Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ Audio Interface

Introducing the audio interface designed entirely for DJs. AUDIO 8 DJ combines high end audio quality with unmatched connectivity and a rock-solid mobile design. This hardware is destined to be the beating heart of your DJ set-up. The AUDIO 8 DJ provides a professional level interface between your preferred software and your audience. Essential for DJs serious about sound.

Make the Connection
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 in. headphone connector, and 20 status LEDs for full visual control.
Connect up 4 hi-gain stereo outputs from your DJ or performance software to your external mixer -- perfect for TRAKTOR 3 users.

Use the 4 stereo inputs to connect turntables, CD players, effect sends, or a microphone -- whatever your performance demands.

Class Act
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.

Rock Steady and Ready
Encased in a solid shield of aluminum, 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.

Features
Professional 96 kHz, 24 Bit Audio Interface. Ultra high quality Cirrus Logic™ AD/DA converters

Aluminium cased, super-robust, mobile design (slim size) specifically for DJs

8 hi-gain outputs (RCA)

8 inputs (RCA), 2 optional phono preamps with high impedance input mode

1 alternative microphone input with input gain control and input level meter (XLR)

Headphone output with visual level control

Low latency ASIO™ / CORE Audio™ / DirectSound™ driver.

USB 2.0 bus powered

MIDI I/O

Over 20 individual channel status LEDs for instant status monitoring and signal chain error detection

Compatible with any digital to analog DJ set up, such as TRAKTOR 3

Includes full version of TRAKTOR 3LE with integrated Beatport music store access

Technical Info

Interfaces
ASIO, Core Audio, DirectSound

System Requirements
Mac OSX 10.4.8, G4 1.4 GHz or Intel Core Duo family, 512 MB RAM

Windows XP + Service Pack 2, Pentium / Athlon 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM

USB 2.0 interface

Additional Information
Universal Binary -- ready for Intel Macs!

Miscellaneous Specifications
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) Channels: 8

Input (A/D) Sampling Rate: 44.1, 48, 96 KHz

Input (A/D) Bit Resolution: 16, 24

Input (A/D) Converter: Cirrus Logic

Output (D/A) Channels: 8

Output (D/A) Sampling Rate: 44.1, 48, 96 KHz

Output (D/A) Bit Resolution: 16, 24

Output (D/A) Converter: Cirrus Logic

Input Specifications
Line, microphone, and phono cross talk: -87 dBu

Line impedance: 47 kOhm

Microphone impedance: > 1 MOhm

Phono impedance: 47 kOhm/1 MOhm

Line full scale level (max. gain): 12 dBu

Microphone full scale level (max. gain): -55 dBu

Phono full scale level (max. gain): -23,5 dBu

Line THD + N: 0.007 %

Microphone THD + N: 0.007 %

Phono THD + N: 0.062 %

Line, microphone, and phono SNR: 100 dB (A-weighted)

Line, microphone, and phono frequency response: 10 -- 40kHz ±0.5 dB

Output Specifications
Line and headphone cross talk: 87 dBu

Line impedance: 100 ohm unbalanced

Headphone impedance: 8 ohm (min load)

Line maximum output level: 9,6 dBu

Headphone maximum output level: 12 dBu, 3V rms, 100 mW @ 100 Ohm

Line SNR: 101 dB (A-weighted)

Headphone SNR: 95 dBu (A-weighted)

Line THD + N: 0.007 %

Headphone THD + N: 0.012 %

Line frequency response: 10 -- 40 kHz ±0.5 dB

Headphone frequency response: 10 -- 40 kHz ±0.5 dB

One serious DJ audio interface! Pro-quality 24-bit, 96kHz interface with 4 stereo RCA outputs, 4 stereo RCA inputs with 2 optional phono preamps. Mic input; headphone output. MIDI I/O. USB 2.0 bus-powered. ASIO, Core Audio, and DirectSound drivers. Includes Traktor 3 LE for Mac and PC.