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1. 8 3 5 Disable USB Energy Saving Mode Windows only 8 3 6 Update the Driven scncsscastevereaeastadcavecsesesiereebesresvactes 8 4 Physically Re configuring the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 8 5 Check your IRQs Windows ONLY 0 ceeceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Getting Heljan 9 1 Readme Knowledge Base Technical Support ceeeeeeeeeee 9 2 FORUM ccaecnteescsubss inaa naa aaraa naaa aAa aaa 93 Updates irio eaaa EE EE AEE E EEI E E ADDON AX aa a Si 4 10 1 About Latency and BufferS ss sessssrssssessssrreerrsrrrsrrrrrrsrrrerrnree 4 10 2 Different Types f ASO irsi innisis oana iN 4 ENGLISH 1 Welcome to TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Thank you for your purchase of the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 It is the ultimate hardware complement for a variety of home studio and DJ applications The TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 provides the following features e Robust and portable design for the harshest traveling and live stage conditions e Two high quality RCA audio outputs 1 4 headphone connectors e 24 bit 96 kHz Cirrus Logic audio interface e ASIO Core Audio Directsound and WASAPI driver support 1 1 What is Included in the Box The package contains e 1x TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 audio interface e 1xshielded USB 2 0 cable e 1x driver installation disc e A printed copy of this manual e The TRAKTOR LE 2 DJ software e KOMPLETE 7 PLAYERS software bundle 1 2 Manual Conventions This manual uses particular forma2. 8 3 USB Troubleshooting If you experience problems caused by the USB connection between the TRAK TOR AUDIO 2 and your computer check the following chapters first several possible sources for USB issues are covered here 8 3 1 USB 2 0 required The TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 is a USB 2 0 interface and will not work at all on a USB 1 0 1 1 port 8 3 2 Try another USB cable A bad USB cable can be responsible for audio dropouts and other connectivity problems It is recommended that you try using a different cable if you experi ence difficulties Also make sure to use a cable bearing the official USB logo 8 3 3 Using a powered USB 2 0 hub Connect the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to a USB 2 0 port directly on your computer In certain situations a powered USB hub may also work e g if you are hav ing problems connecting your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to an onboard USB port 8 3 4 Recommended USB ports MacBook Only For a current list of recommended ports on Mac Laptops MacBook and Mac Book Pro Please refer to our knowledge base article http www native instru ments com knowledge questions 263 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 37 ENGLISH 8 3 5 Disable USB Energy Saving Mode Windows only If the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 is causing crashes or performing badly on a Win dows machine disable power management to the USB hubs first see the Windows documentation for further instructions 8 3 6 Update the Driver Whenever you encounter problems you shou
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4. 19 4 Basic Configuration 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 prefer ences Find the instructions in chapter 4 1 For information on using the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 as your music software s default audio output device see chapter 4 2 4 1 Selecting the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 as Your System s Default Audio Output Device In the following sections you will learn how to set up the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 as your computer s default audio output device 4 1 1 Windows XP 1 Open Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound 2 In the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window select the Audio tab 3 From the Default Device drop down list of options select TRAKTOR AU DIO 2 4 Click OK to confirm your selection and close the window TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 is now selected as the default audio output device 4 1 2 Windows Vista Windows 7 1 Open Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound 2 In the Sound Control Panel select the Playback tab 3 Choose the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 stereo output channel Ch A Out 112 or Ch B Out 314 you d like to use as your computer s default audio output by clicking the corresponding entry 4 Click Set Default Click OK to confirm your selection and close the window 20 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 is now selected as the default audio output device E
5. During device driver installation a Windows message may call attention to the fact that the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 driver has not passed Windows Logo Testing This is an expected behavior and does not indicate a prob lem To proceed click Continue Anyway Your computer will display a New Hardware found message Subsequently another message reading Your devices are ready to use will notify you that the device driver installation was completed successfully b gt After you have completed the driver installation procedure the driver installer will start again This is intended behavior Repeat the previous steps in order to install all required driver components All software components are now installed and the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 should be ready to use Proceed with registration chapter 3 4 3 4 Registration Registering the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 is not mandatory Nevertheless registra tion is recommended for support inquiries or in case of theft As a registered user you will also benefit from exclusive incentives and insider specials To register your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 on the Native Instruments website you will need the serial number from the product activation sticker This is located on the bottom panel of your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 To register your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 visit our registration page on http www native instruments com registration and follow the on screen instructions Proceed with chapter 4 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual
