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(Optional BB5501 CD Drive Sold Seperately)
Features:
• 2 Decks in 1 - One of the most riveting features of the DN-HS5500 is its independent Dual Deck-like operation with separate audio outputs. Deck 1 & Deck 2 can be operated simultaneously by a simple flip of a button, offering twice the power & creativity in a single deck. Each Deck layer has full access to all the available features as well as your connected devices & music library. Additionally, when used as a MIDI controller each Deck layer can fully control 2 players from your favorite DJ software such as, PCDJ/Reflex LE, Serato Scratch LIVE, Traktor...etc.
• High Torque Direct Drive Motor & Spinning Platter Design - Denon’s proprietary 12-pole Direct Drive brushless motor design is keeping the art of the 110-year old turntable alive & true to its native feel, delivering instant full rotation speed with a powerful 2.5 kg/cm of start-up torque within 0.5 seconds for true turntable reaction and response. DJs can perform freely as if they were using a genuine analog turntable. Platter rotation can be changed from 33 to 45 R.P.M. for comfort.
• Modular HDD - By this powerful and unique design, the DJ is now in full control over their internal hardware preference by choosing your own 2.5" laptop size *Hard Drive to store your Library as the secured "internal" source playback. The 2.5" HDD easily mounts to a removable caddy accessible from the front panel.
• External USB Device Support (Sold Separately) - Got a portable music collection stored on external USB media? No problem…the DN-HS5500 can support multiple external USB mass storage class devices direct or via a USB 2.0 hub (sold separately). Connect your, iPod®, Jump Drive, and large USB Hard Drives for easy access to your small or extensive mp3/wav libraries. Simply plug these devices into the DN-HS5500 to obtain the powerful on-board features such as, Instant Start, Seamless Looping, Scratching and File Searching, just to name a few. Supported File Formats: MP3 & WAV
• MIDI Interface Controller (PC/MAC) - The DN-S5500 is more than just player, it’s also designed to interface & control a variety of popular DJ programs that supports USB MIDI in/out interface, either by user custom mapping or direct native support by the software vendor. Control your favorite DJ software or your hard disk full of music all from one clever player.
• USB Audio Internal 24-Bit Processing - Most DJ MIDI controllers on the market today don’t include an internal sound card. The DN-HS5500 encompasses its own USB Audio interface (sound card) which eliminates the hassle to source one and spend additional money. The internal power supply delivers optimum electrical specifications, resulting in best possible audio quality & performance, featuring industry leading Burr Brown (a product of TI) 24 bit DAC processing for superior output audio fidelity. USB Audio interface includes 2-Channel Stereo output pair, 44.1kHz sampling ranges and low latency ASIO / OSX Core Audio support
• D-Sync - Two DN-HS5500 players can be linked together by a single RJ45 cross-cable for MASTER / REMOTE operation. This EASY operation enables the DJ to make all their peripheral connections to a single player while having full control of your music devices from either side. The REMOTE Player has i
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Doesn't Skip
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound
Cons
- CD drive is additional
Best Uses
- DJs
Comments about Denon DN-HS5500 Direct Drive Media Player/Controlr:
This is a great player, I love the midi functions. I think this player is better than the DN-S3700 since it has 2 players in one. 2 Built in sound cards. I use it with my virtual dj software.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Doesn't Skip
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Clubs
- Mobile
Comments about Denon DN-HS5500 Direct Drive Media Player/Controlr:
DN-HS5500 is a dual channel CD player that, as of 5/25/08, cannot be beat by ANY other product on the market today. With that said, I have a love hate relationship with it and its developers and will tell you why to buy or stay clear.
PROS:
- Best bang for the buck
- It’s virtually two units in One (Yes, you can rock a party with just one)
- Has effects that that sync to the beat - Like Pioneer's 800 mixer Color effects (minus Bit Crusher)
- Store songs on external hard drive (Internal hard drive not yet available 5/25/08 2008)
- Excellent people like Silvio explaining why things can or cannot be done in the 5500 in the Forums
- Optional CD Rom Drive
- Optional USB HUB (To connect multiple Hard drives, USB sticks, Keyboards)
- Mono Chromatic LCD screen. Great if using the DN-HS5500 as a single deck
- MIDI mode can control 3rd party software
- Scratching on the "Technics like" platter is first rate
- Denon has come out with the first firmware update rather quickly. (Within three months)
CONS:
- Even though Denon gives you the most for little. I feel that they have built a machine that may be a complete waste of you money. Ie, when used in MIDI mode, All effects are negated. It just becomes a deck like any other (with a moving platter). You only get the moving platter if the 3rd party software supports it natively.
- Two units in one can be tricky to handle at first (You Really want two individual 5500 decks)
- Effects cannot reach Pure Zero intensity Level (You cannot leave it on Like the Pioneer 800 mixer, because the bass drops out – even at the lowest intensity)
- Internal Drive sled sold separately (Denon’s web site originally stated that it was included when I bought mine)
- Asking for improvements can sometimes be like asking for a miracle. You have to complain way too much in the forums to get someone to believe you about a flaw or to get something looked at.
- High price CD “option” is ridiculous… especially when it ONLY reads audio CDs. No mp3, no wav, no dvd. Also, the Drive is placed to the right of the unit… Making a case you already own obsolete.
- Optional usb hub MUST be powered. This is something that should have been built in the unit so that we don’t have to carry around an extra Hub and bulky power supply.
- Screen too small for dual use… Can be confusing at times when switching between layers (Deck audio source)
- Going through folders or file structure is painfully SLOW! If there are too many files in a folder, expect to wait for the lag time between button pushes. It would have been EXTREMELY helpful to be able to search for songs and have them displayed as you type. Unfortunately, you have to correctly spell everything out first. Also, as you back up out folders, the other folders within disappear. You have to back up out of two previous folders and re-inter to see the other files. Denon forums say this will NEVER be fixed do to the structure of their hardware.
- While in MIDI MODE, if you want to switch back to normal mode, it will take about four minutes for a complete reboot. It’s NOT instant like when you switch from standard to Midi mode. Also, the spinning platter is not supported by all third party software.
BOTTOM LINE:
As of 5/25/08 I’m very happy with my purchase. I currently use my unit as a standalone deck and DO NOT use Serato or computers via time code or MIDI. However, this is something I’d like to look into. The problem is that in midi mode, practically all features that were built for the unit will disappear. And for the price, that becomes a waste of money… especially when you really should use TWO separate decks. I just cannot justify buying a second one; due to the price.
- If you only intend on using the DN-HS5500 as a midi controller, I would stay clear. You could get a different controller for 1/3rd the price and have plenty more buttons at your disposal.
- If you need a spinning platter, this was the hottest player since February of 2008. However, Numark has an all in one unit (with two spinning platters and a mixer) coming right around the corner. It might be wise to wait and compare.
- If you are going to use the DN-HS5500 as a standalone, there’s NOTHING better (as of writing this review 5/25/08).
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Powerful
- Professional Functions
- Versatile
Cons
- Missing HDD Sled
Best Uses
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Denon DN-HS5500 Direct Drive Media Player/Controlr:
This is a great deck. It's easy to use as long as you are willing to give it a little time. The main thing you need to consider is that it doesn't come with the internal hard drive OR the sled to add your own so you have to use usb drives. The sled has still not been made available as of 3-19-08. There is no noticable latency problems that I have seen with other decks. Scratching on it is as easy as scratching on good direct drive turntables. The cost may seem high, but considering that it is two decks in one, you can't beat it. So far I have only used this deck at home, but once the HDD sled is available it will be seeing some club time.
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