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  • Page 1 Manual...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Native Instruments GmbH. The software described by this docu- ment is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. No part of this...
  • Page 3 D-10997 Berlin Germany www.native-instruments.de Native Instruments North America, Inc. 6725 Sunset Boulevard 5th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90028 www.native-instruments.com Japan Native Instruments KK YO Building 3F Jingumae 6-7-15, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 Japan www.native-instruments.co.jp © Native Instruments GmbH, 2013. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Welcome to TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 ................... 7 About this Manual ........................7 Setup Overview ........................... 8 What is included in the Box? ...................... 9 Document Conventions ....................... 9 System and Power Requirements ................11 Power Requirements ........................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your iOS Device ............31 Setting up Your System for Internal Mixer Mode ................. 32 5.1.1 Connecting TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to Your iOS Device ............32 5.1.2 Connecting Headphones to Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 ........... 34 5.1.3 Connecting an Amplification System to Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 ........
  • Page 6 Table of Contents USB Troubleshooting ........................63 Physically Re-configuring the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 ................ 63 Check your IRQs (Windows only) ....................64 Installation Folder Not Found by an Update Installer ..............64 Audio Clicks and Drop-outs When Playing Tracks ............... 64 More Troubleshooting Resources ....................

  • Page 7: Welcome To Traktor Audio 2

    Welcome to TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 About this Manual Welcome to TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Thank you for purchasing the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 audio interface. It is the ultimate hardware complement for a variety of home studio and DJ applications. The TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 pro- vides the following features: ▪...

  • Page 8: Setup Overview

    Welcome to TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Setup Overview Setup Overview This section provides a quick overview of the various steps required to get your TRAKTOR AU- DIO 2 up and running, all of which will be described in greater detail in further sections of this manual.

  • Page 9: What Is Included In The Box

    ▪ The TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 audio interface ▪ The Mini USB cable ▪ The Native Instruments iOS device connection cable ▪ The registration flyer with your TRAKTOR LE 2 software serial number, your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 hardware serial number, and a link to the hardware registration page, where you can register your hardware and download the TRAKTOR LE 2 software ▪...
  • Page 10 Welcome to TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Document Conventions ▪ Text referring to elements printed on hardware is formatted orange. Whenever you see this formatting applied, you will find the same text appearing on the hardware. ▪ Important names and concepts are printed in bold. Single instructions are introduced by this play button type arrow.

  • Page 11: System And Power Requirements

    Software System Requirements For the minimum system requirements your computer needs to meet, see the TRAKTOR speci- fications section of the Native Instruments website: http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/traktor/dj-software/traktor-pro-2/specifications/. To check the compatibility with several operating systems, please have a look at: http:// www.native-instruments.com/compatibility.

  • Page 12: Traktor Audio 2 At A Glance

    TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 at a Glance Hardware Overview TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 at a Glance This section will provide you with an overview of the hardware components on the TA2. It also explains both setup scenarios, Internal Mixer Mode and External Mixer Mode when used either with computer or iOS device.
  • Page 13 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 at a Glance Hardware Overview Top view of the TA2. (1) Headphones Volume Encoder: This encoder controls the volume of the Headphones output. When the software is set to External Mixing Mode, this encoder will be ignored by the software. (2) Headphones Signal Indicator: This LED will light in relation to the Headphones' output level.
  • Page 14 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 at a Glance Hardware Overview (4) Cue Mix Encoder: This encoder is used to control the mix heard in headphones. When mov- ing the encoder towards the rear of the TA2, you will hear more of the headphone/cue signal in the headphones.

  • Page 15: Using The Traktor Audio 2 (Setup Scenarios)

    Furthermore, the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 works as a class-compliant audio interface for Windows and Mac OS X. A driver is required for Windows and needs to be downloaded from the Native Instruments website if TRAKTOR software is not installed. 3.2.1...
  • Page 16 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 at a Glance Using the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 (Setup Scenarios) The headphones are plugged directly into the Headphones output in order to monitor while us- ing another cable in the MAIN output to attach the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to a set of speakers or amplifier.