6. 9 6 The InstallAware Wizard will prompt you to begin the configuration Click Next to proceed The Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 Setup is now ready to configure Traktor Audio 2 on this computer Click Next to begin configuration Click Back to change settings Click Cancel to exit 7 Once the installation has been performed successfully click Finish You have successfully completed the Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 Setup To dose this wizard dick Finish ox Ga Cos 8 Proceed with connecting the hardware as described in chapter 3 3 10 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 3 2 2 Installing TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 on Windows XP Vista Do not connect the TA2 to your computer before the software installation process is finished To install the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 on Windows XP Vista on Place the installation disc in your computer s CD DVD ROM drive Use the Windows Explorer to browse the contents of the disc Double click the installer file TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Setup PC exe In the installation welcome screen click Next Ds Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 InstallAware Wizard ia Welcome to the Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 Setup Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 Setup will install the Traktor Audio 2 on your computer Please make sure that the Traktor Audio 2 hardware is not connected during this installation To continue click Next Cancel TRAKTOR AUDIO
7. at the output as audio You might experience this as a delay between the time you hit a key on your computer or controller and when you actually hear the sound This delay is called latency A rule of thumb lowering buffer size results in lower latency However there are more factors to latency than buffer size alone e g CPU speed and RAM size Start off with a higher buffer size setting and gradually decrease the value until you find the perfect bal ance between audio quality and system performance If you experience crackling at the audio output the chosen buffer size is very likely too low for your computer s CPU to handle considering that a lower buffer size causes higher CPU load TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 27 Device Monitor Section Device Monitor Idle Processing State 9 7 ms Output Latency 6 3 The Device Monitor section in the Audio Settings page of the Control Panel The Device Monitor section displays information about the audio interface s pro cessing status and your system s output latency It has two displays e Processing State The processing state monitor provides feedback on the current status of the device There are three possible status messages e Idle interface is connected but no client delivers audio data e Streaming driver is working and processing audio data e Panic driver stopped streaming Too many USB 1 0 errors occurred in the interface communication e Output Latency Shows
8. before the software installation process is finished To install the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 on Windows 7 1 Place the installation disc in your computer s CD DVD ROM drive 2 Use Windows Explorer to browse the contents of the disc 3 Double click the installer file TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Setup PC exe 8 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 4 Inthe installation welcome screen click Next ENGLISH Welcome to the Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 Setup Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 Setup will install the Traktor Audio 2 on your computer Please make sure that the Traktor Audio 2 hardware is not connected during this installation 5 To continue you need to first accept the license agreement After you have read the license agreement click on the corresponding checkbox Then click Next License Agreement Please carefully read the following license agreement N End User License Agreement of Native Instruments September 2010 I GENERAL The following information represents the contractual conditions for the use of software and hardware manufactured by NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH hereinafter called Native Instruments by you the final user hereinafter called the Licensee By installing the software on your computer and by registration you are declaring yourselfto be in agreement with the contractual conditions so please read the following text carefully TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual
9. mouse e Try using another USB port on your computer see also 8 3 If none of these tips help please contact our Technical Support team The contact information is available under the following URL http www native instruments com contactinfo In case the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 needs to be returned the Technical Support team at Native Instruments will assign you an RA Return Authorization number which is required to handle your return Pack ages returned without this RA number will not be correctly identified and as such might not be processed properly TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 35 ENGLISH 8 2 How to Check Whether the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Drivers are Installed Correctly Windows Open Start gt All Programs gt Native Instruments gt TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Driver There you will find the helper application Control Panel Make sure that the device is connected to the computer and open the Control Panel If all the drop down menus are grayed out i e there are no presets in the preset drop down list and no sample rate values to choose from there must be something wrong with the connection If the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Driver entry in the Na tive Instruments folder of the Start Menu is missing the driver is most prob ably not installed e If the driver is not installed you can install it as described in chapter 3 e If the driver is not recognized check your USB 2 0 connection as de scribed in chapter 8 3 e As any other USB devi
