The Cortex HDC-1000 Media Controller is probably the hottest piece of gear to hit the DJ Equipment market in 2006. The Cortex HDC-1000 is a product that can be compared in its introduction to such revolutionary DJ products as theTechnics 1200s, Pioneer CDJ 1000s and Final Scratch/Serato.

Cortex, the new mark of ingenuity in the DJ industry, enters a new digital era with an innovation never before seen in the DJ world. This is the first ever self-contained DJ unit that does not require an external computer to store digital tracks. It will pick up music from iPods and many other devices such as a USB hardrive, flash drive and CD-Roms, and let you spin them with full pitch control and other great features that you would expect to find on many high-end dual-deck cd players. Two 24 bit sound cards inside allow you to operate up to 4 drives at the same time. You can even add pitch and beat mix song to song from a single iPod. In addition, the HDC-1000's intuitive functionality makes it appropriate for DJs of all levels.

Eliminating the need to carry books full of CDs, this light and protable unit is excellent for the mobile DJ. Even more importantly it eliminates the need to keep updating your music library. It is ideal for DJ areas where space is limited and is well suited for clubs, restaurants and bars where all a DJ (or even a customer) needs to do is bring an iPod and spin their own set! At an introductory price comparable to many mid-range dual deck cd players, this rack-mountable unit is definitely an exceptional value and a TopDJGear favorite.

Providing DJ’s with a higher platform of performance, the HDC-1000 offers an ‘intelligent music database management’ system whereby databases of tracks are built and stored on each compatible storage device to allow the user to find any track lightning fast, regardless of the number of tracks on the device, displaying all the essentials on its bright LCD playback screen including artist, track title, time elapsed, and time remaining.

Its unique cataloging system gives you a number of browsing options when searching a database, including Search by Artist, Song Title and Genre. With the String Search function, users can even search by a certain word or phrase to find tracks, even if they’re not completely sure of the name. You can also get information on any track in the database showing everything from artist and track title to the file format, genre, or length of the track.

In addition, the unit is equipped with ultra-precise pitch resolution (up to +/-24), front and rear USB ports with device selection menu and multifunction navigation keys.

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The Stanton RM.404 19" 4-Channel Mixer w/3-band EQ is a rackmount-style mixer designed for club and mobile DJs. Superior Sound Technology (SST) guarantees pure sound, while diffused LEDs and lighted buttons and knobs help DJs stay in control of the mix. Of course, there are plenty of inputs for connecting a range of gear. This includes two mic inputs with separate 3-band EQ. There’s even a dedicated iPod input. And all of this comes in a great-looking package any DJ can afford.

FEATURES:

• 4-channel club/mobile mixer in sleek 5U rackmount chassis

• SST technology delivers sound quality on par with studio mixing consoles

• 10 line/CD inputs and 4 phono inputs accommodate complex DJ setups

• 2 mic inputs (XLR and 1/4´´) with separate 3-band EQ plus talkover function

• Minijack input (over-rides line input 5) for connecting an iPod

• Diffused LED level indicators and backlit cue buttons for easy viewing

• Innovative Illumiknobs use colored backlight to show knob position in the dark

• Separate gain and 3-band EQ (+9/-26dB) per channel

• Fully assignable crossfader with fader start function

• Cue section features stereo/split function, cue pan and level control

• Versatile outputs: master (XLR balanced and RCA), zone (1/4" balanced and RCA), record (RCA) and headphone (1/4´´ and 1/8")

• Recessed rear panel keeps cables hidden

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In addition, this package includes one Gemsound MRD-2 Heavy-duty DJ Rack Case and all necessary cables to get you going.