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Rane SIXTY-EIGHT Serato Mixer

loaded 32-bit Scratch Live USB 2.0 multi-channel mixer

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lab price:
$2,599.00
list price:
$3,299.00
item #:
mx-247
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the lab review



OVERVIEW
Rane's Sixty Eight is the first professional DJ mixer with two USB 2.0 High Speed ports with support for real-time connection of two computers meaning two DJs can use Scratch Live in parallel and/or seamlessly transition from one DJ to another. The mixer is loaded with other advanced features including easy to use internal digital effects, control of up to four decks with a single laptop, direct control of over 30 Scratch Live library, cue and loop functions, and studio-grade phono preamps, USB and S/PDIF inputs for the ultimate blend of analog and digital sources.

FEATURES
The Sixty Eight boasts 4 full-featured input channels: 4 stereo Phono/CD inputs of Line, Phono or S/PDIF, 4 stereo auxiliary inputs, 4 stereo USB playback options, and 2 mic inputs (one phantom power, one line level). There is a 3band fullcut EQ on each channel with new high/low pass filter. The 2 independent USB 2.0 High Speed ports, each supporting twenty-two, 32-bit floating-point audio channels at 48 kHz that supports real-time connection of two computers. As stated above, this means two DJs can use Scratch Live simultaneously and/or seamlessly transition from one DJ to the next. The Sixty Eight now has support for 2, 3, or 4 virtual decks in Live with one laptop, plus direct control of over 30 Scratch Live Library, Cue and Loop functions. The Unique FlexFx bus allows you to process a sub-mix of up to six audio channels, six internal effects with seamless on-beat switching between effects, external analog insert support for legacy hardware effects, and USB insert support for computer-based effects. In addition, the Sixty Eight features flexible USB recording options, allowing you to record from any PGM or output and a switchable internal power supply so you can rock it anywhere in the world. Recommended.

reviewed by the mgmnt 01/18/2010

  • lab recommended

key features

- 2 independent USB 2.0 High Speed ports, each supporting twenty-two, 32-bit floating-point audio channels at 48 kHz
- Real-time support for two computers
- Support for 2, 3 or 4 Virtual Decks on one or two computers
- Direct control of over 30 Scratch Live Library, Cue and Loop functions
- Unique FlexFx bus: Process a sub-mix of up to six audio channels, Six internal effects with seamless on-beat switching between effects, External analog insert support for legacy hardware effects, USB insert support for computer-based effects
- Four full-featured input channels: Four stereo Phono/CD inputs of Line, Phono or S/PDIF, Four stereo auxiliary inputs, Four stereo USB playback options
- Two mic inputs: one with phantom power and one with line-level
- 3-band full-cut EQ, plus new High-pass / Low-pass Filter
- Flexible USB recording options, record from any PGM or output
- Internal universal switching power supply (100-230 VAC)
- Unit size: 14.3"H x 12"W x 4"D (36.4 cm x 30.5 cm x 10.2 cm)
- Weight: 11.3 lb (5.2 kg)
- Shipping Size: 7.75"H x 12.75"W x 19.25"D (19.7 cm x 32.5 cm x 49 cm)
- Weight: 12 lb (5.5 kg)

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