10. the amount of output latency in milliseconds 28 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 6 1 2 Diagnostics Page lo TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 CONTROL PANEL Audio Settings Drop Out Detection Connection Monitor USB 1 0 Errors o Number of Clients Buffer Underruns o _ UsB Data Errors Diagnostics gt System Performance Test Information Current Latency Driver Version Maximum Latency 2 Firmware Version gt 1000 j Show Troubleshooting Guide lt 1000 ye lt 500 pe 6 4 The Control Panel s Diagnostics page The 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 have a look at this page The Diagnostics page consists of the four sections Drop Out Detection Connection Monitor System Performance Test and Information See the following sub chapters for further information on these sections Drop Out Detection Section Drop Out Detection C o Buffer Underruns Reset 6 5 The Drop Out Detection section in the Diagnostics page of the Control Panel TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 29 The Drop Out Detection section provides feedback on USB input output and buff ering errors It has two displays and a button e USB 1 0 Errors provides feedback on USB input output errors A high USB 1 0 E
11. 2 Manual 11 5 6 To continue you first need to accept the license agreement After you have read the license agreement click on the corresponding checkbox Then click Next ox Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 InstallAware Wizard License Agreement Please carefully read the following license agreement End User License Agreement of Native Instruments September 2010 GENERAL The following information represents the contractual conditions for the use of software and hardware manufactured by NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH hereinafter called Native Instruments by you the final user hereinafter called the Licensee By installing the software on your computer and by registration you are declaring yourself to be in agreement with the contractual conditions so please read the following text carefully 2 f accept the terms of the license agreement f lt Back The InstallAware Wizard will prompt you to begin the configuration Click Next to proceed D Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 InstallAware Wizard E Completing the Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 Setup The Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 Setup is now ready to configure Traktor Audio 2 on this computer Click Next to begin configuration Click Back to change settings Click Cancel to exit lt Back 12 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 7 During driver installation a Windows security warning will ap
12. NGLISH 4 1 3 Mac 0S X 1 Open the System Preferences under the gray Apple Icon menu in the top left corner of your screen In the Hardware category second row from top select Sound In the Sound control panel select the Output tab Choose TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 from the list of available soundcards Close the panel E iat ei ts TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 is now selected as the default audio output device 4 2 Using the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 as an Audio Output Device with Music Software Before using the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 with music production or DJ software you will need to set it up as your software s output device Most music pro duction and DJ programs provide direct access to the soundcard properties in the audio and MIDI setup section of their preferences dialog 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 21 5 The Hardware in Detail TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 is a soundcard for sending audio to external equipment both in analog and digital form The following are the key features of the TA 2 e Two high gain stereo outputs e Cirrus Logic 24 bit 96 kHz AD DA converters e Mac and PC drivers e Two output LEDs Front Panel 5 1 The front panel of the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 e and 2 Outputs Line and Headphone Use these 1 4 stereo output sockets to connect the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to your headphones your DJ mixer or y
13. User License Agreement of Native Instruments September 2010 License 1 GENERAL Destination Select following information represents the contractual conditions for the use of Installation Type Softvare and hardware manufactured by NATIVE INSTRUMENTS Gmbh hereinafter called Native Instruments by you the final user hereinafter called the Licensee Installation By instaling the software on your computer and by registration you are declaring yourself to be in agreement with the contractual conditions so please read the Summary following text carefully if you are not in agreement with these conditions you must not install the software In this event please retum the complete product including all written matter packaging to the dealer from whom it was originally bought over a period of 14 fourteen days after the day of purchase In case you have bought the product by Native Instruments directly in its online shop please return the complete product including all written matter packaging etc either to NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH Schiesische Strasse 28 10997 Berin Germany or to Native Instruments North America Inc 5631 Hollywood Bivd Los Angeles CA 90028 USA The price you paid will be refunded in full 1 Updates Upgrades If you are the owner of Native Instruments software products which qualify you to C Print C Save Go Back Contjnue If you agree to the Softwar
