Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 Review

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 Feature

• Highly integrated 4-deck TRAKTOR controller and flagship software
• Hardware: 4-channel mixer with ergonomic layout, 2 high-res touch-sensitive jog wheels
• Software: TRAKTOR PRO 2 - features 4-deck mixing and effects, plus all-new Sample Decks and a powerful Loop Recorder
• Built-in high-end 24-bit/96kHz low-latency audio interface with Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters and MIDI I/O
• Powerful MP3 management with iTunes integration and iPod compatibility

Native Instruments revolutionized the DJ world nearly a decade ago with the introduction of TRAKTOR, the worlds first professional DJ software. Now they're set to do it all again with TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, the only DJ performance system designed from the ground up from the team behind TRAKTOR. Forget what you know about DJ controllers and DJ software. TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 was designed from its conception as a fully integrated system where software and hardware are fused in perfect harmony. Once you experience it, youll immediately feel how simple, yet powerful and fluid a professional DJ system can be. TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 is the culmination of a 10-year vision and experience only Native Instruments can provide. So whether youre a seasoned TRAKTOR user looking for the ultimate controller, or just entering the world of digital DJing, the S4 delivers like no other can. Custom-tailored for TRAKTOR, the S4 fuses a premium-quality 4 channel DJ mixer, a built-in 24 bit/96 kHz soundcard, an intuitive controller, and the flagship TRAKTOR PRO S4 software into one fully professional solution - the ideal one-stop package for DJs who want pro features, instant usability and go-anywhere portability. The sleek, stylish controller puts TRAKTOR at your fingertips - fusing hardware and software into one harmonic unit. Innovative Sample Decks, high-quality electromagnetic jog wheels, two effect units and two clearly laid-out deck control sections can be assigned to any of the four software decks and deliver a new level in creative control over your one shots, tracks and loops. The intuitive and ergonomic controller layout and its robust rotary knobs provide precise visual and tactile status feedback perfect for any DJ situation. Highly responsive to the touch, TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 is incredibly smooth to use, while its slim and compact profile makes it easy to transport from gig to gig. Its super simple to get straight in the mix, thanks to the included TRAKTOR PRO S4 software, a...

Numark "DJ in a Box" Dual Turntable DJ Starter Kit

Numark "DJ in a Box" Dual Turntable DJ Starter Kit Review

Numark "DJ in a Box" Dual Turntable DJ Starter Kit Feature

• Two TT-1550 belt-drive turntables with pitch adjustment
• Anti-skate control, strobe indicator1 DM-950 2-channel mixer with microphone input
• 2-band EQ, gain controls and crossfaderIncludes connecting cables,

DJ Package. Made by Numark.

Nobody else does "DJ In A Box" like Numark. Numark packages include everything you need to start spinning like a pro, right out of the box!

Package Includes:
(2) TT1550 multi-directional efficient belt drive turntables
DM950 2 channel + mic mixer, EQ on each channel, slider style cuing
HF125 flexible 7-position dual headphone.
(2) Groove Tool cartridges and slipmats

Numark 3 LCD 5.5IN Video Display

Numark 3 LCD 5.5IN Video Display Review

Numark 3 LCD 5.5IN Video Display Feature

• Three 5.6" (142.24 mm) (diagonal) color TFTLCD screens
• Two composite video inputs with builtin video switch per screen and passthrough output for daisychaining to another video input device
• Tilt adjustment for optimum viewing angle
• PAL and NTSC compatible
• Individual brightness / contrast / tint control for each screen

FULL–TILT VIEWING FOR YOUR VIDEO OUTPUT. The Numark VM03–MKII is a 3–screen/6–input LCD video display monitor designed for any video monitoring application. The advanced design of the VM03–MKII allows the user to monitor video sources in either a rack–mount (3 rack spaces required) or tabletop setting. What separates the VM03–MKII from other video monitors on the market is the adjustable viewing angle. This unique design allows the video producer or engineer to customize the VM03–MKII viewing angle up to 96 degrees. This flexibility is ideal for DJ and broadcast applications, where limited space may prohibit easy viewing angles.

