Traktor Audio 2: Tiny, Loud, and Portable
By Ruben Lone
Native Instruments has released the newest, smallest device in its line of digital DJ hardware, the Traktor Audio 2. As “the world’s smallest audio interface,” the Audio 2 is an ultra-compact, high-quality sound card, processing audio at 24-bit/48 kHz.
Made for use with Traktor’s iOS app Traktor DJ, as well as the Traktor Pro software, the Audio 2 makes mobile DJing a breeze, with little setup and breakdown between DJs and sets. Furthermore, the size of the audio 2 makes it a viable option for audiophiles who want to listen to music in high quality from their iPhones. The device comes with connection cables for iPhone and laptop, and the 30 pin to USB cable for iPad is optional.
Native Instruments has been steadily developing iOS compatibility for its line of DJ devices, including the Kontrol S4, S2, and Z1 controllers. This expansion speaks to the growing number of mobile DJs and fans of electronic music, especially those who use laptop, iPads, and now iPhones for their sets.
The Traktor Audio 2 works in a number of configurations integrating the mobile and desktop versions of its software. Below, the setups for iPhone, iPad, external miser and MIDI controller MIDI are shown. With Audio 2′s dual-channel output, switching between these setups is quite simple.
Traktor Audio 2 comes with Traktor LE 2, the standard version of the desktop software, and comes at an affordable price of $99. Check out the Traktor section of the NI website for more information.
