Hercules Mk4 User Manual

Hercules ® Technical support - 1 -
Virtual DJ DJC Edition - Record the microphone input in the mix
Before attempting to record the microphone, it is important to understand the
various modes available in regards to the DJ Console Mk4.
Talk Over: This mode is enabled when pressing button Mic On/Off. The signal of
the microphone is automatically sent to Output 1-2 of the Mk4, along with the main
mix. This is useful when you want to talk to the audience to over the music, which
level will be reduced according to amount selected in the control panel.
However, in this mode, the microphone input cannot be recorded as the software
doesn’t get the microphone signal.
Hardware Mix mode: This function in the control panel Advanced tab does
essentially the thing as the Talk Over function, but without the level attenuation. It
can also be applied to the Line In 1-2 input.
Again, this mode is not to be used as the software doesn’t get the microphone
signal.
In order to be recorded, in Virtual DJ (or other applications), your
microphone has to be configured as an External Source, in the
same way you would use a CD player or a turntable.
1- Connect your microphone to DJ Console Mk4 microphone input.
2- Launch Virtual DJ

Hercules Mk4 Specifications

General

Type	DJ Controller
Crossfader	Yes
Software	DJUCED
Channels	2
MIDI	Yes
Compatibility	Windows, macOS
Jog Wheels	2
Pads	8
EQ	3-band
Microphone Input	1/4" jack
Inputs	1 x 1/4" Microphone
Outputs	RCA

Summary

Virtual DJ Microphone Recording Guide

Microphone Input Modes Overview

Explains Talk Over and Hardware Mix modes, noting their limitations for recording.

Configure Microphone as External Source for Recording

Details the process of setting up the microphone as an external source for recording in Virtual DJ.