Numark Total Computer DJ in a Box

Numark Total Computer DJ in a Box Review

Numark Total Computer DJ in a Box Feature

• Complete DJ package for use with Mac or PC
• Total Control hardware control surface with 20 knobs, five faders, and 31 buttons
• Scratch wheels, crossfader, and EQ knobs all laid-out in DJ mixer format
• DJ|iO computer interface for getting audio into and out of your computer
• Traktor LE DJ software
• Mix, scratch and interchange audio or video.
• Smart Database Management - Automatically checks database integrity at launch and fixes errors by cleaning out missing and removed files.
• Global Search - Files are automatically added to a global search database allowing you to quickly find files stored on multiple folders and drives.
• Visual waveform overlay of beats - Increases visual clarity.
• Multiple user interfaces to fit your mixing style

Get started DJing today with everything you need in one package with Total Computer DJ in a Box from Numark, which includes the Total Control portable performance controller, the DJ I/O audio interface, pair of HF125 headphones, and Traktor LE DJ software from Native Instruments. Mix and scratch on Total Control, the scratch control surface designed expressly for computer DJs. DJ I/O gets audio into and out of your computer for connection to the PA system and for cueing with the included pro-grade HF125 headphones.

The Total Control control surface (see larger image).

The compact Numark DJ I/O audio interface.

Total Control Performance Controller
Numark's portable Total Control is a powerful control surface for performing and producing with DJ software. The time-tested layout works just like two decks and a mixer, making it both easy to learn and capable of advanced technique.

It has two deck controller sections with large jog wheels and transports controls so whether you're used to a CD player, turntables, or any other traditional DJ hardware, you'll find getting around easy. The center of Total Control's surface is its mixer section with a smooth crossfader, line faders, deck EQs, and more advanced controls for looping and effects.

The Total Control connects to your Mac or PC as a class-compliant USB device so it requires no software drivers to work, and USB powers it so you won't need an external supply.

Features:

• Classic, dual-deck layout with complete mixer section
• Lighted controls indicate status in software for less time looking at the computer
• MIDI-over-USB controller is compatible with most DJ software
• Mac and PC class-compliant USB device requires no software drivers
• USB-powered device requires no power supply
• Includes Native Instruments Traktor LE software; mapped for Traktor Pro
• Kensington lock slot for theft prevention

The HF125 headphones.

HF125 Headphones
If you're a DJ, you know that your headphones are one of the most important pieces of gear you have. The Numark HF125 headphone delivers the goods with flexible 7-position independently adjustable dual ear cups, large 40mm Mylar speaker drivers, 6-foot tangle-resistant cord with 1/4-inch connector, and padded headband and ear cups. All connecting cables and power cables included, and it also comes with a convenient carrying case.

DJ I/O Audio Interface
A compact, portable audio interface expressly designed for DJs, mobile music producers and other musicians who work with computers, the Numark DJ I/O connects easily with a standard USB cable to the computer and supplies extremely high-quality, 24-bit audio to output systems. Compact and rugged enough to live in your gig bag, it has RCA stereo outputs and a headphone output so you can cue and output your main mix simultaneously. It also has a 1/4-inch mic input so you can be the life of the party.

You can use DJ I/O with Mac OS X, Windows XP, or Vista. Both 32 and 64-bit Windows are compatible. The USB device is bus-powered so no additional power supply is needed, and you can optionally power the DJ I/O using a six-volt AC adapter (sold separately).

Traktor LE Software
Native Instruments Traktor LE software, based on Traktor Pro gives you four optional layouts, including cover art. You'll enjoy new Beatgrid Editing and saving with locked sync for precise performance. New in Traktor LE is manual looping and selectable loop length for flexible loop integration. Additionally, Traktor LE gives you a choice of effects per deck including filter, delay, reverb and flanger.

Total Computer DJ in a Box is the perfect way to get started DJing today. The kit gives you everything you need to DJ using your computer.

Mix and scratch on Total Control, the scratch control surface designed expressly for computer DJs. DJ|iO gets audio into and out of your computer for connection to the PA system and for cueing with the included pro-grade HF125 headphones. Total DJ in a Box even comes with Traktor LE heavy-hitting DJ software from Native Instruments.

Total Control is laid-out just like a DJ mixer or CD player, with scratch wheels, line faders, EQ knobs, and a crossfader, so it's easy to jump to any other DJ's system. 31 buttons, 20 knobs, and five faders give you power at the gig. And it's USB-powered, so you're not chained to a wall outlet.

Total Control uses MIDI so it's compatible with most DJ software, and it even comes with pre-mapped controls and an overlay to work directly with Traktor LE with no programming needed.

