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Dj Sound Cards 101 (what to use with the VCI-100)
| November 6, 2009 | Posted by computer accessory under Sound Card |
“Do I need a sound card for the Vestax VCI-100″ “What sound card is the best for beginners” We have been receiving a LOT of questions about sound cards at www.Djtechtools.com So here is a short guide that should answer most of your beginning questions about djing with sound cards, a laptop and the VCI-100.
Hey Ean
Thanks a lot man for all your support and great vids. Your not one of those businessmen that just try to list as many features of a device as possible to sell it as soon and as many as possible. Cheers
Also props to the Echo Audio Indigo DJ PCMCIA soudcard — it was my first decent, no-glitch, properly working DJ soundcard. I’d rather have USB cards now to switch from PC/Mac if need be, but if you have a PCMCIA slot that’ll support it then it’s a good card for sure.
There are lots of options out there, and for those aware of the Native Instruments Audio 4 and Audio 8, also check out the recently released Audio 2. It’s the size of a deck of cards, USB powered, and 2 stereo outputs for either Speakers/Headphone or two channels for A/B decks. It has decent guts in it and seems loud and clear, and clearer sound than my Numark DJ I/O (though I recommend the Numark DJ I/O as well, though you may upgrade if you move to gigs on $5k+ speakers)
u dont need any soundcard for the vci300 dude, its got one built it…
what sound cards, if any. would u recomend fro a vci300? using serato itch program. plz reply. im berly getting started by the way.. but i do have money to invest in a reasonable card.
The Echo Indigo’s are great but they are PCMCIA Type 1 and most modern laptops use PCMCIA type 2.You would need a clumsy adapter to make it work. It’s not worth it. I wish they bring out an updated version. I’d buy it in a second.
yes, it works perfect
Yes that is correct, you will be able to cue with headphones with athe Audio 4 Dj.
- The DJTT Team
hey if i buy the audio 4 dj, will i be able to head phone cue with my vci 100 and traktor scratch pro? because right now i have a firewire solo sound card and i can not head phone cue , thank you in advance
Not alone. If you use the Asio4all driver, You might be able to use the UCA202 as either the Master or Headphone output and your computer’s audio output as either the Master or Headphone output simultaneously. My advice, just buy a Numark DJIO.
Can you set a headphone cue to the Behringer UCA 202
someone familiar with the behringer?? Please pm me
greets
Don’t forget that HDMI is out and laptops are coming out with HDMI now as well along with the headphone jack.
Yes;
yes, obvioulsy
Hey ean, just a suggestion as to a video showing what cables you need for what you want to do. i ordered some and still don’t quite know what i’ll need. stupid as it seems it is hard when you don’t have a clue.
I am using DJ Traktor Studio 2.6 or 3.0 with a presonus fireware sound card.. Ive been winging it not knowing how to cue up the next song through the headphones since I do not use speakers on my computer while not disturbing the live mix. Could you possibly walk me through step by step the setup of the DJ software so I will be able to cue up the next song. It would be very helpful and appreciated. Thanks, John
How do you cue with an m audio quattro using a vci 100? i cant see a headphone jack on it. do i have to use an external mixer aswell?
Do i need a firewire connection on my laptop to use firewire soundcards?How i connect the firewire card to my laptop?
Thanks Ean, I’m just starting out , and without your help, I’d be abit lost. My vci 100 is on its way, and now a presonus firebox is also. Now I need a new laptop any suggestion? I can’t afford a macbook. I’ll probably never dj anywhere other than my house. Is there anything else I need to get started?
So Numark DJ I/O will work with VCI 100. tnx!
Yes any USB or Firewire soundcard will work – just make sure it has multiple channels as explained in this video.
Hi everyone! can any USB sound card works with VCI 100? tnx in advance
HI nice video!!mi question is,i’m practicng with virtual dj on my desktop computer, i’m abeginner,and later i want to buy alaptop, what sound card do you recomend me? to use on my desktop and if i buy the laptop i can use on that too,and also no expensive but a good one, please help me with that, my frien wants me to play at his house!! i need help thank you!!
I just got a NI Audio Kontrol one and well can get the headphones to work the work only in mono
Yes.