[CLOSED] DDJ-T1 Mic Input Sounds ATROCIOUS

I can't get my Mic or aux input to work. I'm using virtual DJ.

I have a good night djj.t1 controller and when I connect the microphone does not sound bone talk and no sound .. need to do some settings from traktor? if they could explcarme would be very grateful .. connect the microphone since his departure in mic saying give volume and nothing is heard

@Corey > TRS would be better. What have you tried?

@Fred > Do you have the AC power cord connected?

No.I haven't tried that. Do you think it'll help?

@Corey

Fred -- yes I always use the AC adapter. I've gotten it sound  better, "acceptable," by keeping the input trim very low and the channel volume all the way up, and the master volume at 0db. I figured if distortion were happening, it would certainly be at the input stage. It sounds better now but it's still a circus when I'[m trying to use it at PA volumes -- I have to crank my JBL powered speakers well above their nominal levels, to ensure that I can keep the mic input trim as low as possible.

With that being said, it still sounds "ok" at best, certainly not GOOD.

are you sure the input switch is on MIC and not AUX? the 1/4 in can be used for either or and may effect the sound quality if you plug a mic into it and it is set to AUX. Also I know some mic 1/4" outs are not "line outs" so changing the T1 to aux may help also. I would try both settings 

@Fred > Yes, the AC power needs to be connected for the Aux input to work.

@Corey > Have you definitely chosen the Aux input on the front selector switch of the T1?

Yes I have chosen "Mic" on the aux/mic switch. The microphones do not work at all when aux is selected.

Last night was the last straw. I can not continue using this POS anymore -- the mic sounded HORRIBLE, embarrassing. I couldn't even make announcements. I'm selling it.

Cory, I am not cancelling out that there is an issue with the unit but have you tried any troubleshooting like possible trying a new wired mic, different cable, etc....?

Could also be just a defect in oyer controller, maybe call where you purchased it from to see if they would get you a replacement or send it in to pioneer to have it looked

I've tried multiple mics, all of which sound fine on my other systems.

Can someone CONFIRM what type of mic I should be using -- I need an exact match in terms of impedance-matching. Also, the manual doesn't state if I should be using TS or TRS on this input. Very frustrating.

have you tried it in standalone mode, Traktor not connected, I wonder if anything mic related is being routed through traktor which may screw something up effects wise, Just a guess from reading over the guide

BriChi -- thx to you and everyone for the help so far. Haven't tried standalone mode yet, but that's a good idea.

I have made some significant progress. I am no expert on ohms, mics, and electrical laws, but have discovered good sound quality when using my Shure wireless mic's Lo-Z output (XLR) to 1/4" TS into the DDJ-T1. I have plenty of headroom at the trim pot, and distortion is pretty much not there. This makes no sense, tho, since the DDJ-T1's input is high-z.  When I connect using the Shure's high-z (1/4" TS to 1/4" TS), the distortion is terrible. I also bought a lo-z to high-z transformer, which doesn't help with either configuration.

When going out of the Shure low-z (XLR), shouldn't I be using a 1/4" TRS connector into the DDJ-T1? Should I assume that if I did that, the signal would be fatter and distortion would be introduced, since it's a high-z input? What is happening to the signal, going from XLR to TS? The cable itself is not a low-z to high-z transformer. This makes no sense.

I noticed in the manual IF USB POWER IS BEING USED IT WONT OUTPUT FROM AUX OR MIC.

How can I get round this problem, as USB cable is connecting the controller to my computer?

@Paul > Plug in the AC power too.

@Gavin Yep it is. Tried to config, not difficult but no output whatsoever. The mic works fine in a phantom powered mixer.

The DDJ-T1 does NOT put out phantom power, therefore a condensor mic will not work. You need to be using a dynamic mic or something ordinary.

Works fine in a phantom powered mixer.

Will need to find out what kind of mic it is.

@Paul > What make / brand microphone is it?

Please see pg 23 of the manual for troubleshooting with Traktor: http://pioneerdj.com/support/files/DRB1572A_en.pdf

Checked the manual but will check the mic type next, thanks.

@paul > Any update?

@Gavin > I haven't but will figure it out thanks, can only be 1 of 2 things.