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Audio 4 DJ by Native Instruments is an ideal choice for those looking to install-state-of-art audio equipment at their club or studio. With a USB 2.0 audio interface that helps optimise performance, the Audio 4 DJ system provides high performance. They can play all DJ software and TRAKTOR software on this system.

Incidentally, this piece of equipment is based on the AUDIO 8DJ interface which has already been acclaimed to be superior than most audio interfaces, such as the Edirol US-25 EX USB. If you are looking for crystal clear audio quality, then the AUDIO 4 DJ which offers a 4 in/ 4 out configuration is ideal as it comes at a very affordable price.

DJs can connect gear for music production, CD decks and turntables for various live performances and for recording purposes through the two stereo inputs that have software switchable phono preamps. DJs can also mix music software through the two stereo outputs, which gives the required connectivity where the two decks can be routed into an external DJ mixer or use a separate master and cur signal. Since the audio connections are in RCA format, straightforward interfacing with DJ equipment is hassle free.

If you are a fan of crystal clear audio, then the AUDIO 4 DJ is fully equipped with high studio quality 24bit/96 kHz audio converters provided by Cirrus Logic. Additional headroom and powerful +10dBu signal is what users can expect from this piece of equipment. DJs rely on a high degree of precision and response for their performances and the low latency operation in this system more than satisfies them in this aspect.

The TTUSB is a simple, innovative and affordable turntable from ION, a new brand from Numark, the already renowned DJ equipment specialists. This all in one vinyl to digital turntable is equipped with a USB connection that lets users transfer their music from records to the computer; thereby easily digitising entire collections of vinyl records to either the Mac or PC. Once the records have been recorded onto your computer, your music becomes easily portable, as you have the option of either listening to the songs or music, or transferring it to the MP3 player or iPod or recording CDs.

No drivers are required for connecting this belt driven USB turntable to either a Mac or PC. It is not important to have a phono input in your music system; the ION TTUSB can be easily connected simply by using a switchable level output. The music can also be conveniently transferred through the use of the exclusive software suites from ION, such as Audacity, which can be used for advanced recording and editing. Moreover, the software programmes can also convert 78 rpm records, while the EZ Vinyl converter is capable of recording and converting the vinyl directly to the iTunes music library.

These USB based turntables are just perfect for digitising your vinyl records and also feature a 1/8 inch line input jack for connecting other music sources, such as cassette decks and also for converting your music to any digital format. The TTUSB turntable from ION will let you breathe new life into your old record collections.

The C.324 is the latest, high-end, and must-have CD turntable deck to come from Stanton. It boasts some amazing MP3 playback algorithms and great scratch abilities. Its impressive high quality build with sleek styling and good colour scheme of black and silver, will it into nearly any stylish and modern DJing environment. The unit is made up of hard dense plastic, which gives you the feel of beefy or heavy metal, but without the weight. Indeed, the rugged system is perfect for DJs who are frequently on the move.

It features a front loading CD slot, which grabs the CD and loads it for you in almost no time, and much faster than nearly any other CD turntable available on the market today. The top of the Stanton C.324 includes all the controls along with a blue LED display. There are four sample or cue buttons below the platter, which create cue points or use samples. This is one of those turntables that allow you to playback a sample and scratch at the same time.

The C.324 features a non-actively spinning platter, which provides good mixing and light scratching, with a quick response to start ups and stops. Manually cueing and scratching with the platter will definitely result in good sound emulation and an amazing sound control. It also features six selectable effects such as Filter, Pan, Echo, Flanger, Transform and Echo, which can be used in combination with the scratching and really provide some unique effects. The affordable Stanton C.324 package is a combination of excellent effects, solid playback, awesome sample loop capabilities and decent scratch abilities.

Undoubtedly CDs are able to give an amazing sound quality, but for many nothing in the world of audio can beat the warmth of the sound coming from a vinyl player. Mark my words when I say, vinyl isn’t dead. The SL1210M5G turntable from Technics, rightly captioned as the grand master of turntables, is the pinnacle of 1200 line of turntables. This turntable features a pitch control method exclusive to the SL1210M5G. It is a fusion of some extensive and unique features and Technics’ legendary reliability and ruggedness, which helps in coaxing most out of our collection of records.

The turntable is a complete digital solution which eliminates any hassles involved in matching the pitch ranges and also provides the user the option of choosing between the + 8 and + 16 range. You get the exceptional quality tracking experience with the exclusively constructed gimbal-mounted tone-arm and the Technics SL-1210 M 5’s oxygen free cable ensures an outstanding sound quality. This improved quality of tone-arm in M5G offers better skip resistance and break adjustment is also made more accessible.

