUMENTS work well. I use the fusion of TRAKTOR 3.3 and TRAKTOR SCRATCH. It really works! I can not express the latency in terms of number but I know I rgl at least, I scratch a lot in my sets and I had no dcrochage.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several months. I have not tried other models from competitors, I trust this NATIVE INSTRUMENT ct l.
The menu seemed a bit but I CHRE purchase referrer this choice because it is not hsiter trs solid, practical, performance (latency noticeable) book with all the cables (it n 'there is more that plug in)

- What characteristics have motivated your choice?

Use with Traktor is a big plus and the large number of inputs / outputs.

- For what purpose?
Mainly in mobile disco and use of timecodes.

- What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
Apple Macbook Pro 2.4Ghz

- Which instruments and systems (console, preamp, DTD ...) you use it and how connections? ...

* 2 CDJ 1000 Mk3
Djm 600

UTILIZATION

- The installation is done it without problems?
So on that side of it is simple branch and it works! (Macintosh)
I have not tested with Windows.

- Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
No

- The general configuration is easy?
I use it mainly with Traktor 3 LE configuration is done alone.
on the other hand with mixvibes is a little hassle.

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Only the PDF manual supplied with the software is complete.

GETTING STARTED

- The drivers are stable?
I have not had to worry on that side.
We can even disconnect the card back in operation and it works without problems.
What is not always possible with some cards.

- Are they often updated?
Not too soon to give my opinion on this point

- What software do you use most often?
Traktor 3 LE

- What you get lag?
It's amazing! but happiness:
2.5 ms no problem with Sample Rate: 24bit / 48Khz
1 ms is inaudible.

- How many tracks you get to record / play time? ...
4 input and output.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
1 week

- What is so special that you like most and least?
The case is super strong! the ultra-low latency.

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
I had a mixvibes DVS + U46 MK2:
I never got it to work properly. I happened gallery for even an hour to set it up at a party!

- How would you rate the quality / price?
Excellent!

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Absolutely!

Finally a system that can be trusted at a party!
You plug it work now! happiness!

Most:
Easy installation
Stability
The number of inputs / outputs
Compatibility with all major software (not like serato)
Solid box!
Ideal for use with timecode

The -:
The three switches on the case are somewhat Cheap

What technical specifications motivated your choice?

The requirements to use in Traktor timecode. I did not have much choice, traktor both the software I use for a packet dja time, I saw no change, so I buy this card its eyes closed.
Level connectivity:

1 XLR input on the front, a little gadget, but still useful, its power can use it as a sound card, and not as a sound card just to use Traktor for timecode vinyls.
An output jack for headphones, too asser gadget as in good logic, that of using the mixer.
And then 8 RCA inputs and 8 RCA outputs for vinyl, CDs or scratcher (well then you plug what you want it).

UTILIZATION

Installation is no problem it?

Native Instruments makes it hard on this point. Audio 8 is probably the sound card with the fastest installation, technical problem never, software, or other. The connections are also a childlike simplicity. If you use the Native Instruments cables for the connections table and platinum mix, well ... There's just follow the colors, not more complicated than his.

Have you experienced any incompatibility?

No, never, yet I test on all operating systems as possible, XP 32 or 64 bits, no problem, Vista 32 or 64, idem, Windows 7 32 or 64 bits, same fight Linux? ... No problem too, passes on asio drivers worry free, while God knows how it can be to run a Linux driver asio without shooting. (In Ralite is THE FIRST sound card that works directly on Linux, without my config anything of prcis).

The 8 audio, so it's a certe flawless, works everywhere ...

GETTING STARTED

The drivers are stable?

Nothing is more stable, it never crash, and I think they never will plant. And I do not always friendly with k'audio trs t 8, I happened to unplug in full operation, and just reconnect APRS, and although nay, a After plugging it back directly, traktor indifrent left.

Ever blue screen on windows, I prcise asser because it is common for drivers audio blue notches produce more violent changes of bitrate, or latency.

Are they often put day?

Relatively yes, another cot she did not specially need the drivers today are so stable, the days are only put added functions in the interface configuration, nothing more.

What software do you use most often?

Traktor. Love me but it happens to use it with Ableton Live, or reaper, it is still the trs good job.

What you get lag?

Traktor in 1.5ms, no crpitements, lag or whatever, ultimately it's the most difficult track of the time it ordindateur, not the sound card.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?

Since a year or so.

What is the particular feature you like best and least?

Most is his strong body iron is made to withstand many shock, native Besides, this point put forward on the site. Admittedly, it is important for the use which it is intended. This means often be carried through Dj mix.

How do you report qualitprix?

The ratio quality price is about right, it could be less CHRE, but the Native Instruments, not give. But there are some against the solidity and stability cot practice, and only because there is no equivalent for Traktor (normal, NI are not crazy).

Exprience with, you will do again this choice?

Yes, hsiter.
Finally:

Most:

- Strength
- The stability of drivers
- The look
- Ease of use

The -:

- The configuration interface of the ASIO driver is missing setup my taste, I love the possibility to route the output via a virtual mixer, unfortunately we freeze out the use of basic. That said it's not too late to do so.
- A maximum bitrate of 192 000 herz would be put-friendly (even if I just chipotte)
- A little too perfect, how NI will they do to release a new version ... lol.

What characteristics have motivated your choice? RCA outputs to -10 db multiple outputs for multiple platinum pc
For what purpose? virtual dj pro
What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)? Intel core 2 duo 2 ghz 3GB ram 360 g hard
With which instruments or systems (console, preamp, DTD ...) do you use the connection and how? ... Allen Heath Xone s2 console while rca

UTILIZATION

The drivers are stable? Not crash when the buffer size set correctly
They are often updated? No idea I do not touch anything as it works perfectly
What software do you use most often? Virtual dj version 5
What you get lag? Imperceptible
How many tracks you get to record / playback simultaneously? ... Soundcard is a dj so a

GETTING STARTED

The installation is done it without problems? Without pb
Have you experienced any incompatibilities? Not
The general configuration is easy? Yes
The manual is clear and sufficient? Yes ...

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it? Over a year at 2 to 3 times a week live
What is so special that you like most and least? Stable and good sound quality
Have you tried many other models before buying it? Yes
How would you rate the quality / price? Expensive .... but it is pro
With experience, you do again this choice? Yes ...