Native Instruments Audio 4 DJ User manual

USER’S GUIDE

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a com-
mitment 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
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All product and company names are ™ or ® trademarks of their respective owners.
User’s Guide written by André Benedix
Document version: 1.1 (01/2009)
Special thanks to the Beta Test Team, who were invaluable not just in tracking down bugs, but in
making this a better product.

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1. Welcome to the AUDIO 4 DJ!
Thank you for purchasing the AUDIO 4 DJ! With its set of professional features, the
AUDIO 4 DJ is the perfect match for your DJ and recording applications:
Robust and portable design for the harshest traveling and live stage conditions
4 inputs and 4 outputs integrate the AUDIO 4 DJ into most DJ and recording setups
2 phono preamps let you connect turntables directly
Low-latency drivers provide natural analog feel for your DJ software
24 bit converters for crystal-clear audio quality
High output levels let you feed any external mixer or effects device
Monitoring LEDs let you check the status of your system at a glance
Have fun with your AUDIO 4 DJ!
The team at NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
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2. Safety Considerations
The following sections contain important information regarding the use of the AUDIO 4 DJ
hardware. Please read them thoroughly before you start to use the AUDIO 4 DJ!
2.1 Warning
The AUDIO 4 DJ hardware contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open it or at-
tempt to disassemble or modify any internal hardware. If there appears to be a hard-
ware malfunction, immediately stop using the hardware and contact NATIVE
INSTRUMENTS.
Do not expose the AUDIO 4 DJ to rain, and do not use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions. Also, never place anything on top of the controller, and be very careful that no
objects or liquids of any kind enter the unit.
The AUDIO 4 DJ, in combination with an amplier, headphones or speakers, can pro-
duce sound levels capable of damaging your ears. Do not use it for long periods of
time at high volume levels. If you experience any hearing problems or ringing in the
ears, consult a hearing specialist immediately.
The AUDIO 4 DJ hardware is powered via USB. Operation can be guaranteed only as
a single device with a USB 2 controller or with a self-powered USB 2.0 hub.
2.2 Caution
Before connecting the AUDIO 4 DJ hardware to other electronic components, turn
off the power for all devices. Before powering your system up or down, set all volume
levels to minimum. Gradually raise the volume controls while playing your instruments
to set the desired listening level.
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Do not place the AUDIO 4 DJ hardware in an unstable position where it might acci-
dentally fall to the ground.
Before moving the AUDIO 4 DJ hardware, remove all connected cables.
Never subject the unit to extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight in an enclosed ve-
hicle or near a heat source), or high levels of vibration.
Do not use excessive force on the buttons, knobs, switches or connectors.
When cleaning the AUDIO 4 DJ hardware, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thin-
ner, solvents, cleaning uids, or chemically-impregnated wiping cloths.
2.3 Important Notes
Disclaimer: NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH cannot be held responsible for damage or
data loss caused by improper use of, or modication to, the AUDIO 4 DJ hardware or
software. It is your responsibility to back up data you don’t want to lose.
Specications subject to change: The information contained in this manual is believed
to be correct at the time of printing. However, NATIVE INSTRUMENTS reserves the
right to make changes to the specications of software and hardware at any time
without notice or obligation to update existing units.
Nameplate location: The nameplate is located on the bottom of the AUDIO 4 DJ hard-
ware and lists the Production ID.
Disposal notice: Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some
other reason come to the end of its useful life, please observe all regulations of your
country that relate to the disposal of electronic products.
Copyright: © NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH 2008. All rights reserved. This publica-
tion may not be reproduced in whole or in part, summarized, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, in any form or by any
means without the prior written permission of NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH.
All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their re-
spective owners.
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3. System requirements
For latest system requirements, compatibility and support of the latest operating systems
please see our website at:
www.native-instruments.com/audio4dj