  • Page 17: Overview Of External Mixer Mode

    TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 at a Glance Using the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 (Setup Scenarios) Setup overview of using TA2 in Internal Mixer Mode with an iOS device. 3.2.2 Overview of External Mixer Mode This use-case for the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 is to interface TRAKTOR or TRAKTOR DJ with a tra- ditional (external) DJ mixer.
  • Page 18 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 at a Glance Using the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 (Setup Scenarios) The encoders on the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 will be disabled in this mode to ensure the correct signals are sent to the DJ mixer channels. The following image shows the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 connected to a computer used in External Mixer Mode: Setup overview of using TA2 in External Mixer Mode with a computer.
  • Page 19 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 at a Glance Using the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 (Setup Scenarios) Setup overview of using TA2 in External Mixer Mode with an iOS device. TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 - Manual - 19...

  • Page 20: Using Traktor Audio 2 With Your Computer

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your Computer Setting up Your System for Internal Mixer Mode Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your Computer This section provides you with information on how to set up your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 audio in- terface with your computer, both for Internal Mixer Mode and External Mixer Mode. Before connecting the devices and setting up your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 here are some points to be aware of: ▪...

  • Page 21: Connecting Traktor Audio 2 To Your Computer

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your Computer Setting up Your System for Internal Mixer Mode 4.1.1 Connecting TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to Your Computer To connect the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to your computer: Connect the Mini USB connector of the supplied Mini USB cable to the Mini USB socket on the rear panel of your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2.

  • Page 22: Connecting Headphones To Your Traktor Audio 2

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your Computer Setting up Your System for Internal Mixer Mode 4.1.2 Connecting Headphones to Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 To connect your headphones to the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2: Connect your headphones to the Headphones output socket on the front panel of the ►...

  • Page 23: Final Preparations In Traktor

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your Computer Setting up Your System for Internal Mixer Mode Connect your amplification system to the MAIN output socket on the front panel of the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 using an appropriate cable. 4.1.4 Final Preparations in TRAKTOR To configure the TRAKTOR software for Internal Mixer Mode, proceed as follows: Start TRAKTOR.
  • Page 24 Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your Computer Setting up Your System for Internal Mixer Mode In the Audio device drop-down menu ensure that Traktor Audio 2 MK2 (Traktor Audio 2 MK2 (ASIO) on Windows) is selected. Select the Output Routing tab.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Your System For External Mixer Mode

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your Computer Setting up Your System for External Mixer Mode Setting up Your System for External Mixer Mode This section will guide you through the set up of your TA2 for using it in External Mixer Mode with your computer.

  • Page 26: Connecting Traktor Audio 2 To Your Dj Mixer

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your Computer Setting up Your System for External Mixer Mode ▪ After device driver installation has finished, Windows will display “Your devices are ready use.” 4.2.2 Connecting TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to Your DJ Mixer To connect your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to your mixer: Switch off your DJ Mixer.
  • Page 27 Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your Computer Setting up Your System for External Mixer Mode Connect the Headphones output on the front panel of the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to the in- puts of Line/CD channel of deck B on your DJ mixer using a stereo ⅛"-to-RCA cable. TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 - Manual - 27...

  • Page 28: Connecting Headphones To Your Dj Mixer

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your Computer Setting up Your System for External Mixer Mode 4.2.3 Connecting Headphones to Your DJ Mixer Before putting on headphones, always make sure the headphone volume control of your DJ mixer is set to minimum. To connect your headphones to the DJ mixer: Connect your headphones to your DJ mixer's headphones socket (most often labeled ►...

  • Page 29: Final Preparations In Traktor

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your Computer Setting up Your System for External Mixer Mode Connect the Main (or Master) outputs of your DJ mixer to the inputs of your amplification ► system using appropriate cables. 4.2.5 Final Preparations in TRAKTOR To configure the TRAKTOR software for External Mixer Mode, proceed as follows: Start TRAKTOR.
  • Page 30 Setting up Your System for External Mixer Mode Select the Audio Setup tab. In the Audio device drop down menu, ensure that Traktor Audio 2 MK2 (Traktor Audio 2 MK2 (ASIO) on Windows) is selected. Select the Output Routing tab. In the...

