Numark NS6 Digital DJ Controller and Mixer

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Take control over Serato and more DJ software with the NS6's hi-res metal platters. This 4-channel DJ controller includes a analog mixer for your turntables.

The Numark NS6 digital DJ controller and mixer puts some serious DJ firepower under your hands! This sleek and durable dual-platter unit offers all the functions and control assignability that DJs have come to expect and depend on. It's ready for professionals and novices alike, and equally suited to live, studio, or hobbyist situations. The NS6 goes further than most decks on the market and distinguishes itself with proprietary features like the Strip Search track navigation function and tight MIDI interfacing. It boasts more-than-sufficient onboard I/O and comes bundled with Serato's Itch 4-Deck DJ software. This deck is a delight to play, and comes ready to rock right out of the box -- so start the party already.

Love at First Touch: Hi-Resolution Platters

The first thing you'll notice is how solid the NS6 feels. Its two touch-sensitive metal platters have 3600 ticks of resolution for each rotation, which translates into an quick and responsive feel. And when you use Numark's ingenious Strip Search virtual needle dropping interface, you're guaranteed a smooth ride when using the platters to navigate your tracks. You'll find those cue points faster and keep the mix moving!

Features and Yet More Features

The NS6 competes with all other digital mixers on the market in terms of its functionality, bringing Key Lock, Pitch Control, Manual and Instant Looping, Hot Cues and Beat grid right to your fingertips. Each deck is matched with 8 assignable knobs and 2 faders. The NS6 read more is also perfect if you're working with MIDI protocols, and interfaces with a wide variety of sequencing and looping software.

Bring Your Laptop -- or Don't

The NS6 works with or without a computer interface. It'll plug-and-play right out of the box with Serato's included Itch software. You can also set up it quickly to work with Traktor Pro, VirtualDJ Pro, MixVibes, djay, or PCDJ. And when you're spinning it old school, the NS6 will hook up to your analog turntables via 4 stereo RCA inputs, two with an onboard phono preamp. Two 1/4-inch balanced mic ins are there for the MCs and live vocalists to do their thing.

The Sound is Everything

You'll hear nothing but pristine sound coming from the NS6's professional-grade 24-bit audio interface. The Master stereo output comprises two XLRs, alongside two RCA stereo outputs. There's also a second set of RCA to accommodate a booth output. The headphone output cleverly includes both 1/4 and 1/8-inch jacks.

Features:

- Four channels of simultaneous functionality
- Can be used with or without a computer
- Four RCA line inputs, two turntable inputs (included phono pre amp) and two 1/4" mic inputs
- Packaged with Serato's ITCH DJ software
- 24-bit audio interface with balanced XLR outputs
- 3600 ticks of resolution per rotation on two super touch-sensitive illuminated platters
- High-resolution 14-bit MIDI
- proprietary Strip Search with track position indicator
- Channel assignable FX
- Master Tempo, Pitch Control, Manual and Instant Looping, Hot Cues and Beat grid functions on deck
- Dedicated video controls for use with Serato Video
- uses standard MIDI protocols and interfaces with a variety of MIDI software
- Metal construction
- Pre-mapped for Traktor Pro 2 and VirtualDJ Pro, and can also be used with MixVibes, djay, and PCDJ
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- Dimensions: (WxDxH) 23.625" x 13" x 2.625"
- Weight: 14.10 Lbs

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-3131

Numark NS6 Digital DJ Controller Mixer

The Numark NS6 is a 4-channel Digital DJ controller with complete built-in mixer and four decks of software control. NS6 is the first truly pro-grade DJ controller and standalone 4-channel mixer with effects. Simply put, there has never been this much versatility and control available for professional DJs. NS6's easy-to-use dual-platter system has been designed in collaboration with Serato to deliver powerful breakthrough performance to DJs of all kinds.

Nice Wheels

NS6 borrows from the popular designs of Numark's award-winning NS7FX and V7 controllers and delivers substantial features including the most responsive, high-resolution touch-activated platters ever produced in a DJ product. The wheels on NS6 deliver 3600 ticks of resolution per rotation; when combined with NS6's automatically adjusted platter sensitivity the result is ultra-precise, high definition turntable control.