14. ce the driver installs exactly for one USB port If you connect the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to another port a standard Windows dialog opens in which you can install the driver to that port If you have previously installed the driver on your computer once Windows will find the right drivers itself once that you start the driver installation procedure If you cancel the installation procedure the driver will not be installed and the interface will not work on that port e f you do not know whether drivers were installed correctly it is advis able to start the setup program of the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 again see chapter 3 If the setup program states that it will first uninstall the drivers you already have installed the drivers on your computer In this case you can connect the device to any other USB port and Windows will find the right driver when installing the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 on another USB port Mac OS X On Mac OS X open the System Preferences and double click the NI USB Audio icon from the Others section The NI USB Audio panel should display the interface connected and some additional diagnostics data If the device is connected to your Mac but not detected by the system the panel will read No NI USB Audio Device connected 36 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual e If the driver is not recognized check your USB 2 0 connection as de scribed in chapter 8 3 e f USB is not the problem you should try to reinstall it as described in chapter 2
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16. dio Troubleshooting Guide 6 2 Advanced Configuration on Mac OS X The advanced audio and MIDI settings are accessed from the Mac OS X Audio MIDI Setup If you experience problems with your setup please refer to the Audio Troubleshooting Guide which you can access directly from the software s documentation folder To open the Audio MIDI Setup utility gt Go to Applications gt Utilities gt Audio MIDI Setup The Audio MIDI Setup utility will pop up in a window entitled Audio Devices 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 to utilize the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 device 32 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual Output Pane 80 8 Built in Microphone 2 in 0 out Built in Input 2 in 0 out Built in Output Oin 2 out Traktor Audio 2 Oin 4 out Traktor Audio 2 Clock source Default Stream 1 reg Source Default h Volume Value dB O SL O a O Configure Speakers 6 9 The Output pane of the Audio MIDI Setup utility in Mac OS X The Audio MIDI Setup s 0 tings The relevant elemen e Format Choose a samp utput pane allows for selection of sample rate set t here is the Format drop down menu le rate that is compatible with your music applica tion and suited to your computing power A higher sample rate improves the audio quality but also caus
17. e License Agreement click Agree to continue To continue installing the software you must agree to the terms of the software license agreement Click Agree to continue or click Disagree to cancel the installation and quit the Installer Read License Agree TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 15 ENGLISH 7 Select the drive you want to install the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 driver to and click Continue Select a Destination Select the disk where you want to install the Traktor Audio Introduction 2 software License Destination Select Installation Type Installation Macintosh HD 113 91 GB free Summary 249 66 GB total Installing this software requires 1 5 MB of space You have chosen to install this software on the disk Macintosh HD Go Back Continue Cota Coning 8 Click Install to install the driver Standard Install on Macintosh HD Introduction License This will take 1 5 MB of space on your computer Destination Select Click Install to perform a standard installation of installation Type this software on the disk Macintosh HD Installation Summary m Casa _ 44 16 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 9 Mac OS X will prompt you to authenticate the installation Enter the name and corresponding password of a user with administrator privileges Type your password to allow Installer to make changes Name Mac Us
18. er Cancel Geox 10 Once the installation has been performed successfully you will be 11 prompted to restart your Mac Click the Restart button to complete the installation The installation was completed successfully Introduction License Destination Select Installation Type estaliation The installation was successful Summary The software was installed NT Click Restart to finish installing the software x A Proceed with connecting the hardware as described in section 3 3 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 17 3 3 Connecting the Hardware Before connecting the hardware make sure you have installed all software components as described in chapter 3 2 Once you have installed the soft ware gt Connect the TA2 to a USB 2 0 port on your computer using the USB cable included in the package After connecting the soundcard to your computer the USB drivers will be installed on your computer automatically and the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 soundcard should be ready to use straight away Proceed with registra tion chapter 3 4 For Windows XP see separate section below 18 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual XP Users Only Completing the Device Driver Installation Upon detection of the new hardware Windows completes the device driver installation ENGLISH 1 Windows XP will identify the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 soundcard Choose No if Windows asks you to search the internet for a driver 2
19. erves the right to make changes to the specifications at any time without notice or obligation to update existing units 2 3 3 Disclaimer Native Instruments GmbH cannot be held responsible for damage or lost or destroyed data caused by improper use or modification of TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 7 3 Installation In order for the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to work properly with your computer the following two programs are automatically installed on your system during the software installation process e The TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 driver This handles the communication between the audio interface and your computer e The Control Panel software e In Windows the Control Panel software allows you to adjust perfor mance settings preamp settings and to perform diagnostics e In Mac OSX the performance settings and preamp settings are controlled from the system s Audio MIDI setup located in the Utilities folder There is no Control Panel software for the TA2 on Mac OS X If you are familiar with the installation procedure and the general configu ration of USB driven audio devices on your computer you can skip this chapter and continue with registration chapter 3 4 3 1 System Requirements For the latest system requirements of your product please visit the product page at http www native instruments com TA2 3 2 Software Installation 3 2 1 Installing TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 on Windows 7 Do not connect the TA2 to your computer
