TWO-CHANNEL
96 KhZ/24 BIT MIXER OFFERS WORLD’S FIRST IN-LOOP SAMPLER
DJM-400 Offers Perfect Match for Pioneer’s CDJ Turntables
ANAHEIM (January 19, 2006) – Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
today introduced a new two-channel mixer with the world’s
first in-loop sampler and provided demonstrations at the NAMM show
at the Anaheim Convention Center. The new mixer matches Pioneer’s
CDJ-200 CD turntable in both function and design, allowing DJs to
expand the range of DJing and remixing. Its new symmetrical design
is the same size as a CDJ-200 enabling an easy fit in a compact
DJ coffin.
World’s First In-Loop Sampler
An intelligent 96kHz/24bit sampler automatically detects the tempo
of a song during playback, sampling it for a length of 4 beats;
then loops the sample. Since the sampled sound is in sync with the
beat of the tune being played, no matter the tempo, it enables live
remixing like never before. Samples are automatically stretched
and compressed to match the beat. The DJM-400 will store five samples
onboard.
“The combination of the new DJM-400 with the CDJ-200 is a
great combination for pro DJs looking for a great entry-level system,”
said Karl Detken, director of product planning for Pro DJ products
at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “It offers the reliability,
a wide range of features, and the high quality audio for which Pioneer
products are known.”
Onboard Effects and Equalization
Onboard effects automatically detect the beats per minute of the
music and sync to the beats. The DJM-400 includes seven onboard
effects: Delay, Echo, Filter, Flanger, Phaser, Robot and Roll. All
effects are processed at 24bits for the highest quality sound. A
new Beat Select button allows more intuitive and aggressive DJ playing
and remixing.
Each channel has a 3-band isolator EQ with full cut capability.
The EQ ranges from +9dB to -8 (infinity) for total control of the
sound.
The DJM-400 offers a number of key features for a professional
DJ, including:
- The ability to select either of two microphone connections or
one stereo line connection;
- A fader start so playback can be started by simply sliding the
cross fader or channel fader when connected to a Pioneer CDJ product;
- A peak level meter so the DJ can check audio input levels for
each channel or for the master;
- A Talk Over feature that automatically lowers track volume for
the DJ to speak over the track.
The DJM-400 will be available March 2006 for a manufacturer’s
suggested retail price of $699.
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