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Decksaver
Polycarbonate Dust Cover for Pioneer CDJ-2000 (DS-PC-CDJ2000CF)

custom dust cover

Keep your CDJ-2000 clean and dust free with Decksaver's high quality custom dust cover. These dust covers fit securely over the unit and feature a slick smoked/clear tint so you can still see the controls through the polycarbonate material (way better than acrylic which is prone to cracking). Protect your investment and reduce the risk of damage caused by dust and impact when not in use. Designed and manufactured in the UK, good for the bedroom DJ or the club owner.
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Decksaver
Polycarbonate Dust Cover for Pioneer CDJ-900 (DS-PC-CDJ900)

custom dust cover

Keep your CDJ-900 clean and dust free with Decksaver's high quality custom dust cover. These dust covers fit securely over the unit and feature a slick smoked/clear tint so you can still see the CDJ-900 through the polycarbonate material (way better than acrylic which is prone to cracking). Protect your investment and reduce the risk of damage caused by dust and impact when not in use. Designed and manufactured in the UK, good for the bedroom DJ or the club owner.
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Numark
CD DJ In A Box DJ System

complete & affordable CD turntable setup

LAB POINTS
- everything you need to spin CDs for under $300
- 2x NDX200 CD players, M1A 2-channel mixer, headphones
- play CDs or CD-Rs
- large jog wheel
- seamless looping, anti-shock skip proof buffering
- 2-band EQ + mic input on mixer


MANUFACTURER'S REVIEW
CD DJ IN A BOX is a complete DJ setup with two NDX200 CD players, headphones, and a two-channel DJ mixer. You get a mixer and two rugged, heavy CD decks, each with a large jog wheel for comfortable performance. Numark's Anti-Shock buffered skip-protection technology keeps your music playing even when vibrations might cause other players to skip. CD DJ IN A BOX features seamless looping for creating and integrating loops in instant remixes. Its two-channel M1A mixer has all the essentials, such as two input channels, main and headphone outputs, mic input, and smooth faders. Whether you are an experienced veteran switching from vinyl, or just starting out, CD DJ IN A BOX gives you everything you need to rock the house.

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Numark
iCD DJ In A Box Complete CD + iPod DJ System

complete setup with 2 CD players, mixer w/ iPod dock and headphones

LAB POINTS
- everything you need to spin CDs for under $300
- play tracks from iPod and record your mix to iPod
- play CDs or CD-Rs
- large jog wheels
- seamless looping, anti-shock skip proof buffering
- 2-band EQ + mic input on mixer
- headphones included


MANUFACTURER'S REVIEW
iCD DJ IN A BOX is a complete DJ setup with two CD players, headphones, and a DJ mixer with iPod dock. iCD DJ IN A BOX features components with rugged construction and powerful performance features. NDX200 CD players each have a large jog wheel for comfortable performance. Numark’s Anti-Shock buffered skip-protection technology keeps your music playing even when vibrations might cause other players to skip. Seamless looping enables you to easily create and integrate loops to create instant remixes.

A two-channel iM1 mixer has all the essentials, such as two input channels, main and headphone outputs, mic input, and smooth faders. Plus it's the world's first DJ mixer that enables you to play tracks from a docked iPod and record your mix to the iPod.

iCD DJ IN A BOX is a package that's completed with crisp, clear HF125 headphones for previewing your mix. Whether you are an experienced veteran or just starting out, iCD DJ IN A BOX gives you everything you need to rock the house.


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Pioneer
CDJ-2000 CD Turntable

top of the line CDJ turntable

OVERVIEW
The CDJ-2000 is Pioneer's new flagship model boasting an impressive list of features and enhancements to the CDJ-1000MK3. This is the top of the line when it comes to CDJ turntables.

FEATURES
CDJ-2000 Enhancements
- LCD panel and Graphic User Interface: The flagship CDJ-2000 features a large WQVGA 6.1-inch full-color 480 x 234 LCD panel for displaying song titles and jacket art as well as detailed track information so DJs can select songs at a glance. The wave data of each song is also illustrated on screen, showing high and low amplitude to further assist DJs.
- Needle Search: Helps DJs instantaneously get to a specific part of a song with a simple touch of the Needle Search pad. Found directly below the CDJ-2000's high resolution LCD panel, the touchpad lets the DJ "place the needle" and jump quickly to a specific part of a music track.
- Jog Dial: Adjustments for tension were enhanced from previous models allowing the DJ to further customize the feel of the jog dial from a light to heavy sensitivity. Four illuminated areas on the sides of the Jog Dial aid the DJ in finding the desired spot on the plate in dim lighting environments.