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4. Installation
This chapter explains how to connect the AUDIO 4 DJ hardware to your computer and how
to install the drivers and software required to use it.
4.1 Installation of the AUDIO 4 DJ
To make use of the AUDIO 4 DJ, you need to install its driver rst. The driver handles com-
munication between the AUDIO 4 DJ hardware and your computer.
The driver itself is not accessible: like any other driver on your operating system, it is a
piece of software loaded in the background when your system starts up. The driver takes
care of all audio and MIDI signals coming from or going to the AUDIO 4 DJ hardware
through the USB2 connection.
Although the driver itself is inaccessible, you can edit some of its settings to modify its
behavior for your audio setup.
These settings can be edited. How to achieve this will be explained in detail in chapter
7 “AUDIO 4 DJ Software.”
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Do not connect the AUDIO 4
DJ hardware until the driver
installer prompts you as the operating
system may install the wrong drivers.
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Do not connect the AUDIO 4
DJ hardware until the driver
installer prompts you as the operating
system may install the wrong drivers.

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4.1.1 Installing the AUDIO 4 DJ Driver on Windows XP and Windows Vista
Place the installation CD-ROM in your computer’s CD/DVD-ROM drive.
Use the Windows Explorer to browse the content of the CD.
Double-click the installer le named “AUDIO 4 DJ Driver Setup”.
4. Click “Next.”
5. To continue, you need to accept the license agreement rst. After you have read the
license agreement, check the according checkbox and click “Next.”
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6. In the next dialog, choose the destination folder for the driver installation. To use the de-
fault path, just click “Next.” If you wish to select a custom path, click “Change”, browse
to the folder where you want to install the Audio 4 DJ Driver and click “Next.”
7. Now select the folder in the Windows Start dialog to place the AUDIO 4 DJ Driver
Setup. To use the default path, just click “Next.” To set a custom folder, type in a
name for it, then click “Next.”

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8. On the next dialog page, the Install Wizard will prompt you to start the installation
by clicking “Next.” To return to the previous dialog page, click “Back.” To abort the
installation procedure, click “Cancel.”
9. During the driver installation, a screen will appear with a message that the driver has
not passed Windows Logo Testing; this does not indicate a problem, simply click on
“Continue Anyway” to proceed with the installation.
10. After the installation has been performed successfully, click “Finish.”
11. After the TRAKTOR installer has nished running, please connect the AUDIO 4 DJ to
any available USB port on your computer, using the USB cable included in delivery.
Windows will identify the AUDIO 4 DJ and begin the nal installation process. Choose
“No” if Windows asks you to search the Internet for a driver. Please note that as mul-
tiple driver components are installed, you will see the whole sequence of installer
screens repeated twice; this is not an error, just follow along and make the appropriate
choices to nish the installation.
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You cannot install the AUDIO
4 DJ on a USB 1.1 port – a
USB 2.0 port is required.
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You cannot install the AUDIO
4 DJ on a USB 1.1 port – a
USB 2.0 port is required.

