Use Your iPod to DJ!

With all the things you can already do with an iPod, it wasn’t long before DJs started using them at work. Yes, you can now use your iPod to DJ!

One of the products that help you do this is the iDJ Mixing Console by Numark. Numark is the leading company in DJ products and accessories, so it was no surprise when they put this product on the market. With the ability to dock two iPods at once, users have available to them thousands of songs for their mixing pleasure.

When you are ready to DJ, The iDJ transforms your iPod from an already feature-packed mp3 player into a source playback device. The console itself is the pearl white that iPod owners are all too familiar with, and when docked, the iPods blend seamlessly together as if they were meant for each other all along. Some of the features of the iDJ include; aluminum panels, precision switches and knobs that give a tight, precise feel, and an edge bumper with a soft touch that acts as both a protectant and a visual enhancement to the console. The iDJ also incorporates a microphone input with both eight- and quarter- inch headphone outputs. The iDJ also comes with a USB port that is able to connect to both a PC and Macintosh computer. The iDJ is able to incorporate the recording capabilities of the iPod. Lastly, the iDJ comes with a turntable spindle receptacle that allows the user to place the iDJ in a limited space location.

Numark’s iDJ comes with two iPod docking stations that can be used with any iPod model. With large iPod navigation control, it is easier to search through songs quickly. The two-channel mixer provides the DJ with a three-band equalizer that has gain control for each of the channels. The microphone input is also equipped with a level and tone control. Each channel also comes with line inputs for connecting other devices, like a CD player. The large knobs of the iDJ control are big enough to give the user easy play control while DJing. The output side of the iDJ comes with a master LED output meter for confirmation of audio signal’s and a crossfader, of professional quality, that has fader start control for alternating between the two audio channel signals or for blending. In addition to these features, the Numark iDJ console comes with a cue tone and a cue source selector for managing your music sources. The headphone outputs are able to accommodate both professional grade headphones, and consumer style headphones, so users of all levels are able to use the iDJ. The iDJ comes with Master and Record outputs, if you would like to connect to external recorders or to sound systems. For those with iPod Photo models, the iDJ comes with an S-Video output for the complete multimedia experience. With a price tag of $399, both the experienced DJ and a newbie can enjoy the Numark iDJ Mixing Console.

If you would like something a little less expensive and not as many bells and whistles, there is a software program just for you! The MixMeister Express 6 is a powerful tool that allows the user to make professional sounding mixes out of their music files with a minimum amount of effort. The MixMeister Express 6 lets the computer handle the hard part and is able to mix a CD in minutes. Don’t fret iPod enthusiasts; you can load your newly mixed songs onto your iPod for your enjoyment. Even the most novices DJ is able to make professional quality mixes, with beat mixed transitions between your songs to make mix sound great. Or, make the song slower or faster to achieve the desired tempo. You can even add special effects that allow the user more ways to blend songs together. Coming in at a price of only $49.95 anyone is able to create great sound mixes for their listening pleasure.

These two devices; the Newmark iDJ and the MixMeister Express 6 give DJ’s the ability to transform their whole style and make it much easier to carry equipment around. The DJ’s of the twenty-first century can now make their mixes stand out above the rest.