Setting up a Numark DJ controller in Virtual DJ 8 may look intimidating but it’s a pretty easy task. The guide below will walk you through on how to properly setup your Numark DJ controller in Virtual DJ 8. This guide is universal for all Numark DJ controllers. J Me Blaze PRO Infinity Member since 2012 Im using virtual dj pro 7 and a Gemini G4V everything is updated, sound card settings on my Gemini CNTRL-7 was 2 sound cards one control main the other control headphones and everything worked. G4V only has the option built in output which is the laptop speakers and gemini G4V no headphones!
To be able to pre-listen to a deck using headphones, you will either need two sound cards or a sound card with multiple outputs, such as a 5.1 surround sound card or preferably a dedicated DJ sound card (E.g: Numark DJIO.)
NOTE: Some DJ MIDI controllers come with their own sound card built-in to allow master output and headphone pre-listening. If this is the case, please see the appropriate section for your controller for the correct configuration: Controller Configuration And Troubleshooting
NOTE: VirtualDJ Home FREE and Broadcaster are limited software and have limited sound options for pre-listening. Please see: Pre-listen using headphones in VirtualDJ Home FREE or Broadcaster.
5.1/6.1/7.1 sound card in your desktop PC or Mac
If you are using a desktop computer with a built-in 5.1 card, simply plug a pair of stereo speakers into the front speaker output and your headphones into the rear speaker output. Then choose the following in CONFIG -> Sound Setup:
Inputs: None (Or Microphone if you wish to use a mic that is plugged into the sound card's mic input socket.)
Outputs: Headphones (Master : Front output / Headphones : Rear output)
Sound card: 4.1 card -> Choose your sound card in the drop-down list.
Click Apply.
NOTE: Most laptops only have a single headphone output. The other socket if it has one is normally a mic/line input. In some cases two headphone sockets are provided, but these both output the same audio signal, so are unsuitable for headphone pre-listening in VirtualDJ.) Two separate outputs are very rare on a laptop.
Laptop with external basic USB sound card
While some laptops have internal surround sound cards and/or speakers, most only have a single headphone output (The other socket, if present, is an input for a microphone or line-in.)
In some cases, a laptop may have two headphone outputs. However, in most cases, this will be a duplicate of the first output to allow to users to listen to the same audio using two sets of headphones. It is not suitable for headphone pre-listening use in VirtualDJ.
The simplest option is to add a basic stereo USB sound card for your headphones. These are very cheap and can be purchased at any computer/electronics store or on-line from Amazon, eBay, etc.
Once you have you external USB sound card, simply go to CONFIG -> Sound Setup and choose the following:
Inputs: None
Outputs: Headphones (Master : First card / Headphones : Second card)
Sound card: 2 cards
In the first drop-down list, choose your laptop's built-in sound card.
In the second drop-down, choose your external USB sound card.
Click Apply.
Plug a pair of stereo amplified speakers into your laptop's headphone outputs (Alternatively, you can use your laptop's own speakers for your master output for practising at home.)
Plug your headphones into the external USB sound card.
NOTE: If you are using a Mac and experience distorted sound, please see Common Mac Performance Issues
Mono separated using splitter cable
Alternatively, you can use a single sound card and the mono separated option in VirtualDJ's sound setup, however this will only give you MONO sound (Not recommended for live performance, unless the venue has a mono PA setup.)
You will need a Y-splitter cable to split the left/right channels - Please search Google for: 3.5 jack splitter to mono
NOTE: Make sure that you purchase a cable that splits stereo into two mono outputs (Left/right.) A cable that splits into two stereo outputs (E.g: For output to two sets of headphones) is not suitable for the mono separated option.
Plug the splitter cable into your sound card's headphone socket. Then plug your amplified speakers into the left output socket and your headphones into the right.
Then choose the following in CONFIG -> Sound Setup:
Inputs: None
Outputs: Headphones (Master : Left chan / Headphones : Right chan)
Sound card: Mono separated -> Choose your computer's sound card in the drop-down list.
Click Apply.
Numark Mixtrack 3 - Troubleshooting Audio Issues in Virtual DJ
From Numark, the world’s leading innovator of DJ equipment and technologies comes the MIXTRACK 3 DJ controller, designed with the skilled, professionally-aspiring DJ in mind. This article will help with troubleshooting the more common audio issues of the Numark MixTrack 3. This is a class compliant USB device designed to work seamlessly with your computer's sound card. If you are unable to get sound from your computer, this article will walk you through checking the appropriate settings.
Contents
- Virtual DJ LE Audio Settings
Mac Audio/Midi Settings:
Check your audio/midi settings in system preferences and make sure your computer's sound card (or preferred audio interface) is selected.
- Click on the finder or the apple Icon and highlight the system preferences tab.
- Double click on the system Preferences tab and then double click on the Sound icon.
- Make sure only your MAC's internal sound card is selected, or your preferred external audio interface is selected here.
WINDOWS PC AUDIO SETTINGS:
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- Open up the control panel on your PC. Use the Control Panel shortcut From the Start Menu. Open the control panel on your PC and click on the SOUND icon.
- Make sure your Windows PC's default sound card is selected for internal speakers or your preferred external audio interface is selected here.
Virtual DJ LE AUDIO Settings:
Before you double-check the soundcard assignments, make sure to do the following:
- Push up all faders to about halfway, just enough to make sure there will be audio passing through.
- Set the crossfader in the center. If it's pushed off to the side, you will only hear one channel.
- Set the Master Gain, Cue Mix, and Cue Gain knobs in the center, or 12 o'clock.
- Be sure to drag/load a song onto a deck in Virtual DJ and press the play button on that deck.
If you are unable to get sound from Virtual DJ LE, stop the track and check the following settings:
Internal Soundcard:
If you're using only your internal soundcard for playback (most users), check the following settings:
- Open up the Virtual DJ Preferences by clicking on the Settings tab in the top right-hand corner of Virtual DJ.
- Choose the Audio Tab on the left and make sure the computers internal sound card is selected in the card area of the audio settings window.
- Output: Speaker + Headphone
- Card: Internal Soundcard
- Master: Set to your soundcard - Chan 1&2
- Headphones: Set to your soundcard - Chan 3&4
Two Soundcards:
While some laptops have internal surround sound cards and/or speakers, most only have a single headphone output. The simplest option is to add a basic stereo USB soundcard or audio interface for your headphones, such as the Numark DJ I/O.
- If you are using an external USB soundcard, assign the Audio Settings as follows:
- Output: Speaker + Headphone
- Card: Two Soundcards
- Outputs: Headphones (Master : First card / Headphones : Second card)
- In the Outputs section, choose the following:
- In the first drop-down list, choose your laptop's built-in sound card.
- In the second drop-down, choose your external USB sound card.
- Click Apply to complete.
Mono with a Y splitter cable:
You can use a single sound card and the mono separated option in VirtualDJ's sound setup, however, this will only give you MONO sound. You will need a Y-splitter cable to split the left/right channels. Plug the splitter cable into your sound card's headphone socket. Then plug your amplified speakers into the left output socket and your headphones into the right.
- In the Audio Settings tab, choose the following:
- Output: Speaker + Headphone
- Card: Stereo to Mono Splitter
- Master: Set to your soundcard - Chan 1 (mono)
- Headphones: Set to your soundcard - Chan 2 (mono)
- Click Apply to complete.
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