Native Instruments AUDIO 4 DJ

Native Instruments AUDIO 4 DJ

Four for the Floor

Get ready to unleash the full sonic potential of your tracks with AUDIO 4 DJ, the compact audio interface for DJs who demand premium sound quality. With all the connections you need in one sturdy and portable design, this hardware is destined to be the centerpiece of your DJ set-up – at home and in the club. It also allows you to record live sets and digitize your vinyl collection*.
* Additional software required to digitize vinyl collections

Get Connected

Four switchable inputs and four hi-gain outputs let you make the connection between your DJ performance software and an external mixer or PA. The USB 2.0 connector provides both the interface with your computer and power for the AUDIO 4 DJ. A high-power 1/4" headphone jack with an independent volume knob, plus eight status LEDs ensure complete audio-visual control.

Brilliant Sound Quality

Optimal sound quality is guaranteed with super high-end Cirrus Logic® AD/DA converters. Ultra low-latency drivers, hi-gain output levels (providing up to 9.7 dBu on all channels), and the ultra-wide frequency response affirm the AUDIO 4 DJ’s professional credentials. The uncompromising sound quality and clarity will reveal every detail of your music.

Included Software:

AUDIO 4 DJ comes with a powerful selection of software to get you mixing and making music straight out of the box. The included software consists of the products below...

TRAKTOR LE

TRAKTOR LE makes it easy to mix your digital music files on Mac or PC. This convenient DJ software offers two playback decks, a 2-channel mixer, and a host of forward-thinking features and effects.

TRAKTOR PRO Demo Version

Try out Native Instruments' latest professional DJ software: TRAKTOR PRO sets the standard for power, reliability, and creativity in DJing. Mix digital files on 4 decks, using the high quality internal mixer or external hardware, and over 20 unbelievable effects.

Top Hardware Features

* Professional 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface with ultra-high quality Cirrus Logic® AD/DA converters

* Four 9.7 dBu outputs (RCA)

* Four 12 dBu inputs switchable between line and phono

* High-power 1/4" headphone output with dedicated level control

* Low latency ASIO™/Core Audio™/DirectSound™ driver
* USB 2.0 bus powered

* Eight status LEDs for instant visual monitoring of entire signal chain

* Ultra-compact footprint

* Built tough with sturdy metal enclosure and heavy-duty components

Comprehensive Connectivity

AUDIO 4 DJ combines essential connectivity with brilliant audio quality in one sturdy, mobile design.
Four inputs, switchable between line and phono, and four hi-gain outputs connect your DJ performance software to a mixer or PA.
The USB 2.0 connector provides both the interface with your computer and power for the AUDIO 4 DJ. The high-power 1/4" headphone jack with an independent volume knob, plus eight status LEDs ensure complete audio-visual control.
AUDIO 4 DJ is the perfect interface for all kinds of DJ set-ups, and the bundle of included software will have you mixing music straight out of the box.

Setup Example 1 - DJing with the software mixer:

The DJ software is connected via the AUDIO 4 DJ to active monitors and headphones. Since TRAKTOR has an integrated software mixer, no external mixer is needed.

Setup Example 2 - DJing with an external mixer:

This is the classic DJ setup: Both TRAKTOR decks are connected separately with an external DJ mixer, the mixer is connected with the PA (in this example active monitors).

Setup Example 3: Digitizing vinyl

Digitizing Vinyl: Connect a turntable to the AUDIO 4 DJ and record tracks to your computer by using a wave editor or recording software (not included in AUDIO 4 DJ!)

Compatibility, System Requirements, Hardware Specifications

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows® XP (SP2, 32 Bit) or Windows Vista® (SP1, 32/64 Bit) or Windows® 7 (32/64 Bit), Pentium® IV or Athlon 1.4 GHz (SSE1), 1 GB RAM
MAC OS® X 10.5 or Mac OS® X 10.6 (32 Bit), G4 1.4 GHz or Intel® Core™ Duo 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM

Monitor with 1024 x 768 screen resolution, USB 2.0, DVD drive

DIMENSIONS

4"(101 mm) x 4.8" (121 mm) x 1.7"(42 mm)
Weight: 1.1lb (511 grams)

SUPPORTED DRIVERS

ASIO™, Core Audio™, DirectSound®

POWER SUPPLY

Power Supply Via USB 2.0 interface, 5V 500mA bus power. No additional power supply or battery is needed.