  • Page 31: Using Traktor Audio 2 With Your Ios Device

    ▪ Ensure that you have already downloaded the latest TRAKTOR DJ app before connecting the TA2 to your iOS device. You can download TRAKTOR DJ from the iTunes App Store. iOS devices that currently facilitate the running of TRAKTOR DJ, see the TRAKTOR DJ specifications section of the Native Instruments website: http://www.native-instru- ments.com/en/products/traktor/traktor-for-ios/traktor-dj/.

  • Page 32: Setting Up Your System For Internal Mixer Mode

    To connect the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to your iOS device: Connect the mini USB connector of the supplied Native Instruments iOS device connec- tion cable to the Mini USB socket on the rear panel of your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2.
  • Page 33 Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your iOS Device Setting up Your System for Internal Mixer Mode Connect the 30-pin connector of the Native Instruments iOS device connection cable to the Dock Connector on your iOS device. If your iOS device has a Lightning connector, use a Lightning to 30-pin adapter to connect the cable.

  • Page 34: Connecting Headphones To Your Traktor Audio 2

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your iOS Device Setting up Your System for Internal Mixer Mode 5.1.2 Connecting Headphones to Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 To connect your headphones to the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2: Connect your headphones to the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2's Headphones output socket. ►...

  • Page 35: Connecting An Amplification System To Your Traktor Audio 2

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your iOS Device Setting up Your System for Internal Mixer Mode 5.1.3 Connecting an Amplification System to Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 To connect your power amplifier or active speakers to the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2: Switch off your amplification system. Connect your amplification system to the MAIN output socket on the front panel of the...

  • Page 36: Setting Up Your System For External Mixer Mode

    To connect the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to your iOS device: Connect the Mini USB connector of the supplied Native Instruments iOS device connec- tion cable to the Mini USB socket on the rear panel of your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2.
  • Page 37 Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your iOS Device Setting up Your System for External Mixer Mode Connect the 30-pin connector of the Native Instruments iOS device connection cable to the Dock Connector on your iOS device. If your iOS device has a Lightning connector, use a Lightning to 30-pin adapter to connect the cable.

  • Page 38: Connecting Traktor Audio 2 To Your Dj Mixer

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your iOS Device Setting up Your System for External Mixer Mode 5.2.2 Connecting TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to Your DJ Mixer To connect your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to your DJ mixer: Switch off your DJ Mixer. Connect the MAIN output socket on the front panel of the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to the in-...
  • Page 39 Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your iOS Device Setting up Your System for External Mixer Mode Connect the Headphones output socket on the front panel of the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to the inputs of Line/CD channel of deck B on your DJ mixer using a stereo ⅛"-to-RCA cable. TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 - Manual - 39...

  • Page 40: Connecting Headphones To Your Dj Mixer

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your iOS Device Setting up Your System for External Mixer Mode 5.2.3 Connecting Headphones to Your DJ Mixer Before putting on headphones, always make sure the headphone volume control of your DJ mixer is set to minimum. To connect your headphones to the DJ mixer: Connect your headphones to your mixer's headphones socket (most often labeled ►...

  • Page 41: Final Preparations In Traktor Dj

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your iOS Device Setting up Your System for External Mixer Mode Connect the Main (or Master) outputs of your DJ mixer to the inputs of your amplification system using appropriate cables. 5.2.5 Final Preparations in TRAKTOR DJ If you use the optional power supply, ensure it is connected to the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 and to a power outlet.
  • Page 42 Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your iOS Device Setting up Your System for External Mixer Mode In TRAKTOR DJ open the Browser menu by tapping the Plus Icon either of Deck A or B. Open the preferences dialog by tapping the preferences Icon. TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 - Manual - 42...
  • Page 43 Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with Your iOS Device Setting up Your System for External Mixer Mode Select the Audio Setup tab and enable External Mixer Mode in the Output option Close the preferences menu. Turn on your DJ mixer. Turn on the amplification system. You are now ready to load some tracks in TRAKTOR DJ's Decks and start mixing with your →...

