Hercules DJ Console USB DJ/Audio Interface (Macintosh)

Manufacturer's Description for Hercules DJ Console USB DJ/Audio Interface (Macintosh)

Today's digital technology is creating a new type of DJ. A great selection of fun DJ software now lets you mix MP3s just like a nightclub DJ or turntablist. Hercules goal was to bring the tactile aspect of vinyl DJing to the digital world, resulting in the development of this groundbreaking new MP3/WMA/CD interface. DJ Console gives DJs a great sense of control, providing the ultimate mixing experience with endless creative possibilities and opening up the field of DJing to a huge new audience. There's never been such a powerful and complete DJ tool available with this ease of use.

DJ Console: Fun, Easy Mixing/Scratching Dual Vinyl-Style Decks
Mix, scratch and manipulate digital music in real time, from MP3s, WMAs to CDs

Solid design with phosphorescent keys perfect for use under low-light conditions at parties

Tactile controls for vastly superior DJ mixing than with a PC keyboard

Take Full Control of Your Music with the DJ Console!
Scratch audio files and CDs

Adjust cue points to create great loops

Adjust BPM (Beats Per Minute) for smooth transitions between tracks

Speed up/slow down music

Optimized DJ Sound
Play one track for your audience while previewing another on your headphones to create seamless mixes

Add voice-overs by lowering the music volume with the click of a button, allowing you to talk to your public

An Advanced Sound Card for Your PC
16-bit/48KHz sampling, 24-bit ADC/DAC

5.1-channel analog output

High-quality connectors:
Digital optical/coaxial In/Out
MIDI In/Out
5.1-channel output via minijack (3.5mm) or RCA plugs
Stereo Line Input (2 RCA plugs)
1/4 in. (6.35mm) stereo microphone Input
1/4 in. (6.35mm) stereo headphone Output

Totally Portable: Take it Anywhere!
USB bus-powered device: no external power source required

Compact size: 235x200x650mm (cover included)

DJ Console Includes:
Protective cover that doubles as an inclined base

Shoulder strap for easy transportation

Bundled Software

MixVibes 5 dedicated version of the popular mixing software, featuring a special interface including DJ Console's buttons, sliders and jog wheels, provides additional functions for advanced users and intuitive access to all the main DJ functions for beginners.

Virtual DJ from Atomix Productions, a full professional DJ software suite

New DJ SE from GMIXON, the easy-to-use DJ mixing software

Ots CD Scratch 1200 and OtsDJ demo from Ots Audio, a virtual turntable CD player and a revolutionary MP3/CD/WAV playback system for DJs, radio stations and music lovers

Storm 2.0 DJ Edition from Storm Music Studio, a powerful audio sequencer

DJ Console Softmapper from Hercules, a powerful mapping interface allowing you to assign keyboard shortcuts to your DJ

Console's controls for hands-on control of audio applications (mapping of digital controls only)

External Multichannel USB Sound Card
Thanks to its high-end converters, DJ Console records audio from instruments, home stereos, CD/DVD players or other devices and plays back music with the highest audio quality. The comprehensive front and rear audio panels provide an incredible range of high-end connections including optical and coaxial digital In/Out and MIDI In/Out to easily connect most analog/digital consumer devices and audio/MIDI gear! Users can remix out to amplified speakers and enjoy up to 5.1-channel surround sound (up to 6 outputs).

DJs will appreciate being able to play one track for their audience via the DJ Console's speaker outputs, while listening to another track over the headphone output at the same time to prepare the following mix. To speak to the audience, DJs can use unit's microphone input with gain control. A handy talkover button allows users to reduce the music volume so that they can be heard more easily, and an input clipping indicator avoids sound saturation.

Stylish, 100% USB Bus-Powered, Hot-Plug & Play Portable Unit
Incredibly user friendly, DJ Console is easy to install and use: simply hot-plug the unit via its USB connector and go! DJ Console is 100% USB bus-powered, with no external power supply required.

Featuring excellent compatibility, DJ Console works with any PC with a USB port. If the computer has another sound card, there is no need to uninstall it before using the DJ Console.

Perfect for mobile use, DJ Console is robust, light and compact and can be used anywhere with a laptop computer. Its robust casing and sleek detachable cover provide maximum protection, while the removable shoulder strap allows for easy transportation. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Hercules products.

Front Panel:

Input
Stereo Line In: 2 RCA input plugs

Gain/talkover button for microphone input control

1/4 in. (6.35mm) stereo microphone input plug

Output
Headphone volume control

1/4 in. (6.35mm) pre-amplified stereo headphone output plug

Rear Panel:

Analog Audio Output
6 RCA output plugs for 5.1-channel audio

3 x 1/8 in. (3.5mm) stereo output plugs

Digital Audio
Coaxial Input and Output plugs

Optical Input and Output plugs

MIDI
Din 5-pin MIDI In and MIDI Out plugs

USB Plug

Top Panel:

2 vinyl-style decks

8 knobs

3 sliders

28 soft phosphorescent buttons

1 mini-stick

16 LEDs

Audio Specifications:

6-channel audio sampling in 16-bit/48KHz mode

24-bit 102dB ADC, 24-bit 106dB DAC

Optical and coaxial S/PDIF digital In & Out (up to 24-bit)

Compatibility:

USB
USB 1.1 (USB Full-Speed) required

Compatible with USB 2.0 (USB High-Speed)

Due to the need for a full USB power supply, a dedicated USB root hub is recommended

2m USB cable included

Audio
Microsoft® DirectSound® compatible

ASIO 2.0 drivers included

General MIDI compatible