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Case For Pioneer Cdj1000, 1000mk3, Cdj800mk2, Denon Dn-S5000, Technics Sl-Sz1200, Stanton 314, And All Other Large Format Cd / Digital Turntables.
 
Manufacturer: Marathon Professional
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List Price: $149.00
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Product Description

Set up your CD Mix Station anywhere with this durable and portable case. Case for Pioneer CDJ1000, 1000MK2, 1000MK3, CDJ800, CDJ800MK2, DVJ1000 , Denon DN-S5000, DN-S3500, DN-HS5500, Technics SL-SZ1200, Stanton 314, C324, and all other large format CD Digital Turntables. Exterior Dimensions: 18-inch W x 15-inch D x 9-inch H. Interior Dimensions: 12-inch W x 14-inch D x 3-inch H. Weight: 15 lbs. Gear(s) or equipment(s) shown in the case isare not included.

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  • Easy locking fit and tongue with heavy and powerful ball corners
  • Industrial strength latches and rubber feet and Spring action handles
  • Dual anchor rivets
  • ATA 300 Style and 9mm laminated plywood
  • Accessible front access panel and Cable port

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Pioneer CDJ-400 Cd/Media Player

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Pioneer CDJ-400 Cd/Media Player
 
Manufacturer: Pioneer Pro DJ
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List Price: $860.00
Sale Price: $574.99
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USB Integration & MP3 PlaybackThe CDJ-400's cosmetic design is simple and compact yet elegant with all of its various controls and features located directly on top of the unit. A USB port found on the face of the player allows DJs to play their MP3 music collection from a wide variety of portable music devices such as thumb drives, MP3 players or external hard drives. With the use of a multi-function selector knob/button and its large, bright, dot-matrix LCD display, locating and accessing of files from these types of music devices as well as MP3 music files on CD and CD-R/RW through the CD slot are done with a turn and press of the knob. DJ Software Compatibility and MIDI Control With more of today's DJs utilizing different DJ software for their performances, the CDJ-400 is also equipped with a PC mode. In this mode, the CDJ-400 is a native controller for software such as Pioneer DJS computer software and Serato Scratch Live. For example, the movement of the pitch slider on the CDJ-400 can control the pitch slider on the computer software and no time code CD is required for audio control. The player can also act as a MIDI controller were you can assign virtually every button on the player to trigger functions of various DJ software programs. World's First Scratch Jog EffectA highlight and an advancement of the CDJ-400 is its scratching capability. In addition to traditional vinyl" mode scratching, Pioneer implemented the World's First Scratch Jog Effect. Three highlighted buttons, each assigned to a special effect, Bubble, Trans and Wah, creates unique scratching sound effects that can be enabled by the DJ on the fly. A hold" button was also added to retain the different effects throughout the session or until its release, which can also be triggered at any point of play. Tempo Control - Four tempo modes, +-6%, +-10%, +-16% and wide, provide additional speed

Product Details

  • Media Player Controller with USB Integration and MP3 Playback from Disk, USB port or Computer
  • DJ Software compatibility and MIDI Controller
  • 6 built in jog wheel effects; 3 in Vinyl Mode, 3 Digital Mode
  • Scratching capability with World's first scratch Jog Effects
  • Auto Beat Looping with Loop Divide for a variety of looping functions

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Amazing DJ Tool
 
Review Date: December 3, 2009
Reviewer: B. Penman, California, USA
I switched from the CDJ-1000 to the CDJ-400 (and DJM-400) last November. After using these for a year, I can happily say that I would highly recommend them to anybody interested in DJing. They are PACKED with features; things that Pioneer didn't HAVE to include, but they did. On top of that these are compatible with Pioneer's "DJS" DJ Software!

