Pioneer DJM-2000

Pioneer has announced a new DJ mixer, the DJM-2000.

The DJM-2000 is Pioneer's most powerful performance mixer and is designed to be the perfect match for CDJ-2000 digital decks. It features a 5.8-inch LCD multi-touch panel display, a first on a DJ mixer.

Other features include Beat Effects, Instrument FX, serious connectivity, a live sampler, USB audio interface, 3-band EQ, digital audio in and 3 different mixing modes.

All that comes at a price, though. The DJM-2000 is expected to be available in June 2010 with a suggested retail price of $2,999 (or just under £2,000).

Read on to find out more...

FEATURES:

• Mixer Layout - the DJM-2000 inherits a larger foot print than its predecessors to accommodate a sectioned layout of features as well as cosmetically match the latest Pioneer CDJ series of digital media players. On the top centre section of the mixer resides its EFX capabilities to give DJs a bounty of digital effects. Located on each side of the middle section is its audio mixing controls for connection of up to 4 digital or USB sources. Across the middle section, Pioneer added new Instant Instrument FX functions which allow DJs to further alter and create more sound effects. And, at the bottom centre of the mixer is a large LCD touch display that provides DJs a window for remixing beats and adding effects with the ease of a simple touch of the screen.
• Industry First Multi-Touch Panel - A first in the industry for audio mixers, the DJM-2000 incorporates a full-colour 5.8-inch LCD multi-touch panel for adding audio effects. Users can simultaneously manipulate the displayed controls on the panel by touching different areas of the screen. Three different performance modes are available, including: frequency mix, sidechain remix, and MIDI mode.
• Evolved Beat Effects - A section of the mixer resides an Evolved Beat Effects adopted from earlier versions of the DJM series of mixers to generate a multitude of sound effects. Numerous for additional performance capabilities. Further manipulation of the sound effects can be made using the Effect Frequency knobs that changes the low, mid and high frequency bands of the music. Turns of the knobs enhances the effects to each frequency band, i.e. an echo added specifically to the vocals of the music or a doubling of the hi-hat rhythm, providing incredible performance options.
• Instant Instrument FX - the INST FX provides 6 additional audio effects that include: Noise, HPF, LPF, Jet, Zip, and Crush. Each of the effects can be induced into the channel with a turn of the Filter knob. Additionally, the Parameter knob allows the effects to be fine tuned.
• Pro DJ Link - When used specifically with Pioneer's CDJ-2000 (or even CDJ-900) turntables via Pro DJ Link, the DJM-2000 becomes an even more powerful musical tool. The mixer incorporates 4 Ethernet ports in the back of the unit allowing up to 4 of the most recent CDJ turntables to be connected (via LAN cables) while sharing only one music-filled SD card or USB storage device. In addition, up to 2 laptop computers pre-installed with Pioneer's music management software rekordbox can be interfaced with the DJM-2000 via LAN cables, in cases that 2 DJs are transitioning for their individual performances.
• Live Sampler - A cool feature of the mixer is its Live Sampler capability which allows the sound from a microphone or from the MASTER output to be recorded directly into the mixer. The "sampled" sound can instantly be transferred via LAN cable to a CDJ-2000/900 for scratching.
• Link Monitor - When linked with the CDJ-2000 player, the mixer informs the DJ of its connected status. The JOG rings of the turntable changes in colour based on the current on-air status or channel number connection, providing quick visual indications to the DJ.
• USB interface - the DJM-2000 features a USB audio interface that allows direct computer connection without the need for an external sound card. Up to 4 audio sources can be assigned to each channel providing even more flexibility. For additional convenience, the MASTER output can be connected directly to a computer for recording of performances.
• Sound Quality - Continuing the prestigious reputation of Pioneer mixers, the DJM-2000 provides excellent sound quality. By utilising balanced hybrid op-amp and a perfectly balanced output circuit in the analog processing stage, Pioneer managed to significantly decrease induced noise resulting in a dynamic range of 107dB with 0.004% THD for an extremely clean and powerful sound.

Additional features include:

• Switching 3-band EQ/isolator
• Digital In
• Fader Start Play
• Talk Over
• Peak Level Meter
• Cross fader Assign function
• Fader Curve Adjust function