Denon DJ Unleashes New Products Including Serato ITCH Rack Mount Controller
Now we’ve never been too impressed with Denon’s marketing of their DJ products — every announcement seems like an afterthought, but the company has just unveiled four new products for the DJ line.
Developed under a new strategic partnership between Denon DJ and Serato, Denon has premiered the new DN-HC5000 Serato ITCH Controller. The DN-HC5000 Serato ITCH Controller is a rackmount digital DJ system developed to work with Serato ITCH, and is targeted towards Mobile DJs. Benefiting from Serato’s HIDI technology to improve speed, and software/hardware communication, the DN-HC5000 is a USB 2.0 MIDI controller with built-in 24-bit soundcard, compatible for use with both PC and Mac. Features include a multi-functional touch sensitive jog disc, vibrant FL tube with text display and tactile illuminated rubber controls.
Now we’ve never been too impressed with Denon’s marketing of their DJ products — every announcement seems like an afterthought, but the company has just unveiled four new products for the DJ line.
The new tabletop DN-HC1000S USB MIDI Sub-Controller is designed to interface with Serato’s Scratch Live software, which enhances a digital music library with a number of unique tools and performance features. The DN-HC1000S offers simple plug ‘n play operation via self powered USB connectivity, and it replaces the PC keyboard for DVS systems with a set of dedicated controls, including track select and fast search, SHIFT/CLR button, five “hot start” and three sampler buttons, auto loop, Loop IN-OUT with exit/reloop, history and a TAP button.
The DN-S700 Tabletop CD/MP3 Disc Player is a new entry-level compact tabletop CD/MP3 player sporting many features from Denon DJ’s flagship professional models, including advanced MP3 functionality for easy file search and selection, CD text display, auto or manual BPM, three onboard FX, four pitch ranges, one hot start and seamless loop controls, fader start and pitch bend (available on buttons and jog wheel to enhance performance creativity).
The DN-HP500 Professional DJ Headphones are a new entry-level offering. The DN-HP500’s features 1300 mW input power, 40-mm driver, 40 Ohms impedance, 103 dB output, 10-28 kHz frequency response and 90 degree swivel mechanism, with comfortable ear pad and headband for prolonged periods of use.
No pricing or availability has been announced. More information on Denon DJ Products.