DJ|iO is a compact, rugged computer interface that gets audio into and out of your computer on an easy USB connection. It has a mic input, two sets of RCA outs, and a headphone jack to handle all of your audio system connections. CD-grade 24-bit, 44.1/88.2 kHz audio powered by ultra-low-latency ASIO drivers gives DJ|iO the high-quality sound you expect from Numark.

Without a great pair of headphones, rocking the house is really tough. That's why Total Computer DJ in a Box comes with HF125 DJ headphones. You'll be thinking "My Mic Sounds Nice" when you hear your jams through these killer cans. HF125s feature seven-position adjustable earcups housing large 40mm mylar speaker drivers, a six-foot tangle-resistant cable, a padding on the headband and earcups.

Numark V7 Motorized Turntable Software Controller

Numark V7 Motorized Turntable Software Controller Review

Numark V7 Motorized Turntable Software Controller Feature

• High-resolution turntable software controller
• Direct-drive, motorized turntable platter with high and low-torque settings
• Includes Serato ITCH software, compatible with Serato Scratch LIVE libraries
• Works with all DJ mixers for custom system configuration
• Extensive loop, cue, and track-access controls
• Strip Search virtual needle-drop control
• Complete effects controls for audio manipulation
• Premium, rugged, all-metal construction with high-end knobs and buttons
• Audiophile-grade audio circuitry with line inputs, system and cue outs
• Industry-first handoff between two DJs using two different computers for up to four virtual decks
• Link two V7s together or use a single unit to control two decks

V7 is the turntable for today’s DJ. V7 delivers outstanding feel and unprecedented power in a single-platter digital DJ controller. V7 is based around the acclaimed adjustable torque, motorized-platter design from Numark's NS7 and delivers a host of professional features including real vinyl and a slipmat that analog turntablists will love, plus turntable control at ten times the resolution of standard MIDI, mouse-less library navigation, and Strip Search virtual-needle drop. V7’s link function enables you to combine two V7s with your choice of any mixer and your Mac or PC for a completely customizable, totally seamless performance environment.

V7 includes a professional 24-bit audio interface and contains premium faders, knobs, and buttons including controls for selecting tracks and blending audio effects in the included Serato ITCH software.


PERFECT FEEL
Forget your experiences with other controllers. V7 has a seven-inch, motorized, high-torque aluminum turntable platter. The turntable features modern and classic settings that alter the feel to model the feel you prefer. A seven-inch, legit vinyl record with 45RPM adapter sits on a real slipmat. There’s no simulation here – V7 is the real deal.

We used premium, rugged, rubberized buttons and knobs for an unquestionably high-quality feel. Its recognizable, professional appearance is supported by clean design in matte and glossy black. V7 is housed in a heavy-gauge, industrial-strength metal casing that is ready for the torture of travel.


PROFESSIONAL SETUP
Forget the mouse. Forget the keyboard. V7 renders software perfectly simple to operate, with its click knob and large, backlit buttons navigating though your music library. You’ll spend less time looking at the screen and more time enjoying performing thanks to the visual feedback you get from V7’s extensive LEDs and hands-on controls.

Grab a pair of V7s and your favorite mixer, such as DXM PRO, and you’re ready to rock. V7 has right and left deck audio outputs to connect directly to your mixer.

To complete your system, you can add our LAPTOP STAND to elevate your computer to comfortable height. Our custom 7-INCH COLOR VINYL records enable you to customize the look of V7 with eye-catching, translucent looks.

V7 is the first digital DJ system that enables two DJs to transition or play at the same time, on the same computer-based setup. That means that, with a pair of V7s, you can play your set, and continue spinning while the next DJ plugs into the other V7, mixes in with you, and allows you to unplug. The music never stops and the transition is seamless. With a four-channel mixer, two DJs can play side-by-side with two computers using just a pair of V7s. It's easy to assign Master and virtual-deck designations using V7's intuitive deck-select controls.


PRECISION CONTROL
V7 sends control information over USB at more than ten times the standard MIDI rate. This innovative communication technique yields extremely high-precision, low-latency control.

There’s nothing like dropping the needle on a record for quickly locating a point in the track. We took that idea and developed our own modern take on it with Strip Search, the unique virtual-needle-drop touch strip. You can locate a point instantly within the track using the on-screen waveform and Strip Search.

Five hot-cue-assign buttons on each deck digitally mark your cues on the track. These marker points are recallable in ITCH, and you can even load Scratch LIVE cue points in ITCH.

