Like the DN-X1700 announced last week, the DN-X1600 similarly represents a new class of DJ mixer, in particular providing a new feature and performance standard in its price category. The DN-X1600 shares many of the same features and performance specifications, as well as offering some new and improved features of its own. Included are Alps channel faders, extensive USB connectivity (both Windows and MacOS compatible), matrix input assignment with DVS mode, 32-bit internal digital processing, simultaneous MIDI operation - expanded to provide wide ranging control of PC-based DJ software with an exclusive MIDI controls and user interface section, even more (and new) digital effects, and 3-band EQ with full kill on each band. In addition to which, the DN-X1600 is the world's first DJ mixer to feature Roland V-LINK protocol for VJ mixing.
Commenting for Denon DJ Europe, D&M Business & Professional Group managing director Bob Goleniowski, stated: "Denon DJ's new mixers represent a major R&D investment that puts Denon DJ at the forefront of the market. The DN-X1600 offers a new era of control and convergence for all DJ media - vinyl, CD, digital files and DJ software applications - and does so at an exceptionally affordable price point that makes the mixer available to professionals and enthusiasts alike. The Denon DJ brand already enjoys a reputation for quality that is second to none, now it is taking the lead in product development, with unique new performance features and unrivalled value for money."
Also joining the new Denon DJ product line up is the DN-HC1000S USB MIDI sub-controller and universal interface for Serato Scratch LIVE. Ditching keyboard and mouse for an dedicated Scratch LIVE performance control surface, DJs can now use the most popular DJ software programme for digital file libraries to perform exactly as they would with turntables or CDJ decks.
The DN-HC1000S provides hardware control of all the major features, commands and keyboard shortcuts for Scratch LIVE. As a dedicated performance sub-controller for Scratch LIVE, the DN-HC1000S features highly illuminated professional quality buttons and tactile control knobs to free the DJ from the constraints of controlling the software with the computer keyboard and mouse.
In addition, it's solid steel encased construction and high grade components, buttons and rotary controls, mark the DN-HC-1000S as a serious piece of professional kit, in keeping with a professional mix console rather than the usual MIDI control toys, says the company.
Configured as a dedicated Scratch LIVE sub-controller, the DN-HC1000S can, however, also map other DVS systems as a MIDI-enabled controller.
(Lee Baldock)