20. es higher CPU load The sample rate defines how many samples are played recorded per one sec ond of sound A higher sample rate results in higher audio quality however 44100 Hz as used for recording audio CDs is a common setting and abso lutely sufficient for most tasks If your final destination is CD use this setting or a multiple of it 8 8200 Hz For a better understanding 48000 Hz is used by DAT recorders and for DVD films recording 96000 Hz and higher rates are typical for DVD HD DVD and Blu ray Disc audio recording Be aware that a higher sample rate also causes higher CPU load Input Pane As the TA 2 provides no inputs the Input pane will stay grayed out in the Audio MIDI Setup utility TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 33 7 Using the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 The TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 can be used as a simple audio output device but also as a channel routing soundcard in a digital DJing context e g with the TRAKTOR 2 DJing software Basically there are two possible setup scenarios for DJing with the TA2 e Internal mixing without an external DJ mixer You mix tracks inside your DJing software and send the output to channel A of the TRAKTOR AU DIO 2 while channel B is connected to your headphones for monitoring your second digital deck e External mixing Both channels A and B of your TA2 are connected to separate mixer channels of a DJ mixer You use your DJ mixer for mixing tracks and your headp
21. fer to the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 hard ware whether as TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 or abbreviate TA2 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 5 2 Safety Precautions Before using the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 thoroughly read the following instruc tions This will provide you with important information needed for setting up and using your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 safely O Keep this document in a safe place for further reference 2 1 Risk of Damaging your Hearing The TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 in combination with an amplifier headphones or speakers can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing dam age For your protection set all volume levels to a minimum before using TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Gradually raise the volume controls while music is play ing to set the desired listening level If you experience any hearing problems or ringing in the ears consult a hearing specialist immediately 2 2 Caution It is important you read and understand the following instructions to make sure the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 or any device connected will not be damaged during usage or maintenance e Do not open the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 or attempt to disassemble or modify any internal parts The TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 does not contain any user serviceable parts If the device appears to be malfunctioning discontinue use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified service personnel e Do not expose the unit to rain use it near water or in damp or wet condi tions e Make sure no objects or l
22. hones are connected to your DJ mixer for monitor ing the second deck s output Before connecting the TA2 to your computer or connecting any equip ment to the soundcard s outputs set the volume of both TRAKTOR AU DIO 2 channels A and B to minimum with the volume controls on both sides of the device Gradually raise the volume once that you have con nected your equipment For more information on how to assign output channels from your DJing soft ware to the TA2 please refer to your software s documentation 34 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 8 Troubleshooting The information provided in this chapter should help you to solve most of the problems you may encounter while you are using the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 8 1 Solving Hardware related Problems All Native Instruments products are extensively tested in real life situations during the development phase However if you encounter any problems with your hardware please check the following points e Verify that you have installed the latest driver and the latest software update Check the Native Instruments website for further information e Make sure the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 interface is connected to a USB 2 0 port on your computer see also 8 3 e Make sure the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 is connected directly to a USB port of the computer and not through a USB hub see also 8 3 e Try changing out the USB cable see also 8 3 e Disconnect all other USB devices from the computer except keyboard
23. igate to Start gt All Programs gt Native Instruments gt TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Driver gt Control Panel TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 25 ENGLISH O If you cannot find the Control Panel the software is most likely not installed In this case please re install the software as described in chapter 3 On the left hand side of the Control Panel you find two tabs Audio Settings and Diagnostics gt Click on the tabs to open the corresponding page of the Control Panel Proceed to chapters 6 1 1 and 6 1 2 for more information on the Control Panel s pages 6 1 1 Audio Settings Page TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 CONTROL PANEL Audio Settings Audio Processing Device Monitor Diagnostics Idle Processing State Output Latency 44100 Hz_ Sample Rate Process Buffer 6 1 The Control Panel s Audio Settings page In the Audio Settings page you can configure the audio latency and sample rate and monitor the device s status The Audio Settings page consists of two sections Audio Processing and Device Monitor See the following subchapters for further information Audio Processing Section Audio Processing 44100 Hz Sample Rate 256 samples v Process Buffer 6 2 The Audio Processing section in the Audio Settings page of the Control Panel 26 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual The Audio Processing section sets parameters for the analog to digital digital to analog conversi