  • Page 44: Using Traktor Audio 2 As Your Computer's Default Audio Output Device

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 as Your Computer's Default Audio Output Device Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 as Your Computer's Default Audio Output Device In order for the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to operate as your computer's default audio output device, you will need to select it within the system's audio preferences. In the following sections, you will learn how to set up the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 as your computer's default audio output de- vice.

  • Page 45: Driver Software Installation On Windows

    ▪ Please carefully review the installer screens and the suggested installation paths in order to avoid that any unwanted folders are created on your hard disk. ▪ Moving any folders related to Native Instruments software after installation is not recom- mended. Future software updates rely on the directory locations set during initial installa- tion.

  • Page 46: Connecting Traktor Audio 2 To Your Computer

    To install the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 driver software on Windows: Locate and unpack the downloaded installer package file on your computer. Double-click the installer file named Traktor Audio 2 MK2 Driver Setup PC.exe to start the installation procedure. Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 47: Connecting Headphones To Your Traktor Audio 2

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 as Your Computer's Default Audio Output Device Connecting Headphones to Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Connect the “computer end” of the Mini USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. Upon detection of the new hardware, Windows completes the device driver installation: ▪...

  • Page 48: Connecting An Amplification System To Your Traktor Audio 2

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 as Your Computer's Default Audio Output Device Connecting an Amplification System to Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Connect your headphones to the Headphones output socket on the front panel of the ► TRAKTOR AUDIO 2. Connecting an Amplification System to Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 To connect your power amplifier or active speakers to the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2: Switch off your amplification system.

  • Page 49: Final Steps On Mac Os X

    Sound control panel, select the Output tab. Choose TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 MK2 from the list of available soundcards. Close the panel. TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 is now selected as the default audio output device. → TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 - Manual - 49...

  • Page 50: Final Steps On Windows

    Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 as Your Computer's Default Audio Output Device Final Steps on Windows Final Steps on Windows Open Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. In the Sound Control Panel, select the Playback tab. Choose the output channel Traktor Audio2 MK2 Main.
  • Page 51 Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 as Your Computer's Default Audio Output Device Using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 as Audio Output Device with Your Music Software Please refer to the documentation of your music production or DJ software for information on how to configure audio and MIDI interfaces. TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 - Manual - 51...

  • Page 52: Advanced Configuration Of Your Traktor Audio 2

    Advanced Configuration of Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Advanced Configuration on Windows (Control Panel) Advanced Configuration of Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 On Windows All advanced configuration settings on Windows can be accessed from the Control Panel soft- ware, which was installed on your computer during the TRAKTOR software installation or the driver software installation procedure.

  • Page 53: Audio Settings Page

    Advanced Configuration of Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Advanced Configuration on Windows (Control Panel) Navigate to Start > All Programs > Native Instruments > TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 MK2 > ► TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 MK2 Control Panel. If you cannot find the Control Panel, the software is most likely not installed. In this case, please reinstall/install TRAKTOR or the driver software as described in section ↑6.1, Driver...
  • Page 54 Advanced Configuration of Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Advanced Configuration on Windows (Control Panel) Audio Processing Section The Audio Processing section in the Audio Settings page of the Control Panel. Audio Processing section sets parameters for the analog-to-digital / digital-to-analog con- version done by your audio interface.
  • Page 55 Advanced Configuration of Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Advanced Configuration on Windows (Control Panel) Device Monitor Section The Device Monitor section in the Audio Settings page of the Control Panel. Device Monitor section displays information about the audio interface's processing status and your system's output latency.

