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If you are looking for the ultimate DJ CD and
MP3 player you can't get any more serious than the
Pioneer CDJ1000 Mark3. This is the equipment that
the DJs at places like the Ministry of Sound use.
They are what is know as 'Industry Standard'.
These are normally
hired in pairs and are complemented well by our
Allen & Heath Xone 62 DJ mixing desk. If you
want to go the whole way with DJ pro kit, you might
also like to go for the Technics
SL1210 Mark 5 turntables
Here is a bit more
techy information about these decks:
The Pioneer CDJ1000 mk3 CD player offers the same robust build beloved by
club owners and DJs, is finished in the familiar high-quality polished look and
remains faithful to the clean, clear layout that has become the accepted format
for tabletop CD decks.
The Pioneer CDJ1000 mk3 has full MP3 support including VBR files, intelligent
features, such as the direct folder search button, allow DJs to quickly access
files within folders on the disc for intuitive, fast cueing. A total wide tempo
range (+70% to –100%) also gives greater control than many competitor models.
Along with multimedia cards, SD cards are now also compatible with the
Pioneer CDJ1000 MK3 so that HOT CUES, HOT LOOP points and WAVE display data can
be easily stored and loaded.
The Pioneer CDJ1000 MK3 includes a unique
JOG feeling adjust (to the top right of the JOG wheel). It tailors the deck to
performers' individual styles by altering the resistance of the wheel, which
benefits from a new metallic 'non-slip' finish. The visibility and detail of the
information shown on the 360° JOG Display is also improved: the fluorescent
display has been raised, increasing brightness.
The cue marker is larger
and new 45° angle marks make it easier for scratch DJs to time their effects.
The track display has similarly advanced. Its resolution has been doubled, the
lighting is multicolour and fluorescent and, as well as displaying the total
number of tracks and track position, the WAVE data and playing address details
are extended so that a DJ can see a track's entire length at a glance.
HOT CUE is now partnered by a new HOT LOOP feature that stores up to
three loops per track. The buttons are backlit orange for the loop and green for
the cues while the re-loop button is now also backlit. A further addition is
'resume play': the deck will restart playing from the same point if a CD is
ejected accidentally.
In keeping with the high quality components of the
Pioneer CDJ1000 MK3, gold RCA connectors are fitted along with a digital out for
connection to digital mixers such as the Pioneer DJM-800 / DJM-1000, ensuring
the highest level of sonic purity available. Subtle design changes like the
metallic master tempo button also mark the player as the third generation of the
industry standard deck. |
