Rane - SL 3 - Serato Scratch Live

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Rane SL 3 - Serato Scratch Live

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lab price:: $699.00
list price:: $879.00
item #:: dig-736

the lab review

OVERVIEW
The SL 3 is the long awaited, upgraded version of the popular SL 1 Serato interface. This new version boasts much improved audio quality thanks to 24-bit audio processing, better dynamic range, USB 2.0 connectivity, and auxiliary inputs/outputs all in a light, compact unit.

FEATURES
Like the world standard SL 1, the SL 3 connects one or two standard vinyl or CD turntables to your computer and the mixer of your choice. Using regular turntables or CD players, you can scratch and mix files from your Mac or Windows computer's CD or hard drive with the control records or CDs.

The newly enhanced, premium grade preamps and 24-bit audio processing allows the compact new SL 3 to produce a richer, warmer sound than its predecessor. The new auxiliary outputs
allow DJs and electronic musicians to intensify the mix with the Scratch Live SP-6 Sample Player. The auxiliary inputs provide a live input feed for creative sampling or recording your set. Use any combination of audio sources: control CD, control vinyl, MIDI or regular CDs and vinyl for more flexibility than ever.

In addition, the SL3 comes with software switchable Direct Thru connections which means less cable required, independent line/phono-level selection for each input for greater flexibility, galvanic isolation prevents computer noise from interfering with audio path, and included international power supply and soft carry case.

MAIN UPGRADES
- new auxiliary input to take the record out of your mixer and send signal back in to serato to record your live sets, mic sample, etc

- new 3rd output. In software upgrades to come this will be used for a 3rd deck, for now, it is used to send samples from the sample bank to a 3rd channel on your mixer. You CAN load full songs on this sample player as is

- one less set of cables to connect to mixer as the "thru" signal can be toggled in software now (if you wanted to use the 1200 or the CDJ to play a normal cd or record without disconnecting the entire setup)

- ships with Serato version 1.8.4 which is an adapted version of 1.8.3. fully stable and incorporates some of the new features in 1.9

- 24 bit instead of the previous 16 bit box

stronger USB connection to withstand wear and tear

- smaller and lighter design

- carrying case and power adapter included

reviewed by the mgmnt 04/01/2009

lab recommended
lab staple item

key features

- new compact hardware design
- higher output improves ability to easily match levels of various source types
- improved Dynamic Range (104 dB)
- improved audio performance (24 bit 44.1 or 48kHz converters)
- maximum audio output: 3 Vrms (hotter output)
- galvanic isolation prevents computer noise from the audio path
- USB 2.0 high speed audio interface
- aux input for Live Mix Recording or LiveFeed
- aux out channel allows use of Sample Player as a virtual deck and opens the door for future expansion and creative configurations for DJs and electronic musicians
- high-grade phono preamps
- software switchable direct thru connections for simplified connections
- independent line or phono-level selection for each input for greater flexibility
- includes International power supply to insure optimum performance and easy transfer between DJs
- soft carry case included

includes

- Serato Scratch Live install disc
- 2 12" vinyl control records
- 2 control CDs
- external Universal Power Supply with Country Adaptors
- USB Cable
- 4 Stereo RCA Cables
- 4 Rubber Feet for the SL 3
- manual/quick start guide