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The CDI 500 MP3 incorporates a collection of exciting features including the ?PowerTouch? interactive jog wheel. Spin, scratch and mix it up any way you like with ?Digital Scratching 2.0? which affords two completely different scratching modes. Check out Sample Sequencing, a super cool tool that lets you arrange the playback order of multiple stored samples into one mega loop. It cycles through your customized sample sequence and then repeats. Spice up your sound with the nine onboard effects which are automatically kept in sync with the music via the digital BPM counter. Other features include 10-second anti-shock buffer, seamless looping, fader ?Q? start and more. Its the CDI 500 plus the ability to play MP3s!
Features:- Plays MP3, CD & CD-R discs
- Display show track listing and artist when a MP3 disc is played
- Advanced cueing with track searching by frame (not by each second)
- Quick MP3/CD recognition
- Folder Search
- ?PowerTouch" , Touch sensitive interactive jog wheels (Patent pending)
- Digital Scratching 2.0 (Accurate Scratching)
- 2 Scratching modes: Digital Scratch mode, Beat Juggle mode
- Tempo Lock
- Instant Start
- 9 On-board FX: Scratch, Filter, Echo, Trans, Skid, Phase, Flanger, Pan, Bop
- Time & Ratio (wet/dry) adjustment for digital FX
- FX sync adjustment
- Effect layering
- Visual marker display: Reference point to view where the disc is playing
- Digital B.P.M. counter: keeps digital FX in sync with music
- TAP Button for manual BPM
- Anti Shock (30 sec.)
- Seamless loop
- Fader ?Q? Start
- Reverse play
- +/- 4%, 8%, 16% &100% ?Hyper Pitch?
- 3 flash start buttons with (5 second sample each button)
- Recall memory of Q-Start and samples
- Store up to 1500 cue points
- Digital Output (S/PDIF)
- Slot load CD drive
- Flip Flop - Relay playback between two CD Players
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 13.75? x 9.75? x 4.25? / 348x246x106 mm
- Weight: 7 lbs. / 3.7 kgs.
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Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Good audio (5)
- Simple controls (5)
- Easy to set up (4)
- Great sound (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic systems (3)
- Home (3)
- Large rooms (3)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (4), Audiophile (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
good stuff
i have a pair of these AA cdi 500mp3. and a numark mixer. its a good stuff nice sounds cool effects and accurate scratching. i love this stuff very much coz i know how...Read complete review
i have a pair of these AA cdi 500mp3. and a numark mixer. its a good stuff nice sounds cool effects and accurate scratching. i love this stuff very much coz i know how to cure this lolz ... i used it every day, sometimes in parties and club. i have this stuff last oct. 2006, then i've notice some problem with this stuff, first the groundings sometimes it change and it will not work properly. avoid moisture & check the groundings guys. unit must have earth.... second problem with the cd's, it goes in and out in the unit, how 2 fix this? easy, just open and clean the box of the lens in left corner there's a small black rubber orings change it or clean it. 100% it will avoid rejecting the cd every time you put it in (for AA cdi 500mp3) third if you use burn cd's specially mp3's make sure you use a high quality cd's and burner to avoid stuck up, and if you think your unit have trouble in searching or reading disc. eject it at once it may damage the memory that can cause stuck up. the longest acces time is 6 sec. check the manual guys... so now i dnt have any problem in my stuff after i do my simple maintenance, hope you learn something frm me!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good and not Good
The CDI 500 MP3 and 500 are good CD Players
easy to use. You be jamming like a pro in no time.
I have set of both of them.
But ...Read complete review
The CDI 500 MP3 and 500 are good CD Players
easy to use. You be jamming like a pro in no time.
I have set of both of them.
But I have the same problems with both
of them, will read CD's off and on,
Will not eject CD's sometime and lock up.
If they can get the bugs out these
Players will be off the chain!!!!