  • Page 56: Diagnostics Page

    Advanced Configuration of Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Advanced Configuration on Windows (Control Panel) 7.1.2 Diagnostics Page The Control Panel's Diagnostics page. Diagnostics page allows you to monitor performance and detect errors. The information provided in this page is primarily of interest to advanced users; however, in case of problems with the soundcard, you should refer to this page.
  • Page 57 Advanced Configuration of Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Advanced Configuration on Windows (Control Panel) Drop-Out Detection Section The Drop-Out Detection section in the Diagnostics page of the Control Panel. Drop-Out Detection section provides feedback on USB input/output and buffering errors. It has two displays and a button: USB I/O Errors: provides feedback on USB input/output errors.
  • Page 58 Advanced Configuration of Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Advanced Configuration on Windows (Control Panel) Number of Clients: displays the number of clients connected to the interface. Multiple ▪ ASIO applications are counted separately. WDM and WASAPI increase the number by one, no matter how many WDM / WASAPI applications play audio. USB Data Errors: counts USB data errors.

  • Page 59: Advanced Configuration On Mac Os X

    → The left half of the window displays the different hardware and software in and outs installed on the computer. If not selected already, click on Traktor Audio 2 MK2 to utilize the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 device. TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 - Manual - 59...
  • Page 60 Advanced Configuration of Your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Advanced Configuration on Mac OS X Output Pane The Output pane of the Audio MIDI Setup utility in Mac OS X. The Audio MIDI Setup's Output pane allows for selection of sample rate settings. The relevant element here is the Format drop-down menu.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting And Faq

    TRAKTOR AUDIO 2. Solving Hardware-related Problems All Native Instruments products are extensively tested in real life situations during the develop- ment phase. However, if you encounter any problems with your hardware, please check the fol- lowing points: ▪...

  • Page 62: How To Check Whether The Traktor Audio 2 Drivers Are Installed On Windows Correctly

    How to Check Whether the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Drivers are Installed on Windows Correctly Open Start > All Programs > Native Instruments > TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 MK2. There you will find the helper application TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 MK2 Control Panel. Make sure that the device is connected to the computer and open the Control Panel.

  • Page 63: Usb Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting and FAQ USB Troubleshooting USB Troubleshooting If you experience problems caused by the USB connection between the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 and your computer, check the following sections first; several possible sources for USB issues are covered here. Using a powered USB hub Connect the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to a USB port directly on your computer.

  • Page 64: Check Your Irqs (Windows Only)

    This section contains some of the most frequently asked questions and answers along with ref- erences to Knowledge Base articles for additional details. In order to find an article, please vis- it the Native Instruments website, navigate to the Knowledge Base in the Support section and enter the article number in the search field.

  • Page 65: Additional Documentation Resources

    Support button in the upper right ► corner. Here you will find direct links to the Native Instruments Online Knowledge Base and the Online Support Form. The Online Knowledge Base gathers useful information about your Native Instruments product and can be of great help to solve possible issues you may encounter when working with Native Instruments products.

  • Page 66: Forum

    The version number of your software is displayed in the About dialog for any Native Instruments application. This dialog can be opened by clicking on the NI logo in the upper right corner of the user interface. Alternatively, you can find the version num-...

  • Page 67: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Supported Drivers ▪ ASIO ▪ Code Audio ▪ DirectSound ▪ WASAPI Dimensions ▪ Size: 84,3 x 55 x 16,2mm / 3.3 x 2.17 x 0.63" ▪ Weight: 68g / 0.15lbs Audio Converters (Inputs A/D) Channels D/A Channels A/D Sample Rates 44.1, 48Hz...
  • Page 68 Technical Specifications Headphone output Load Impedance 8Ohms - 600Ohms Maximum Output Level +5dBu dB @ 32Ohms Dynamic Range (A weighted) 102dB THD+N (Max Level, high Imp, 0.004% 100Ohms) Frequency Response, +/-1.4dB 20Hz - 20kHz Power Supply Power supply via USB interface, 5V 500mA bus power from a computer - no external power supply is required.

  • Page 69: Hardware Returns

    Please contact our Technical Support team prior to returning an item. If your product needs to be returned, they will assign you an RA (Return Authorization) number to expedite the process- ing of your return. Contact Native Instruments Technical Support http://www.native-instruments.com/support TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 - Manual - 69...

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