Pioneer’s popular CDJ-350 player and DJM-350 mixer are about to get even more desirable, with stylish pearl white models set for release at the end of January 2011.
With a contemporary pearl white body, gloss finish and red, white and blue LED display the CDJ-350-W and DJM-350-W offer home DJs the perfect party set-up with a difference.
Like the CDJ-350 and DJM-350, released in June 2010, the special editions boast many of the features found on Pioneer’s club products, including remix-style looping and rekordbox compatibility on the CDJ. Meanwhile the DJM-350-W introduces recording straight to USB, and two new creative effects: the hugely popular Noise and Short Echo, an all new dubbed out echo which is exclusive to the DJM-350.
Retailing with a suggested retail price of 650 for the CDJ-350-W and 550 for the DJM-350-W they really are a special edition treat.
Features of the CDJ-350
Supports various media and music formats
DJ with all major media and music formats including MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF played from either USB devices or CD-R/RW.
Includes rekordbox music management software
rekordbox enables analysis of BPM and beat locations of songs, genre management and playlist creation on the computer, to be loaded on the CDJ-350-W via USB device for stress-free DJ sets.
BEAT Display function enhances scratching and looping performance
BEAT Display function displays the beat position of a song and the playback point, helping DJs improve hand-eye-ear coordination and enhance performance of tricks such as scratching and looping.
Other features
Auto Beat Loop function, to perform a variety of loops at the touch of a button
Auto BPM Lock function matches tracks to a pre-defined BPM
Add songs to a playlist, even during playback
Connects to a computer via USB, allowing it to be used as a controller for MIDI compatible DJ software and soundcard
Four levels of settings enable maximum variation range of a song’s tempo: ±6%, ±10%, ±16% and WIDE
Shock-proof memory and floating architecture provide excellent vibration resistance
A Resume function that returns discs to previous point after reloading
Auto standby after 20 minutes of inactivity
HID / USB Audio Interface to enable full controller capability, including connection with compatible DJ Software
Main specifications of the CDJ-350
Compatible media Music CD, CD-R/RW, USB device (flash memory, hard disk drive, etc.)
Compatible files MP3, AAC, WAV (48/44.1kHz, 24/16 bit), AIFF (48/44.1 kHz, 24/16 bit)
Compatible file systems for USB storage FAT, FAT32, HFS+
Frequency performance 4 Hz-20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 115 dB or higher
Total harmonic distortion 0.006%
USB ports USB A x 1, USB B x 1
Audio output terminals AUDIO OUT (RCA) x 1
Other terminals CONTROL (ø3.5 mm MINI JACK) x 1
Audio output voltage 2.0 Vrms
Power supply 220-240V?50/60 HZ?
Power consumption 16 W
Dimensions 220.0 mm (W) x 288.5 mm (D) x 107.5 mm (H)
Weight 2.3 kg
Included rekordboxTM music file management software
Compatible operating systems: Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS 10.4.6 or later
Compatible file types: MP3, AAC, WAV (48/44.1 kHz, 24/16 bit), AIFF (48/44.1 kHz, 24/16 bit)
Features of the DJM-350-W
Direct recording to USB storage devices
Unlike other mixers at this price point, the DJM-350-W allows DJs to record mixes directly to a USB storage device without a computer or other recording equipment. Stored in uncompressed, CD quality WAV format, the mixes can easily be imported to a PC or digital audio player.
NEW! Includes Noise and Short Echo effects
In addition to the Filter and Jet effects featured on the earlier CDJ-350 release the mixer includes two new sound altering controls. Short Echo reverberates sound at the turn of a knob, while Noise changes the filter’s cut-off frequency to produce a wind-like sound.
Isolator equaliser on each channel
Built in isolating 3-band equaliser allows a broad range of level control, from +9dB to – (cut) in each of the HI, MID and LOW ranges.
Track Mark function
The Track Mark button allows DJs to make seamless professional mixes with Track Idents, without the need to editing software. Simply add the recorded files to iTunes to burn professional gap-free mix CDs and promote your skills/
Other features
The industry’s first lock mechanism makes it virtually impossible to accidentally remove channel fader caps and the cross fader during intense DJing
Various sound quality features for clear audio during mixing
MIC/AUX terminals for connecting digital audio players and microphones
Can be used for fader, start or play functions via a cable link to the fader control
Peak level meter to display the input level on each channel
Crossfader Curve Adjustment function enables three crossfader curve patterns
Auto standby after 20 minutes inactivity.
Main specifications of the DJM-350
Number of channels 2
Input terminals CD x 2 (RCA), PHONO x 2 (RCA), MIC x 1 (1/4 inch PHONE x 1), AUX x 1 (RCA)
Output terminals MASTER OUT x 2 (RCA), HEADPHONE MONITOR OUT x 1 (1/4 inch PHONE)
Other terminals CONTROL OUT x 2 (ø3.5 mm MINI JACK), USB A x 1
A/D, D/A converter 48 kHz/24 bit
Frequency performance 20 Hz-20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.007% or less
Signal-to-noise ratio 97 dB (LINE)
Power supply 100 V AC (50 Hz/60 Hz)
Power consumption 18 W
Dimensions 218.0 mm (W) x 301.1 mm (D) x 106.6 mm (H)
Weight 3.2 kg
The DJM-350-W and CDJ-350-W will be available from the end of January 2011 . The suggested retail price is 650 (Euros) for the CDJ-350-W inc. VAT. and 550 (Euros) for the DJM-350-W. Details of the Pioneer distribution network can be found at www.pioneerprodj.eu
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