Pioneer CDJ-850 Multi Format Table Top Player
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Professional Sound and Visual Division redefines the DJ experience today with the announcement of its new CDJ-850 digital media player, inspired by Pioneer’s cutting-edge professional CDJ series for the next generation of DJ entertainers. The CDJ-850 player adopts many of the technical advances made in the industry standard, pro-series versions and invites all levels of DJs to create, perform and share mixes like a professional.
Pioneer is dedicated to bringing DJs the best audio/video and live performance products. For newer DJs looking to elevate and greatly enhance their performance and creativity, Pioneer’s CDJ-850 delivers enhanced mixing features, excellent audio quality and a new platform for them to share their music.
“With the increasing popularity of the DJ art form and culture, we understand the importance of creating products for all levels of DJ skill sets. Our aim with the new CDJ-850 is to ensure that DJs get to enjoy similar innovative features and design to those found in our flagship CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 players, and get to experience the best product for their needs,” said David Arevalo, senior marketing manager, Professional Sound and Visual division for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
Key features of the CDJ-850 include:
- Pro-series Design & 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 Tag1 of music files
- 2. Create cues2 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 softwares 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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- Great sound (4)
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- Basic systems (4)
- Large rooms (4)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (4)
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Doesn't Skip
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Easy To Setup
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
- Basic Systems
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Pioneer CDJ-850 Multi Format Table Top Player:
The pioneer 850 is an excellent tool and piece of gear. It allows you a choice between various media to play and use. The functions are easy to use as is the use and the know how. The only downfall for people just starting out is the price, but the quality is worth it.
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Doesn't Skip
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Easy To Setup
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
- Basic Systems
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Pioneer CDJ-850 Multi Format Table Top Player:
BEST CDJ FROM PIONEER GREAT CONTROL N RESPONSIVE
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Doesn't Skip
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Easy To Setup
- Great Sound
Cons
- NO ETHERNET
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
- Basic Systems
- Club
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Pioneer CDJ-850 Multi Format Table Top Player:
By far the best CD Players I have ever owned, very accurate in pitch control, excellent sound, responds excellent to USB Flash Drive. The only flaw with this is that the 900 and the 2000 have the ethernet sharing capability and this one does not, a minor flaw, but smart on pioneer's end, give that to this one and it blows the other 2 out of the water, and at a cheaper price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Doesn't Skip
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
- Basic Systems
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Pioneer CDJ-850 Multi Format Table Top Player:
From the moment I opened the box, I fell in love, great cd players....
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Q:
so can you use serato with this yes our noAsked on 12/28/2011 by Anonymous2 answers
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Yes you can. Its not that hard to set up either. The set back is you must use the REL tab in the program. You will not be able to rewind too far back, you must use the mouse to set the track back if your like 15 secs into the track. Use track 1 on the control cds also because it has 15:00 mins of time. It works great if you wanna save on burning cds...just some of the functions of the cdj are out. Like the loops...etc everything must be done in the Serato program.Answered on 1/12/2012 by dj asylum from hampton, vaA:
Yes you can use Serato with the CDJ-850's. All you would need is an interface and a mixer. Please call 1800-268-5520 if you have any questions about any interfaces we carry.Answered on 12/30/2011 by Rich from Cypress, CA
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Does the Pioneer CDJ-850 come in BLACK Color ???Asked on 5/27/2011 by Willy from Miami, FL3 answers
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only in silver.Answered on 5/31/2011 by DJ Menergy from Cypress, CAA:
No it does not, only silver, reminds me of the original Technics 1200 Turntable.Answered on 7/23/2011 by DJ Joel Garcia from New York, NYA:
NOPEAnswered on 8/25/2011 by DJ A.C. from CICERO, ILLINOIS
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are you able to control serato without control discs with the cdj 850?Asked on 5/14/2011 by omik2 answers
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NoAnswered on 5/17/2011 by AnonymousA:
Serato 2.3 has Native Support for the CDJ850 to play without control discsAnswered on 8/31/2011 by anon from toronto
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Can you use only one usb and sync it to the other table like the cdj 2ooo's ?Asked on 2/27/2011 by Adam S. from Vandalia, OH1 answer
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The Pioneer CDJ-850 does not have the Pro DJ Link.Answered on 3/1/2011 by DJ Menergy from Cypress, CA
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I CAN USE WHIT VIRTUAL 7 DJ AND THE 44 MAYA USBAsked on 2/14/2011 by KPTY from ORLANDO1 answer
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Yes you can, as long as you have an output from your device.Answered on 2/17/2011 by Anonymous
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on the pioneer cj850 what kind of usb memory card can i use?Asked on 8/13/2010 by djboodaddy from Orangeburg sc1 answer
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Any usb compatible drive that is properly formated with enough space for music storage.Answered on 8/17/2010 by RIcky from Cypress
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