Denon DN-HC4500 Midi MP3 Controller
The Denon DN-HC4500 is an MP3 controller and 24bit sound card. The unit is able to connect to a laptop (in our case a MacBook Pro) to enable MP3 format sounds to be mixed using 'hands on' hardware and producing crisp high resolution digital audio. The unit connects via USB to a MacBook Pro enabling the real-time control of digital media (i.e. MP3).
This unit boasts many features;
- Vinyl Emulation
- Filters
- VST Effects
- 24-bit Audio (CD Quality is only 16-bit!)
- Loops (built in sampler)
- Independent Key/Pitch Change
Demon's first USB MIDI/Audio interface designed exclusively for computer performance club and mobile DJs worldwide. This feature packed professional PC/MAC compatible controller combines unmatched hardware performance with internal high quality audio processing offering low latency ASIO/OSX Core Audio support.
- Internal 24-Bit Processing & USB
Audio
- Multi Functional Touch Sensitive Jog Disc
- Vibrant Tube Display w/ 2-line Character Text Support
- Highly Responsive Soft Rubber Buttons, Switches & Knobs
- High Speed USB 2.0 Interface
Apple MacBook Pro
The Apple MacBook Pro is quite literally the 'Industry Standard' in mobile performing arts. The MacBook Pro boasts amazing specifications capable of running multiple programs with ease. Audio can be sourced and lighting can be controlled simultaneously from this impressive computer. The operating system is often described as 'more stable than windows' so is an ideal choice for performing artists who can't afford for their laptop to 'crash' mid performance.
The advantages of using this machine enable us to:
- Quickly locate tracks
- Play crisp audio that has no risk of degrading through use (unlike vinyl and even CD's)
- Audio Collection easily updated
- Control Lighting Fixtures
- Accurately EQ a room and help eliminate 'problem frequencies' in many live venues.
Much, Much, More... This is possibly one of the most powerful 'tools' in our arsenal and another key element that sets us aside from the vast majority of the competition.
Numark Axis 9 x 2
We carry two of these Table Top CD Players. These are capable of Vinyl emulation and have astounding built in effects, Phasers, Flangers, Filters etc..
Again, as with our Denon controller the pitch and the key of a song can be independently changed, so when a song needs to be speeded up for accurate beat mixing there's no more 'chipmunk' sound! The unit also has 2 built in samplers/looping systems to create seamless loops 'on the fly' to aid in mixing.
DBX AFS224 Advanced Feedback Suppression
This can truly be a night saver. The problem with using high power sound systems in rooms that are not acoustically treated is that when it comes to using a microphone you are going to get feedback, feedback sounds bad at the best of times but especially when your pushing out over 1kW of audio!
dbx are world renowned for their signal processors, this unit is often used at many pro concerts at arenas all around the world to help combat the issue of feedback through selective filtering. Many companies have attempted this technology but with little avail, until now. Costly, but well worth the money.
Numark CDN 22 Mk IV
These are industry standard rack mount 'no frills' CD Decks.
For applications where monitoring of mixes is required or for events including live vocalists/instrumentation, Mackie are known worldwide for professional studio and sound reinforcement applications. This unit is small but the quality of the sound is amazing. This mixer features a 24-Bit Signal processor.