Adapting to today's variety of media formats, the CDJ-2000 enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files from CDs and USB memory devices, and from DVDs and SD cards as well on the CDJ-2000. A USB port located on top of the turntable enables users to quickly connect an external storage device such as a Tonium Pacemaker or a hard drive packed with music files, minimizing the need to bring a laptop computer to performances.

The CDJ-2000 turntable includes rekordbox, Pioneer's proprietary music management software that organizes and catalogs a DJ's entire music library. When music files are imported to rekordbox, the software analyzes each file and prepares them for use specifically with the new CDJ turntable. Key elements of Pioneer's rekordbox software:

Analyze
- Beats Per Minute (BPM) Data: BPM / Tempo information for each song is identified and processed into rekordbox for use by the DJ in preparing and performing a set.
- Waveform Data: The waveform of each song is identified and then displayed on the bottom screen for quick data visualization and for use with the needle search function on the CDJ-2000 turntable.

Customize
- Tag Info & Artwork: Edit and customize the fi le information to performance needs.
- Hot Cues, Cue Points, and Loops: Prepare and customize cues and loops as well as create and manage hot cue banks.
- Playlists: Create, edit and manage customized playlists for various performances.
- Beatgrid: Utilizing the new Quantizing feature, cue points and loops can be set perfectly on-beat. The Quantize feature ensures cue points are set accurately and automatically, correcting and synching beats during manual looping or a real-time cueing, preventing off beat mistakes.

Users can then transfer analyzed music files to their preferred storage media and play them directly from the new CDJ turntable. The software offers song information that can be viewed easily during performances on the CDJ's large display to quickly search and access content by genre, title, BPM, etc. Also, as analyzed tracks are played through the CDJ product, the turntable automatically creates and saves a play history enabling users to review past performances on their PCs.

Pro DJ Link
The new turntable features Pioneer's Pro DJ Link that enables up to four CDJ-2000/900s to be connected via the Link Port to share a single music source, whether it is a hard drive, USB and/or SD memory card. Once linked, users have the ability to quickly find, display and choose the music file from a connected source through the CDJ's built-in display and control knobs. A quick turn of the knob lets users scroll through created files and folders and a push of the knob confirms the song choice.

Advanced Connectivity
The new turntable feature a 24-bit/48 kHz sound card and HID and MIDI control compatibility via USB port. Up to 35 controls on the surface of the player can be used to trigger other devices, such as DJ effecters and software by way of HID and/or MIDI. The HID controls were implemented into the player for superior interfacing with software, faster communication speed over MIDI, audio/visual streaming and two-way information on the display. HID enables easy, precise and native control of DVS systems such as Serato Scratch Live, Native Instruments' Traktor series and MixVibes Cross2 without the need for time-coded discs.

The Extras
For more accurate tempo control while mixing, the CDJ-2000 is enhanced with increased frame increments of 0.5 frames that allow the DJ to set a cue point or loop point with more precision. To achieve the highest sound quality, the CDJ-2000 was equipped with the audio industry's highly respected Wolfson DAC processor, delivering a very transparent, accurate audio signal resulting in a highly improved signal-tonoise ratio and increased headroom.
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Pioneer
CDJ-200 CD Turntable

basic CD turntable

OVERVIEW
The CDJ-200 is a step up from Pioneer's CDJ-100, bridging the gap between their most basic professional CD player and the higher priced vinyl simulation models. This is an excellent choice for djs who need a high quality cd turntable with dj functions, but don't require scratching ability. You do have a digital jog dial which is fully functional for cueing, beat matching and controlling effects, but scratching is not a possibility with this unit. The CDJ-200 is also much smaller (11" x 8.5") than the vinyl-simulating models, which makes it perfect for traveling and cramped studio spaces.

FEATURES
While the lack of scratching capability will be a drawback to some, the CDJ-200 includes an efficient and useful set of features which will meet the needs of nearly everybody else. Functions include assignable cue point settings, +/-6/10/16 % pitch bend with master tempo control (aka key correction), digital jog break effects (jet, zip and wah), sampling & looping capability with easy to use adjustments, CD-RW and mp3s playback capability with folder search functions, and more. Many of these are either improvements over the CDJ-100 or simply new features.

