Using Traktor Pro Scratch/Timecode vinyl with an Ecler Warm2 DJ Mixer & Focusrite Clarett+ 8 Pre?

DustinKirk

Hi,

I've recently began using Traktor with timecode vinyl again - in the past I have used an Allen&Heath Xone 96 DJ mixer (Traktor Certified) for Timecode vinyl use, and now I own an Ecler Warm2 rotary DJ mixer (analog) hoping to use it with a Focusrite Clarett+ 8 Pre USB audio interface - can this be done? Alternatively, is there another 19" rackmount interface I can use instead?

Thank you 😀

Owner

No, wrong way. Your interface needs line not phono. Thr chain had to be in this order: Turntable > Pre Amp / Converter > Clarett > Warm

Owner

you need an interface with phono preamps if your turntables can't output a line signal.

DustinKirk

Hoping for either suggestions of a potential work around, or a 19" rackmount interface that will provide the solution I'm wanting

Owner

you can also install a phono / line converter in your signal chain befor you go to the scarlett. that's how it's done with your current setup and just a bit of extra costs. you can find relatively good and cheap converters easily on the net.

here just random as example:

https://www.thomannmusic.ch/ld_systems_ppa_2.htm

https://www.thomannmusic.ch/monacor_spr6.htm

DustinKirk

Wouldn't the Ecler Warm2 do the phono conversion before hitting the Scarlett interface??

Owner

No, wrong way. Your interface needs line not phono. Thr chain had to be in this order: Turntable > Pre Amp / Converter > Clarett > Warm