Introducing the first professional DJ mixer with two USB 2.0 high-speed ports with support for real-time connection of two computers. Two DJs can work in parallel and/or seamlessly transition from one DJ to another.
The Rane Sixty-Eight Mixer is the winner of DJ Mag’s 2010 Tech Award for the “Ultimate Club DJ Mixer.” Full details here.
The Rane Sixty-Eight Mixer has also been nominated for the "Best DJ Product of 2010" by The Music and Sound Awards.
The Sixty-Eight Mixer has so many controls, you might not know where to start. Taking the mixer one section at a time, it's easier to comprehend. Click on the image above to open an interactive page showing each section and the controls within it (click on any section).
The FlexFx Mix Level controls the level of the FlexFx signal going to the Main Mix.
The Contour Control for the PGM Faders affects all four channel faders.
The Contour Control for the Crossfader has a separate adjustment.
Both 1/4" and 3.5mm headphone jacks are ready to plug into.
The Fader section is easily removed for cleaning or replacement.
PGM Inputs 1-4
The Sixty-Eight has four stereo analog inputs for PGM 1 through PGM 4. Any of these analog inputs may be set for Phono Input, Line Input or S/PDIF using the P - L - S switches on the rear panel.
Any of the four analog inputs may be used for Scratch Live vinyl emulation control. Input 1 or Input 2 may be selected for Scratch Live Virtual Deck 1 control. Input 3 or 4 may be selected for Scratch Live Virtual Deck 2 control. Control input sources are selected in Scratch Live.
Mic Inputs
The Mic Inputs accept an XLR or a balanced or unbalanced 1/4" plug. Mic 1 has a switchable phantom power option, and Mic 2 has a switchable line level option.
Analog Outputs
All analog outputs come from the same “Main Mix” signal. Main, Booth and Session outputs each have their own Level control. The Main output is on balanced XLR jacks. The Booth output is on balanced 1/4˝ TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) jacks, though unbalanced TS (tip-sleeve) plugs may be used. The Session output is on regular unbalanced RCA jacks. Because all signals are identical, users may use any of these outputs as the “main” output if a different cable type is required for connection.
• Support for two DJs at once.
DJ handover is easy with two USB ports. Easily switch between two laptops without interrupting the music. e.g., DJ A can be playing out channels 1 and 2, and then hand off those channels one at a time to DJ B.
Two DJs can perform in parallel on the same mixer: Two DJs connect, configure which channels they output in software, and then DJ side by-side off the same mixer. eg., DJ A can play out channels 1 and 2, and DJ B can play out channels 3 and 4 at the same time.
• Control of Scratch Live from the hardware control strips.
A plug-and-play preset is included which performs standard functions (Library Navigation, Cues, Loops).
Customizable presets for advanced users who will be able to switch groups, so the control strips become open-assignable like a MIDI controller, allowing custom functions and mapping.
• Record your separate PGM inputs, FlexFX USB Send, Aux Inputs or Main Mix: all possible record sources.
• SP-6 Sample player output assign to mixer channels.
Additional output options are added to the SP-6 Sample Player, allowing a user to choose channels 1-4 or the FlexFX Return as the output. This allows three decks coming out of channels 1-3 and having the SP-6 coming out of channel 4.
• Control and insertion of Software FX using the FlexFX USB Insert.
• Record your mix to disk with pre-fader audio and fader automation recorded.
This option allows a user to record not only audio, but fader automation. This can then be imported into a DAW for editing.
Scratch Live is licensed exclusively to Rane.
PLEASE NOTE: These are the minimum requirements to run Scratch Live. For best performance and for use in professional situations we recommend you buy a higher spec computer. We also recommend Intel processors.
Mac
Windows
*If you have a large library, you will benefit from having more RAM.
Note 1: If you are using Scratch Live 2.0's more system intensive features such as DJ FX 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.
Note 3: Please read this FAQ if you are looking at buying a computer with an AMD processor: Problems with PCs using AMD processors.
Continuous control signal on vinyl allows smooth accurate scratching. Scratch Live has the lowest latency vinyl emulation system on the market. It has advanced vinyl groove and stylus modeling algorithm for a sound indistinguishable from the real thing.
Innovative positioning system allows fast and accurate needle dropping. The record has thin marks every minute, and a thicker mark every 5 minutes (played at 33 RPM). These marks assist you when using needle dropping to move through the track.
The Vinyl Scroll track allows you use your turntable or CD to scroll through your crate and pick the next song without touching your laptop.
Four copies of black vinyl are included with the Sixty-Eight: 10 minutes, plus Vinyl Scroll track. Side B: 15 minutes.
Four 15-minute control CDs are included with the Sixty-Eight.
The Scratch Live Control Tone, the audio pressed on Scratch Live Control Vinyl and the Control CDs, is copyright 2004-2011 Serato Audio Research. The creation of personal backups of the Control CD is allowed, however duplicating Control CDs for commercial benefit is strictly prohibited. For avoidance of doubt the duplication or creation of Control Vinyl for any use is strictly prohibited. Please respect our copyright. ©2004-2011 Serato Audio Research.
Serato Video is a software plug-in for Scratch Live which adds the ability to playback and mix video files. Manage a variety of video clips from within the Scratch Live library and load them onto a virtual deck for control with either vinyl or CD.
The controls allow you to mix clips with a variety of transitions, as well as apply exciting effects to each video clip. The mixed output can be sent to your computer's secondary display for connection to external monitors or projectors.
Serato Video is only available from Serato.
Video-SL Software and Support are no longer available from Rane.
