Packing all of the benefits of our best-selling C.314 plus an abundance of upgraded features, the new C.324 is a must-have for any true CD DJ. This tabletop, slot-loading CD player is designed for MP3 DJs who want to scratch CDs like vinyl, and has everything needed for ultimate performace.   more

Available in two flavors, the MEP-7000 and the SEP-C1 are a response to the trend of laptops being utilized by professional DJs. Recent developments have changed the way mobile and club DJs organise and play their music. No longer carrying boxes of vinyl or CD’s full of music. Laptops, USB flash media and hard drives are becoming standard amongst the DJ community.  more

The transition to using computers for DJ performance has sometimes been a confusing road for DJs to navigate. Buying software is a good start but it doesn’t provide the tactile feedback DJs are used to having. While the invention of the mouse more than 20 years ago was a giant leap for computers, it’s hardly the perfect tool for a DJ gig. Numark has been busy looking at this problem and came up with three new solutions for computer DJs of all stripes.  more

PVDJ is a division of Peavey and the Digital Audio Interface (DAI) is the first hardware and software package to allow DJs to remix in realtime. Just connect the DAI to your computer and start mixing your audio files with ease. This exclusive, forward-thinking audio interface is a landmark achievement in digital audio technology. The DAI is ideal for live DJs but can also be a very creative tool for home-studio remix DJs who can remix in the digital realm and output directly to recording software.  more

DJs are a picky sort, especially when it comes to turntables. So when Stanton decided to create the ultimate wheel of steel, they went back to basics. The result: the new ST-150 and STR8-150 Turntables. Both models sport a rugged new design that minimizes feedback, industry-leading torque and an ultra-stable platter and tone arm. Aside from the color, the difference between the two is simple: the ST-150 features an S-shaped tone arm, while the STR8-150’s is… well… straight.   more

FinalScratch is a revolutionary DJ mixing system that hit the market this past year. It allows a DJ to control MP3, .WAV or AIFF files with a vinyl record on a turntable (using the turntable as a control interface). Special “time-coded” vinyl records communicate with your computer via proprietary software to control the playback of a selected audio file. Final Scratch shows the song you are playing on a virtual deck and even shows the waveform of the song. This system enables you to carry literally thousands of songs to any gig without the heavy weight of record crates.   more

For today’s DJ, interfacing your rig with a personal computer is becoming increasingly important. With a laptop computer you can mix your MP3 files with vinyl, CDs, DVDs or even a microphone. You can transport a vast music library with dramatically less weight and volume. Numark’s USB mixers can move audio in and out of your computer without the need for expensive sound cards, yet they fully support DJ software using dual soundcards. With full duplex capability, they facilitate simultaneous recording and playback—making it easy to mix and record from multiple sources along with music from your computer. They are fully plug-and-play compatible with both Windows XP and Mac OS X, making setup a snap.   more

Seamless with Vinyl, Flexibility of Digital As technology progresses, DJs embrace new formats while continuing to utilize the existing, and much loved, vinyl. However, the sound of digital media is often very different from the traditional analog, making the transition between formats very noticeable. The new CDX-05 features a unique Vinyl Filter Mode which cleverly adjusts filter settings giving digital sound the warmth of true vinyl. Mixing between CD, MP3 and records is now even easier.   more

While there's something inherently special about DJing with real vinyl, the fact remains that the format's days are numbered. Vinyl is susceptible to damage, records are becoming increasingly difficult to acquire or replace, and they are bulky and heavy when it comes to transporting one's music library. For these reasons, DJs are turning to CD, MP3 and hard drive-based equipment. And now, Numark's new HDCD1 and HDX represent the state-of-the-art.   more

The feel of working with 12½ vinyl is an essential part of the DJ experience. From pulling the record back to a cue point to speeding up the vinyl with your hand or squeezing the spindle to match beats, there is nothing else like working with a record on a turntable. It provides a direct connection between DJ and music. Needless to say, the entire art of scratching was developed using records. All scratching techniques involve the DJ touching vinyl to create musical expression—playing the turntable like an instrument. Although CDs offer advantages of sound quality and convenience, there has not been a CD player that has come close to providing that genuine feel of working with vinyl—until now.  more