The construction in terms of finish, style and colour scheme are all exclusive to SL1210M5G and it provides a unique metallic black finish, blue light for both the pitch ranges. And last, but not least, the brushed steel hardware used with the turntable is uniquely different than the usual plastic used by most other turntables.

The quality of any turntable is judged by certain standards, including accurate pitch, a high torque, superior sound and a quality tone arm with better skip resistance. The Technics SL1210M5G turntable has successfully delivered in all these arenas and remains practically unmatched in its quality.

The B-control DJ BCD3000 is an integrated full-fledged DJ mixer, which can play, mix and scratch any MP3, WMA, WAV, AIFF or OGG file; with an added Vinyl feeling no less. The BCD3000 can be used as a foundation for any mixing setup by simply connecting two DJ turntables, a CD player or any media player. It supports all major computer platforms.

The BCD3000 serves up a 4 channel USB audio interface with DJ mixing capabilities through its controls, by using the powerful virtual mixer. It performs a dual role, and meets the needs of various users. On one hand it fulfills the needs of professional DJs by anchoring a full analogue/digital computer, line level sources and turntables. On the other hand, the Behringer BCD 3000 is just perfect for all the amateur DJs, as it can simply be plugged in and played. Plus, all the necessary DJ software is already included so you can just dive in.

This all in one BCD3000 DJ production tool features a four channel USB audio interface with 24 bit convertors, 2 phono preamplifiers, a complete monitor section and no noticeable or ultra low audio or MIDI latency under the MAC OS X and Windows XP operating systems. The software package includes the award winning TRAKTOR 3 LE DJ software, which is integrated with iTunes import and Beatport music. Because of TRAKTOR 3, this mixer offers two decks and an integrated two channel mixer. The BCD3000 comes with a detachable AC power cord, though it is not bus powered.

The BCD3000 is an economical full-fledged DJ mixer with integrated and useful TRAKTOR 3 LE software, fifty three MIDI controls and a very good digital/analogue conversion.

DJ turntables are the most important part of any performance which involves DJing and loads of music. Turntables have always been in the limelight ever since recorded music came into existence. DJ turntables are very important for every DJ who wants to make a strong impact on their audiences.

If the DJ has to stand out from the rest of the crowd and make his long lasting impact, then he needs to be in sync with the latest technologies available. Moreover, he should be sure to use these technologies to the best of his use or advantage. A DJ without a turntable is as good as an archer without a bow and arrow.

The turntable allows DJs to orchestrate the prerecorded music. With the help of turntables, DJs are able to produce special effects and scratchy sounds. This piece of equipment allows DJs to accomplish mix beat, with is an integral skill. Turntablism is the art of creating and manipulating sounds.

The DJ turntable is the most important aspect of DJing. There are a lot of turntables available in the market with a variety of extensive features. These range from ultra expensive models, like the Vestax PDX 3000, to very cheap models like the Numark TT-1610. There is a whole lot of different type of equipment available for a DJ, but it is the turntable that makes him. A DJ without a turntable is the same as a musician without an instrument.

The Stanton Trackmaster.V3 Cartridge is a perfect one piece plug and play tool for the club DJ. It has a spherical stylus which enhances tracking, while minimising cue burn. It is the most appropriate solution for any DJs who want great tracking abilities, as well as outstanding sound quality, while scratching. It comes in two colours, silver and light blue, that lend the V3 cartridge a very smooth look.

The Trackmaster V3 is a very high output and little cue burn cartridge, which is why it can be worth its weight in gold; though fortunately it doesn’t cost that much. The Stanton Trackmaster V3 Cartridge helps in increasing stereo imaging because of its four coil pick up design. There is absolutely no need for mounting the cartridge on the headshell as the V3 has an integrated design. Even if used non-stop for days, this cartridge still claims to deliver an unmatched quality with the needles as if they were new.

The Stanton Trackmaster.V3 is a very lightweight product with a weight of only approximately 18 grams. The trackmaster.v3 cartridge has great tracking and mixing ability. This cartridge definitely offers a better sound quality in comparison to other cartridges. There is a lot of hum and outside noise available with an exposed wire cartridge, but this model eliminates it with its one piece designing.

The Stanton Trackmaster is one of the best cartridges available in the market. Even after hours of plug and play this cartridge still delivers a very high output.