24. iquids of any kind penetrate the unit When cleaning the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 use a soft dry cloth Never use paint thinners solvents cleaning fluids or chemical infused wiping cloths e Never use or store the unit in areas subject to extreme temperatures e g direct exposure to sunlight in an enclosed vehicle or near heat generating equipment or high levels of vibration 6 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual e Always let the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 adapt to changed room temperature after it has been stored in a cold environment e Do not place the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 in an unstable position where it could accidentally fall ENGLISH e Turn off electronic devices e g mixers amplifiers or active speakers before connecting them to the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 e Before moving the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 remove all connected cables e Do not use excessive force on buttons knobs switches and connectors if any parts should appear to be malfunctioning Discontinue use immediately and have the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 inspected by qualified service personnel 2 3 Notice 2 3 1 Disposal of the Product Should this product become damaged beyond repair or if you wish to dispose it please observe the regulations of your area and country that relate to the disposal of electronic products 2 3 2 Specifications Subject to Change The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing or digital release However Native Instruments res
25. ld also check if you have the latest software installed For updates visit the product s homepage on our website http www native instruments com 8 4 Physically Re configuring the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Connect the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to another USB port on your computer Try all USB ports on your computer until you find the one that works best 8 5 Check your IRQs Windows only IRQ stands for Interrupt Request This is the way in which Windows allocates resources to the various devices and ports in your system If your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 is on a port that shares an IRQ with other devices you may have an IRQ conflict Please refer to the Knowledge Base on the Native Instruments website and contact support 38 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 9 Getting Help ENGLISH Native Instruments provides various sources of support and information to registered users 9 1 Readme Knowledge Base Technical Support Readme Always read the Readme file found on the installation CD It contains im portant information and all last minute changes that could not be included in this manual Knowledge Base Access the Knowledge Base at http www native instruments com knowl edgebase To search the Knowledge Base log into your user account first For information on registering a user account see chapter 3 4 Technical Support You can reach the Technical Support team online via http www native in struments com gt Support gt Product Sup
26. on done by your audio interface It has two menus ENGLISH e Sample Rate Choose a sample rate that is compatible with your music ap plication and best suited to your computing power A higher sample rate improves the audio quality but also causes higher CPU load By default the sample rate is set to 44100 Hz CD quality The sample rate defines how many samples are played recorded per one second of sound A higher sample rate results in higher audio quality however 44100 Hz as used for recording audio CDs is a common set ting and absolutely sufficient for most tasks If your final destination is CD you should use this setting or a multiple of it 88200 Hz For a better understanding 48000 Hz is used by DAT recorders and for DVD films recording 96000 Hz and higher rates are typical for DVD HD DVD and Blu ray Disc audio recording You should be aware that a higher sample rate also causes higher CPU load O If you want to use multiple software clients simultaneously with the de vice keep in mind they ll also have to share the same sample rate e Process Buffer Lower the buffer size value for a quicker response time from your computer to audio software actions When converting audio information to digital and vice versa the audio driver needs to store the data in buffer packages audio buffers which are then sent to and processed by the CPU The higher the buffer size the longer it takes for a signal to finally arrive
27. our amplifier Specifications are identical for both outputs so you can connect your headphones amplifier or DJ mixer to either output If you want to connect the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to a device that does not offer 4 input sockets e g a DJ mixer or hi fi amplifier use a 1 4 jack to RCA cable Please note Connecting the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to powered speakers may require additional cables and 1 4 stereo jack to 2 x 1 4 mono socket adapters not included 22 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual Rear Panel ENGLISH 5 2 The rear panel of the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 1 USB 2 0 Port This port connects the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 to your com puter The USB 2 0 connection handles data transmission and provides bus power to your TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 No external power supply is needed TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 23 Top Panel TRAKTOR Ny CHANNEL OUTPUT 5 3 The top panel on the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 e and 2 Output A and Output B LEDs These LEDs monitor the connection and output activity of the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 e When connecting the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 the LEDs light up shortly to indicate that the audio device has been detected by the computer If the LEDs stay lit no valid driver for the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 could be found e In operation the LEDs light up green to indicate an audio signal is present and has sufficient level 24 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 6 Advanced Configuration On Windows All advanced configuration setting
