Question for AH Xone K2 users

[2pauluzz2]

Is there a particular reason that Gaiser and Recondite use an Apogee usb audio interface instead of the sound card that is part of their Xone K2 controller?

In one club scenario, I couldn't get the K2's soundcard to work with traktor, and I solved it another way. But I think this might have been a result of a bad cable.
I do not own a mixer so I can't test the K2's soundcard capabilities (in combination with Ableton).

I understand that there is likely a quality difference between Apogee and Xone, but that can't possibly be noticeable on a PA system/club environment to the extend that it warrants dragging another unit while touring.

Examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIP7HCM0m3Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJHRPWF4C7c

I've read this topic about a club volume issue on AH forums, but it doesn't seem to be a widespread issue – and also, those forums seem quite dead:
http://xoneforum.allen-heath.com/forum_ ... ulme-issue

Anyone on these here forums might understand their reasoning?
That might just prevent some disappointment on my end the next time I play out.

[zeepster]

You probably won't find a good answer searching online. I know, i've searched a lot years ago.
I think the dynamic range of the audio interface inside K2 isn't up to par compared to more dedicated interfaces.

Have you played with it on a gig?

[2pauluzz2]

Thanks for that. No, I have not had a chance to field test it yet. It looks like there is not a lot written about this online indeed.
I'll see if I can find some specs on the dynamic range compared to the Apogee devices.