Rane SL2 - Connecting the SL2

RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4
Connecting the SL2
To integrate an SL2 unit into a typical DJ
setup, connect it to your turntables (or CD
players) and mixer, as follows:
1. Inputs
Connect your CD players or turntables to
the DECK INPUTS on the Rane SL2. *If
you use turntables, connect their ground
wires to the ground terminal on the SL2 or
your mixer.
2. Input Level Selection
Select the correct input level using the
CD / PHONO switch. Select PHONO for
Phono (turntables) or CD for Line (CD
players).
3. Outputs
Connect the OUTPUTS of the SL2 to line
inputs on your mixer. You may need to
switch to CD or LINE on your mixer (not
PHONO).
*
RIGHT
DECK
LEFT
DECK
 PHONO
CD 
RIGHT
DECK
LEFT
DECK
4. Connect the SL2 to your computer
Using the provided USB cable, connect
your SL2 to an available USB 2.0 port on
your computer. Make sure you connect it
directly to your computer and not through
a hub or splitter.
Turntable Setup
1. Set the tone arms to the specic
recommendations of the cartridge
used, so that the needle never leaves
the record, but not heavy enough that
it heats up signicantly. Both produce
poor tracking.
2. Grounding is extremely important when
using Scratch Live. Make sure you have
good connections from the ground wires
of your turntables to the grounding
post of your SL2 or your mixer. If you
do not ground your turntables properly,
the control signal will be noisy and the
tracking of the record position will be
erratic.
3. Ensure the SL2 is set to receive a phono
level signal – See step 2 of Connecting
the SL2.
CD Player Setup
Disable all built-in effects on the CD
player, including keylock/master tempo.
Ensure the SL2 is set to receive a LINE
level signal – See step 2 of Connecting
the SL2.
Kensington Security Slot
You can use a Kensington
security cable to attach the SL2
to an immovable object. Each
side of the SL2 has a Kensington
Security Slot. Refer to the instructions
provided with your Kensington Lock.
COMPUTER
Getting
Started
System Overview
The Scratch Live control records and
CDs are pressed with an audible tone
specically developed for controlling the
Scratch Live software application.
The SL2 interface converts the control
signal coming from each deck into digital
audio, to be sent via USB to the Scratch
Live software, which decodes that signal
into a stream of information based on
what the DJ is doing with the control disc.
A virtual ‘deck’ replicates the movements
of the control disc. Audio les loaded
onto the Virtual Decks are then played
back through the outputs of the hardware,
with any manipulation of the control discs
reproduced on the audio, effectively
emulating vinyl control of the les loaded
in software.
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