Denon DN-HD2500 krijgt midi

Geschreven door Reind Dooyeweerd zondag, 11 november 2007 01:15

De Denon DN-HD2500 gaat dezelfde functionaliteit krijgen als zijn kleinere broertje de HC4500 op het gebied van Midi. In het kort komt het er dus op neer dat de HD2500 binnenkort ook in staat is om pc software aan te sturen doormiddel van het midi protocol. Echter kun je geen Vista gebruiken, Denon is namelijk de enige fabrikant die de zaak niet aan de praat schijnt te krijgen met Vista, althans niet 100% compatibel. Volgens Denon overigens allemaal de schuld van Microsoft.

Denon DN-HD2500: A complete “nerve center” for today’s working DJs
Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of reliable, premium-grade DJ equipment, today unveiled that its flagship model, DN-HD2500 Media Player & Controller will offer even more versatility by adding USB MIDI/Audio Interface to its arsenal of performance rich features. This newly added function closes the gap for the thousands of computer performance DJs who have been seeking a reliable, high quality, rackmount solution to control their favourite MIDI compatible DJ software without compromise.

Many major software vendors such as, PCDJ-Reflex, Serato Scratch LIVE , Virtual DJ, Traktor , MixVibes, and Torq, are just a few who are offering MIDI mapping capabilities and in some cases native support. MIDI mapping provides an open platform for the DJ to determine button function against software features by a simple “learning” procedure offered in such software. The DN-HD2500 connects to a *computer, running your favorite MIDI compatible software. All playback and other controls are transmitted over USB MIDI in real time with near zero latency.

USB Audio & Internal 24-Bit Processing
Most DJ MIDI controllers on the market today don’t include an internal sound card. The DN-HD2500 encompasses its own USB Audio interface (sound card) which eliminates the hassle of sourcing one and spending additional money. The internal power supply deliv-ers optimum electrical specifications, resulting in best possible audio quality & perform-ance featuring industry leading Burr Brown (a product of TI) 24 bit DAC processing for superior output audio fidelity. USB Audio interface includes 2-Channel RCA Stereo output jacks, 44.1kHz sampling range and low latency ASIO support.


Other notable features
The DN-HD2500 comes with its own internal 40GB* hard drive that can store & play thou-sands of MP3/WAV files. Additionally, through the use of a USB Hub, you can connect up to 4 other external USB hard drives loaded with your files. All compatible files can be eas-ily found through its high resolution 3.8” display and USB keyboard by using its multiple search options. Compact Disc playback is still very important and used by many, thus the native support by Denon’s optional dual CD/MP3 player, BU4500 that also plays MP3 discs.

On the performance side
USB 2.0 transfer speed, instant search and load access up to 50,000 files per USB device, Multiple Hot Starts, Multiple Seamless Loops, Touch Sensitive Scratching with accurate display marker point, 7-Onboard Effects, Auto BPM, Cue/Loop Memory Saving, Deep Pitch Resolution, 6-Pitch Ranges, Cross Fading between files, Custom Playlists, Relay Play between decks, Next File Mode and 4-way redundant instant backup are all what makes the DN-HD2500 the most powerful, undisputed all-in-one Nerve Center for working DJs worldwide.

This free DN-HD2500 firmware update (version 1200) and the ASIO driver are available to all current and future owners free of charge and can be downloaded from denondj.com Firmware update is scheduled for public release in mid November 2007


Met dank aan Exca voor het submitten van het nieuws.