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Posted by leph555 on Nov-01-2006 20:28:

Which soundcard is needed to dj?

So guys what kind of sound card would i need to be able to dj, will this do good? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16829102163

Posted by DjWoody on Nov-01-2006 20:40:

What is it that you're trying to do? If you wanna DJ with a computer, what software are you planning on using? Both Serato & Torq & Final Scratch come with their own proprietary audio interface and no sound card is needed.

Posted by Tony Morello on Nov-01-2006 21:15:

you don't need a soundcard to dj, you need turntables/cdjs and a mixer

Posted by leph555 on Nov-01-2006 22:11:

Sorry for not posting enough info...

But i am planning to connect a mixer to the soundcard which i posted in my first post, and i want to start with Virtual Dj first (Yes I am a noob)

Posted by Michael May on Nov-01-2006 23:09:

How much do you want to spend?

Posted by Michael May on Nov-01-2006 23:16:

Sorry. I just looked at the link you provided on the sound card you had questions about. Yes, that will do. I started on that with Traktor DJ I think if I can remember right. Now I have a M-Audio external soundcard that I am really happy with. I am using cd decks for mixing, but I use it for recording and I have been really happy with it. If you have the money to spend check out M-Audios stuff here >http://www.m-audio.com/

Rock On,

Mike

Posted by leph555 on Nov-02-2006 03:38:

Thank you for all of your helpful advice guys!

Well am probably going to order the sound card tomorrow along with the Sennheiser HD280 headphones and the Numark DXM06.

Posted by tranceholic on Nov-02-2006 12:08:

hey i have sb x-fi fps
i am also trying to hook up a mixer to virtualdj too

lol we both know mouse clicking just won't do it

i asked this on virtualdj's forum
they said we need a mixer that supports midi and needs two sound cards
see: http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/589...irtual_dj_.html

Posted by leph555 on Nov-02-2006 20:23:

So can i just use my onboard sound card inputs and but that soundcard which i posted before? And does each sound card need a midi input or just one of them?

Thanks!

Posted by OMNIFEX on Nov-03-2006 01:05:

You're better off buying a Soundcard that utilize two outputs. M Audio offers a good amount options for your needs.

Using the stock Soundcard is generally not a good idea unless quality isn't the factor.

I use two M - Audio 2496s for PCDJ (I only need PCDJ for Weddings & Corporate stuff) and it offers good quality.

Not to mention offering RCA outs which is all is needed when using a Mixer requiring RCA inputs is a plus IMHO.

Posted by leph555 on Nov-03-2006 01:17:

I guess i can try and get the M - Audio 2496 i saw them on ebay for 80 each i think.

Posted by OMNIFEX on Nov-03-2006 02:40:

Mine came with Ableton Live Lite 4. But, thats was when
4 was the current version.

You might want to check their website, and see if they are
offering a newer version bundled with the 2496.

http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do...D=pciinterfaces

You can check out E-MU as well.

http://www.creative.com/products/we...sp?category=237

Good Luck!