How to connect my turntable

K. Ade · 2023-03-17T00:52:46+00:00

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How do I connect my turntable directly into my Maschine MK3?

Ive also be seeing people post they are not getting sound when they connect it. How do I avoid that and get sound from the turntable ?

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D-One

For an accurate answer, one must provide minimum details about what's going on otherwise we either assume things or have to ask a ton of questions.

If Maschine accepts Line level as I mentioned and there's an output in the back of that turntable with a switch that says "Line" (according to YT videos it does) just enable it and get an appropriate audio cable, there's really not much to it.

Unless you either

Are using the wrong cable perhaps?
Have you're MK3 Input settings not configured properly somehow and/or it's a software config issue, maybe even OS permissions?
Are you attempting to use the Turntable's Bluetooth Audio feature?
Have something plugged into the Mic input - You also cannot use mic and line simultaneously, if something is patched to the mic in, the line in will automatically disable.
The input volume knob on the MK3 is turned down?

1 - If it's a cable issue then just search/buy : Male stereo 3.5 mm to 2x 6.35 mm splitter cable, or the US folks: 1/8 inch Male Stereo to Dual 1/4 Mono Male Audio Cable

If instead, it's issue #2 then I'd need to ask a few more questions...

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Gee_Flat

I'm guessing Maschine doesn't have a phono pre-amp?

If you have a turntable you must have an Amplifier. If possible run an auxiliary out, into the line in on Maschine.

But, there are some small DJ mixers with a phono pre-amp, or you could try something like this...

https://www.amazon.ca/Pyle-Pro-Turntable-Pre-Amplifier-Compartment-PP555/dp/B00BG2H95K/ref%3Dasc_df_B00BG2H95K?tag=bingshopdesk-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80539318359669&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584138863286138&psc=1

Or this is a more versatile investment

https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=P0AT4

D-One

It's what Gee_Flat said, Maschine has only Line lvl Inputs like most interfaces, for a turntable your need a Phono Lvl Input. Those tiny phono preamps will be the cheapest option, albeit not at an amazing sound quality.

Gee_Flat

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/58833#Comment_58833

Headphone out of a receiver to a stereo pair would probably sound just as good. Something tells me this guy ain't coming back anyway. 🙂

PK The DJ

Not enough info. What turntable is it? Please state the make and model.

Certain turntables now do have line outs, USB audio and so on, but without knowing which one he's got...

Some people even refer to DJ controllers as turntables.

Gee_Flat

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/58862#Comment_58862

I completely forgot that I have read about those in the past. I"m gonna do some browsing.

But if he had one, it would have worked.

Gee_Flat

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/58862#Comment_58862

After re-reading the OP I think you're 100% right about the controller. (palm to face)

We may never know the truth

K. Ade

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/58862#Comment_58862

Its a Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT, with a built in pre amp.

K. Ade

It’s a Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT with a built in pre amp!

Gee_Flat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSGt-CprZwc

Don't be so lazy!

D-One

For an accurate answer, one must provide minimum details about what's going on otherwise we either assume things or have to ask a ton of questions.

Unless you either

Are using the wrong cable perhaps?
Have you're MK3 Input settings not configured properly somehow and/or it's a software config issue, maybe even OS permissions?
Are you attempting to use the Turntable's Bluetooth Audio feature?
Have something plugged into the Mic input - You also cannot use mic and line simultaneously, if something is patched to the mic in, the line in will automatically disable.
The input volume knob on the MK3 is turned down?

1 - If it's a cable issue then just search/buy : Male stereo 3.5 mm to 2x 6.35 mm splitter cable, or the US folks: 1/8 inch Male Stereo to Dual 1/4 Mono Male Audio Cable

If instead, it's issue #2 then I'd need to ask a few more questions...

Jeremy_NI

Hey @K. Ade Any update?

K. Ade

Hey thins worked!!!

K. Ade

Anyone proficient in the mk3 that gives lessons in Cali in the Bay Area ?

Moppsis

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/61458#Comment_61458

hey, how did you get it to work? I’m having the very same issue.

Moppsis

I don’t have an audio interface, instead I just drag the R/L cables from the turntable directly into the Maschine with adapters, but it’s not working! Do you need an interface?

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