Sound Systems Discussion, please read first post

[Shooter_boy_J]

I have the mixtrack pro! best controller ever!

[SmokeyGTi]

DSS,

Ihe idj should work well, having seen the hard drive version of this mixer in use myself. it uses the same firmware.

what I am unsure of is whether this is only for ipods, or whether it can work with mass storage devices as well. that will limit your flexibility - ipods come with limited storage space

[ruffneck_12]

it kool for vdj starters..had it...works pretty for bedroom dj.

Can it scratch good?

[SmokeyGTi]

anybody here ever tried HAILI speakers (Acoustic brand)

I was looking at a pair of non-powered monitors and came across those. sounded decent in the store, wanna know if they hold up under pressure.

boxes look like these:

[D.S.S]

DSS,

Ihe idj should work well, having seen the hard drive version of this mixer in use myself. it uses the same firmware.

what I am unsure of is whether this is only for ipods, or whether it can work with mass storage devices as well. that will limit your flexibility - ipods come with limited storage space

the idj only works with an ipod but the idj2 has two usb slots so u can plug in ur external hard drives.

[gt4tified]

anybody here ever tried HAILI speakers (Acoustic brand)

I was looking at a pair of non-powered monitors and came across those. sounded decent in the store, wanna know if they hold up under pressure.

boxes look like these:

Never heard those...I know the Acoustic brand though...it aight.

Really and truly, SmokeyGTi, it your money and your budget, so as long as you're satisfied meng, organize.

I will tell you that the new Gemini's are pretty good bang for buck though...Steve's electronics is the dealer....not sure if they have any non-powered ones in stock though.

[ruffneck_12]

a DJ friend of mine made this mix

[gt4tified]

When you say he made that mix, exactly what is being mixing? I am asking becuz I have never heard that song in original form before.

[gt4tified]

Oh, guys I forgot to ask....for those using VDJ and such programs without the timecode hardware and external controllers/players, what’s a good USB headphone you’d recommend? I have some travelling to do and might as well make use of the plane ride and practice a bit! lol

[G-DUB]

Hey guys...just wanna know if any of you can give me some advice or point me in the right direction. It`s not a DJ setup i have just a lil house music...equipment a Technics SA-AX720 stereo receiver running 2 10" selenium and a pair of bullet tweeters and an Americian Audio V3001 running 4 15" EFX subs...everything plays thru my computer. What equipment can I use to make my music sound clean. The amp playing the bass has a crossover built in so it sounds decent but the mids and highs needs some cleanup. What do you guys recommend I use?

[certified_dealer]

im never used serato, looking to invest in a serato controller, but i sure could mash up any party with vdj, i map my keyboard to my likeness and people dont believe when they see what i could do on vdj.... im yet to venture into serato...

one question whats the best laptop for a dj, what you guys think... everyone say mac book

[ruffneck_12]

Oh, guys I forgot to ask....for those using VDJ and such programs without the timecode hardware and external controllers/players, what’s a good USB headphone you’d recommend? I have some travelling to do and might as well make use of the plane ride and practice a bit! lol

cud buy a USB soundcard and use ur regular headphones

[Samo]

external soundcard..

[gt4tified]

Oh, guys I forgot to ask....for those using VDJ and such programs without the timecode hardware and external controllers/players, what’s a good USB headphone you’d recommend? I have some travelling to do and might as well make use of the plane ride and practice a bit! lol

cud buy a USB soundcard and use ur regular headphones

Don’t want to get into external peripherals....travelling light. Thanks.

[bassotronics]

nice thread! i have a home system, don't know if it can be classified as a small dj system, but it performs well.
Music source.
Desktop Computer

Processing
Pyramid SEA 2500 Pre Amp
MTE 3030 Crossover (not to sure if this is the model)

Amps
Topp pro TRX 2500
Pyramid PA 800x

Tops
Pair of delta 10s in seperate funnel boxes with Acoustic Driver Unit in each
Pair of alphas 10s in separate funnel boxes
Pyle pro Tweeters (2 pairs)

Bass
2 l18p300 which i bought from kasey a while back.

[ruffneck_12]

Oh, guys I forgot to ask....for those using VDJ and such programs without the timecode hardware and external controllers/players, what’s a good USB headphone you’d recommend? I have some travelling to do and might as well make use of the plane ride and practice a bit! lol

cud buy a USB soundcard and use ur regular headphones

Don’t want to get into external peripherals....travelling light. Thanks.

boiiiiieee d ting small

[gt4tified]

^^^Waw...didn't know they were THAT small...will definitely check it out then, thanks. Anywhere in particular has them? Radioshack?

