DJ Working Station Cortex dMIX-300

Seamlessly integrating the power of its patent pending USB compatible technology with a mixer section and a universal iPod Dock, the dMIX-300 Digital Music Control Station is a compact, easy to carry, all-in-one mixing solution for the digital DJ. Sleekly designed and weighing only a mere 12 lbs., the dMIX-300 is sure to be the portable DJ media player of choice for the digital DJ on the go. Integrating Cortex's patent pending USB compatible technology with a 2-channel audio mixer and a built-in iPod dock (suitable for all iPod models), DJ's can search, cue, play, pitch, mix and even scratch digital music files (MP3 or WAV) directly from their iPod or any other external USB storage device. Fully CBR and VBR MP3 compatible and boasting essential features such as iTunes playlist compatibility; two Tri Mode Jog Wheels for search or pitch bend; two 80 character dot matrix playback info displays; a rear-mounted USB port for storage device sharing and external CD/DVD-ROM drive option; individual RCA outputs for Master, Booth and Record; and a USB keyboard connection offering faster search and navigation, the DMIX-300 delivers optimum functionality and unmatched control of your digital music files. The mixer section comes fully equipped with a 3-band EQ per channel with Gain Control, blue "Fluid" diffused VU meters, cue fader, Master/Cue select for headphone output, 1/4" mic input with 2 band EQ, Auxiliary Inputs for Phono or Line devices, ultra-precise Pitch Control with a range of +/- 24% and a 45mm SuperSmooth Crossfader with selectable cross fader curve. The dMIX-300 can be used as an iPod computer dock to transfer files to your iPod without having to remove it from your dMIX! The unit comes with supports for both standard (3g and above) iPods, as well as iPod Minis and Nanos. 

Features:

• iTunes playlist compatibility
• Library cataloging
• Multiple search options
• Song info
• File explorer mode
• Cue point management
• Cortex manager software for database management
• iPod dock capability
• USB Link for storage device sharing
• Storage device selection with external CD drive option
• Keyboard connection for search and navigation
• Dual 80 character text-only dot matrix displays for playback information
• Dual jog wheels with jog mode select
• Single/continuous play modes
• Shuffle mode for unattended playback
• Two time display modes
• Frame accurate search
• Pitch control with range of +/- 24%
• Pitch bend buttons
• 3-band EQ with Gain Control
• Red "Fluid" diffused VU meters
• Cue fader
• Master/cue select switch for headphone preview
• 1/4" headphone output
• 1/4" mic input with 2 band EQ
• 45mm rail glide crossfader with selectable cross fader curve
• Auxiliary inputs for phono or line devices
• Dual ground screws for easy connectivity
• RCA outputs for Master, Booth and Record
• Type of Unit: Streaming Digital Audio Controller
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 2.5" x 19"
• Weight: 12 lbs.
• Format Compatibility: MP3, WAV, CD-Audio
• MP3 Format: 8 kbps ~ 320 kbps, CBR/VBR, 44.1 kHz
• WAV format: 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo
• Pitch Ranges: 4, 8, 16, 24%
• Pitch Increment: 0.05%
• Power: 6V DC 3000mA
• Power Consumption: 12 watts
• Operating Environment Temp: +5° C to +35° C (+41° F - +95° F)
• Operating Environment Humidity: 5-85%
• Adapter: AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz

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