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Using
Your iPod If You're a DJ
With all the things you can already do with
an iPod, it wasn’t long before DJs started using them at work.
Yes, you can now use your iPod to DJ! One of the products that
help you do this is the iDJ Mixing Console by Numark. Numark
is the leading company in DJ products and accessories, so it
was no surprise when they put this product on the market. With
the ability to dock two iPods at once, users have available
to them thousands of songs for their mixing pleasure.
When you are ready to DJ, The iDJ
transforms your iPod from
an already feature-packed mp3 player into a source playback
device. The console itself is the pearl white that iPod owners
are all too familiar with, and when docked, the iPods blend
seamlessly together as if they were meant for each other all
along. Some of the features of the iDJ include; aluminum panels,
precision switches and knobs that give a tight, precise feel,
and an edge bumper with a soft touch that acts as both a protectant
and a visual enhancement to the console. The iDJ also incorporates
a microphone input with both eight- and quarter- inch headphone
outputs. The iDJ also comes with a USB port that is able to
connect to both a PC and Macintosh computer. The iDJ is able
to incorporate the recording capabilities of the iPod. Lastly,
the iDJ comes with a turntable spindle receptacle that allows
the user to place the iDJ in a limited space location.
Numark’s
iDJ comes with two iPod docking stations that can
be used with any iPod model. With large iPod navigation control,
it is easier to search through songs quickly. The two-channel
mixer provides the DJ with a three-band equalizer that has
gain control for each of the channels. The microphone input
is also equipped with a level and tone control. Each channel
also comes with line inputs for connecting other devices, like
a CD player. The large knobs of the iDJ control are big enough
to give the user easy play control while DJing. The output
side of the iDJ comes with a master LED output meter for confirmation
of audio signal’s and a crossfader, of professional quality,
that has fader start control for alternating between the two
audio channel signals or for blending. In addition to these
features, the Numark iDJ console comes with a cue tone and
a cue source selector for managing your music sources. The
headphone outputs are able to accommodate both professional
grade headphones, and consumer style headphones, so users of
all levels are able to use the iDJ. The iDJ comes with Master
and Record outputs, if you would like to connect to external
recorders or to sound systems. For those with iPod Photo models,
the iDJ comes with an S-Video output for the complete multimedia
experience. With a price tag of $399, both the experienced
DJ and a newbie can enjoy the Numark iDJ Mixing Console.
If you would like something a little less expensive and not
as many bells and whistles, there is a software program just
for you! The MixMeister Express 6 is a powerful tool that allows
the user to make professional sounding mixes out of their music
files with a minimum amount of effort. The MixMeister Express
6 lets the computer handle the hard part and is able to mix
a CD in minutes. Don’t fret iPod enthusiasts; you can load
your newly mixed songs onto your iPod for your enjoyment. Even
the most novices DJ is able to make professional quality mixes,
with beat mixed transitions between your songs to make mix
sound great. Or, make the song slower or faster to achieve
the desired tempo. You can even add special effects that allow
the user more ways to blend songs together. Coming in at a
price of only $49.95 anyone is able to create great sound mixes
for their listening pleasure.
These two devices; the Newmark iDJ and the MixMeister Express
6 give DJ’s the ability to transform their whole style and
make it much easier to carry equipment around. The DJ’s of
the twenty-first century can now make their mixes stand out
above the rest. # # # # #
SolveYourProblem.com : 2007
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