Traktor | What Are the Main Differences between a TRAKTOR Kontrol S2 MK2 and MK3?

This article compares different specifications and features of the MK2 and MK3 generation of TRAKTOR KONTROL S2:

FEATURE DESCRIPTION	S2 MK2	S2 MK3
Max. Main Output Level RCA (dBu)	11	7
Max. Headphone Level at 33 Ω (dBu/mW) *	1,5 / 2x 25	4 / 2x 45
Max. Headphone Level at 70 Ω (dBu/mW) *	5 / 2x 27	5 / 2x 27
Jog wheel platter diameter (mm)	94	120

* The impedance of your headphones (measured in Ohm/Ω) has a strong influence on its actual maximum output level. In a nutshell, the higher the impedance, the lower the maximum output at the same gain level. Learn more about headphone impedance in this article.

** The S2 MK2 is designed to be used with a power supply. It offers an emergency mode which allows you to operate the device without power supply - in this case, lighting brightness and headphone levels are being reduced.

With the S2MK3, using a power supply has no effect on LED brightness and output levels.