Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 High-Resolution Pro-DJ Multiplayer (Black) and Pioneer DJ DJM-A9 4-Channel Digital Pro-DJ Mixer with Bluetooth (Black) - Flagship DJ System Bundle
Pioneer DJ DJM-A9 Overview
Professional DJs in search of a next-generation DJ mixer with advanced processing and effects should check out the Pioneer DJ DJM-A9, a professional DJ mixer that builds upon the success of the DJM900NXS2 and is well suited for professional mobile DJs, nightclub installations, recording studios, and more. The A9 includes an updated audio engine with ESS Technology, 32-bit high-quality AD/DA converters to disperse clear and natural sound in the booth and on the dance floor. The mixer's familiar 4-channel layout and an integrated USB sound card supports up to 4 stereo channels, while the digital throughput also delivers a wide variety of DSP effects.
The mixer features Pioneer's Sound Color, Beat, and Frequency effects, and its horizontal X-Pad touchpad lets DJs manipulate and apply effects in real time. There are four inputs for turntables and four line-level inputs for digital decks. Additional features include: Pro DJ Link, four S/PDIF digital input connections, and one S/PDIF digital output connection. Connect two computers via the two top-mounted USB connections (USB-B and USB-C). Additionally, a Bluetooth input is available on every channel, allowing you to stream tracks from your favorite portable device while using all the mixer's features and effects. The Multi I/O section has an independent channel selector to allow the use of external effects separately from Beat FX, giving the DJM-A9 true send capabilities.
Clear Sound Quality
The next-generation club sound of the DJM-A9 comes from extensive development and fine tuning of existing technology from previous units, plus brand-new components. The channel input section is equipped with an ESS Technology 32-bit high-quality A/D converter for crystal-clear, high-resolution sound, while the master and booth output sections employ 32-bit high-quality D/A converters from the same brand, so you can experience sound from the booth monitors that's the same as the crowd hears on the dance floor. Even the sound quality of the microphone input and headphone outputs has been improved with carefully selected new parts and design optimization.
Evolved Playability
Increased spacing around the EQ knobs gives you the room to twist your fingers, and high-grade, bright LEDs in the channel section make it easier than ever to get a visual grasp on sound levels. You can perform more dynamically than ever thanks to the frequency response of the isolators, which have been optimized to make the most of the latest music production traits. And, with higher quality slicker channel faders than the DJM-900NXS2, plus the third-generation MAGVEL FADER crossfader, you can enjoy silk-smooth mixing and rapid, stable scratching.
Sound Color FX
Turn on the brand-new Center Lock feature and, when you're using the popular Sound Color FX, each knob will stop turning when you reach the center position. This means you can twist the knob as quickly as you like, taking the effect right up to the maximum of the hi, or down to the minimum of the low parameter, without the risk of going too far and switching to the opposite parameter. When you turn Center Lock off, the Sound Color FX knobs work in the same way as those on the DJM-900NXS2.
Advanced Beat FX
A new color display helps artists to understand the status of the selected effect quickly and accurately, and it features lighting that corresponds with the X-Pad's horizontal arrangement, enabling more intuitive control with a simple finger slide. Artists can use the X-Pad to change the Echo and Ping-Pong effects to create a unique analog tape-style sound. And, within the 14 total Beat FX, there are 3 new ones you can use to add extra variation to your performances:
- Mobius: changes the frequency of the oscillator to constantly rise or fall in time with the beat
- Triplet Filter: changes the cut-off frequency cyclically for the filter according to the beat (based on 3 beats)
- Triplet Roll: outputs the recorded sound repeatedly according to the specified beat fraction (based on 3 beats)
Enhanced Microphone
The DJM-A9’s microphone section provides more control and adds extra creativity for DJs. The phantom-powered input, a feature never seen before on a DJ mixer, means artists can connect a high-quality condenser mic directly to the DJM-A9. There are also 3 new microphone effects with a dedicated reverb effect:
- Echo: outputs a delayed sound several times while attenuating it to add an echo effect
- Pitch: changes the pitch of the microphone sound
- Megaphone: changes the microphone sound, so it sounds like you’re talking through a megaphone
It’s quick and easy to turn the mic input on or off with the brand-new Push To Talk button when you want to grab the mic and address the audience. The audio from the mic can be excluded from the recording output if you want, so you can MC for the live crowd but record your mix without vocals.
Expanded Connectivity
Connect 2 different PC/Mac systems at the same time, thanks to the dual USB Type-B and USB Type-C ports (there are 2 of each) for seamless transitions between DJs and easy back-to-back sets. And, thanks to a Bluetooth input which you can route to any channel on the DJM-A9, you can wirelessly drop audio tracks into your sets from other devices, such as smartphones, and use all the mixer's features and effects to change the sound. The Multi I/O section has an independent channel selector, so external effects can be used separately from Beat FX, giving the DJM-A9 true send capabilities. This means you can route the effected sound from an external unit such as an RMX-1000 or a delay pedal to a separate channel instead of the channel it came from.
Dual Independent Headphone Outputs and Booth EQ
Plug in your headphones at the same time as another DJ and enjoy the freedom to monitor the channels you want to. With separate cue buttons, volume knobs, and mix balance knobs for each set of headphones, it's easy for 2 DJs to cue up tracks during changeovers and back-to-back sets. Plus, with the 2-band booth EQ, you can change the high and low frequencies to complement the master output and match the mood in the booth to the feeling on the dance floor.