We developed an extensive loop-controls section for creative remix capabilities. You can choose between manual and auto-loop functions and an automatic BPM analyzer further assists loop makers. Creating automatic smart loops of any measure length is a breeze, and you can mutilate and modify to your heart’s content with a variety of controls such as Doubling, Halving, Shift, and manual controls. Multiple loop banks make V7 a great choice for scratch and club DJs alike.

Beat matching is straight ahead with 100mm, smooth, stiff pitch sliders and plus and minus buttons, by popular request, for bending. There’s a zero-point LED, so it’s easy to know when you’re in the middle.


AUDIO QUALITY
We took extraordinary care in selecting the components of the audio signal chain. V7 contains a multichannel, high-resolution 24-bit USB digital-audio interface.

The high-definition analog audio output features a minimized circuit path with containing only one audiophile-grade bipolar capacitor. This optimized design maximizes phase coherence, ensuring that audio is tight and punchy.


SERATO ITCH SOFTWARE
V7 comes with Serato ITCH. For one-to-one communication, each knob, button, and control on V7 corresponds exactly to that function in the software. Serato ITCH is already familiar if you use Scratch LIVE. ITCH builds on Scratch LIVE and adds some key, new features. ITCH makes timecode a thing of the past, so you won’t need to worry about needles skipping or vinyl wearing out. You can load your Scratch LIVE crates, loops, presets, and cue points seamlessly in ITCH. V7 also works with most other compatible MIDI DJ software and supports your iTunes library.


With natural vinyl feel, precise control, pristine sound, custom flexibility, advanced performance, and rock solid design, the turntable has evolved. Meet V7.

Numark MIXDECK Universal Dj System

Numark MIXDECK Universal Dj System Review

Numark MIXDECK Universal Dj System Feature

• Play from CDs, MP3 CDs, USB flash drives, iPod, computers, and external inputs; even record your set to iPod and listen later
• Mixer with EQ/rotary kills, replaceable crossfader, and complete controls for iPod
• Beat-synced DSP effects with wet-dry fader: chop, echo, filter, flanger, pan, phaser
• Studio-quality computer interface for up to 24bit, 88.2kHz audio
• Complete DJ system with CD/MP3/USB decks, mixer, computer audio and MIDI interface, and Universal Dock for iPod

MIXDECK is a complete system for every DJ who blends different kinds of music sources. Whether your music is on CDs, MP3 CDs, USB flash drives, iPod, your computer, or even other analog players, you can mix and perform with it all using MIXDECK. This performance station has the traditional two-decks-and-a-mixer layout you're used to, but that's where time-honored DJ tradition meets Numark innovation.
Format Freedom
MIXDECK has two large, touch-sensitive illuminated platters and controls for cueing and scratching your music. Each smooth, fast, reliable, slot-loading drive works with both CDs and MP3 CDs. You can also connect a USB flash drive on each deck for access to thousands of MP3s without taking a computer or CDs to the gig.

MIXDECK's advanced platters are touch-sensitive for superb accuracy and smooth control.

Integrated dock and controls for iPod, so you can play tracks or even record your set onto your device.

Flexible input/output section includes balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outs. Click to enlarge.

The decks also work as software controllers. Just connect to your Mac or PC with a single USB cable and you're seamlessly controlling the music on your computer. MIXDECK's MIDI communication enables you to easily map virtually any DJ software for direct connection from your fingers to software. The USB connection can also receive two stereo audio channels from your computer, for mixing in software audio.

MIXDECK also has an integrated Universal Dock for iPod, so you can play tracks from your iPod and even record your set onto the popular portable music device. A dedicated iPod fader, physical transport/menu controls, and click knob mean you won't have to touch the iPod once it's docked.

Mighty Mixer
MIXDECK has a full-featured mixer built in. Each input channel has its own gain and three-band EQ/rotary kills (+12dB/ -INF). The mixer channels control the audio from onboard players, incoming audio from your computer, or external sources such as turntables, MP3s players and more. Two sets of stereo, switchable phono/line inputs are provided for external source, and the replacable crossfader has switchable slope and reverse so you can customize its performance based on your preferences. 

You can work the room thanks to a 1/4-inch mic input with its own gain and ±15dB high and low EQ. There's also a complete cueing section with dual 1/8 and 1/4-inch headphone outputs, dedicated cue gain, and mini-crossfader control. Keep an eye on your master output levels with dual-color stereo LED meters.

