USB Hub Essentials For DJ’s and Performers: Powered or Unpowered? via DJ TechTools
Many people are now carrying a wide range of gear with them on the road or in the studio, and this brings up the common question: what is the right way to set it up? All of your devices including controllers, sound-cards, and dj consoles have different power demands so it’s critical to know the right and wrong way to use USB hubs when connecting them all to the computer.
Understanding USB Ports And Controllers
Before looking at USB hubs, there are some important things to know about USB ports. USB 2.0 ports are capable of outputting 450 – 500mA (Milliamps) for peripherals such as external hard drives, sound cards, and DJ controllers. 450 – 500mA is enough to power most controllers, including large one’s such as the Kontrol S4 (with compromises to the sound levels and LED brightness).
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