Denon DNHS5500 Direct Drive DJ MP3 Player and Controller    Item #: DEN DNHS5500 

The Denon DN-HS5500 Direct Drive Turntable Media Player & Controller is a groundbreaking portable DJ instrument that provides working DJs with a host of leading-edge features and enhanced creative flexibility.
The DN-HS5500 literally gives users two decks in one, offering independent dual deck-like operation, with separate audio outputs from decks 1 and 2.

Two Decks in One Provides Twice the Creative DJ Power
Key to the DN-HS5500’s breakthrough flexibility and utility is that it literally doubles the capabilities and creative options of a single-deck unit by offering DJs an elegant single component solution, with the power to easily operate decks #1 and #2 simultaneously with the flip of a button. Each of the DN-HS5500’s two decks provides full access to all available features as well as all connected outboard devices and music library. Another key advancement is that when used as a MIDI controller each of the DN-HS5500’s two decks can fully control two players from a DJ’s favorite software, such as PCDJ/Reflex LE, Serato Scratch LIVE, Traktor, Virtual DJ, etc.

Tomorrow’s DJ Technology Today: The Breakthrough Modular HDD/CD Option!
Another of the DN-HS5500’s industry-leading characteristics is its breakthrough Modular HDD/CD Option. With this powerful and unique design, DJ’s now have full control over their internal hardware preference by choosing the Denon optional (BU5501) Slim-type CD-ROM drive or a standard PATA-type 2.5-inch laptop size Hard Drive as the secured internal source playback. When coupled with the DN-HS5500’s cutting-edge 2-deck capability, DJs now have access to a host of heretofore unimagined media advantages.

Built-in USB Audio Internal 24-Bit Processing adds to the advanced performance capabilities of the DN-HS5500, which encompasses its own USB audio interface (sound card), eliminating the hassle of sourcing one – and spending additional money. In addition, thanks to a special D-Sync function, users can add even more creative power by linking two DN-HS5500 players together via a single RJ45 cross-cable (not included) for MASTER/REMOTE operation. This easy operation enables the DJ to make all peripheral connections to a single player while having full control of music devices from either side. Denon DJ is 100% committed to giving working DJs the tools they need to succeed and express themselves creatively, and their new DN-HS5500 demonstrates Denon is are the company that DJs turn to when they want the most innovative and reliable solutions they need to express themselves and expand their creative horizons. Many other competitive systems available on the market today would require two separate players to perform what the DN-HS5500 offers in an affordable single-component solution. This single breakthrough device offers a host of innovative, easy-to-use features and capabilities that truly open up new realms of creative possibilities for DJs to explore.

Innovative Spinning Turntable Style MIDI Controller with Control of DJ Software
The innovative Denon DN-HS5500 is a spinning turntable style MIDI Controller with Sound Card that gives users the advanced capability of controlling various DJ MAC/PC application software. In addition to its ability to interface and control external Hard drives, iPods and other connected music devices, it offers an extensive palette of special effects and features. Most notably, DJs have access to three separate platter effects, including Brake (adjustable in real time), Dump (reverse sound without losing true forward time, like a radio edit), and Reverse, which plays your music backwards as the platter spins backwards. In addition, DJs have access to 5 superb built-in DSP effects, making it easy to build the mood on the dance floor. DJs can easily activate and have access to full parameter adjustments with a unique Dry/Wet mix control of the effects, including Flanger, Filter (High-Mid-Low), Echo, Tail Echo and amazing Echo Loop.

Another useful function is Denon DJ’s exclusive Mirror Mix feature, which is like having two copies of the same track while juggling the mixer’s crossfader back and forth with the other track being slightly delayed. Delays are adjustable from 1/8, 1/4, 1/2. 1/1, and 2/1. In addition, the unit’s Play List Creation and Hot List: function lets you cerate, edit and save up to 3 different types of Playlist categories. Other features include an advanced support for three types of keyboard, Intuitive File Navigation, Pitch Range and Deep Pitch Resolution and more.

Denon DN-HS5500 Features

• 2 Decks in 1
• Modular HDD/CD Internal Option
• High Torque Direct Drive Motor with real analog TT feel & control
• USB MIDI/HID Interface: Controls any MIDI mapping DJ software (PC/MAC)
• USB 2.0 Audio Interface: (24-Bit Internal Sound Card)
• Supports MP3/WAV audio formats
• D-Sync: Connect two players together for shared device operation
• Supports external USB Hub with up to 4 devices and USB KB
• 8-Way File Navigation System
• Offers 9-Onboard Effects
• 2 Hot Starts, 2 Seamless Loops
• Includes Denon DJ Music Manager application
• Automatic plug & play device detection, no driver required
• Firmware is upgradeable for further feature enhancements

General
• Type: MP3/WAV media player and MIDI controller
• Media Type:
  • Optional Internal HDD (2.5-inch PATA Type, up to 120 GB)
  • USB mass storage device (USB-HDD, USB Flash Memory)
• Dimensions: 11-13/16 x 4-23/32 x 13-5/32 inches
• Weight: 13 lbs.
• Power Consumption: 13 Watts


Audio Section
• Quantization: 16-bit linear per channel
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz at normal pitch
• Oversampling Rate: 32 times
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.05% or less (1 kHz)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 100 dB or more (a-weighted)
• Channel Separation: 100 dB or more (1 kHz)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz ~ 22 kHz
• Analog Output:
  • Output Level: 2.0 V rms
  • Load Impedance: 10 kOhms or more
• Digital Output:
  • Signal Format: IEC958-Type 2
  • Output Level: 0.5Vp-p 75 Ohms

Functions
• Instant Start: Within 20 msec.
• Variable Pitch: +/-4% (0.02% pitch), +/-10% (0.05% pitch), +/-16% (0.05% pitch), +/-24% (0.1% pitch), +/-50% (0.5% pitch), +/-100% (1.0% pitch)
• Pitch Bend:
  • Pitch Range +/-4% ~ +/-24%: +/-32%
  • Pitch Range +/-50%, +/-100%: -99% ~ +100%
• Search Precision: 1/75 second (1 subcode frame)
• Maximum Number of Files: 50,000 files per device
• Maximum Number of Playlists: 1,000 files per device
• Maximum Number of Files per Playlist: 99 per playlist
• Maximum Number of Folders: 5,000 per device
• Maximum Number of Files per Folder: 1,000 per folder
• Maximum Number of Music Titles: 50,000
• Maximum Number of Artist Names: 20,000
• Maximum Number of Album Titles: 10,000
• Maximum Number of Music Genres: 500

   DN-HS5500 Quick Scratch Demo video  20.8 MB Windows Media

   Manual  5.86 MB