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Numark iDJ2 £499

At last there's a solution to DJing with just one iPod

The MusicRadar Team, Wed 26 Mar 2008, 3:12 pm UTC

The Numark iDJ2 has a large colour screen

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Manufacturer's description

The Numark iDJ2 is the only iPod mixing console that provides full control of your music with real–time

scratching (via two jog wheels), a stunning color screen and Numark's exclusive crate management.

Keylock insures that DJs can easily change tempo without affecting pitch. The iDJ2 features a fresh

and innovative new iPod docking system that allows users to play and mix two songs simultaneously

from a single iPod without the need of a computer. Users can also hook up multiple mass storage

devices including additional iPods, thumb drives, and external USB hard drives through rear panel USB

ports. In addition to USB connectivity, the iDJ2 comes complete with line inputs for audio sources

including a microphone, CD players and turntables.This is an extraordinary mixing console and

portable DJ system with professional DJ features like balanced outputs, pitch control, key lock,

seamless looping, and full cueing. DJs can easily manage their music library using the iDJ2's highly

intuitive graphic interface and the full-color LCD screen offers crystal-clear visual track–profiling.iPod

Direct Mode turns iDJ2 into the ultimate iPod player, allowing you play any music from your iPod,

including songs purchased from the iTunes music store.iDJ2's unique Crate feature allows easy

organization of songs to be played and supports multiple file formats including MP3, WAV and AAC

(unprotected). The iDJ2 also supports iPod docking and charging, to keep the music playing and the

party going all night long.

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MusicRadar rating

3.5 of 5

Pros

The simplest way to mix two tracks from your iPod. Sturdily built.

Cons

BPM counter seems inaccurate. Expensive.

The bottom line

A useful tool which performs solidly, yet it's let down by minor usability flaws and the high price.

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