Common Setups; Connecting Turntables - Traktor Kontrol S8 Manual

5

Common Setups

In addition to being a fully integrated TRAKTOR controller and audio interface, S8 can work in
a mixed setup with turntables or CD players and can even serve as a pure 4-channel DJ mixer
without any connection to TRAKTOR.
This chapter provides setup information for these different scenarios as well how to connect
microphones.
In order to make use of TRAKTOR's SCRATCH functionality by using the external audio
sources turntables or CD Players, additional Timecode vinyl or CDs are required. These
forms of media are not included in the S8 product box, but can be purchased separately
from the Native Instruments website: www link to website)
Prerequisites
▪ The TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 software is installed and activated as described in the
TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Setup Guide.
▪ The S8 is set up as described in the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Setup Guide.
▪ The S8 is switched off and its Power Supply is disconnected to the power socket.
▪ The amplification system or active speakers connected to the S8 are switched off.
▪ All channel faders and volume knobs on the S8 are turned to minimum position.
If you intend to connect turntables to the S8 refer to section
If you intend to connect CD Players to the S8 refer to section
5.1

Connecting Turntables

To connect your turntables for use as an external audio sources to the S8:
↑5.1, Connecting Turntables.
↑5.2, Connecting CD Players.
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Common Setups
Connecting Turntables