28. pear This does not indicate a problem To proceed with the installation click Continue Anyway on Windows XP or Install on Windows Vista 8 Once the installation has been performed successfully click Finish ENGLISH D Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 InstallAware Wizard E Completing the Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 Setup You have successfully completed the Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 Setup To close this wizard click Finish 9 Proceed with connecting the hardware as described in chapter 3 3 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 13 3 2 3 Installing TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 on Mac OS X To install the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 on Mac OS X 1 Place the installation disc in your computer s CD DVD ROM drive Its icon will appear in the Mac OS X Finder Double click the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 disc icon to display the contents of the disc Double click the installer file Traktor Audio 2 Installer Mac mpkg The installation will start and a welcome screen will appear Click Continue to proceed Welcome to the Traktor Audio 2 Installer Introduction License You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software Destination Select Installation Type Installation Summary m Go Back Continue y 14 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 5 6 Read the Software License Agreement and click Continue to proceed Software License Agreement Aer English End
29. port The subsequent form will ask you for all information about your hardware and software environment to better facilitate our support team In your communication with the support team you should offer as much information as possible about your hardware your operating system and the software you are running In your description you should mention e How to reproduce the problem e What you have already done to try to fix the problem e A description of your setup including all hardware and software involved e The exact model and technical specifications of your computer TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 39 9 2 Forum Check out the NI TRAKTOR and the NI producer forum to discuss all aspects of TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 and TRAKTOR LE with other users http www native instruments com djforums and http www native instruments com forum 9 3 Updates Whenever you encounter problems you should also check if you have the latest software installed For updates visit the product s homepage on our website http www native instruments com 40 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 10 Appendix ENGLISH 10 1 About Latency and Buffers When converting audio information to digital and vice versa the audio driver needs to store the data in buffer packages audio buffers which are then sent to and processed by the CPU of your computer The higher the buffer size the longer it takes for a signal to finally arrive at the output as audio You might e
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31. rrors count points to your system being overloaded e Buffer Underruns Buffer underruns occur when your computer isn t able to process an audio buffer in time Reasons for underruns include too many ongoing background tasks or high CPU usage within a music program Increasing the buffer size Process Buffer parameter in the Audio Processing section of the Audio Settings page will often prevent underruns e Reset A click on this button resets the error count Connection Monitor Section Connection Monitor 0 _ Number of Clients C _ o 7 USB Data Errors Reset 6 6 The Connection Monitor section in the Diagnostics page of the Control Panel The Connection Monitor section provides feedback on connected clients and USB data errors It has two displays and a button e Number of Clients displays the number of clients connected to the interface Multiple ASIO applications are counted separately WOM and WASAPI increase the number by one no matter how many WDM WASAPI applications play audio e USB Data Errors counts USB data errors Poor quality or long USB cables as well as irradiation can be the source of connection errors on the USB bus e Reset A click on this button resets the error count 30 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual System Performance Test Section System Performance Test Current Latency Maximum Latency Reset gt 1000 ps lt 1000 ps oe 6 7 The System Performance Test sec
32. s on Windows can be accessed from the Control Panel software which was installed on your computer during the soft ware installation procedure in chapter 3 You should open the Control Panel once you have installed the drivers connected the hardware to your computer and set up the interface as your default audio output device see chapter 4 In this chapter you will learn about the Control Panel and what you can do with it Proceed with chapter 6 1 If you experience problems with your setup please refer to the Audio Troubleshooting Guide which you can access from the Information section of the Control Panel s Diagnostics page or open it directly from the soft ware s documentation folder On Mac OS X On Mac OS X the advanced audio and MIDI settings are accessed from the Mac OS X Audio MIDI Setup located in the Applications gt Utilities folder Open the Audio MIDI Setup once you have connected the hardware to your computer installed the drivers chapter 3 and set up the interface as your default audio device see chapter 4 Proceed with chapter 6 2 If you experience problems with your setup please refer to the Audio Troubleshooting Guide which you can access directly from the software s documentation folder 6 1 Advanced Configuration on Windows Control Panel The Control Panel software allows you to change the driver s performance settings monitor performance and detect errors To open the Control Panel gt Nav
