The MIC input of DDJ-SX is designed to output clear and crispy sound if it is used under the optimal conditions.

However, depending on the usage of microphones, distortion may occur. Such distortion is caused when the mic input level is so high that it exceeds the tolerance level of MIC Amp circuit.

If this happens, no matter how you adjust the TRIM knob on DDJ-SX, distortion will not disappear.

If the gain level can be adjusted on a wireless microphone, it is recommended to lower the gain level until distortion is not observed.

When distortion occurs even though you are using wired microphone, it is
recommended to set the TRIM knob higher to avoid excessive input.

When excessive input is prevented, optimal sound quality without
distortion can be output.


If you haven't already checked it out, this discussion over on the Pioneer forum may be of some help also: forums.pioneerdj.com

FROM PIONEER

Thxs I'm using a shure 58 wired mic.

I think my main concern is the audio dropout for 1/2 sec every 1/2hr while in use

ive never had that but i think if you lower usb buffer that stops in software

Nope didn't take care of it

what are yuor computer specs?

MacBook Pro 2.4GHz 8GB Ram 1TB HD running lion 10.7.5

External drive 750GB FireWire

Hey Djpr,

How many crates and sounds are we talking about in your library?

Regards
Dave W

I HAVE 19 VIDEO CRATES WITH OVER 7,000 MP4 VIDEOS
AND 20 MP3 CRATES WITH OVER 30,000 + TRACKS

I NOTICE TODAY WHEN I HIT THE VELOCITY PAD TO SET A CUE POINT IT DID IT ALSO.

Have you done the new update to 1.1, did it help?

Did the upgrade to 1.1 last night haven't used it yet. but now i have a different issue since the update, With a license button on the bottom right side of the display that doesn't go away.

It will when you plug ddj in or hit license tab at botton that says license and it will go away

Nope and nope lol same thing i thought but still there, so far been playing for 1/2 Hr no audio drop outs.

Keep us informed about dropouts. You say you can't get the license tab to move?

No license button stays on the bottom right side corner

i've plugged it in and turned it on and it never disappears.

the license button will stay there, it's feature for upgrades, the window can me closed though.

Oh Ok didn't know. that was not on the release info LOL. I will let you know after this weekend if I had any drop outs.

@dave, what do you mean for feature upgrades? Are we gonna have to pay for upgrades at some point?

Sorry I should be more clear. This is for Serato DJ intro controller users to be able to have paid upgrades to use Serato DJ with there controllers, you can read more here:serato.com

Regards
Dave W

I understood i just keep getting this feeling that paid updates are coming. just a hunch.

It's Saturday dec 8th and yes I did get two audio drop out last night while mixing at my spot

Sorry to hear that, we are looking into what maybe causing these for some users. Can you just tell me whether you have Auto gain engaged ? If so could you test with and without it and see if you get dropouts with both enabled and disabled?

Regards
Dave W

Thanks for the reply Dave, I do have the auto gain on I'll test it tomorrow without it on and let you know what happens,

Hey David

So far I tested it for 1hr today 12/11/12 with auto gain off, haven't had a drop out while music is playing until I turned on the FX for the first time while mixing after 30mins. I got a 6hr Gig on Friday ill keep you updated on how that went as for any music drop outs. I'm thinking it has something to do with the software or a setting In the software.

O.k keep me posted, we are finding some interesting stuff out from the other users and yourself from this feedback, keep it coming :)

im still having audio drop out for like 1/2 second once every 1hr

We are still looking into it. Will keep you posted.

Hey Dave

I got a video I recorded when it froze on me. Also got some pictures of when a froze a second time and it came out with a message to power off the computer. If you want to check out the video give a email address to forward it to.

i"m still getting audio drop outs 1/2 second about every hour and when I turn on the effects the same thing occurs.I am using a mac book 100gb hard drive 2ghz intel core duo processor mem 2gb 667mhz ddr2 sdram. i did all the settings with the screen saver turned off sleep mode set to never changed the latency turn off auto gain none of that resolved the issue.also when i;m playing if i turn on the effects button the whole system skips.tryed it with a macbook pro same thing runing os 10.6.8

STARTED HAVING DROP OUTS ONCE AGAIN

Which version of the firmware are you currently running?

im on 1.05 firmware running serato dj 1.2

it happens every now and then
not as much as it use too
but it still happens

I'd suggest and update of the firmware: pioneerdj.com

See how that goes.

Dave W

Hey Dave

that is the latest firmware on there site for the ddj sx??????

Ok just found the V1.07 thxs Dave will do so and keep you updated if it works.

O.K great let me know how you get on.

Dave

JO Vill,

time for an upgrade bro...that laptop is out of spec for Serato DJ,it isn't good to use Barely minimum specs....i got a top of the like core duo (Mid 2008 or 2009 i think) at 2.8Ghz,8gigs of ram 1TB HDD,512 Video Card with no audio dropouts but I'm gonna upgrade in a few months cause when i run Serato video,I'm using 40-50% of the CPU the whole time....on the new i-7s quad core...things are less strenuous on the CPU plus the GT 650 is a beast with kinda GTX specs.

SO yeah upgrade....upgrade...

Hey Dave

After updating the firmware I used it last night at a gig for 5hrs no problem. I'll let you know if I run into anything else but as of last night everything working good

Thxs,

Great, i'll close this thread for now. Feel free to reopen if you have any further questions or issues.

Regards
Dave W