In addition to high quality control functionality, NS6 contains a fully functional four-channel digital mixer that can be used with or without the computer, making NS6 perhaps the most versatile DJ controller and mixer combination in the world.
Enhanced Strip Search

Numark introduced Strip Search virtual needle drop technology to the DJ world with NS7. NS6 takes this one step further by adding position indicators that allow you to always know track position, giving one less reason to need to look at the screen. Bi-Color LEDs also surround each wheel, providing both an indication of the Deck in control and also a Deck's playback status. Effects can be instantly accessed by channel.

Like An Old Friend

The simple and intuitive design of NS6 includes favorites like mouseless Serato library navigation, Key Lock, complete Pitch Control, manual and instant Looping and Hot Cues. Features have been added including direct access to beat grid controls and beat skip, which allows you to juggle the track inline with the beat so that it never loses sync.

NS6 includes a professional 24-bit audio interface to guarantee pristine audio quality from the computer. A full array of inputs and outputs are present, including XLR outputs, Headphone out, two mic inputs, two phono inputs, four line-level inputs, and USB to connect the system to a Mac or PC.

NS6 comes with Serato's ITCH DJ software and tightly integrates with ITCH thanks to close collaboration between Serato and Numark. NS6 also employs the proven, cutting-edge control technology invented by Numark in NS7, in which turntable and control information are communicated between the hardware and software at more than ten times standard MIDI resolution. This massive data stream creates the rock-solid, latency-free control for which DJs worldwide have hailed NS7. Because NS6's communication is based upon MIDI, you can use it with a variety of MIDI software.

Features:

- Built-in 4 Channel DJ Mixer that works with or without the computer
- Inputs for 4 line, 2 turntables, 2 microphones
- Serato's Itch 4 Deck DJ software included
- Built-in professional 24-bit audio interface with balanced XLR outputs
- Touch sensitive illuminated wheels with 3600 ticks of resolution per rotation
- Strip Search with track position indicator
- Channel assignable effects controls
- Mouse-less library navigation with view options
- Deck Controls include: Key Lock, Pitch Control, Manual and Instant Looping, Hot Cues and Beat grid
- NS6's uses standard MIDI protocols enabling DJs to use it with a variety of MIDI software

Includes:

- NS6 Controller
- Power supply
- Serato ITCH
- Quick start guide

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (20 ratings)
Submitted August 21, 2012 by Ron Sicat in Santa Rosa, CA

"One of the best professional DJ gear you can buy!!!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Overall, probably the best professional built DJ MIDI controller you can purchase. The platters responsiveness alone is one of the main reasons why anyone who is interested in DJing should purchase this product... Lots of features and the quality of build from the sound the the body is great... No wonder Numark speaks highly of this thing!!! Put one in your cart... You won't regret it!!!

Sound
No problems here... Just a nice crisp and clear sound with enough bass... Definitely better than most other MIDI controllers with an Audio Interface...

Features
Probably the most responsive touch sensitive platters I have ever laid my hands on... It is very responsive... I love the built in FX and how you can assign multiple FX on each of the 4 channels... All the controls for your DJ software are on the NS6... No need to touch the computer except when turning it on and shutting it off... You can plug in external sources on the mixer, such as turntables... 5 Hot cues buttons with a delete function and a sync button for beginner to intermediate DJs... Plus, everything is illuminated...

Ease of Use
Things can get complicated if you don't know what you are doing or what you are purchasing here... There are a lot of buttons because of the amount of features this system has... But if you know what you are doing, then this is arguably one of the most easiest DJ gear you will ever work with... Literally read more plug and play on a Mac or Windows based PC... Driver installs automatically on Windows 7 and Mac OS X... Everything is mapped out completely with Serato Itch...

Quality
This products is well built... It is mainly made out of metal and is a tad bit heavy but that is a good thing... From buttons to knows to the inputs and outputs on the back all the way to the sound... This thing is definitely a professional quality piece of DJ gear... No doubt about it...

Value
The price for this gear is actually the right price in my opinion compared to other DJ gear around the same price range... With all the great features this thing has... It could definitely be worth a little bit more... Definitely a great value...

Manufacturer Support
Never had to used this feature... That just tells you how well Numark products are made...

The Wow Factor
This products speaks professional build and sexiness... I love the color black and red so I may be a little biased but nevertheless... This product definitely has that WOW factor when you open the box for the first time...

Musical Background:
10+ years of musical experience...

Musical Style:
Hip Hop, Country, Rock, R&B, Dubstep, House, and Electronic...
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