NATIVE INSTRUMENTS TRAKTOR SCRATCH

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS TRAKTOR SCRATCH

TRAKTOR SCRATCH is the professional DJ system allowing you to spin your digital track collection on vinyl or CD turntables. It comprises of intuitive software, special control signal vinyl records and CDs, two professional Multicore connection cables, and AUDIO 8 DJ – a high-end audio interface built specifically for DJs.

Rock-solid and reliable, and featuring ‘Instant Connect’ plug and play usability, every element is master crafted by the Native Instruments team in Berlin, Germany. The result is TRAKTOR SCRATCH – the perfect fusion of analog confidence and feel with the freedom and potential of digital. Never before has technology had so much soul.

  • Professional DJ system to control digital music files using turntables or CD decks
  • High-end 24bit/96kHz low-latency audio interface with Cirrus Logic® AD/DA converters, MIDI I/O, USB 2.0 bus powered
  • Portable size and robust aluminium case
  • 2 professional multi-core cables connect your entire system through single XLR jacks for easy plug & play
  • 8 hi-gain outputs, 8 inputs, 2 optional phono preamps with high impedance input mode, mic input, 20 individual status LEDs for full visual control
  • 2 control signal records & 2 CDs with high resolution for super precise track control
  • Intuitive DJ software based on the award-winning TRAKTOR 3
  • Bass feedback filter and software controlled ground lift for maximum tracking stability
  • 2 playback decks with filter effects and high-quality key correction
  • 2 dedicated effect output channels
  • Powerful track management with quick search, virtual record crates, iPod™ and iTunes™ compatibility and integrated BEATPORT Online Store

The TRAKTOR SCRATCH system is built on incredibly resilient and innovative hardware. The rock solid high-end AUDIO 8 DJ boasts unmatched connectivity, whilst the Multicore cable provides a fresh and professional solution to set up hassles. This powerhouse interface answers all the questions of the modern DJ. An unrivalled potential for connectivity -boasting 8 inputs, 8 outputs, MIDI I/O,1/4″ headphone connector, and 20 status LEDs for full visual control.

4 hi-gain stereo outputs mean you have the potential for 2 main decks routed from the TRAKTOR software, plus two extra stereo outputs fed by TRAKTOR SCRATCH’s send effects.

Super high-end Cirrus-Logic™ AD-DA converters guarantee a sound quality that will impress even the most discerning audiophiles. Ultra low latency drivers along with hi-gain output levels on all channels prove the AUDIO 8 DJ’s professional credentials. The sheer quality of the sound will blow your audience away.

Encased in a solid shield of aluminium, and built on a metal chassis, this sturdy interface is also small enough to fit into the tiniest booth. Built with most resilient components, and designed for a life of hard work, you can trust this total professional to get to the job done in any situation.

The days of cable chaos are over. TRAKTOR SCRATCH is designed for maximum plug and play usability with 2 color coded connector cables grouping all necessary connections into one pro quality audio cable.

No longer will you lose precious time sorting and hooking up cables. The newly developed, patent pending “One click per deck” Multicore Cables ensure quick and easy connection between mixer, decks and AUDIO 8 DJ interface.

The mixer at home or in the club only needs to be hooked up once. Thanks to the professional XLR plugs, the AUDIO 8 DJ can be connected and disconnected in an instant. As the cable is specially wired, the phono signal is always routed, allowing you to play tradition vinyl without connecting the AUDIO 8 DJ. Changeovers between DJs can be achieved with a minimum of disturbance.

The Benefits

  • Professional Multicore Cable solution with high quality XLR plugs
  • One click per deck connection
  • Mixers need only be hooked up once
  • Longer cable life due to less stress
  • 120cm cable length for hassle-free set up

Quick And Easy

Each Mixer segment cable is comprised of 4 male RCAs for connecting Phono and Line-In plugs to your mixer, plus 2 female RCAs for connecting the turntable.

How to get more TRAKTOR SCRATCH Multicore Mixer Segments

The full/cross version of TRAKTOR SCRATCH will be shipped with 2 professional Multicore cables*. Each cable comprises of a Mixer Segment (4 male RCA for Phono and Line-In for your mixer and 2 female RCA for the connection to the turntable) and an AUDIO 8 DJ segment cable (4 male colour coded RCAs for the Audio 8 DJ).

*patent pending

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS For the AUDIO 8 DJ, TRAKTOR SCRATCH’s audio interface

  • MIDI Interface: 1 Input, 1 Output
  • Computer Connection: USB 2.0, Bus-Powered
  • Dimensions: 45mm x 174mm x 103mm (141mm overall) (HxWxD)
  • Weight: 825g

General Interface Specifications
  Input (A/D) Output (D/A)
Channels 8 8
Sampling Rate 44.1, 48, 96 KHz 44.1, 48, 96 KHz
Bit Resolution 16, 24 16, 24
Converter Cirrus Logic Cirrus Logic

 

Input Specifications
  Line Microphone Phono
Cross Talk -87 dBu -87 dBu -87 dBu
Impedance 47 kOhm > 1 MOhm 47 kOhm/1 MOhm
Full Scale Level (max. gain) 12 dBu -55 dBu -23,5 dBu
THD + N 0.007 % 0.007 % 0.062 %
SNR 100 dB
(A-weighted)
100 dB
(A-weighted)
100 dB
(A-weighted)
Frequency Response 10 – 40kHz
±0.5 dB
10 – 40kHz
±0.5 dB
10 – 40kHz
±0.5 dB

 

Output Specifications
  Line Headphone
Cross Talk 87 dBu 87 dBu
Impedance 100 Ohm Unbalanced 8 Ohm (min load)
Maximum Output Level 9,6 dBu 12 dBu, 3V rms,
100 mW @ 100 Ohm
SNR 101 dB
(A-weighted)
95 dBu
(A-weighted)
THD + N 0.007 % 0.012 %
Frequency Response 10 – 40 kHz
±0.5 dB
10 – 40 kHz
±0.5 dB

 

Here you find a comparison chart of features and technical values between, TRAKTOR SCRATCH, Rane Serato Scratch Live™, Finalscratch2™ and Connectiv/Torq™.

FEATURE
Scratch Live Final
Scratch 2
Connectiv/
Torq
TRAKTOR SCRATCH
Pure Vinyl Feeling
       
Control Signal Resolution
~1 kHz ~1 kHz ~1 kHz ~2 kHz
Dedicated CD Decoder
no
Superior Sound
       
Hardware Protocol
USB 1.1 FireWire USB 1.1 USB 2.0
Sampling Rate /
Bit Size
44,1KHz /
16 bit
96KHz /
24 bit
48KHz /
16 bit
96KHz /
24 bit
Frequency
Response
n.a. 20Hz-20kHz
+/-1.0 dB
20Hz-20kHz
+/-0.1 dB
10Hz-40kHz
+/-0.5 dB
Cirrus Logic™
Converters
no no no yes
Max. Connectivity
       
Stereo Input Channels
2 3 2 4
Stereo Output Channels
2 3 2 4
MIDI in/out
no yes no yes
Total Reliability
       
3rd party components*
1 3 1 0
Optional Ground Lift
no no no yes
Rumble filter
no no no yes
Easy Set Up
       
Pro Cabling Solution
no no no yes
Audio-Through w/o
Soundcard
no no no yes
In-/Out-Indicator LEDs
- 3 - 16+Mic Level
Other Indicator LEDs
2 1 1 4
Max. Performance
       
2 Send Effect Channels
no no yes yes
Integrated
Beatport Store
no no no yes
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