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Doesn't Skip
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound
- MUSIC NONE STOP
Cons
- LCD DISPLAY LIGHT WENT DI
- LCD DISPLAY WENT DIM
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
- Basic Systems
- GREAT 4 EVERYTHING
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about American Audio CDI-500 MP3 Table Top CD Player:
THESE ARE VERY GOOD TABLES,I BEEN DJING 4 ABOUT 15 YEARS OFF AND ON.I SOLD MY 1200'S IN 2004 AND GOT A PAIR OF AA CDI500'S AND THEY ARE STILL GOING STRONG IN 09.THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD IS THE LCD DISPLAY LIGHT GOT A LITTLE DIM ON 1 OF THE PLAYERS,BUT ALL THE OTHER EFFECTS ARE WORKING GREAT WITH LOTS OF MIXING,SCRATCHING,SAMPLES AND LOOPS MY CDI500'S HAVE NOT MISSED OR SKIPED A BEAT IN 4 YEARS,THEY ARE PERFECT 4 MY NAME!!!!(DJ NONE STOP)
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Doesn't Skip
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about American Audio CDI-500 MP3 Table Top CD Player:
I RUN TWO 1200 & THE 500. THE 500 IS A GOOD DEAL IF YOU ARE GOING FROM PLACE TO PLACE. BUT GET TWO BECUSE I WELL RASE THE RUFF ON MY CDI-500'S NO JOKE HAVE FUNNN.
Pros
- Easy Controls
- Great Sound
Cons
- Breaks Easy
- Junk
- Poor Anti-Shock
- Skips
Best Uses
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about American Audio CDI-500 MP3 Table Top CD Player:
These cd players are not worth [$]. Poor build quality and construction. These are great for djs who don't spin alot. Everyday use of these things is a bad idea. This would make a great product if they fix all the bugs. And these cd players DO NOT work with serato well...i suggest using pioneers cdj or denon.
Pros
- Easy Controls
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
- Laser problems
Best Uses
Comments about American Audio CDI-500 MP3 Table Top CD Player:
this product is good for basic use, but for highly skilled djs, you most go with a higher quality product. but this product still is good for beginners to learn on
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Controls
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound
Cons
- Skips
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
- Basic Systems
- Larger Rooms
Comments about American Audio CDI-500 MP3 Table Top CD Player:
i have a pair of these AA cdi 500mp3. and a numark mixer. its a good stuff nice sounds cool effects and accurate scratching. i love this stuff very much coz i know how to cure this lolz ... i used it every day, sometimes in parties and club. i have this stuff last oct. 2006, then i've notice some problem with this stuff, first the groundings sometimes it change and it will not work properly. avoid moisture & check the groundings guys. unit must have earth.... second problem with the cd's, it goes in and out in the unit, how 2 fix this? easy, just open and clean the box of the lens in left corner there's a small black rubber orings change it or clean it. 100% it will avoid rejecting the cd every time you put it in (for AA cdi 500mp3) third if you use burn cd's specially mp3's make sure you use a high quality cd's and burner to avoid stuck up, and if you think your unit have trouble in searching or reading disc. eject it at once it may damage the memory that can cause stuck up. the longest acces time is 6 sec. check the manual guys... so now i dnt have any problem in my stuff after i do my simple maintenance, hope you learn something frm me!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Professional Functions
Cons
- Breaks Easily
- Third Time in the shop
Best Uses
- Good For Club
- Good Mobile DJ
Comments about American Audio CDI-500 MP3 Table Top CD Player:
The CDI 500 MP3 and 500 are good CD Players
easy to use. You be jamming like a pro in no time.
I have set of both of them.
But I have the same problems with both
of them, will read CD's off and on,
Will not eject CD's sometime and lock up.
If they can get the bugs out these
Players will be off the chain!!!!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
Comments about American Audio CDI-500 MP3 Table Top CD Player:
I HAD 2 OF THEM.ONE OF THEM LOCKED UP ON ME & I COULDN'T GET IT FIXED.IF YOU PURCHASE ONE MAKE SURE YOU GET AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WITH.CAUSE OF LOCK-UP AS NOT BEEEN DETERMINED YET.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Powerful
- Professional Functions
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateurs
- Home
Comments about American Audio CDI-500 MP3 Table Top CD Player:
The only thing is that the display screen is sometimes hard to read depending on what angle you're at, and thats being compared to the original CDI 500.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Professional Functions
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateurs
- Home
Comments about American Audio CDI-500 MP3 Table Top CD Player:
Ive been using 2CDI 500 with QD6 mixer and rane serato's for over a year now and it didnt let me down yet. its a awsome pair of cd player for all amateurs. even for professionals looking for a back up pair of cd players. Get it, American Audio is a gurantee product.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Powerful
- Professional Functions
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
- Home
- Professionals
Comments about American Audio CDI-500 MP3 Table Top CD Player:
I have been using the CDI 500 for a year in my professinal gigs and they haven't let me down yet. on some cd it will not read, but 90 percent of the time they will
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