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Inputs (A/D)
Channels 4
Sample Rate 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Bit Resolution 16, 24-bit
Converter Cirrus Logic

Line Inputs
Input Impedance 1 MOhm
Cross Talk -87 dBu
Full Scale Level + 12,5 dBu
SNR (weighted) 99,7 dBu
THD+N 0,019%
Frequency Response +/-1 dBu 10 Hz-40 kHz
Dynamic Range codec 105 dBu

Phono Inputs
Input Impedance 47 KOhm
Full Scale Level @ 1 kHz - 21,2 dBu

SNR (weighted) @ 1 kHz 87,2 dBu
THD+N @ 1KHz 0,09%
Frequency Response +/-1 dBu 10 Hz-40 kHz

Audio Outputs (D/A)
Channels 4
Sample Rate 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Bit Resolution 16, 24-bit
Converter Cirrus Logic

Line Outputs
Output Impedance 100 Ohms
Maximum Output Level +9,6 dBu
SNR (weighted) 100 dBu
THD+N 0,006%
Frequency Response +/- 1 dBu 10 Hz-40 kHz
Dynamic Range codec 105 dBu

Headphone Output
Load Impedance 16 Ohms – 600 Ohms
Maximum Output Level (100 Ohm load) 1,55 V RMS (load 100Ohm), 3,1V RMS (no load)
SNR (weighted) 93 dBu
THD+N (100 Ohms) 0,016%
Frequency Response +/- 1 dBu 10 Hz-40 kHz

AUDIO INTERFACE COMPARISON CHART

Native Instruments now boasts a strong range of audio interfaces made specifically for DJs. This table helps you identify the similarities and differerences between the AUDIO 2 DJ, AUDIO 4 DJ and the AUDIO 8 DJ.

AUDIO 2 DJ AUDIO 4 DJ AUDIO 8 DJ
SUMMARY
Channels 4 Channels 4 Channels 8 Channels
Max. audio resolution* 24 bit / 96 KHz 24 bit / 96 KHz 24 bit / 96 KHz
Converters Cirrus Logic ® Cirrus Logic ® Cirrus Logic ®
Build quality Ultra-compact, lightweight Robust aluminium Robust aluminium
CHANNELS
Stereo inputs - 2 4
Stereo outputs 2 2 4
High-quality phono preamps - 2 2
Additional headphone output No** Yes Yes
Max.# of decks sendable to external mixer (individually) 2 2 4
Max.# of decks when mixing internally in TRAKTOR 4 4 4

Mic Input No No Yes
MIDI I/O No No Yes
Number of status LEDs (visual control of signal chain) 2 8 >20
Ultra-low latency drivers Yes Yes Yes
ASIO™ / Core Audio™ / DirectSound® support Yes Yes Yes
Integrates with all DJ / audio / performance software? Yes Yes Yes
External power supply required? No (USB-powered) No (USB-powered) No (USB-powered)

TIMECODE CONTROL
Timecode control with TRAKTOR SCRATCH?*** No Yes Yes
Interface included in digital vinyl system? No TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO

Dimensions (height x width x depth) 26 x 60 x 91 mm 45 x 121 x 103 mm 43 x 174 x 103 mm
Weight 84g 511g 825g

* Other sampling rates available are 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 88.2 KHz
** 2nd output can be used for headphones
*** Vinyl / CD control is only possible via purchasing a TRAKTOR SCRATCH product (full version, update, crossgrade or upgrade kit). Each one of those products contains a TRAKTOR SCRATCH licence, necessary to enable DVS functionality. It is NOT possible to get DVS functionality by owning TRAKTOR and purchasing an audio interface such as the AUDIO 8 DJ or AUDIO 4 DJ.