š§ Audio Routing Issue with Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2, Technics MK2 Turntable, and M-Audio Air 192|6 Interfaceš Context & Equipment:
Iām trying to listen to my vinyl records on myĀ M-Audio Air 192|6Ā interface and speakers while routing the signal through theĀ Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2 mixerĀ to use its EQ, faders, and effects.
Hereās my setup:
- Turntable:Ā Technics MK2
- Controller:Ā Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2 (powered via USB and external power)
- Audio Interface:Ā M-Audio Air 192|6
- Computer:Ā Mac Mini M2 (macOS Sequoia)
- DJ Software:Ā Traktor Pro 4 (version 14.11)
- DAW:Ā Ableton Live
āļø Current Configuration:
1ļøā£ Hardware Connections:
- Technics MK2 A ā Phono Input A on S4 (assigned to Deck C in Traktor)
- Technics MK2 B ā Phono Input B on S4 (assigned to Deck D in Traktor)
- S4 "Main Out" ā Input of M-Audio Air 192|6 interface
- M-Audio Output ā Studio monitors
- S4 MK2 connected to Mac via USB and powered by external adapter
2ļøā£ Audio Settings in Traktor:
Audio Setup:
- Audio Device:Ā "Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2"
- Mixing Mode:Ā Internal
Input Routing:
- Deck C (Phono IN) ā Phono Input A of S4 (no signal detected)
- Deck D (Phono IN) ā Phono Input B of S4 (no signal detected)
- Deck C and D set to "Live Input" mode
Output Routing:
- Output Master ā "Main Out" (S4 MK2)
- Output Monitor ā "Monitor L/R" (S4 MK2)
ā
Tests & Results:
Test | Result |
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Is the vinyl signal visible on the VU meter of Decks C and D in Traktor? | ā No |
Does the vinyl sound play through the speakers (via M-Audio)? | ā
Yes, butĀ 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? | ā No |
Is there any sound in the S4 MK2 headphones? | ā No, no sound at all |
ā 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.
š Questions for the Forum:
- Why isnāt 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! š§š