Please contact Serato for purchases or technical support on video products.
Perform your beats: Drag your Ableton Set onto a Virtual Deck in Scratch Live, then use the Deck to control Ableton Live's tempo and playback.
Ableton View: Live's Session View shows up inside Serato Scratch Live. You can launch clips and scenes, control instruments and effects, mix, mute and solo from within Scratch Live. The Ableton View also syncs automatically with your Akai Professional APC40, APC20 or Novation Launchpad.
Sync Player: Sync your Ableton Live Set to an MP3 in Scratch Live and free up a Deck. Ableton Live locks to the groove and timing of the track on that Deck.
Intelligent audio routing: Ableton Live's audio is intelligently routed to your Serato audio hardware; no secondary audio interface is needed.
Perfect your mixtapes: Record your Serato DJ performance as an Ableton Live Set, complete with song placement and fader movements (Fader and EQ automation is only available when Mixtape is recorded with a Rane TTM 57SL or a Rane Sixty-Eight.) Use Live's collection of effects, instruments and production tools to edit, enhance and polish your mix.
Important Notes: Free for registered owners of Serato Scratch Live hardware and Ableton Live/Suite 8 (and above). You may use The Bridge with the Trial version of Ableton Live, however after 30 days, a license is required to save, export or use The Bridge. The Bridge is not available for Live Lite, Live LE, Live Intro, APC or Launchpad Edition.
To activate The Bridge: Download Scratch Live 2.1.1 and Ableton Live 8.2. Open both programs at the same time with Rane hardware attached to activate The Bridge online.
This model CASE4 is designed to accomodate Rane's Sixty-Eight Mixer. This case is made from high impact NK-7 resin designed to absorb the shocks of transport. While being watertight, it is equipped with an automatic pressure release valve to equalize pressure inside the case. There's added space beneath the mixer for headphones, cables, phono cartridges and other small items. The case measures 7.5" x 16" x 19.75" (19 x 41 x 50 cm). Shipping weight is 17 pounds (7.72 kg), unboxed and empty is 10 pounds (4.53 kg).
Two mounting bracket kits are available for the Sixty-Eight Mixer. Brackets install easily with three screws on each side. These are powder-coated electro-galvanized .075" steel, with the same finish as the mixer. Click on the image for a close-up assembly diagram. Without ears, the mixer is 12" wide (30.5 cm). Either kit is the same price, $89. "68 EARS 14" brackets bring the total width of the mixer to 13.3" (33.78 cm) for coffin mounting. These measure 14" x .75" x 3" (35.8 x 1.9 x 7.7 cm). Precise measurements are here. Shipping weight is 3 pounds (1.36 kg). "68 EARS 19" brackets bring the total width of the mixer to 19" (48.26 cm) for rack mounting. These measure 14" x 3.6" x 3" (35.8 x 9.2 x 7.7 cm). Precise measurements are here. Shipping weight is 5 pounds (2.27 kg). |
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Parameter : Specification : Conditions & Comments
Analog Inputs: 4 Stereo, Unbalanced RCA jacks:
..........Phono, Line-level or S/PDIF input switches
..........Phono Response: RIAA ±1 dB, Gain: 30 dB at 1 kHz
..........Max Phono Input 150 mV
..........Max Line Input 4 Vrms
S/PDIF Inputs: 16-bit or 24-bit PCM only
....................SRC output is always 24-bit
..........Input sample rate 16 kHz to 144 kHz
....................SRC output sample rate is always 48 kHz
ADCs: 24-bit, 48 kHz; Dynamic range 101 dB A-weighted
DACs: 24-bit, 48 kHz; Dynamic range 107 dB A-weighted
Digital Signal Processing: 48 kHz, 32-bit floating point
USB Audio: Six Stereo Record, Five Stereo Playback
..........48 kHz, 32-bit floating point
Mic Inputs: Active Balanced: 1/4" & XLR combination jack
..........Tone Controls: 2-Band
..........Mic 1 has +48V Phantom Power on/off switch
..........Mic 2 has Mic/Line-level switch
Line Outputs:
..........Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.25 dB, Line in to Line out
..........THD+N <0.01% re 0 dBFS, 20 to 20 kHz, 20 kHz BW
..........Unbalanced jacks maximum 4 Vrms (RCA & FlexFX)
..........Stereo balanced jacks maximum 8 Vrms (Main & Booth)
FlexFX Return: Unbalanced 1/4" TS (tip-sleeve) phone jacks
FlexFX Send: Unbalanced 1/4" (tip-sleeve) TS phone jacks
Agency Listing: c/CSA/us
Universal Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, 15 W max
USB Power: Mixer is self-powered.
Unit size: 14.3"H x 12"W x 4"D (36.4 cm x 30.5 cm x 10.2 cm)
Weight: 11.3 lb (5.2 kg)
Shipping Size: 7.75"H x 15"W x 19.25"D (19.7 cm x 38.1 cm x 49 cm)
Weight: 16 lb (7.26 kg)
Note: All specifications are typical unless otherwise stated.
Rane Sixty-Eight Mixer Data Sheet (4M) Serato Scratch Live Data Sheet (4M) Sixty-Eight Manual for Scratch Live 2.0 (7M) [shipping] Sixty-Eight Manual for Scratch Live 2.3 (9M) [download 2.3 from serato,com] Sixty-Eight Quick Start Manual with Shortcuts (1M) Sixty-Eight Ear 14" Wide Dimensions Sixty-Eight Ear 19" Wide Dimensions Sixty-Eight Fader Care and Replacement
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