Mar 14, 2010
DJ Tools
Aug 5, 2009 The trend to go green is now mainstream and some DJs are really benefiting from it in ways they would never think about, the entrance of LED lighting into the world of dance clubs and DJing. For DJs, LED par cans and washes have been at an obtainable price point for years now, but the LED intelligent moving heads were always out of reach for most. The first attempts at producing an affordable LED powered moving head were less than successful. When you viewed them on display, they were most always set five to six feet off the ground so they appeared to be bright. [ In New DJ Lighting ]
Aug 4, 2009 Fidelity Media unveiled MegaSeg 5, the latest version of the premiere Mac-based DJ mixing and radio broadcasting software. The new release with over 100 improvements and Mac OS X “Snow Leopard†optimizations includes a new animated interface, an integrated playlist viewer with direct iTunes access, multi-touch trackpad crossfader control, improved MIDI support with a Denon HC4500 controller preset, BPM editing in the preview player, automated events to insert live radio streams and import files, a turntable break-effect shortcut, progress-style transport controls, a playlist break button, and much more. [ In The MP3 DJ ]
Jul 30, 2009 Things are complicated enough when you’re a mobile DJ. From choosing music for the event to setting up and tearing down your gear, there’s a lot to manage when traveling from gig to gig. American Audio’s new Factory Bundle Systems take the guesswork out of finding the right audio components so mobile DJ’s and entertainers can spend more time making music and less time choosing gear. [ In New DJ Gear ]
Jul 29, 2009 Stanton DJ, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, announced today software updates to their award-winning SCS.1 and SCS.3 product lines. The SC System is Stanton’s innovative line of digital controllers for the professional DJ, and is currently comprised of the SCS.1d deck controller, SCS.1m mix controller, the SCS.3d touch sensitive deck controller, and the SCS.3m touch sensitive mix controller. [ In New DJ Gear ]
Jul 20, 2009
With oversized beams, the O-Beast easily takes over the dance floor with full-room coverage of 115 degrees.
It responds to four channels of DMX allowing individual control of red, green and blue high power (3) LEDs, as well as control over strobing and speed of back and forth movements. Each beam is about 4 times wider than the average Derby beam.
[ In New DJ Lighting ]
Jul 6, 2009 American DJ is not only raising the bar on excitement and value in DJ/club effects, it’s extending the bar too. The company has unveiled three new lighting fixtures shaped like elongated bars (21.25" L), each containing at least 3 exciting visual effects. Because these unique DMX-compatible fixtures offer a combination or fusion of different effects, they bear the name ADJ Fusion Series. [ In New DJ Lighting ]
Jul 2, 2009
The new Scorpion Storm RGX effect laser, which replaces the Scorpion Storm RG, incorporates more power and options than its predecessor but at a lower price.
This 4-channel DMX-512 controlled laser blasts a unique star field with many patterns and hundreds of beams covering the walls and floor, thanks to a 114-degree coverage angle. This spectacular show is powered by 30mW green and 80mW red laser modules. Color selection includes green, red or both green and red with strobe control, with or without DMX control.
[ In New DJ Lighting ]
Jun 28, 2009 American Audio has unleashed the VX Professional Amplifier Series – three astounding and affordable power amps that boast a stunning away of features previously out of reach of budget-conscious audiophiles. Designed for installations, DJs and bands, the series includes models VX 1000, VX 1500, and VX 2500 -- which feature 1100W, 1500W and 2800W RMX respectively at 4 ohms bridged mono. [ In New DJ Gear ]
Jun 17, 2009 American Audio has unveiled the new XSP series of high-power professional speakers, which are versatile, rugged, affordable, and offer authentic concert sound. Available in four sizes, the models include the XSP-8A (8”), XSP-10A (10”), XSP-12A (12”), and the XSP-15A (15”), and feature built-in amplifiers, which can be connected directly to a mixing console or sound source without the need for a typical amp. [ In Hot Wire ]
Jun 17, 2009 The Mushroom, a mainstay derby effect fixture, has been fitted with three high-powered LEDs to become a new industry standard-- the LED Mushroom. [ In New DJ Lighting ]
Jun 17, 2009 Solid State Logic is proud to announce that X-Desk is now shipping. Response to X-Desk has been exceptional since the first show of the product in March at Music Messe 09 with strong demand worldwide. [ In Music Production ]
Jun 17, 2009 Zoom once again revolutionizes digital recording with the first digital recorder with 16-track playback and 8-track simultaneous recording utilizing Secure Digital (SD) memory. The R16 is three production tools in one device: a multi-track recorder, an audio interface and a control surface, providing all the tools necessary to create studio-quality recordings. Additionally, the R16 runs on only 6 AA batteries for the ultimate in multi-track portability. [ In Music Production ]
Jun 17, 2009 Global Truss brings greater versatility to trussing with is new F31 Single Tube Truss. Since it’s made of a single 2” beam, this truss can be used to form a clean, thin frame, making it ideal for framing signs, banners, curtains and LED panels. [ In New DJ Lighting ]
Jun 2, 2009
Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of reliable, premium-grade DJ equipment, unveils its flagship DN-X1700 Digital Mixer.
The DN-X1700 represents an important achievement by Denon's R&D department, which, during the development process, worked closely with some of the top professionals in the industry, gaining key input on its design and functionality. The result is a market driven professional digital mixer that is best in its class.
Jun 2, 2009 Atomix Produtions Inc, (http://www.atomixproductions.com) announced the release of Virtual DJ 6.0 ©, the latest incarnation of its blockbuster software package for Disc Jockeys. Virtual DJ 6.0 allows DJ's to professionally mix Audio, Music Videos, Karaoke files, and much, much more. Virtual DJ 6.0 is currently the 17th most downloaded software application, of all software available, at CNET's © Download.com. [ In The MP3 DJ ]
