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Mic Distortion With Firmware 1.7

Product
Serato DJ Pro
Version
1.1.2
Hardware
Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX
Computer
PC
OS
Platform
-
DJ Herschel 11:13 AM - 6 June, 2013
Hi

I updated my DDJ-SX's firmware when the 1.7 version came out,but when i tested the mic channels it still distorts.

Anyone also experience this?
Serato, Support
Jamie W 12:18 AM - 17 June, 2013
Hey DJ Herschel,

Thanks for getting in touch,

The firmware update will improve the Mic connection on the DDJ-SX.
You will still get distortion / noises if you use a microphone with a mismatched impedance level.

What kind of microphone are you using with your DDJ-SX?

Thanks.
DJ Herschel 7:37 PM - 17 June, 2013
Thanks for the reply Jamie

It was a Wharfdale mic.Not sure of the model but i never have any distortion problems when using is with a free standing mixer of any brand.
Serato, Support
Jamie W 3:52 AM - 18 June, 2013
Hey DJ Herschel,

Quote:
It was a Wharfdale mic.Not sure of the model but i never have any distortion problems when using is with a free standing mixer of any brand.


Thanks for that information, I have seen users having issues with microphones that they have no problem plugging into any other mixer / any brand. Its unfortunate the DDJ-SX mic input does not suit such a wide range of Microphones, but you do have options.

This is the DDJ-SX Mic Gain and Impedance level.
–52 dBu/10 kW'

Options:
1. Use a Microphone with the same gain / impedance level and you should be fine.

2. Your other option is to purchase an attenuator which can lower / boost the impedance level for mismatched microphones. Here is an example: --> www.ebay.com

Is there anything else I can help you with?
DJ Herschel 6:43 AM - 18 June, 2013
Hi

Thanks for all the info.

That will be all for now.
Phuture2 8:29 PM - 18 June, 2013
or you can pick up a small live mixer {Mackie 402} run the microphone through the small mixer. More expandability.
Serato, Support
Jamie W 9:55 PM - 18 June, 2013
Hey DJ Herschel,

No problem :)
I will close this thread now.

Thanks for your input Phuture2 :D