33. sure which one to use try them all and choose the one that provides the lowest latency TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 41 42 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not rep resent a commitment on the part of Native Instruments GmbH The software described by this document is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media No part of this publication may be copied reproduced or otherwise transmitted or recorded for any purpose without prior written permission by Native Instruments GmbH hereinafter referred to as Native Instruments Native Instruments NI and associated logos are registered trademarks of Native nstruments GmbH ac Mac OS GarageBand Logic iTunes and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple nc registered in the U S and other countries Windows Windows Vista and DirectSound are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo ration in the United States and or other countries ntel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries Cirrus Logic is a trademark of Cirrus Logic Inc XMOS is a trademark of Xmos Ltd UK All other trade marks are the property of their respective owners and use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them Traktor Scratch products are authorized for use under license of patents owned by N2IT holdings B V inclu
34. tion in the Diagnostics page of the Control Panel The System Performance Test section provides monitoring of the current DPC De ferred Procedure Call latency value of your Windows system A Deferred Pro cedure Call is a Windows mechanism which allows high priority tasks Such as the basic system tasks to delay lower priority tasks This specific DPC latency is not to be confused with the overall latency explained in chapter 10 1 The section has two displays and two buttons e Current Latency displays the current DPC latency value e Maximum Latency displays the highest DPC latency value monitored since the last time you either started or restarted monitoring e Reset Press this button to reset the Maximum Latency value to zero e Start Stop Press this button to start monitoring DPC latency Once started the button label changes to Stop Information Section Information 2 9 6 Driver Version 2 Firmware Version Troubleshooting Guide 6 8 The Information section in the Diagnostics page of the Control Panel TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual 31 The Information section displays information about driver and firmware and provides access to the Audio Troubleshooting Guide This section has two displays and a button e Driver Version See the currently installed driver version here e Firmware Version See the currently installed firmware version here e Troubleshooting Guide Click Show to open the Au
35. tting to point out special facts and to warn you of potential issues The icons introducing the following notes let you see what kind of information is to be expected O Whenever this exclamation mark icon appears you should read the corre sponding note carefully and follow the instructions and hints given there if applicable This lightbulb icon indicates that a note contains useful extra informa tion This information may often help you to solve a task more efficiently but does not necessarily apply to the setup or operating system you are using however it s always worth a look 4 TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 Manual Furthermore the following formatting is used e Text appearing in drop down menus such as Open Save as etc and paths to locations on your hard drive or other storage devices is printed in italics ENGLISH e Text appearing elsewhere on the screen labels of buttons controls text next to checkboxes etc is printed in light blue Whenever you see this formatting applied you will find the same text appearing somewhere on the screen e Important names and concepts are printed in bold e References to keys on your computer s keyboard you ll find put in square brackets e g Press Shift Return gt Single instructions are introduced by this play button type arrow Results of actions are introduced by this smaller arrow Pet Names for the Hardware Throughout the documentation we will re
36. xperience this as late response between hitting a key on a controller which controls music software on your computer and hearing the sound at the output Fortunately with today s computers and low latency sound card drivers this de lay is usually very low e g three milliseconds are about the same delay caused by fingers snapping one meter away from your ears Latency must be kept at minimum in order to make software instruments and DJ applications playable How Low Can You Go 1 5 ms of latency approaches the theoretical minimum because it will always take some time to process information in a computer Note that ultra low buffer size settings as well as higher sample rates make your computer work harder which can adversely affect the performance Read chapter 6 for instructions on how to adjust buffer sizes and sample rates for shorter latency O If you cannot get rid of audio dropouts crackles and noises by adjusting buffer size and sample rate settings check your system using the DPC Latency Checker Program for Windows found on the web at http www thesycon de eng latency_check shtml 10 2 Different Types of ASIO It is extremely important to use the dedicated ASIO driver written for the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 and installed during software installation chapter 3 of the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2 There are also generic ASIO drivers for Windows typically called ASIO DirectX Full Duplex Driver or ASIO Multimedia Driver If you re not
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