How to use the “hidden” Booth Out volume knob on the new Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2

December 19, 2013

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Turns out Native Instrument's new Kontrol S4 MK2 has a hidden gem in the new update: Booth Out!

According to the new User Manual, on the back of the S4 MK2 are RCAs for Main Out and 1/4 for Booth Out. There's a recessed Booth Volume knob next to the 1/4 outputs. Next to that knob is a switch for Booth / Main. If set to MAIN the 1/4 outputs will output same as RCA. If the switch is set to BOOTH, the 1/4 output volume only uses the back Booth Volume knob and is independent from the Main Volume knob.

Since most pros don't fiddle with main out volume, the easy work-around is to swap roles and use 1/4 for main out and RCA for booth. You can set a good main-out level using the back knob, and use the convenient main volume knob for your booth.

Comments

Robert

October 15, 2014 at 11:44 am

Hi Radley – I have the original S4 and my problem is that the levels are way lower than the CDJ level outputs when I take my rig to a club. It’s so bad, that I’m afraid to take my S4 outside of my house again. This issue happens even if I have the levels pushed into the red inside Traktor. Any suggestions?

radley

October 15, 2014 at 12:02 pm

Check your Traktor settings to make sure it’s not limiting / compressing your output (I think the default is -9db w/ compression). I believe the S4 MK2 fixed that by boosting output volume by 6db (over the original MK1).

Finally, check ahead with the sounds guys – they often do stuff with mixer levels to cap DJs from going to loud. DJs tend to get louder and louder during a set, and volumes / EQs are often maxed out at the end. See if that’s happening and if there’s a way to plan for it.

Matty Allen

October 11, 2015 at 2:21 pm

Is it possible to play 2 sets of external speakers then, One through RCA and one through the booth? Meaning they will both be playing at the same time?

How to use the “hidden” Booth Out volume knob on the new Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2

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