OUR OPINION
Pioneer continues to be one of the top digital manufacturers, and their cd players are some of the most trusted on the market. The CDJ-200 looks great (people love the blue light), the quality is high, and the relatively small size is very welcome. It still comes in at an excellent price point, and solidifies Pioneer's stake in the market for non-scratch professional cd players.
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Pioneer
CDJ-350 CD Turntable

MIDI ready CDJ w/ multiple format & media compatibility

LAB POINTS
- multi format playback (MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF)
- various media compatibility (CD, CD-R/RW, USB mass storage)
- BEAT Display function visually illustrates the beat position of a song and the playback point
- auto Beat Loop / auto BPM function
- MIDI compatible with DJ software allowing it to be used as an audio interface


MANUFACTURER'S REVIEW
The CDJ-350 will allow users to create DJ performances with various digital music files including MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF files that are stored on different forms of media, including USB mass storage device class products1 or CD-R/RW discs. The media player also includes Pioneer's proprietary music management software, rekordbox, making it possible to manage music files on a computer for quick song selection when played back on compatible Pioneer players.


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Pioneer
CDJ-850 CD Turntable

robust CD turntable

LAB POINTS
- plays CD, CD-R/RW, digital media via USB, WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC files
- same jog technology as CDJ-2000
- Rekordbox music database management software included
- 3 Lines Of Text With Waveform View
- BPM counter


MANUFACTURER'S REVIEW
Adapting to today's variety of media formats, the CDJ-850 enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files from CDs and USB memory devices. A USB port located on top of the turntable enables users to quickly connect an external storage device such as a hard drive packed with music files, minimizing the need to bring a laptop computer to performances.

The CDJ-850 turntable includes rekordbox, Pioneer's proprietary music management software that organizes and catalogs a DJ's entire music library. When music files are imported to rekordbox, the software analyzes each file and prepares them for use specifically with the new CDJ turntable.

Pro-series Design and Exacting Features
Inheriting the club standard layout and precise control features of its professional CDJ series, the CDJ-850 integrates a large 206mm jog dial for continuous free and easy control along with a rotary selector and browse buttons integrated within the display.

Compatible Media and Formats
Users can mix a variety of music formats and media, as the CDJ-850 is compatible with MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF digital audio formats recorded on USB storage devices or CD-R/RW discs.

Included rekordbox Software
Pioneer’s new exclusive DJ music management software makes it easy for home DJs to effortlessly organize their entire music library as it analyzes files (settings, creating playlists, saving histories) to their custom specifications. As used by professionals to optimize DJ play, the software enables users to:

1. Analyze data such as the Wave, Beat Grid, BPM, and ID3 Tag of music files

2. Create cues and loops settings

3. Create and edits playlists

4. Save history of music files played on the CDJ-850

USB Export Capability
DJs using the rekordbox software can easily export their music files and custom managed data onto a USB device and quickly plug in directly to the CDJ-850 and access tracks without the need to be linked to a PC. Play histories on the CDJ-850 are automatically recorded onto rekordbox™ via connected USB device for the DJ’s next session which makes the cycle of music file management, DJ play and preparation for future sessions very simple.

User Interface
The display and user interface of the player is designed for quick and fluid music selection. Combined with its rotary selector, navigation through music lists (title, artist, BPM, etc.) is extremely fast and easy. The WAVE display enables smooth DJ play because the user can visually analyze the flow and dynamics of the entire song.

DJ Software Control and Audio Interface
The CDJ-850 multi-media player features MIDI, enabling control of various DJ software running on a laptop. With the use of the built-in USB HID interface, the CDJ-850 can also control more complex operations of DJ software without the need for a control disc. For additional versatility, the player can also be used as a PC audio interface.

Tag List Function
Equipped with an editable Tag List functionality, users of the player can easily register tracks during play or preview to add to their playlist queue. The song order in the Tag List can be altered and saved as a playlist in rekordbox.


