Vestax VCI300MKII USB MIDI DJ Controller and Audio Interface

Product Description

In 2008, the Vestax VCI-300+ITCH was the beginning for Vestax and Serato to create a new DJ console of the next generation. The goal was clear: to design a light weight and compact digital DJ instrument with the touch of analog control. Preserving the concept of the VCI-300+ITCH, the Vestax VCI-300MKII comes with usability improvements based on feedback from Vestax VCI-300 customers.

High Resolution Control

The Vestax VCI-300MKII can control more than 90 parameters and functions of the included Serato software with high resolution MIDI signals sent via USB. The pulse resolution of the JOG wheel and pitch control fader is 4 times higher than the VCI-100 and provides precise control of each function. The pitch control fader also shares the same high quality fader parts of the input fader for advanced operability.

Superb Audio Characteristic

The built-in audio interface carries a Audio Codec IC with superb audio characteristic, generated by a delta-sigma modulation 24 bit stereo D/A-A/D converter. Audio connection includes 1 stereo input, 1 MIC input and 2 stereo output (Master L/R, Monitor L/R).

Level Indication

A 12 level LED L/R indicator is set in the center of the top panel to monitor sound levels.

File Control

Audio files in the software library can be easily selected and controlled with the CRATES / FILES / BROWSE key and the cursor switch inherited from the VCM-100.

Emergency Thru Switch

The Emergency Thru Switch located on the rear panel is a countermeasure where you can use the VCI-300MKII with the provided ITCH software or without the computer connected if you simply want to play music from your external CD or MP3 player. The ITCH software reads music from your iTunes library or the Serato library you use for Scratch LIVE, making it the perfect device for recreational or professional DJ's.

Adjustable Jog Wheel Torque

The torque of each JOG wheel can be adjusted to prevent them from moving from low frequency feedback and altering the pitch when using the VCI-300 in such places like clubs.

Fader Curve Control

The fader curve of each fader can be adjusted to the preferred characteristics for long mixes, scratching and any other style.

Features

- Volume Boost (Gain Boost): Higher output gain level and headphone volume level when supplying
power with the optional power adaptor. (not included)
- Optional Vestax Digital Fader (not included)
- The Vestax VCI-300MKII Cross fader can be upgraded to Vestax's new magnetic sensor system digital fader CF-X2.
- Direct Audio Thru NEW!: Audio fed to the MIC/AUX input can now be directly sent to the Master outputs with the THRU switch turned ON, minimizing latency of when fed through ITCH.
- New adjust knobs for the JOG sensor controller.
- New JOG sensor adjust knobs for speedy and accurate adjustments. The VCI-300MKII's JOG wheels have excellent tracking ability, and flexibility for various play styles. You can control songs with analog precision.
- Mini Head-Phone Jack New: 1/8-inch headphone connection along with standard 1/4-inch connection.

Bundled Software (Serato Itch) Features
- High performance portable music system that allows internal mixing and platter style playback control.
- Integrated "one to one" hardware to software mapping for instant control and minimum setup time.
- Interoperable with Scratch LIVE crates, loops and cue points, also support for iTunes.
- Audio processing and internal mixing via Serato ITCH software, Channel fading, EQ, cross fading and track trim are processed in software with audio and headphone monitoring on the ITCH hardware.
- Clean and simple software user interface with emphasis on hardware controller to display information.
- Auto Tempo Matching and Beat Sync.
- Optimal Gain and BPM Calculation.
- Serato's unique color waveforms for easy identification of sound.
- Set and store Cue-points.
- Manual and Auto Loop activation.
- Music Library management tools for backup and restore.
- Input and Mix recording capability.
- AIFF, WAV, MP3 and AAC audio file support
- Built-in multi-lingual help tools with Serato customer support and software update program. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Vestax products.

- Power/Voltage5V 150mA
- PowerUSB bus power
- USB Port (Bus powered)
- MIC INPUT x 1
- AUX INPUTRCA x 2
- HEADPHONES OUT x 2 (3.5mm & 6.3mm)
- MASTER OUTPHONE x 2, RCA x 2
- INPUT FADER CURVE CONTROL x 1
- CROSS FADER CURVE CONTROL x 1
- Dimentisions : 410(W)x43(H)x275(D) Knobs not included
- Weight : 3.2kg
- ADAPTOR (not Included) : SDC-7(DC7.5V 1000mA)
- Replacement fader (not Included) IF-300 / CF-300

Bundled items:
- VCI-300MKII
- Software ITCH
- USB cable

Vestax VCI-300 System Requirements

Macintosh:
- CPU: Intel Core Duo 1.6GHz or better
- RAM: 1GB
- OS: Mac OS X 10.5 or higher
- Available USB Port

Windows XP:
- CPU: Pentium 4 mobile 2GHz or better
-RAM: 1GB
- OS: Windows XP SP2 or higher 32bit&64bit is supported
- Available USB Port

Windows Vista and 7:
- CPU: Intel Core Duo 1.6GHz or better
- RAM: 1GB
- OS: Windows Vista SP1 or higherr 32bit&64bit is supported
- Available USB Port

Please note the above is minimum requirement to run ITCH. We recommend you use a higher spec computer where possible. If you have a particularly large library, you will benefit from having more RAM. Update ITCH to 1.5 when using 64bit version OS. Your computer must meet the necessary system requirement written above to operate ITCH correctly. It is recommended to use a computer with advanced specifications to gain best performance and when using in venues. The VCI-300MKII does not operate with AMD CPU powered computers.