NI Audio8 hits stores

Geschreven door Reind Dooyeweerd woensdag, 11 juli 2007 01:39

Het zag er naar uit dat Native Instruments met Traktor Scratch weer een totaal pakket zou gaan leveren, dus hardware en software in 1 pakket. Toch gaat het net even iets anders dan gedacht, de Audio8 geluidskaart zal namelijk ook gewoon los verkocht gaan worden. Naar mijn mening niet bijster slim van Native aangezien men zo wel het risico loopt dat mensen de hardware kopen en de software vervolgens op een iets minder legale manier van het net af trekken om zo flink goedkoper uit te zijn.

Native Instruments Audio8 in stores now.
Designed entirely to meet the needs of the modern DJ, this powerhouse audio interface is rock solid and compact, boasting an outrageous 8 in / 8 out, MIDI connectivity, and super high end audio quality. Specifically for DJs, it's the perfect partner for your preferred DJ or production software, and is available at your local dealer or in the NI Online Shop now.


The Audio 8 DJ is a performance-optimized USB 2.0 audio interface specifically designed for Traktor 3 and other professional DJ software. With its flexible 8-in/8-out configuration, two studio-grade phono preamps, extremely low latency, and a compact and highly robust aluminium casing, NI say that Audio 8 DJ fully meets the demands of professional ‘digital Djs’ and can act as the centerpiece of a wide range of different performance setups in club, stage and studio environments.

Top 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

Pricing and Availability:
Audio 8 DJ is available for a suggested retail price of $ 449 / EUR 399 from authorized dealers and in the NI Online Shop. Owners of Audio 8 DJ can make use of special upgrade offers for both Traktor Scratch and Traktor 3, with discounted prices of $ 339 / EUR 299 and $ 119 / EUR 99 respectively.