The mixer boasts a flexible output section too, with balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA stereo Main outputs, as well as Booth and Record outs for sending your mix to different locations and systems including recording to your iPod. There's also a direct stereo output from each deck for use with timecode control interfaces including Serato Scratch LIVE software or external effects processors. 

Delightful Decks
MIXDECK's advanced platters are touch-sensitive for superb accuracy and smooth control of tracks on discs, flash drives, and software. The platters' outer rings illuminate for visual indication of deck performance and mode. You can adjust players to perform just like vinyl on turntables thanks to their independent start and stop-time controls on each deck.

FX Flavor
On top of playing all kinds of music media, each one of MIXDECK's decks enables you to add flavor to your performances with integrated, beat-synced DSP effects that include chop, echo, filter, flanger, pan, and phaser. Each is completely adjustable and a dedicated wet-dry fader controls them all.

Pitch Power
MIXDECK contains a set of beat and pitch tools that will help you with beat matching and harmonic mixing. Start playing a track and MIXDECK automatically analyzes its BPM (tempo), and displays it on screen. There's also a Tap tempo button for manual BPM entry. You can alter the track's BPM by ±6, 12, 25, and 100% using the pitch fader. For each of those ranges, you can also engage Key Lock, which holds the pitch (key) of the track while you independently manipulate its BPM. There's also a set of pitch-bend buttons on each track for quick tweaks. 

Real Time Remixing
Get a complete range of remixing tools for on-the-fly creativity, including seamless looping on a set of easy-to-understand controls, sampling, and easily accessible hot cues. Numark's familiar Bleep/Reverse gives you the ability to keep time moving forward while you cut or reverse the track. 

You can play tracks from discs in single-track, continuous, and programmable playback modes for flexible performance. Fader Start enables MIXDECK to start playing the track you have cued up when you move the crossfader for effortless transitions. You can also use Fader Start with compatible CD players.

Vivid View
MIXDECK features two large, backlit displays for keeping tabs on each deck even in poorly lit conditions. You can monitor BPM, CD and MP3 text tags, navigate folders, and keep an eye on effect status on these big, bright screens. 

What's in the Box
MIXDECK Universal DJ System, USB Cable, Audio driver CD, Power Supply, Quick Start Guide

Universal DJ system, CD, MP3 CD, USB flash, USB/MIDI software control, iPod play & record, touch wheels, FX

Numark Groove Tool Cartridge & Stylus

Numark Groove Tool Cartridge & Stylus Review

Numark Groove Tool Cartridge & Stylus Feature

• Adjustable cartridge which will fit in a traditional headshell mount
• Replaceable diamond tip

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN A CARTRIDGE, NOTHING YOU DON’T [headshell not included]

Numark X5 Two-Channel, 24-Bit Digital DJ Mixer

Numark X5 Two-Channel, 24-Bit Digital DJ Mixer Review

Numark X5 Two-Channel, 24-Bit Digital DJ Mixer Feature

• Looks, fit, and finish match perfectly with a pair of V7s
• Ultra-long lifetime CP PRO crossfader, same as in NS7
• 24-bit circuitry for superior sound quality
• Look-ahead limiters on master, booth, and headphone outputs eliminate clipping
• Each channel offers EQ/Kills, gain, Transform

Numark, creator of the first 100% digital DJ mixer, continues to develop digital mixing with X5. This two-channel, 24-bit, high-resolution mixer contains high-end analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog circuitry and powerful look-ahead limiters at the master, booth, and headphone outputs to deliver virtually lossless, clip-proof audio performance.

Numark DJ2Go USB DJ Controller

Numark DJ2Go USB DJ Controller Review

Numark DJ2Go USB DJ Controller Feature

• Ultra-portable USB DJ software control for instant gigs
• Compatible with virtually any MIDI-capable DJ application
• Mouseless navigation built in

DJ2GO is a portable, affordable and highly capable DJ controller that allows you to control your favorite DJ software with a tactile feel that can’t be matched using a computer mouse and keyboard. DJ2GO weighs just 13 oz. but provides a layout familiar to DJs that includes two platters, a crossfader, pitch and level controls as well as Deck A, Deck B, Master and Headphone gain controls. In addition, you can load and assign tracks to either of the two included deck control sections without ever touching a mouse. Sync and headphone buttons allow you to instantly sync two tracks and monitor either deck section. Included with DJ2GO is a special edition of Virtual DJ software, designed to mate perfectly with the capabilities of the controller, so you can pick up DJ2GO and literally start performing on the spot. Because DJ2GO is MIDI-compliant, it can be used easily with virtually any DJ software by simply re-mapping the controls in the applicable application. You need only to connect the included USB cable to their Mac or PC and install the software to be up and running.

