🔧 Audio Routing Issue with Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2, Technics MK2 Turntable, and M-Audio Air 192|6 In

📝 Context & Equipment:
I’m trying to listen to my vinyl records on my M-Audio Air 192|6 interface and speakers while routing the signal through the Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2 mixer to use its EQ, faders, and effects.
Here’s my setup:
- Turntable: Technics MK2
- Controller: Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2 (powered via USB and external power)
- Audio Interface: M-Audio Air 192|6
- Computer: Mac Mini M2 (macOS Sequoia)
- DJ Software: Traktor Pro 4 (version 14.11)
- DAW: Ableton Live
⚙️ Current Configuration:
1️⃣ Hardware Connections:
- Technics MK2 A → Phono Input A on S4 (assigned to Deck C in Traktor)
- Technics MK2 B → Phono Input B on S4 (assigned to Deck D in Traktor)
- S4 "Main Out" → Input of M-Audio Air 192|6 interface
- M-Audio Output → Studio monitors
- S4 MK2 connected to Mac via USB and powered by external adapter
2️⃣ Audio Settings in Traktor:
Audio Setup:
- Audio Device: "Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2"
- Mixing Mode: Internal
Input Routing:
- Deck C (Phono IN) → Phono Input A of S4 (no signal detected)
- Deck D (Phono IN) → Phono Input B of S4 (no signal detected)
- Deck C and D set to "Live Input" mode
Output Routing:
- Output Master → "Main Out" (S4 MK2)
- Output Monitor → "Monitor L/R" (S4 MK2)
✅ Tests & Results:
Test | Result |
---|---|
Is the vinyl signal visible on the VU meter of Decks C and D in Traktor? | ❌ No |
Does the vinyl sound play through the speakers (via M-Audio)? | ✅ Yes, but only when routing the S4 MK2 input through an Ableton Live track, not directly from Traktor |
Do the S4 MK2 faders, EQ, and effects affect the vinyl sound? | ❌ No |
Is there any sound in the S4 MK2 headphones? | ❌ No, no sound at all |
❌ Main Issues:
- The S4 MK2 does not detect the phono signal from Decks C and D in Traktor (no VU meter activity).
- The vinyl signal is only audible when routed through Ableton Live, not directly through Traktor and the S4 MK2 mixer.
- No sound comes through the headphones connected to the S4 MK2.
📌 Questions for the Forum:
- Why isn’t the S4 MK2 detecting the phono input signal on Decks C and D in Traktor?
- Why does the sound go through Ableton Live but not through Traktor and the S4 MK2 mixer?
- How can I enable the vinyl sound in the S4 MK2 headphones?
- Could using the M-Audio interface as the main output interfere with the S4 MK2 headphone output?
Thanks in advance for your help! 🎧🙏
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Does Trakto have access to the microphone?
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Does Trakto have access to the microphone?
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whahoo…thx you Lord, that’s the problem. I'm desperate to find a solution, especially since I already managed to make it work some time ago. You made my evening, let's go for a little mix 😅
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