User manual ATOMIX VIRTUAL DJ 7 AUDIO SETUP GUIDE

[. . . ] Typically, this is the built-in sound card of the computer system as seen in the figures below. For HOME and BROADCASTER versions the options are kept simple for quick configuration.   Simple Output – no Headphones (default installation option) Simple Headphones configuration using o Desktop - 4. 1 sound card o Laptop - USB sound card o Laptop - Split signal with a Ycable With the Headphone options please consider the following:    Desktop - 4. 1 Sound card – use the standard speaker line out (FRONT) for the main output mix and the REAR Channel for the headphones Laptop - USB Sound card – use the headphone line out for the main mix and the speaker out (Channels 1&2) of the USB device for the headphone mix Laptop - Y-cable – with a Y-cable plugged into the headphone line out, the Left channel (white) is the main mix and the Right channel (red) is the headphone mix For PRO BASIC and PRO FULL versions there are more options available to customize VirtualDJ to your hardware –      Basic (Simple) setup Quick select advance setups Timecode Configuration Advanced Configurations Rewire Support Setup **Note: these options are available in HOME and BROADCASTER versions for a limited period of use by clicking on the [More…] button. 3 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS DEFINED When working with the PRO BASIC and PRO FULL versions, it is important to understand the various elements of the Sound Setup tab as these become important in getting to the more advanced setups. [. . . ] From the output drop-down (shown at the right) there are several different choices to select, should the connections be incorrectly connected to the mixer. 10 BASIC (QUICK) CONFIGURATIONS – MICROPHONE With some sound cards or hardware controllers with built-in sound card capabilities, there may be the need to route the microphone input through VirtualDJ. This can be done by selecting the Microphone option from the Inputs drop-down. This is only necessary when the device containing the microphone input requires the software to provide the routing of the input to the software‟s master output. For example, using the American Audio DP2, the unit contains a built-in microphone that relies on the software for configuration and routing to the Master Output. In this situation, simply choose from the Input drop-down the Microphone option. Additionally, a keyboard shortcut (as shown below) for enabling/disabling the microphone input will need to be configured using the VDJScript action „mic‟. This action can also be mapped to a button on the controller, if available. When the mic action is enabled, it will open the microphone‟s input to be routed to the Master Ouput. The VDJScript action mic_volume can be used to control the level of the microphone‟s output, as shown below. 11 BASIC (QUICK) CONFIGURATIONS – LINE INPUTS VirtualDJ can also be configured to pass the line inputs of the sound card through software interface. As depicted in the below images, the sound configuration being used is with the Inputs set to the LINE-INs option. Then by assigning the VDJScript action „linein‟ to an available deck, the audio sent in on the line input will pass through VirtualDJ providing a rhythm wave display and dynamic BPM display on the deck. So, within the Advanced Config, you have the ability to route an input of a sound card to VirtualDJ‟s recording engine. On the Advanced Config dialog, select the option „Record Loopback‟ in the first drop-down. Now, just setup the „Record Audio‟ options using the Config… button and press the „Start Recording‟. For instructions on using the „Record Audio‟ features, see the „Recording and Broadcasting‟ section within the User Guide. 19 TIMECODES Timecode setup can be used with either the External or 3-Lines Mixer option. To setup VirtualDJ for use with Timecode Vinyl or CDs, change the Inputs option to Timecode. TIMECODE (SINGLE DECK) CONFIGURATION For use with a single timecode source, chose the Single Timecode option from the Input drop-down. TIMECODE (DUAL DECK) CONFIGURATION For use with 2 Timecode input sources, choose the Timecodes option from the Input drop-down. Just like in changing the outputs around if the connections to the input sources are incorrectly connected, you can choose to reverse the settings from the input drop-down from Chan 1&2: Left Deck / Chan 3&4: Right Deck to Chan 1&2: Right Deck / Chan 3&4: Left Deck. ** ADDITIONAL NOTES ** Setting up additional manufacture sound cards are done in the same manner as described above. The limitations on choices will be based on features of the sound cards and the operating systems supported. Some important notes about using ASIO cards:  In order to use VirtualDJ‟s timecode capabilities, the sound card must be able to provide a stereo signal on the appropriate input channels. During configuration of your sound setup, if the message “Not enough channels” is displayed then you have selected a configuration that cannot be supported by your sound card. If you find this to be incorrect, then consult the manual for your card to ensure that all settings are properly made within the card‟s configuration before attempting to setup your card in VirtualDJ. [. . . ] CONFIGURATION OPTIONS Invert Signal Stereo – check if the input cables are crossed and the track moves in reverse when the DVS signal is played. Invert Signal Phase – check if the cables are correctly connected, but the phasing of the signal is reversed. Apply RIAA phono filter – if your soundcard does not provide a RIAA pre-amp capability, use VirtualDJ‟s software RIAA pre-amp to attain a stronger signal when using a vinyl record for the DVS. Apply noise LP filter – use VirtualDJ‟s Low Pass filter for removing the low end signals from disrupting the DVS signals quality. [. . . ]