The iDJ2 offers an expert, promising and one-stop DJ mixer solution for the iPod. This product features a video output, XLR output, multiple modes for pitch control and a built-in colour screen. It is a very simple and neatly designed package.

The iDJ2 measures a compact 16 x 12 x 3 cm (including the knobs). A 2-channel mixer, DJ control surface and music library are all included in this one setup. The front edge of the iDJ2 is the most important and functional part of the entire system. In the centre there is a 4.25” coloured screen, which is slightly angled and used for selecting the songs and viewing the status of the playback. A pair of identical mixer controls, buttons, knobs, jog wheels and faders are all positioned to the left and the right sides of the system. There is an adjustable iPod dock positioned at the top for safety purposes. Like all other DJ mixers, the iDJ2 also has all its connections on the upper side of the mixing console, except the microphone and the headphone inputs which are located on the front side.

There are numerous ways to load the audio input and attain the output of the system. The audio input can be loaded into the system either through generic USB drives, or you also have the option of routing the external audio via a dual line and the phono inputs. Similarly, there are balanced RCA and XLR outputs, an S-video output and an RCA recording output available for getting diversifying the outputs.

Finally, we can conclude that the Numark iDJ2 is a fantastic and phenomenal solution for all professional DJs in need of an efficient and convenient system. Due to its lightweight, easy setup and compact size, the Numark IDJ2 iPod Mixing Station is perfect to take out to proms, weddings, or events that usually need a reliable and deep collection of music. The iDJ2 is also a commendable comprehensive setup for amateur or part-time DJs who want to nevertheless own an expert, headache-free system.

The Stanton T.90 incorporates all the features of a professional turntable required by a DJ, in addition to the bundled software and USB recording functionality. It provides a very neat and tidy solution to the problem of converting rare vinyl records into excellent quality audio files. The USB compatible Stanton T.90 combines a turntable, recording software, phone to line pre-amp and the PC audio card, all in one simple product.

The Stanton T.90 is an extraordinary and sleek looking model with a host of very well placed features. It measures a17 x 14.5 x 5.5 cm (including the tone arm). The T.90 is also lighter than many professional turntables in the market, because most of its exterior is made up of high grade plastic.

The turntable’s dizzying array of features include dual start stop breaks, a switch for selecting modes of 45, 33 and 78 RPMs, pitch control with 8% and 12% ranges, a reverse button, and key-lock mode for digitally modifying the speed of the song irrespective of its pitch. The Stanton T-90 USB also features a USB port at the back, power switch, coaxial output and stereo RCA outputs. This product comes with two pieces of softwares, the Cakewalk Pyro 5 and Audacity.

The device is also fully compatible with Windows XP and this connection has been a giant success. The T.90 can act as both a recording and playback device. Vinyl can easily by converted to a digital audio file in any format. The T.90 also lets one mix a turntable’s audio and computer’s output into the same output, therefore bridging or filling the gap between the analogue and the digital worlds.

To conclude, the T.90 turntable is a recommendable and versatile tool for all aspiring DJs. Moreover, the way in which it transfers vinyl into digital and seamlessly brings together the digital and audio worlds is also quite helpful.

The B-control deejay BCD 2000 is an extraordinary piece of equipment which performs every kind of DJing operation, such as playing, mixing and scratching MP3s, WAVs or any other audio formats. This DJ machine even makes it possible to mix and scratch vinyl with MP3.

You can connect a CD player, and up to 2 DJ turntables with the BCD 2000 and use it as a base for the mixing setup. It features high resolution 24 bit A/D and D/A converters. The Behringer BCD-2000 also features a full speed four channel audio interface. It complements the included BJ software, or for that matter any DJ software, very well. One should not be misled by its looks, as it is a complete audio mixer with three band kill equalizer per channel, the finest quality mic preamplifier, talkover feature, extensively smooth crossfader and extremely specific faders.

One of the phono preamplifiers, which comes with this system, can be switched over to a CD player. It also features a very refined headphone section with split options, direct listening to the master output mix and PFL mix. It also has two jog wheels for DJ functions like pitch bending and scratching. This system allows you to run up to four effects simultaneously. The high-end components and the rugged construction ensure a long life for this product.

Bottom line, the B-control deejay BCD 2000 is a complete DJing solution or a DJ setup in a single box. It is quite a reasonably priced product with the ability to scratch, manipulate and mix digital music into real time music, regardless of the format.