FEATURES:
Compact size, full of features. +/- 100% pitch adjustment & Master Tempo (allows the tempo to be sped up or slowed down while keeping track's original pitch). CD/Vinyl Modes allowing the tracks to be "scratched" as well as switches between the onboard effects like. Seamless looping with loop effects. Multi function jog wheel scratch/break and pitch adjust, also can be used to "fast forward" through a track or CD to quickly find a what you're looking for. USB Connectivity to your iPod, memory stick, external hard drive, or PC (via DJS software or other MIDI enabled DJ software). Reads CD and MP3 CD audio. Navigating through digital music libraries is made simple through the use of the multi-function knob. Tracks names and information highly visible on easy to read display including a visual representation of track. My favorite feature is the jog wheel illumination halo which has several different patterns that give a visual representation of the track's movement. Also has stereo RCA and Digital Coaxial Outputs.

PROS:
AMAZING value! You get tons of features that you wouldn't expect to find in a Pioneer player of this price. USB sticks and hard drives mean not having to bring CDs to the gig with you, and not having to rely on a computer means less of a chance for equipment failure! Very easy to use an intuitive design which takes absolutely no time to master. Smaller footprint than CDJ 800-2000, if space is an issue. Very fast track load, so you are ready to go even faster! Add custom artwork to the Jog wheel!

CONS:
Jog/Break Wheel is pressure activated for scratch mode and must be compressed several millimeters to activate it which could translate to a botched scratch if you let off of the wheel. DJS software has considerable lag (for a DJ) which makes using the PC with this piece of hardware more difficult if you want to have the perfect mix. More plastic-y feeling than I would like.

BOTTOM LINE:
If you don't have the money for the CDJ-900, CDJ-1000, or CDJ-2000 - the CDJ-400 is a great alternative with many of the features of the players double and triple the price. What you don't get with the CDJ-400 is the super high fidelity processors, some of the quality and tacility of the jog/break wheel and some other minor features I don't think add up to several thousand dollars. So, save your money and buy this Pioneer CDJ-400. If you are like 90% of the DJs out there, you will be more than pleased with it!
These things are beautiful
 
Review Date: February 9, 2010
Reviewer: Brotha J,
I overlooked these for a long time. I got the Denon 1000's under the impression that they played mp3 discs but that turned out to be a misunderstanding. I didn't want to spend CDJ 1000 money so I went to get what I thought was the next level down, the 800's. That's when another DJ suggested I give the 400's a shot. USB port for a flash drive (not on the 800's) effects like a flanger (jet), wah and transform and the seldom used but available bubble scratch (also not on the 800's), all in a smaller package for less money. The 800's do have the adjustable brake, a feature not found on the 400's, but the 400's have a "roll" feature that works even better.

I've had my 400's for a year now and I still love them. In the past I've had laptops fail and external hard drives crash on me. Now I play all of my music from flash drives and play every weekend with no problem.

I am an industry veteran and I'd tell anyone in the market for a media player to check these out. Sure you could spend a lot more money, but why?
I love the cdj 400
 
Review Date: June 15, 2009
Reviewer: Brian U. Grant, NJ USa
I love the cdj400, as a dj for 20 years i recommend it too any one pro or new jack !!
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Pioneer CDJ-800MK2 Professional CD/MP3 Turntable
 
Manufacturer: Pioneer Pro DJ
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List Price: $975.00
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From Pioneer, the CDJ-800 MK2 is a professional DJ CD player that improves upon the ground breaking design of the previous CDJ-800. The CDJ-800 MK2 is delivered with all the standard features of the preceding CDJ-800, including digital-vinyl cuing and control seamless real-time looping, reverse and much more.Enhanced features of the CDJ-800 MK2 include support for MP3 CD format and improved 7-inch jog wheel. MP3 CD support allows DJs to access a large catalog of titles with minimal CDs and easier transport. The jog / shuttle wheel features an improved design with the ability to quickly and easily alter the resistance and metallic "non-slip" finish.

Product Details

  • Plays all MP3s; CBR or VBR at any bitrate from CD-R or CD-RW.
  • The jogdial has been improved to a slightly stiffer feel as well as a new metallic 'non-slip' finish for better scratch performance.
  • The main display can show CD-Text and ID3 data for rapid track identification.
  • Uses 4 timing buttons to instantly create perfect 1, 2, 4, or 8 beat loops.
  • Allows instant 1/1, 1/2, 1/4/, 1/8 beat cuts of the initial loop, when a loop has been produced manually with the loop in and loop out buttons.

