Native Instruments announces AUDIO 8 DJ
(Native Instruments | Posted 2007-02-25)
Native Instruments today announced
AUDIO 8 DJ, a performance-optimized USB 2.0 audio interface
specifically designed for TRAKTOR 3 and other professional DJ software.
With its flexible 8-in/8-out configuration, two studio-grade phono
preamps, extremely low latency, and a compact and highly robust
aluminium casing, AUDIO 8 DJ fully meets the demands of professional
“digital DJs” and can act as the centerpiece of a wide range of different
performance setups in club, stage and studio environments.
The AUDIO 8 DJ audio interface offers four stereo inputs, two of which
are equipped with software-switchable high-quality phono preamps,
making it possible to incorporate nearly any combination of turntables,
CD players, drum machines and other instruments into one powerful
setup. The interface also provides four stereo outputs, which ideally
complement the four full-featured playback decks in TRAKTOR 3 when
using the software with an external mixer. All audio connections are in
RCA format to allow for easy connection with turntables, CD players and
DJ mixers.
AUDIO 8 DJ features a microphone input for voice-overs, a ground point
for turntables, and a MIDI I/O to synchronize external MIDI gear and
connect performance controller hardware. Status LEDs on the interface
provide an instant overview about input levels and other vital system
parameters, while several safeguard features prevent potential operating
errors or accidents from interrupting a performance. AUDIO 8 DJ is
completely bus-powered, making a cumbersome AC adapter unnecessary.
The interface is equipped with studio-quality 24-bit/96 kHz audio
converters from Cirrus Logic that provide crystal-clear treble and rich
bass response. AUDIO 8 DJ utilizes Native Instruments’ fourth-generation
audio driver technology with low-latency operation down to less than
4ms, which enables the high degree of precision and responsiveness that
professional DJ performances rely on.
AUDIO 8 DJ ships with TRAKTOR 3 LE, a compact version of Native
Instruments’ TRAKTOR software that offers two decks with high-quality
time-stretching, an integrated mixer, performance effects, loop and
cueing functions, a powerful track database and Beatport integration. The
AUDIO 8 DJ interface is also the centerpiece of Native Instruments’ new
timecode-controlled TRAKTOR SCRATCH DJ system that is available as a
separate product.
Pricing and availability
AUDIO 8 DJ will be available in April/May 2007 for a suggested retail
price of $ 449 / € 399 from authorized dealers and in the NI Online
Shop.
Owners of AUDIO 8 DJ will be eligible to purchase TRAKTOR 3 at a
discounted upgrade price of $ 119 / € 99. An upgrade kit to TRAKTOR
SCRATCH will be available in the NI Online Shop for $ 299 / € 269.
Further product information
Additional information on AUDIO 8 DJ is available at
www.native-instruments.com/audio8DJ.info
