S4 controller NI Traktor - vinyl digitise

lister

Hey, wonder if someone could give us a bit of advice. I have a big collection of vinyl which I’m about to digitise. I have an S4/Traktor (latest) connected to my 1210s decks (input:internal). I’ve often recoded mixes (mainly digital MP3:) everything sounds ok. But I’m about to record my vinyl collection. I’m hoping for quality results, will the S4 card/hardware be suitable… basically capturing the vinyl using traktor with the record function? I’ve done a test recording and it’s ok, but just need tips before hand.,

alec.tron

I wanted to use the S4 mk3 when I purchased it for exactly that - and unfortunately there's an inherent flaw in the phono/preamp signal that's never been corrected afaik.

See:

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/47975#Comment_47975

https://www.native-instruments.com/forum/threads/s4-mk3-phono-white-noise.421457/

c.

lister

Yeah, I do get some sort of noise without anything playing... which isn't great. Looking at the forums, seems a lot of people have this issue. This is pretty poor from NI if they cant get this sorted.. The S4 is a lot of money to have this sort of issue....

Did you use a soundcard to digitise? any recomendations?

thanks for your reply.

alec.tron

Yea, I assumed as well NI would be able to deliver something at least acceptable for their high(est) end device...

As is, I still keep my old mixer and record through a RME Babyface Pro for when I really want/need to digitize vinyl.

c.