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Pioneer
CDJ-850-K CD Turntable

robust CD turntable

LAB POINTS
- now in all black finish
- plays CD, CD-R/RW, digital media via USB, WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC files
- same jog technology as CDJ-2000
- Rekordbox music database management software included
- 3 Lines Of Text With Waveform View
- BPM counter


MANUFACTURER'S REVIEW
Adapting to today's variety of media formats, the CDJ-850 enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files from CDs and USB memory devices. A USB port located on top of the turntable enables users to quickly connect an external storage device such as a hard drive packed with music files, minimizing the need to bring a laptop computer to performances.

The CDJ-850 turntable includes rekordbox, Pioneer's proprietary music management software that organizes and catalogs a DJ's entire music library. When music files are imported to rekordbox, the software analyzes each file and prepares them for use specifically with the new CDJ turntable.

Pro-series Design and Exacting Features
Inheriting the club standard layout and precise control features of its professional CDJ series, the CDJ-850 integrates a large 206mm jog dial for continuous free and easy control along with a rotary selector and browse buttons integrated within the display.

Compatible Media and Formats
Users can mix a variety of music formats and media, as the CDJ-850 is compatible with MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF digital audio formats recorded on USB storage devices or CD-R/RW discs.

Included rekordbox Software
Pioneer’s new exclusive DJ music management software makes it easy for home DJs to effortlessly organize their entire music library as it analyzes files (settings, creating playlists, saving histories) to their custom specifications. As used by professionals to optimize DJ play, the software enables users to:

1. Analyze data such as the Wave, Beat Grid, BPM, and ID3 Tag of music files

2. Create cues and loops settings

3. Create and edits playlists

4. Save history of music files played on the CDJ-850

USB Export Capability
DJs using the rekordbox software can easily export their music files and custom managed data onto a USB device and quickly plug in directly to the CDJ-850 and access tracks without the need to be linked to a PC. Play histories on the CDJ-850 are automatically recorded onto rekordbox, via connected USB device for the DJ's next session which makes the cycle of music file management, DJ play and preparation for future sessions very simple.

User Interface
The display and user interface of the player is designed for quick and fluid music selection. Combined with its rotary selector, navigation through music lists (title, artist, BPM, etc.) is extremely fast and easy. The WAVE display enables smooth DJ play because the user can visually analyze the flow and dynamics of the entire song.

DJ Software Control and Audio Interface
The CDJ-850 multi-media player features MIDI, enabling control of various DJ software running on a laptop. With the use of the built-in USB HID interface, the CDJ-850 can also control more complex operations of DJ software without the need for a control disc. For additional versatility, the player can also be used as a PC audio interface.

Tag List Function
Equipped with an editable Tag List functionality, users of the player can easily register tracks during play or preview to add to their playlist queue. The song order in the Tag List can be altered and saved as a playlist in rekordbox.


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Pioneer
CDJ-900 CD Turntable

advanced CD turntable

OVERVIEW
The CDJ-900 stacks loads of new features to the club standard CDJ-800. With an expanded range of compatible audio formats, playback from CD and USB storage devices, rekordbox music manager, advanced HID (Human Interface Device) and MIDI capabilities, a built-in 24-bit/48 kHz sound card, and an overall enhanced design, the CDJ-900 takes CD DJing to the next level.

FEATURES
Adapting to today's variety of media formats, the CDJ-900 now enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files from CDs and USB memory devices. A USB port located on top of the turntable enables users to quickly connect an external storage device such as a Tonium Pacemaker or a hard drive packed with music files, minimizing the need to bring a laptop computer to performances.

The CDJ-900 turntable includes rekordbox, Pioneer's proprietary music management software that organizes and catalogs a DJ's entire music library. When music files are imported to rekordbox, the software analyzes each file and prepares them for use specifically with the new CDJ turntable.

Key elements of Pioneer's rekordbox software:
Analyze
- Beats Per Minute (BPM) Data: BPM / Tempo information for each song is identified and processed into rekordbox for use by the DJ in preparing and performing a set.
- Waveform Data: The waveform of each song is identified and then displayed on the bottom screen for quick data visualization.

Customize
- Tag Info & Artwork: Edit and customize the file information to performance needs.
- Hot Cues, Cue Points, and Loops: Prepare and customize cues and loops as well as create and manage hot cue banks.
- Playlists: Create, edit and manage customized playlists for various performances.
- Beatgrid: Utilizing the new Quantizing feature, cue points and loops can be set perfectly on-beat. The Quantize feature ensures cue points are set accurately and automatically, correcting and synching beats during manual looping or a real-time cueing, preventing off beat mistakes.