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Accessing the AUDIO 4 DJ Software Tools on Windows
To access the AUDIO 4 DJ software tools on Windows, select
Windows Start > All Programs > Native Instruments > Audio 4 DJ Driver.
In this folder you will nd the Settings Tool (explained in chapter 7.1 “Understanding the
Settings Tool”) and the Control Panel (explained in chapter 7.2 “Understanding the Control
Panel”).
Uninstalling the AUDIO 4 DJ Drivers on Windows
To uninstall the AUDIO 4 DJ drivers from your computer:
Open C:\Program Files\Native Instruments\Audio 4 DJ Driver.
Double-click the Unwise Tool to begin un-installation.
Choose AutomAtic from the following dialog.
4.1.2 Installing the AUDIO 4 DJ Drivers on Mac OS X
Place the installation CD-ROM in your computer’s CD/DVD-ROM drive. Its icon will
appear in the Mac OS X Finder.
Double-click the “AUDIO 4 DJ” CD icon to display the content of the CD.
Double-click the installer le.
4. In the appearing dialog click “Continue” to proceed.
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Do not connect the AUDIO 4
DJ hardware until the driver
installer prompts you, as the operating
system may install the wrong drivers!
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Do not connect the AUDIO 4
DJ hardware until the driver
installer prompts you, as the operating
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5. Select a destination volume, then click “Continue” to proceed.
6. Click “Install” to install the driver in the default path or browse to select a custom
installation path by clicking “Change Install Location.” Then click “Install.”
7. The next screen informs you that your computer needs to be restarted when the in-
stallation is done. If you have any other applications running, you should close them
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8. After a successful installation you will be prompted to restart your Mac. Click “Restart”
to restart your computer.
9. After restarting your computer, connect the AUDIO 4 DJ to a free USB 2.0 port of your
Mac, using the USB cable included in delivery.
Accessing the AUDIO 4 DJ Software Tools on Mac OS X
To access the AUDIO 4 DJ software tools, double-click
Applications/Audio 4 DJ Driver.
In this folder you will nd the Settings Tool. Read more about the Settings Tool in chapter
7.1 “Understanding the Settings Tool.”
Uninstalling the AUDIO 4 DJ Drivers on Mac OS X
To uninstall the AUDIO 4 DJ drivers from your computer, delete the following les manually:
/System/Library/Extensions/NIUSBAudio4DJ.kext
/Library/Audio/MIDI Drivers/NIUSBMIDIDriver.plugin
/Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Native Instruments/Images/Audio 4 DJ.tiff
/Library/Preferences/com.caiaq.Native Instruments.MIDI.PLIST
/Library/Preferences/com.native-instruments.Audio 4 DJ Settings.plist
/Library/PreferencePanes/NIUSBAudio.prefPane
/Library/Receipts/NIUSBAudio4DJ-10.4.Installer-[Version#].pkg
/Library/Receipts/Audio 4 DJ Settings
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You cannot install the AUDIO
4 DJ on a USB 1.1 port – a
USB 2.0 port is required.
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You cannot install the AUDIO
4 DJ on a USB 1.1 port – a
USB 2.0 port is required.
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Please always refer to the
Readme le on the installation
CD, as it contains last minute information
that may not be available in the printed
manual.
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Please always refer to the
Readme le on the installation
CD, as it contains last minute information
that may not be available in the printed
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4.2 Installation of the Settings Tool
This section describes the installation and the uninstall process of the Settings Tool.
Information on how to use the Settings Tool can be found in chapter 7.1 “Understanding
the Settings Tool.”
4.2.1 Installing the Settings Tool on Windows
This section describes the installation and the uninstall process of the Settings Tool on a
Windows PC.
Installing the Settings Tool
The Settings Tool will be installed along with the driver of the AUDIO 4 DJ. Please follow
the instructions on installing the AUDIO 4 DJ driver given in chapter 4.1.1 “Installing the
AUDIO 4 DJ Drivers on Windows.” There is no interaction required.
Uninstalling the Settings Tool
The Settings Tool can be uninstalled along with the driver of the AUDIO 4 DJ. Please follow
the instructions on uninstalling the AUDIO 4 DJ driver given in chapter 4.1.1 “Installing
the AUDIO 4 DJ Drivers on Windows.” There is no interaction required.
4.2.2 Installing the Settings Tool on Mac OS X
This section describes the installation and the uninstall process of the Settings Tool on
a Macintosh computer.
Installing the Settings Tool
The Settings Tool will be installed along with the driver of the AUDIO 4 DJ. Please follow
the instructions on installing the AUDIO 4 DJ driver given in chapter 4.1.2 “Installing the
AUDIO 4 DJ Drivers on Mac OS X.” There is no interaction required.

