User Manual

5.5 Using Your S8 as a Stand-alone DJ Mixer
For using turntables or CD Players with S8 as a stand-alone DJ Mixer setup, follow the instruc-
tions given in this section:
Prerequisites
▪ The S8 is not connected to your computer.
Final preparations
1. Connect the S8's Power Supply to the Power socket.
2. Switch on the S8.
3. Switch on your amplification system or active speakers.
4. Assign the channels to a side of the Crossfader.
5. Turn on your turntables or CD Players.
6. Put the vinyl on your turntables or insert CDs into your CD Players.
7. Start mixing.
8. Slowly turn up the MAIN knob until the volume is at the desired level.
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The S8's corresponding channel meters will light up to show the audio signal they are re-
ceiving.
If you still can't hear anything, check that:
▪ The GAIN knobs (at the top of channels A - D) are raised.
▪ The channel faders are raised.
▪ The FILTER and EQ band knobs (HI, MID, LOW) are in center position.
Although you can change TRAKTOR's internal EQ and filter characteristics, it is not pos-
sible to change the EQs and filters in stand-alone operation.
Common Setups
Using Your S8 as a Stand-alone DJ Mixer
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