Users can then transfer analyzed music files to their preferred storage media and play them directly from the new CDJ turntable. The software offers song information that can be viewed easily during performances on the CDJ's large display to quickly search and access content by genre, title, BPM, etc. Also, as analyzed tracks are played through the CDJ product, the turntable automatically creates and saves a play history enabling users to review past performances on their PCs.

Pro DJ Link
The new turntables feature Pioneer's Pro DJ Link that enables up to four CDJ-2000/900s to be connected via the Link Port to share a single music source, whether it is a hard drive, USB and/or SD memory card. Once linked, users have the ability to quickly find, display and choose the music file from a connected source through the CDJ's built-in display and control knobs. A quick turn of the knob lets users scroll through created files and folders and a push of the knob confirms the song choice.

Advanced Connectivity
The new turntable features a 24-bit/48 kHz sound card and HID and MIDI control compatibility via USB port. Up to 35 controls on the surface of each player can be used to trigger other devices, such as DJ effecters and software by way of HID and/or MIDI. The HID controls were implemented into the player for superior interfacing with software, faster communication speed over MIDI, audio/visual streaming and two-way information on the display. HID enables easy, precise and native control of DVS systems such as Serato Scratch Live, Native Instruments' Traktor series and MixVibes Cross2 without the need for time-coded discs.

CDJ-900 Enhancements
- Slip Mode: When activated, Slip Mode silently continues song playback during a loop, reverse or scratch and continues audible playback at the exact time when the loop, reverse or scratch is ended creating smoother transitions.
- Advanced Auto Beat Loop: The CDJ-900 generates a four-beat loop at a touch of a button creating a customized sound to provide more time for DJs to blend in transitioning music.

The Extras
For more accurate tempo control while mixing, the player is enhanced with increased frame increments of 0.5 frames that allow the DJ to set a cue point or loop point with more precision. To achieve the highest sound quality, the CDJ-900 was equipped with the audio industry's highly respected Wolfson DAC processor, delivering a very transparent, accurate audio signal resulting in a highly improved signal-to-noise ratio and increased headroom.
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Reloop
RMP-3 Alpha CD/USB Media Player

CD/MP3 player, USB mass-storage media player and MIDI software controller

LAB POINTS
- combination of CD/MP3 player, USB mass-storage media player and MIDI software controller
- large touch-sensitive jog wheels
- 48 control elements fully MIDI assignable
- built in effects & auto loop function
- USB 2.0 connectivity


MANUFACTURER'S REVIEW
Across the media formats' jungle: The Reloop RMP-3 Alpha is Reloop's first true crossmedia player. Whether CD, MP3, memory stick or hard disk drive â€" it does not matter where the sound is coming from or how it is coded, the RMP-3 Alpha submits it to the DJ's control. As the new premium player is not only multi but crossmedial it is not only possible to mix, scratch and juggle music, but also to control any software.
Thanks to the Reloop RMP-3 Alpha's complete MIDI compatibility all of the 48 control elements can be applied as MIDI control device. This way the RMP series' flagship becomes the perfect controller for mixing software. As via the shift button all controls can be double assigned with MIDI commands it even becomes possible to control two virtual decks with only one RMP-3 Alpha. The assignments can be saved as MIDI presets for various applications.
Whatever the RMP-3 Alpha controls â€" due to the large touch-sensitive jog wheels the control feeling always remains outstandingly vinyl-like. Its new micro pitch with a resolution of up to 0.02% facilitates pitch adjustments with the highest precision. Via the auto loop function the fastest mixing tricks can be looped-in in no time and with seven different bar lengths. Furthermore the new bearing of the device's feet lets the RMP-3 Alpha always keep its balance. Furthermore the RMP-3 Alpha has several new features: In order to play music from one USB source it is possible to connect two RMP-3 players via the USB Audio Link function. In addition one can analye desired USB drives via the Data Base Builder software facilitating faster and filtered results. A very convenient feature is the Next Track function allowing to select the next track even during playback.
As a combination of CD/MP3 player, USB mass-storage media player and MIDI software controller the Reloop RMP-3 Alpha is up to all requirements of the DJ business. The SUV among media players.


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