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Uninstalling the Settings Tool
To uninstall the Settings Tool from a Macintosh computer, please delete the le Applications/
Audio 4 DJ Driver/Settings Tool.
4.3 Installation of the Control Panel
This section describes the installation and the uninstall process of the Control Panel.
Information on how to use the Control Panel can be found in chapter 7.2 “Understanding
the Control Panel.”
4.3.1 Installing the Control Panel on Windows
This section describes the installation and the uninstall process of the Control Panel on
a Windows PC.
Installing the Control Panel
The Control Panel will be installed along with the driver of the AUDIO 4 DJ. Please follow
the instructions on installing the AUDIO 4 DJ driver given in chapter 4.1.1 “Installing the
AUDIO 4 DJ Drivers on Windows.” There is no interaction required.
Uninstalling the Control Panel
The Control Panel can be uninstalled along with the driver of the AUDIO 4 DJ. Please follow
the instructions on uninstalling the AUDIO 4 DJ driver given in chapter 4.1.1 “Installing
the AUDIO 4 DJ Drivers on Windows.” There is no interaction required.
4.3.2 Installing the Control Panel on Mac OS X
This section describes the installation and the uninstall process of the Control Panel on
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Installing the Control Panel
The Control Panel will be installed along with the driver of the AUDIO 4 DJ. Please follow
the instructions on installing the AUDIO 4 DJ driver given in chapter 4.1.2 “Installing the
AUDIO 4 DJ Drivers on Mac OS X.” There is no interaction required.
Uninstalling the Control Panel
There is no option to uninstall the Control Panel on Mac OS X automatically.

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5. Registration and Product Authorization
Registering the AUDIO 4 DJ is not mandatory. Nevertheless, registration is recommended,
as it can be helpful in case of a support inquiry or a theft. To register your AUDIO 4 DJ on
the NATIVE INSTRUMENTS website, use the serial number from the product activation
sticker inside your AUDIO 4 DJ product package.
To register your AUDIO 4 DJ:
Open your standard internet browser.
Open the NATIVE INSTRUMENTS website:
www.native-instruments.com
In the headline navigation, click on “Support”.
On the next page, click on “Product Activation”.
Since you only need to register the serial number, please read further in section B)
Serial Number Registration and click on the link labeled Register the serial number
here…
If you never registered a NATIVE INSTRUMENTS product, choose Create User Account.
Choose Additional Product Registration if you already are a registered user of a NATIVE
INSTRUMENTS product.
In any case, the following web pages will guide you step-by-step through the regis-
tration.
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6. AUDIO 4 DJ Hardware
The AUDIO 4 DJ provides the following features:
24 Bit/96 kHz Analog-Digital/Digital-Analog converters
Low-latency drivers
Hi-gain output levels on all channels.
4 audio inputs
4 audio outputs
1/4” headphone connector
Status LEDs displaying the AUDIO 4 DJ’s settings and input/output activity.
Read more about the AUDIO 4 DJ’s controls and connectors on the following pages.
6.1 Front Panel
1 - Headphone Volume
Use this knob to adjust the level of the Headphone Output.
2 - Headphone Output
Connect your headphones to this ¼” socket.
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1 - Headphone Volume
2 - Headphone Output
1 - Headphone Volume
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6.2 Rear Panel
1 - USB 2.0 Port
Connects the AUDIO 4 DJ to your computer. The USB 2.0 connection handles data trans-
mission and provides bus power to your AUDIO 4 DJ. This means you do not need an
external power supply.
2 - Inputs A & B
You can congure these inputs as 2 stereo pairs or 4 mono input channels.
3 - Outputs A & B
You can congure these outputs as 2 stereo pairs or 4 mono output channels.
4 - Ground Screw
Attach your turntable’s grounding wire to this screw to eliminate hum induced by ground
loops from the audio signal.
1 - USB 2.0 Port
2 - Inputs A & B
3 - Outputs A & B
4 - Ground Screw
1 - USB 2.0 Port
2 - Inputs A & B
3 - Outputs A & B
4 - Ground Screw