Rane SL 4

Rane SL 4 for Serato Scratch Live

TWO COMPUTERS & FOUR DECKS USING YOUR FAVORITE MIXER

The SL 4 connects four vinyl turntables or CD players to your computer and the mixer of your choice. Using special control vinyl, CDs or MIDI controllers, you can scratch and mix files from your Mac or Windows computer's CD or hard drive. This intuitive system replicates the traditional DJing experience for "real feel" usability. With unparalleled performance, stability and audio quality, you'll know why thousands of DJs worldwide choose Rane with Serato Scratch Live.

The SL 4 is the first standalone DJ interface with two USB ports for seamless DJ changeover and back-to-back performances. Superior sound is delivered with high quality 96 kHz, 24-bit audio. Built-in galvanic isolation between USB and audio, with turn on/off muting, ensures that only the purest interference-free audio signal is heard. Low-latency ASIO and Core Audio drivers allow you to use the SL 4 as a studio production tool with multiple third-party software applications. The SL 4 is masterfully crafted by Rane for the discerning DJ.

 

The Rane SL 4 is only sold as part of a complete package. The display box includes:

•1 SL 4 Interface

•1 Soft Carry Case

•1 Serato Scratch Live Software Install Disc.

•1 External Power Supply with Country Adaptors.

•2 USB Cables

•6 Stereo RCA Cables

•4 Control CDs

•4 Control Vinyl Records

•4 Rubber Feet for the SL 4

•1 Quick Start Guide

•1 Operators Manual

•1 Warranty Card

System Requirements

PLEASE NOTE: These are the minimum requirements to run Scratch Live with the SL 4. For best performance and for use in professional situations we recommend you buy a higher spec computer. We also recommend Intel processors.

•Available USB 2.0 port.

•1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher.

•Hard drive space for music: 5400RPM minimum, 7200RPM recommended for high resolution audio playback. 

Mac

•2GHz Intel Core Duo.

•2GB RAM.

•OSX 10.5.8 or higher. 

Windows

•2.2GHz Intel Core Duo.

•2GB RAM.

•Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or

•Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 or

•Windows 7.  We recommend Windows 7 over Vista. 

*If you have a large library, you will benefit from having more RAM.

Note 1: If you are using Scratch Live's more system intensive features such as DJ-FX or multiple virtual decks and are having issues, you may need a higher spec computer for best results, or make sure you have optimized your system: Windows 7 and Vista / Mac OS X.

Note 2: If you are planning on using HID devices on Mac OSX 10.5 (Leopard), then you must use OSX version 10.5.6 or up. HID devices include Rane mixers such as the Rane Sixty-Eight or TTM 57SL and some 3rd party controllers such as the Pioneer CDJ-400, CDJ-900, or CDJ-2000 CD players.

Parameter Specification

Computer interface USB 2.0 High Speed

USB Power Requirement 500 mA, 5.0 Volts

USB Audio Channels Ten Record and Ten Playback

External Power Supply 7.5 Volts (included)

Converters 24-bit / 48 kHz or 96 kHz sample rate switchable

.....DAC Dynamic Range 104.5 dB, A-weighted

.....ADC Dynamic Range 103 dB, A-weighted

.....Dynamic Range 101 dB A-weighted analog in to analog out

Frequency Response -0.6 dB @ 20 Hz, -0.03 dB @ 20 kHz

THD+N 0.007% at 1 kHz, 20 Hz to 20 kHz BW

Inputs Inputs 1-4 individually Phono / Line switchable

.....Aux Input Line-Level only

......Gain Unity

......Maximum Input / Output 3 Vrms @ 1 kHz

......Switched Phono Input Max 70 mV rms @ 1 kHz

SL 4 Unit Size 7.25˝ x 5˝ x 1.7˝ (18.4 x 12.6 x 4.3 cm)

Shipping Size 14˝ x 14˝ x 4˝ (36 x 36 x 10 cm) [tentative]

.....Weight 6 pounds (3 kg) [tentative]