Pioneer HDJ-500 DJ headphones

Posted in Pioneer by Conner Flynn on September 8th, 2010

Pioneer’s latest DJ headphones look ready to rock in red. They almost look like a Ferrari item. The HDJ-500 was specially made for comfort and performance. The main body is made out of magnesium alloy so it is lightweight and strong, with a rotating arm design that lets you twist the right earpiece backwards and forwards up to 60 degrees.

So get spinning and mixing and look good with these headphones. The Pioneer HDJ-500 DJ headphones will go on sale in January 2011 for $125.

Pioneer CDJ-850 DJ media player unveiled

Posted in Pioneer by Shane McGlaun on July 8th, 2010

Pioneer makes all sorts of DJ gear for the pro DJ that costs a ton of money. If you are a DJ somewhere between the pro and beginner level looking for high-end gear without the pro price tag, Pioneer has a new media player for you.

The device is called the CDJ-850 and it uses the same club-inspired layout as the more expensive CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 units. The 850 has a big 206mm jog dial, rotary selector knob, and enhanced mixing features.

iPhone DJ Mixer

Posted in iPhone Accessories by Conner Flynn on August 6th, 2009

iPhone DJ MixerDo you fancy yourself an iPhone DJ? If yes, then check this out. The iPhone DJ Mixer costs $120 and has some features that let you combine music from two iPhones, iPods or mp3 players or one of each. That’s a lot of options if you have songs across all of those devices.

It also has a spin option, 2 effects programs with reverb, flange and filter and cross-fade slider and a recording option, as well as a speaker system connection and microphone jack. As an added bonus, it will also charge your iPhone or iPod while you mix.

A hard drive hacked into a turntable

Posted in Turntables by Conner Flynn on November 13th, 2008

A hard drive hacked into a turntableIf you’re a DJ or a wannabe DJ, you’ll want a turntable that sets you apart from the rest. You could spend some real money to get yourself a decent set-up or you can make your own if you have an old hard drive laying around. That’s what a group of students at universities in the UK, Austria, and New Zealand did.

They all worked together to come up with a digital DJ interface, and the HDD-turntable you see above sits at the center. The students fell in love with the weight of the disk and the quality of its bearings. All you need are “a few op amps, resistors and a programmable microcontroller of some kind” and you can be mixing like they do. Hit the link for instructions.

Hello Kitty iPod DJ speaker

Posted in Hello Kitty by Conner Flynn on September 4th, 2008

Hello Kitty iPod DJ speakerHere’s the latest in Hello Kitty novelty items. The Hello Kitty iPod DJ speaker. As you can see Hello Kitty is DJing away behind the bullet-proof glass like the Pope in his Pope-mobile. That’s because she has had several attempts on her feline life. There was that shooter behind the grassy knoll, and in the book-depository, then there was that time that I was brain-washed to take her out and shot up a bunch of cat products with a semi-automatic. I claimed I was just a patsy. Looks like she’s protected now. This one is from Japan, of course. A Hello Kitty speaker that connects to your iPod or other audio device. Comes in pink or black and requires 1 AA battery. $24.99.

DJGO concept for the DJ on the go

Posted in Concepts by Conner Flynn on April 25th, 2008

DJGO concept for the DJ on the Go
Kids these days and their crazy DJing. There’s always some new kid who wants to be the next big thing. The problem is, the amount of stuff they have to carry with them is insane. The DJ GO aims to help aspiring DJ’s with this portable DJing unit.

It’s a portable system that contains a pair of CD/ MP3 turntables and a mixer, all in a single unit which can be folded and carried in a bag. The hard drive will also help cut down the number of discs that need to be carried, and is capable of storing thousands of songs. The only thing missing, which you have to connect are the speakers.