Best External Sound Card For Pcdj Dex 3

1. Usb Sound Card Adapter

Dec 11, 2019 PCDJ DEX 3 Filehippo DJ is a professional DJ Software for Windows that allows you to go far beyond simple DJing software.The most versatile do-it-all DJ software available, DEX 3 enables you to intuitively mix music, music videos and host karaoke with precision. GT42R Home user Member since 2008 First time posting, and want to say that i'm very impressed so far with what the demo version offers. However, I am having the following problem when hooked up to my external mixer. I am running an external/usb sound card.

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• You would only use two separate sound cards with DEX 3 if you plan to use one for headphone cuing and one for main output – thus you would need to use the on-screen mixer and not use an external mixer in this scenario.

  Using two different cards will introduce sync issues – thus breaking some features built around the beat grid. When one is JUST for headphone cuing, allowing the other card to handle the deck playback, it’s not an issue because the cue channel isn’t playing live (so no problem if it’s a little out of sync with the master).

  You want ONE audio interface with 2 stereo outputs for external mixer usage. You would also be using ASIO drivers with a pro audio multi-channel interface, which will increase overall software performance (lower latency control etc). This one is really popular for DJs right now: https://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/scarlett-2i4

  Let me know if you need any further assistance!

  The sound card you provided a link to is only a single output USB audio interface. It also doesn’t come with multichannel drivers. You need a proper 2 stereo output pro audio USB interface if you want to use an external mixer with DEX 3. The focusrite Scarlett 2i4 is a nice option but you could also use the Numark DJIO2 (a little less expensive).

  You’re right – the DJIO2 is not ideal for external mixer use. The original DJIO was, however!

  Here’s another quality option: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AudioHub24–novation-audiohub-2×4?

  Under DEX 3’s audio routing tab in options:

  From the select audio device drop down menu you would select the sound card name which should also have ASIO listed right after it, then:

  Deck A: 1/2
  Deck B: 3/4
  Deck C: 1/2
  Deck D: 3/4
  Headphones: NONE

  All other options on NONE or NO AUDIO. Then, put a tick in the box for “disable crossfader and volume control (external mixer mode)”

  That should do it.

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Usb Sound Card Adapter

• Karaoki is NOT designed to work like that, it has NO microphone processing and is designed to be used with an external mixer. I am in the process of writing a small companion application that will allow a mic input and the mic can be routed from one sound card (input card) to another (output card) but this is low priority at this time.

  The main problem with using a PC to handle the microphone input is latency, this is a big issue when using live microphones as you hear the mic input through the speakers a fraction of a second later… this is very disconcerting when speaking or singing..

  Alan

  The FastTrack Pro can be used as a standalone preamp, with limited mixing ability. You might be able to play with that, and make it work.

  Another idea: there are external adapters that can take your audio output from the card, and a video source (VGA, usually, but I have also seen DVI and HDMI), and send them down an HDMI cable. Here is one such beast:
  http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Converter-Support-Adapter-SY-ADA31025/dp/B006FILNV6

  That would depend on whether it was the audio or the video that was behind. If the audio was delayed, it would be easier to then delay the video, and would need some sort of video processor, in order to make the adjustment. In reality, you are probably overthinking it, at this point, and you’re going to be just fine.

  The easiest way I know of to accomplish what you want is to use the VGA output from the computer, for video (stay with me, here, I know we need HDMI). Since the Fastrack Pro has zero-latency monitoring on the mic inputs, all your audio will be handled smoothly, as long as you aren’t trying to add software effects to the mics, with your computer. The adapter I mentioned above could connect to the headphone output on the Fastrack Pro, and the VGA out on your computer, and POW. Problem solved. Two mic inputs, and your audio from Karaoki, plus your video, are all now being sent down that HDMI cable, just as you asked, and it costs less than $25 to try it.

  For the sake of clarity, the part number you need, to try what I suggested is SY-ADA31025. There are several others on that listing on amazon, once I checked back. Currently that part is $19.99USD

  Look at this: http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-BlackbirdTM-HDMI-Audio-Inserter/dp/B01B5FR7PY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1458442863&sr=8-5&keywords=hdmi+audio+injector

  Or search Amazon or eBay for HDMI Audio Injector. There were several other options. We’ll GET this working! 🙂