On-Stage LPT5000 Laptop Computer Stand

On-Stage LPT5000 Laptop Computer Stand Review

On-Stage LPT5000 Laptop Computer Stand Feature

• Platform Dimensions: 9.25(w) x 10.8(d) inches
• Height Range: 6.3 - 10.9 inches
• Weight Capacity: 8 lbs.
• Color: Black

The On Stage LPT5000 Laptop Computer Stand is light and portable - ideal for holding your laptop, CD player or controller, EFX machine or lighting controller. The LPT5000 features 4 easy line-it-up height adjustments and can hold up to 8 lbs. The angled platform rests your laptop securely against the front bumpers and allows for easy viewing and working positions.

Numark NDX400 Tabletop Scratch MP3/CD Player With USB

Numark NDX400 Tabletop Scratch MP3/CD Player With USB Review

Numark NDX400 Tabletop Scratch MP3/CD Player With USB Feature

• Rugged, tabletop, slot-loading MP3/CD player
• Perform with CDs, CD-Rs, and MP3 CDs
• USB input for performance with flash drives
• Three hot cues for quick access to key points in the track
• Anti-Shock(TM) buffered skip-protection technology

A powerful, rock-solid player for a variety of music formats and geared toward professional DJs and weekend warriors alike, the Numark NDX400 scratch MP3/CD turntable not only plays standard CDs but it also can play MP3 CDs for lengthy playback from a single disc. The unit also can play from a USB flash drive for even more music-format flexibility. For easily navigating through folders on MP3 CDs and USB flash drives, the NDX400 has an easy-to-read text display.

Numark's Anti-Shock buffered skip-protection technology keeps music playing, even when vibrations might cause other players to skip. Three hot cues and large scratch wheel empower your creativity.

The NDX400 has advanced braking for vinyl-style stopping of playback, and a reverse mode that enables you to incorporate even more special vinyl effects. The player also offers three hot cue points for quick access to key points in the track.

It also features seamless looping for creating and integrating loops in instant remixes. Single, continuous, and programmable playback modes enable you to control playback order and create custom playlists. And the fader start kicks the NDX400 into playing when you move the crossfader on a compatible mixer.

Key Features

• Rugged, tabletop, slot-loading MP3/CD player
• Perform with CDs, CD-Rs, and MP3 CDs
• USB input for performance with flash drives
• Reverse mode for special effects
• Three hot cues for quick access to key points in the track
• Large scratch wheel for performance
• Anti-Shock buffered skip-protection technology
• Seamless looping for creating and integrating loops
• Text display for navigating folders on MP3 CDs and USB flash drives
• Braking for vinyl-style stop

What's in the Box
NDX400 CD player, RCA audio cable, power cable, quick start guide NDX400 is an advanced scratch MP3/CD player that can also play from a USB flash drive for cutting-edge performance. Numark’s Anti-Shock buffered skip-protection technology keeps music playing, even when vibrations might cause other players to skip. Three hot cues and large scratch wheel empower your creativity.

Numark CD Mix-2 Dual DJ CD Player and Mixer System

Numark CD Mix-2 Dual DJ CD Player and Mixer System Review

Numark CD Mix-2 Dual DJ CD Player and Mixer System Feature

• Dual CD player and mixer with fader start
• Anti-Shock memory buffer
• ±12% pitch control with pitch bend wheel
• Seamless looping, continuous play, track programmable
• EQ on each channel
• Full buffered Anti-Shock memory
• Seamless looping (entire CD) with edit function
• Instant stutter start with settable stutter points
• Fader start; Relay Play

Numark's CD Mix-2 combines a full-featured DJ mixer with a dual-transport, high-precision CD player, creating a powerhouse tool for DJs. Whether you're concocting custom mixes for your own recordings or performing live for parties or for professional events, you'll appreciate the system's dual RIAA-equalized phono inputs, 3 line-level inputs, and 2 microphone inputs with independent input levels.

Each of the built-in CD transports offers true buffered instant start, seamless full-CD looping, instant stutter start with selectable stutter points, relay play (deck 1 to deck 2), and Numark's patented Anti-Shock technology, which means your system will never miss a beat, no matter how many feet hit the floor under your spell. A crossfader lets you smoothly transition between 2 inputs and controls the auto start feature of the CD units.