[ruffneck_12]

idk, check,,, might hadda bring it down from Amazon

[ruffneck_12]

Dubstep mix I made a couple hours ago, had to split it into 2 vids cuz it went over the 15 min limit... the audio was fine till I split it, I not apologizing, blame Windows Movie Maker

[sMASH]

Oh, guys I forgot to ask....for those using VDJ and such programs without the timecode hardware and external controllers/players, what’s a good USB headphone you’d recommend? I have some travelling to do and might as well make use of the plane ride and practice a bit! lol

cud buy a USB soundcard and use ur regular headphones

Don’t want to get into external peripherals....travelling light. Thanks.

boiiiiieee d ting small

can that be used to expand ur laptop to two separate sets of line outs? why i am interested is that i would like to use the laptop for 4 channel i.e. left/right, front, and left/right rear.

[DJ Q]

^If you're talking about for Pro Audio use, you only need left and right.

If you want surround sound, then buy a 5 channel card


Hardly any application will use more than one sound card at the same time.

[DYNAMIX SOUND SYSTEM]

dj`s, sound system owners, ne 1 has used/owned the NUMARK CDN88 PRO.? Wats ur review on this product? I`m looking to source 1 of this?

a feedback would be very helpfull.

http://www.numark.com/cdn88pro#

[SmokeyGTi]

^^^Waw...didn't know they were THAT small...will definitely check it out then, thanks. Anywhere in particular has them? Radioshack?

also try wizz computers and prw. in any case dem ting cheeeeep on amazon.com

smash, it would be easier to configure you internal soundcard for 1 deck and the usb soundcard for the other.

i'm assuming you want to use an external mixer.
the only problem that may arise (and i've seen it happen) is that you may get a slight latency issue with either one of the soundcards (meaning, a small delay between when you click/press button and when something happens) once you get accustomed to it you okay

on another note i bought the acoustic unpowered monitors...they ain't bad at all. real good for PA work, want to get another pair.

[gt4tified]

Cool scene Smokey.....let us know how those monitors hold out!

[Samo]

make sure when purchasing a sound card,keep in mind u need quality also.

[SmokeyGTi]

^^ I use the Numark DJ I/O

great sound quality, low latency, has two sets of rca outs, 1/4 headphone output, 1/4 mic in.
could be configured to run to an external mixer
or you can use one channel for master out and the other to cue.

[Samo]

just what i had in mind.

[ruffneck_12]

for TT$775 is this a good buy?

http://www.geminidj.com/cx-1000

CX-1000
Electronic Crossover

- Stereo 3-way/2-way electronic crossover
- Low, mid-low,mid-high, high pass selectors
- Low, mid, high output level controls
Unit Dimensions: 19” x 1.75” x 9.75” (483 x 45 x 248mm)
Weight: 8.2 lbs. (3.7 kg) Shipping: 9 lbs. (4 kg)

Stereo 3-Way / 2-Way Electronic Crossover
Low, Mid, & High RCA & XLR Balanced Outputs
Low, Mid-Low, Mid-High, & High Pass Selectors
Low, Mid, & High Output Level Controls
RCA Input
Ground Screw
>47K Ohm Input Impedance
Crossover Frequency:
Low - 50, 90, 180, 360, 720Hz
Mid (High Pass) - 50, 90, 180, 360, 720Hz, FLAT
Mid (Low Pass) - 1k, 2k, 4k, 6k, 8kHz & FLAT
High - 1k, 2k, 4k, 6k, 8kHz
Filter Slope: 12 dB/octave
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.01%
Frequency Response (Summed): 20Hz ~ 20kHz (±0.5dB)
S/N Ratio: 90dB
Power Requirement: 110V/220V, 50Hz/60Hz
Power Consumption: 6W
Dimensions (W x H x D): 19” x 1.75” x 8” (483 x 45 x 203mm)
Weight: 9 lbs (4 kg)

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Anyone here had/have one?
Do the Xover knobs move in a smooth motion or stops at predetermined freqs?

[gt4tified]

Depends....what amps and outboard gear are you using, and what speakers do you have?

The older one in that was my first crossover ever, back in the days of 15” scoops, integrated amps and fane tops....hahahaha. Good ole days.

[ruffneck_12]

Gathering equipment slowly. I not sure what I gonna use but I really need a xover... I have a Phase Linear amp that need fixing, if I get that to work I'll use that for bass

Have a generic aright-ish EQ also