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THE VERY BEST!!!!!
 
Review Date: May 21, 2009
Reviewer: M. Vargas, CA, USA
In the digital era of music this is all you need and it does not break the bank. Whether you are a pro or novice this is the one to get. It has a sweet looping feature, it plays any type of cd. The platter is smooth but at the same time controllable. This is a must buy! Don't bother with any other brands Pioneer is the very best!
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Pioneer CDJ-1000MK3 Professional CD/MP3 Turntable
 
Manufacturer: Pioneer Pro DJ
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List Price: $1,775.00
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Product Description

The new industry standard CDJ-1000MK3 provides full MP3 compatibility, a HOT LOOP feature, JOG wheel 'feeling adjust' and improved presentation of track and WAVE data along with support for SD cards to store cues and loops. A brighter resolution on both raised jog wheel display and main display further enhance performance for DJs.

DJ playback of all your CDs, with full MP3 compatibility. Click to enlarge.

MP3 Support
The MP3 audio format has taken the world by storm and now the CDJ-1000MK3 can play all your MP3s; CBR or VBR at any bitrate from CD-R or CD-RW.

Improved Jog Dial
The CDJ-1000MK3's 7-inch jogdial has been improved to offer DJs another world's first--the ability to quickly and easily alter the resistance of the jog wheel, which benefits from a new metallic 'non-slip' finish. The Jog Dial Display is now brighter and has been brought closer to the surface of the Jog for better viewing angles. The center display also features 45-degree markers for added visual cueing assistance.

Hot Cue (sampler)
Memorizes up to 3 cue points per CD. These points can then be recalled by hitting either of the A, B or C buttons. This function can also be used like a mini sampler for vocals, stabs, or breaks, adding that touch of creativity to any DJ set. The MK3 now allows loops to be stored to Hot Cues.

Reverse
Instant reverse is controlled by using a toggle switch. With no loss of tempo or pitch, it can be used immediately within any track without having to stop or start.

Real Time Seamless Loop
A quick and simple way to set a loop while a track is playing. Once the loop is set, it can then be looped continuously or until the ReLoop / Exit button is pressed. When released, the track continues playing without any pause. The loop can be re-trigged at any time by hitting the ReLoop button.

Loop In / Out Adjust
Another world first from Pioneer--is the ability to adjust both the In and Out points of a loop stored in memory. So now fine tuning a loop is both quick and easy. Loop-In adjust is only available on the CDJ-1000MK3.

Reloop
Hitting the newly backlit Reloop button instantly takes you back to the beginning of the loop stored in the CDJ-1000MK3's memory. Clever use of Reloop can create some sample like effects. The same loop is always stored in memory until replaced with a new loop.

Both CD- and vinyl-style DJ controls. Click to enlarge.

Store Wave Data as well as Cue and Loop points on SD cards.

Improved 7-inch jog dial.

Memory
The CDJ-1000MK3 has a memory feature that lets you store Wave Data as well as Cue and Loop points. The data can be stored on a removable memory card (MMC or SD) or the players internal memory. The removable memory card can also be used in any CDJ-1000, so once you've stored your favorite cue and loop points they're stored for life. The CDJ-1000MK3 also has a feature that allows you to duplicate memory cards. The display of the MK3 has been improved to give more accurate display of memory points within the track.

Wave Display
Another improvement for the MK3 is an improved Wave Display offering a better resolution and continuous display. Wave data is stored to the memory card for instant recall when a track is called up.

Track Display
CD-Text and ID3 data is displayed within the main display area for rapid track identification. An indicator also shows the total number of tracks available for playback.