Other features include dual headphone jacks (one .25-inch, one .125-inch) with any-input cueing for each, fader start, a pitch bend/jog wheel (+/- 16 percent), 3-speed scanning forward and reverse, frame-accurate search (1/75 seconds per step), auto-dead space elimination with auto cue, and of course a BPM (beats per minute) counter.

Outputs include master XLR balanced/RCA unbalanced and record outputs with a 3-band equalizer for master output, and a digital-audio output to feed, for instance, a CD or minidisc recorder. You'll never have to strain to read the system's enormous backlit display, and its dual-band, 12-segment LED output meters help you keep tabs on your levels. The CD Mix-2 comes with its own 12V AC/DC power adapter, but you may also power it through a car's cigarette lighter with an optional vehicle power-supply kit, depending on where your activities take you.

Automatic CD tray protection prevents doors from sliding open accidentally and during use, while +10 tracks skip search simplifies access to choice samples buried deep in discs encoded with many tracks. Ready for a break? Program a sequence of up to 30 tracks and let the CD Mix-2 do the DJ-ing.

What's in the Box
Mixer/CD player, AC/DC power adapter, and a user's manual. Numark's CD Mix-2 combines a full-featured DJ mixer with a dual-transport, high-precision CD player, creating a powerhouse tool for DJs. Whether you're concocting custom mixes for your own recordings or performing live for parties or for professional events, you'll appreciate the system's dual RIAA-equalized phono inputs, 3 line-level inputs, and 2 microphone inputs with independent input levels. Each of the built-in CD transports offers true buffered instant start, seamless full-CD looping, instant stutter start with selectable stutter points, relay play (deck 1 to deck 2), and Numark's patented Anti-Shock technology, which means your system will never miss a beat, no matter how many feet hit the floor under your spell. A crossfader lets you smoothly transition between 2 inputs and controls the auto start feature of the CD units. The Numark CD Mix-2 also features dual headphone jacks (one .25-inch, one .125-inch) with any-input cueing for each, fader start, a pitch bend/jog wheel (+/- 16 percent), 3-speed scanning forward and reverse, frame-accurate search (1/75 seconds per step), and auto-dead space elimination with auto cue. Outputs include master XLR balanced/RCA unbalanced and record outputs with a 3-band equalizer for master output. You'll never have to strain to read the system's enormous backlit display, and its dual-band, 12-segment LED output meters help you keep tabs on your levels. The CD Mix-2 comes with its own 12V AC/DC power adapter, but you may also power it through a car's cigarette lighter with an optional vehicle power-supply kit, depending on where your activities take you. Automatic CD tray protection prevents doors from sliding open accidentally and during use, while +10 tracks skip search simplifies access to choice samples buried deep in discs encoded with many tracks. Ready for a break? Program a sequence of up to 30 tracks and let the CD Mix-2 do the DJ-ing.

Odyssey FZGSNS6BL Black Label Flight Zone Numark Ns6 Midi Digital DJ Controller Glide Style Case

Odyssey FZGSNS6BL Black Label Flight Zone Numark Ns6 Midi Digital DJ Controller Glide Style Case Review

Odyssey FZGSNS6BL Black Label Flight Zone Numark Ns6 Midi Digital DJ Controller Glide Style Case Feature

• All Black Anodized and Powder Coated Hardware
• Patented Gliding Laptop Platform
• Removable V-cut Front Access Panel

Black Label Flight Zone Numark Ns6 Midi Digital DJ Controller Glide Style Case

Numark iDJ2 iPod Mixer with Scratch Control

Numark iDJ2 iPod Mixer with Scratch Control Review

Numark iDJ2 iPod Mixer with Scratch Control Feature

• Large backlit, full-color display with revolutionary user interface
• Universal Dock for iPod with adjustable mount
• USB Keyboard support
• Scratching and mixing for MP3, WAV and AAC (unprotected) files
• Beatkeeper technology empowers you to beat-match visually

iDJ2 is the first mixing station that enables you to play two tracks simultaneously from the same iPod. iDJ2 is a powerful DJ performance device with a dual-deck layout, a professional Numark DJ mixer, Numark's exclusive Crate music-management system on a color LCD and a dock for iPod. You can perform with nothing more than iDJ2 and an iPod!

The first mixing station that enables you to play two tracks simultaneously from the same iPod. Click to enlarge.

Features a performance-ready, two-channel mixer. Click to enlarge.

Rugged, smooth crossfader with adjustable slope. Click to enlarge.

