Hard drive based, professional media player and controller offering a total all in one "nerve centre" that addresses and actually anticipates ever changing needs. Flexible and packed with features, the Denon DNHD 2500 Rack Mount Media/HD Player is built for any event where professional quality and flawless performance is expected.
Features - Denon DNHD 2500 Rack Mount Media/HD Player
- Internal 40GB Hard Disc Drive
- External USB Device Support
- BU4500 CD Drive Support for CD / MP3 Playback
- Midi Interface Controller
- USB Audio Internal 24-bit processing
- 4 Superb Built-in Effects
- 3 Platter Effects
Ever since a needle hit vinyl, DJs have been setting the standard for what's hot. Denon comes from that same philosophy and passion - leading the way and creating the path for DJ evolution. That path has lead to the DN-HD2500. A hard-drive based, professional media player and controller offering a total all-in-one solution that addresses and actually anticipates your ever changing needs. It's flexible, feature packed, and built for any event where professional quality, and flawless performance is expected.
Internal 40GB Hard Disc Drive
The built-in 40GB HDD is large enough to store thousands of the most requested songs, allowing the DN-HD2500 to be used as a primary "plug and play" full-featured compact system or as a backup system for DJs currently using laptops (C.P.S. systems).
External USB Device Support
Supports multiple external USB mass storage class devices direct or via a USB 2.0 hub (sold separately). Connect an iPod®, jump drive and large USB hard drives for easy access to small or extensive MP3/WAV libraries.* Simply plug in devices to obtain powerful on-board features such as, Instant Start, Seamless Looping Scratching and File Searching, just to name a few.
* Up to 4 storage devices can be connected at once.
BU4500 CD Drive Support (Optional)
Native support by Denon's optional BU4500 dual CD/MP3 player allows you to playback compact discs. The DN-D4500 and DN-D4000 are also supported for easy upgrade to the DNHD2500. A CD player and UBS/HDD sources can all operate at the same time for up to four-player control.
MIDI Interface Controller (PC)
Designed to interface and control a variety of DJ programs, the DNHD2500 supports USB MIDI in/out interface, either by user custom mapping or direct native support by the software vendor. Control your favourite software or hard disk full of music all from one player.
*Supported Platforms: Windows XP SP2
USB Audio Internal 24-Bit Processing
The internal USB audio interface (sound card) eliminates the need to source one out. The internal power supply delivers optimum electrical specifications, resulting in the best possible audio quality and performance, featuring industry leading Burr Brown (a product of TI) 24-bit DAC processing for superior output audio fidelity. USB audio interface includes 2-channel stereo output pair, 44.1kHz sampling ranges and low latency ASIO audio support.
Keyboard Support and Intuitive File Navigation System
Three types of global USB keyboards are supported (Qwerty, Qwertz,Azerty) in nine native languages for simplified song search of: artist, album, title, genre, year, BPM and file name. Shortcut keys are also assigned to perform various functions.
4 Superb Built-in Effects
Easily activate and have full parameter control with a unique Dry/Wet mix control of the four effects: Flanger, Filter (high-mid-low), Echo and world's first Echo/Loop. Setting the mood on the dance floor and remixing live has never been so easy.
3 Platter Effects
- Brake (adjustable in real-time)
- Dump (reverse sound without losing true forward time, like a radio edit
- Reverse (plays your music backwards)
Pitch Range and Deep Pitch Resolution
For long mix transitions that require high pitch resolution. A .02% for the 4% pitch range and .05% for the 10/16% pitch range as well as 24%/50%/100% ranges are also available.
Denon DNHD 2500 Rack Mount Media/HD Player Playlist Creation
Powerful on-board play list function allows you to create, edit and save up to 3 different types of play list categories.
- Top 40 (load Top 40 hits in this category)
- Favourite (load 99 most requested hits in this category)
- Traditional (find your playlists by name or sub category!)
Software Upgradeable by USB
New plug-ins are free and made available at www.denondj.com.
Next File Function with Cross Fade (World's First!)
Search for your next file by any criteria (without interrupting playback) and crossfade seamlessly to that file for a smooth non-stop mix upon your command. Cross fade time is user adjustable.
Multi-Function "Touch Sensitive" Jog Disc File Searching, Scratch Effect, Pitch Bend, Frame Search
4-Way BPM Counter Auto Beat Detection, Manual TAP, Manual BPM Input, reads MP3/WAV BPM metadata (if available)
Memo Function Cue Point, BPM, Pitch Setting and Range, Pitch On/Off, Key Adj On/Off, and Seamless Loop A and B data can be stored directly to the file for later recall.
Key Adjust Keeps vocals and music sounding true even when track speed is adjusted.
Two Hot Starts and Seamless Looping (A1 and A2) can be made on-the-fly and easily turned into seamless loops and used as stutter points as well.
Loop A/B Trim The A or B point for the seamless loops can be easily adjusted on-the-fly.
Power On Play Unattended playback is possible upon power up. Each drive can be used independently for a two zone application.
Relay Play Unattended playback is possible between both drives.
2-Way Pitch Bend (Jog disc or buttons)
Large 3.8" Display Easy-to-follow bright display provides visual text feedback of modes and parameters making it very intuitive for first-time users to navigate without having to read the manual.
Quick Jump Jump around within a track/file by precise user-adjustable increment time steps.
2-Way CUE Search System Supports traditional Denon cueing method as well as another popular style.
Fader Start (compatible with all Denon DJ mixers).
Digital Outputs
Dimensions 19.0" (w) x 5.2" (h) x 5.0" (d)
Preloaded Demo Music from 2-Travellers
Denon DNHD 2500 Rack Mount Media/HD Player