CD Control

  • CD Control Buttons
    High Quality Aluminium buttons--Track Search, Search, Cue and Play / Pause.
  • Jog Mode
    The CDJ-1000MK3 can be set in either Vinyl or CDJ mode. In CDJ mode, the jog dial functions just like a Pioneer CDJ player, but without the touch sensitivity.
  • Scratch Play / Cue
    When the CDJ-1000MK3 is in vinyl mode, the top of the jog dial functions just like a Vinyl Turntable. Pressing down stops the music and allows you to scratch or cue your track by rotating the jog dial in either direction.
  • Vinyl Speed Adjust Touch/Brake and Release/Start
    Separate control knobs allow for quick adjustment of start and stop timing.

Tempo

  • Master Tempo
    Pioneer's Master Tempo locks the pitch of the track even when you change the speed. You can speed up or slow down the beat without any noticeable difference in how the vocal and instruments sound.
  • Tempo Control
    A 100mm linear high precision slider gives DJs total control and ensures that the tempo adjustment is easy and accurate.
  • Tempo Control Range
    Ranges of +/- 6%, +/-10%, +/-16% and +/-100% (+70%/-100% for MP3) can be assigned to the Tempo Control slider.
  • Tempo Control Reset
    Resets the tempo to 0% or original tempo of the track regardless of the slider position.

Eject Button & CD Lock
The CDJ-1000 has a guard to prevent you from accidentally pressing it the eject button. The CD is locked until the track is stopped. This can be deactivated as well if you are looking to do quick mixes. The player also features a new Quick Return function; in the event you accidentally eject a playing CD, re-inserting the CD will resume playback from the point the music stopped.

Multi-Read Format
The CDJ-1000MK3 can read CD, CD-R and CD-RW disks for CD-Audio and MP3 data formats.

Front Loading
Loading CD's without having to open doors or trays makes swapping discs and selecting tracks that much faster. It also helps to keep dirt and any nasty substances out of the CD's working parts.

Cue Functions

  • Auto Cue
    This is the fastest way to find the beginning of a track. The sound level can also be changed to suit your style of music (-36db to -78db). There is also an option to turn it off if you prefer to cue up your CD tracks manually.
  • Real Time Cue
    A cue point can be set on the fly and stored into the internal memory by just simply hitting the In / Real-time cue button.
  • Cue Marker Display
    The current cue point is indicated within the jogdial's center display to show where the cuepoint is relative to the current play position.

Legato Link Conversion For High Quality Sound
Equipped with Pioneer's wide range technology--Legato Link Conversion. The CDJ-1000MK3 is capable of reproducing sound frequencies above 20kHz, which are lost during normal CD-format playback. Not only does this give great sound reproduction but sounds closer to the original recording and more analog like vinyl.

Shock-Proof Memory and Anti-Vibration Construction
Sound jumps or skipping is prevented by using shock-proof memory for continuous playback even in the event of a bump or knock.

Anti-Vibration
Oil-dampened floating suspension prevents sound skipping, even when the player is subjected to impact during use or vibrations generated from high volume music and low frequency bass.

Digital Output
The CDJ-1000MK3 is equipped with full-feature digital output. This means you can keep your scratching and master tempo playback entirely in the digital domain. Users who simply want to use the digital output for archival purposes may do so via the digital mode switch on the rear of the unit. All connectors on the rear of the unit are now gold-plated for higher connection quality and longevity.

What's in the Box
Panasonic CDJ-1000MK3, Power Cable, Audio Cable, Control Cable, Forced Eject Pin, SD Memory Card, Operating Instructions

Product Details

  • Disc Format: CD, CD-R and CD-RW for CD-Audio and MP3 data
  • Power Requirements: AC 120 V 60 Hz
  • Dimensions: 12-5/8"(W) x 14-9/16"(D) x 4-1/8"(H)

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Pioneer CDJ-1000MK3
 
Review Date: July 6, 2010
Reviewer: Erick Lashawn Goodlow, Aurora Street Planet of Saint Paul
I am VERY pleased with the Pioneer CDJ and I would recomend the retailer to any DJ or potential buyer.