skinnypete05r
ok so im looking to buy the hercules steel.
i currently have a PC with an onboard sound card (3 outputs). i am using a creative surround system as my speakers. all leads from the back of my computer go to the subwoofer, and then from the subwoofer to the 5 speakers.
what i want to know is that if i was to get a hercules steel and install this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000BHGNOE/ref=s9_simi_gw_s0_p23_t1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1100PZAX4Q2D251YK3CA&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467198433&pf_rd_i=468294
to my computer. would i then be able to have the main mix going through my surround speakers and listen to the next track through that usb dongle?
any help would be great, thanks!
i currently have a PC with an onboard sound card (3 outputs). i am using a creative surround system as my speakers. all leads from the back of my computer go to the subwoofer, and then from the subwoofer to the 5 speakers.
what i want to know is that if i was to get a hercules steel and install this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000BHGNOE/ref=s9_simi_gw_s0_p23_t1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1100PZAX4Q2D251YK3CA&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467198433&pf_rd_i=468294
to my computer. would i then be able to have the main mix going through my surround speakers and listen to the next track through that usb dongle?
any help would be great, thanks!
Inviato Tue 26 Jan 10 @ 3:14 pm
DJ Phatso
If your soundcard is configured in 5.1 , then you don't really need to buy anything else. A few configurations will however be necessary.
Your speakers system being a Creative, it must certainly can work in Sourround mode, meaning that from a stereo source (in this case only the Green connector of your soundcard) the signal will be sent to all the speakers ( not ideal for DJIng, but...). Look at the manual for more details about this configuration.
So as far as connections would be concerned, only the Green connector would be connected to your speakers, and your headphone would need to be connected where the REAR input cable (usually black) currently is. Completely disconnect the Center/Sub, and voilà.
Your speakers system being a Creative, it must certainly can work in Sourround mode, meaning that from a stereo source (in this case only the Green connector of your soundcard) the signal will be sent to all the speakers ( not ideal for DJIng, but...). Look at the manual for more details about this configuration.
So as far as connections would be concerned, only the Green connector would be connected to your speakers, and your headphone would need to be connected where the REAR input cable (usually black) currently is. Completely disconnect the Center/Sub, and voilà.
Inviato Tue 26 Jan 10 @ 3:33 pm
skinnypete05r
Ok, so first thanks for your reply!
ok so i have the software i got with my motherboard up on my computer.
this is what is shown.
green - front speakers
blue - rear
orange - centre and subwoofer
ok so i just went to virtual and set it up like this.
Input : none (at the moment)
output : headphones (and speakers)
sound card : 4.1
output channels : Master: Front output / Headphones : Rear output
After just having a little play around with it on virtual dj i can say that it is now working. its going to take a little getting used to lol
thanks a bunch for your reply!
one last thing, which would you go for? the mp3 e2 or the steel???
thanks!
tom
ok so i have the software i got with my motherboard up on my computer.
this is what is shown.
green - front speakers
blue - rear
orange - centre and subwoofer
ok so i just went to virtual and set it up like this.
Input : none (at the moment)
output : headphones (and speakers)
sound card : 4.1
output channels : Master: Front output / Headphones : Rear output
After just having a little play around with it on virtual dj i can say that it is now working. its going to take a little getting used to lol
thanks a bunch for your reply!
one last thing, which would you go for? the mp3 e2 or the steel???
thanks!
tom
Inviato Tue 26 Jan 10 @ 5:34 pm
DJ Phatso
Good to know the audio is working.
As for which controller, it really depends on your needs. The MP3 e2 is more compact and less expensive, so perfect for starting and getting a feel for DJing. The Steel is more expensive, bigger (and obviously made of metal) and offers a bit more room and options.
As for which controller, it really depends on your needs. The MP3 e2 is more compact and less expensive, so perfect for starting and getting a feel for DJing. The Steel is more expensive, bigger (and obviously made of metal) and offers a bit more room and options.
Inviato Wed 27 Jan 10 @ 6:57 am
skinnypete05r
Think i might go with the steel to be honest, i like having a good build quality and it looks like i wont have to upgrade in the long run for quite some time.
thanks for your help and advice.
tom
thanks for your help and advice.
tom
Inviato Wed 27 Jan 10 @ 7:23 am