Plenty of I/O in addition to the USB ports. Click to enlarge.

Performance Controls
You can scratch and locate specific points within the track using iDJ2's large wheels. Create and integrate seamless loops in seconds. iDJ2 has Fader Start, which enables iDJ2 to automatically start playback when you move the crossfader. Numark's advanced Keylock feature enables you to shift the track's tempo while maintaining pitch. And exclusive Beatkeeper technology empowers you to beat-match visually, by simply lining up the lights so you spend less time working in headphones.

Complete DJ Mixer With USB Connections
iDJ2 has a performance-ready, two-channel mixer. Each channel has three-band EQs, gain control, pitch and line faders, level metering, loop controls, a tap tempo button, and standard transport and cue controls. A rugged, smooth crossfader with adjustable slope completes iDJ2's mixer so you can mix between sources.

In addition to its iPod dock, iDJ2 has two sets of analog phono/line-switchable inputs with grounds so you can connect CD players, turntables, drum machines, and other analog music sources. It also has two USB ports for connecting digital devices and mixing them in.

iDJ2 has a complete cueing section with both 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch stereo jacks, independent cue level, tone, and cue-assign controls. iDJ2 also has a full-featured output section with balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA Master outputs and RCA Record outputs for recording your performance.

Crate System
Numark's Crate system is an electronic approach to managing setlists and the music library designed around the way you work with your vinyl or CDs. You can prepare setlists ahead of time, build them as your performance unfolds, or combine the two approaches. You just select a track in your library and load it into the virtual crate for either Deck A or Deck B. Quickly text-search with iDJ2's click knob using artist, track or album name. For even faster track access, you can plug in an optional USB keyboard.

The Crate system is easy to view in any lighting conditions thanks to its color LCD screen. The screen also enables you to use Track Profile view for easy visual detection of energy changes in tracks. You'll be able to locate cue points without headphones!

Media and Device Capability
You can perform with digital music files stored on iPods, USB hard drives and thumb drives thanks to iDJ2's dock and two USB inputs. You can even play two tracks from the same iPod at the same time.

You can work with a wide range of file types including stereo and mono MP3s, WAVs, AACs, and more. You can mix in AAC podcasts and even connect and play from discs in external USB CD and DVD drives. iDJ2 even supports music on data DVDs and multi-session CDs. You can rip audio-CD tracks to a writable wav library, edit the text tags on tracks and albums ripped from CD and copy tracks from one drive to another. The possibilities are virtually limitless!

iDJ2 is the powerful, professional solution for performing with the music on your iPod.

Key iDJ2 Features

• Complete performance system for iPod
• Two-channel DJ mixer with analog and USB I/O
• Exclusive Crate music-management system
• Color LCD for brilliant views of Crate and Profile View
• Integrated dock for iPod
• Scratch and locate using large wheels
• Create and integrate seamless loops on each deck
• Fader Start enables iDJ2 to automatically start playback when you move the crossfader
• Keylock enables you to shift tempo while maintaining pitch
• Beatkeeper technology empowers you to beat-match visually
• Connect CD players, turntables, drum machines, iPods, USB hard drives, and thumb drives
• Mix and scratch stereo and mono MP3s, WAVs, AACs, and more
• Balanced XLR Master, unbalanced RCA Master, and RCA Record outputs
• Cueing section with 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch stereo jacks, cue level, tone, and cue-assign controls

What's in the Box
iDJ2 main unit, Power supply, Software CD, Quick start guide The Numark iDJ2 is the only iPod mixing console that provides full control of your music with real-time scratching (via two jog wheels), a stunning color screen, and Numark's exclusive crate management. Keylock insures that DJs can easily change tempo without affecting pitch. The iDJ2 features a fresh and innovative new iPod docking system that allows users to play and mix two songs simultaneously from a single iPod without the need of a computer. Users can also hook up multiple mass storage devices including additional iPods, thumb drives, and external USB hard drives through rear panel USB ports. In addition to USB connectivity, the iDJ2 comes complete with line inputs for audio sources including a microphone, CD players and turntables. This is an extraordinary mixing console and portable DJ system with professional DJ features like balanced outputs, pitch control, key lock, seamless looping, and full cueing. DJs can easily manage their music library using the iDJ2's highly intuitive graphic interface and the full-color LCD screen offers crystal-clear visual track-profiling. iPod Direct Mode turns iDJ2 into the ultimate iPod player.