At the first glance most of the DJs think that the output of their regular set-up of two iPods plugged into their DJ set was the same as that of the new DJ set from Numark called the iDJ, yet they are proved wrong once they start using the iDJ.
There are special docks for the iPods which comfortably accommodate the iPods and are controlled by a scroll wheel that imitate the functions of the music player and also the blue neon lit buttons. An additional point is that there is a cross fader and volume control that help to control the iPods more efficiently. Then there are the customary options included like the Bass boost, treble, mid, and gain knobs for every channel and a single master gain that affects both the units. It is made in plastic and is much lighter than the traditional mixers.
The main utility of the iDJ is that you get the ability to mix songs directly from your iPods and also allows you the facility to make use of the huge collection of sound tracks that you have on your iPods and iTunes. Then there is the most important aspect, the iDJ has two additional functions which help you get additional song collections from MP3 CDs or DVDs. It is very important aspect as during private functions the organizer or anyone might hand the DJ a disc at the last minute.
The iDJ is compatible with both the USB 2.0 and Firewire so that you can now use the new generation iPods, viz. iPod photo and iPod mini and other new generation iPods on it. You also have the option of taking a step further with the iDJ in which you can also connect other devices via the S-video connection port. This makes the iDJ a cool customer and is a great mixer for small parties, churches, schools and other business applications so that people don’t have to the numerous computers and the projector connections and the web of wires running around.
Among other options of the iDJ are the options like an industry standard Kensington security slot that enables you to lock down the iDJ in its place incase you have to move around a bit or take a quick brake for toilet. The other options consists a separate three-band equalizer that helps in increasing the intensity of the songs being played whenever the need arises. The iDJ also has a headphone pre-cuing.
The following are some of the specifications that have added to the popularity of the gadget:
• The voltage required by the iDJ is 110 volts;
• The iDJ weighs 7 pounds which is lighter as compared to the traditional mixers;
• The inputs consist of a microphone, 2-phono or turntable, 2-line CD/DVD player and most important of all the 2 iPod jacks;
• The dimensions of the iDJ are approximately 14 inches wide, 5.9 inches in height and 18.5 inches long.
• The outputs for the iDJ are the headphone, S-video, Record RCA and the Master RCA;
• It is compatible with the iPods of all generations.
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