Support for the Stagehand App and Built-In Sound Check Function
The DJM-A9 is compatible with Stagehand, the industry-first PRO DJ LINK remote management app for front of house teams. Using an iPad connected wirelessly to the mixer via a LAN router (available separately), an engineer can keep an eye on things such as level meters and the DJ's use of the mixer's controls, making it easier to maximize the sound system's settings and run a smoother, more impactful show without needing to interrupt the DJ's performance or even enter the booth.
Support for rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro
Artists can choose their favorite DJ software, which includes support for the DVS features in both rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro. (To use Serato DJ Pro, customers must purchase a license or subscription)
DJM-REC App Support for Reliable Recording
Easily record your performances with the DJM-REC app for iOS and Android. This app lets artists share their mixes via platforms such as Mixcloud and stream in real time via services including Twitch.
Lockable Power Cord
Artists can feel relaxed with the knowledge that the lockable power cord will always stay firmly in place.
Video and Lighting App Support
Support for TC Supply's ShowKontrol and the free app PRO DJ LINK Bridge. DJs, event producers, lighting designers, LJs, video creators, and VJs can produce sound and visual coordination with confidence and create shows that captivate audiences.
Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 UXJCB Overview
The black Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 Multiplayer is the latest flagship, pro-level CD/DVD deck that's equipped to play high-resolution (24-bit / 96 kHz) audio files from several sources. Several upgrades and enhancements have been made, including a redesign of the audio engine, added MPU processor, 9" touchscreen, Pro Link with Gigabit Ethernet, and a rebuilt performance interface.
The audio engine features an internal audio calculation processor with 96 kHz / 32-bit floating in all playable audio formats, which results in a wide and deep reproduction of the original sound source, even with slight changes in the timbre of the low range. Each component in the DAC has been reviewed and tested, resulting in various improvements that drastically reduce digital noise, allowing for a natural sound that the crowd will want to listen to for long sets at high volume.
The MPU's processing power has been updated with exciting functions and provides a path for more advanced features in the future. The operation system runs faster, smoother, and is more reliable than previous models. A Gigabit Ethernet port provides a wider and faster throughput of information, allowing for up to six players to be connected. The build of the enclosure and components have been upgraded with a high-quality aluminum top plate and redesigned Play, Cue, and Hot Cue buttons. The power cord features a V-Lock, which prevents accidental disconnections.
The 9" touchscreen is 150x brighter than previous models, allowing you to see it clearly in any environment, even in bright sunny days. With a larger touchscreen, the CDJ-3000 affords many advancements, including extra information, short cuts, and buttons for frequently used categories and functions, such as Playlists and Search. Other notable features include Touch Preview, which allows you to touch anywhere in the waveform when browsing, and Touch Cue, which provides access to another part of a track that's currently playing.
The tactile performance controls have been overhauled and include a redesigned jog wheel that's smooth with 1/2 the touch latency of previous models. The embedded LCD screen displays playhead position and artwork for a quick visual reminder of which tracks are loaded. The CDJ-3000 now offers 8 full-sized Hot-Cue buttons underneath the waveform display. With its linear positioning, the buttons feel more natural when selecting cue points according to the position in the track. The dedicated Beat Jump buttons allow you to jump forward and backward from the current play position. You can set the quantize number of beats to a value of 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64 beats.
The CDJ-3000 plays rekordbox-analyzed music from USB drives via Export mode, or connect your laptop with USB-HID control to use Link Export or Performance mode. Because the unit is a Hardware Unlock device, you can use Performance mode for free. There is no need for a paid subscription plan, so you can play all the tracks in your rekordbox library, including any from Beatport/Beatsource LINK and SoundCloud Go+ (subscriptions required for streaming services).
You can even connect your iPhone to the CDJ-3000 via a USB cable and mix music directly from the latest iOS version of rekordbox, which now supports lossless file types, including WAV, FLAC, ALAC, and AIFF as well as MP3 and AAC. And you can still stream audio from you iOS device wirelessly to any player that shares the same WiFi connection. The CDJ-3000 ships with a stereo RCA cable, a digital coaxial cable, a Pro Link Ethernet cable, a locking power cord, and a download card for rekordbox DJ.
Supports Serato DJ Pro
- The CDJ-3000 is compatible with the USB-HID control feature of the DJ application Serato DJ Pro. This comes under the Pioneer DJ Certification Program.
- On the screen of the CDJ-3000, you can now browse the music library in Serato DJ Pro when the application is running on a PC/Mac connected to the multi player. You can also scratch tracks and control Hot Cues, tempo, key, and more, using the professional interface of the CDJ-3000.
- To use the CDJ-3000 with Serato DJ Pro, you'll need to connect them to a Serato DJ Pro unlocked device or a supported device with a Serato DJ Pro license or subscription.
- Download the latest version of Serato DJ Pro.
- To use Serato DJ Pro, you need to update the firmware on your CDJ-3000 to the latest version.
Advanced MPU
- Advanced MPU updates the CDJ's performance by making it smoother and more stable than its predecessors. The MPU's processing power brings exciting updated functions that weren't possible before and provides the scope to introduce more features via future updates.
Pro DJ Link with Gigabit Ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet connection for Pro DJ Link allows you to share and play audio files from USB devices and SD cards on up to six CDJ-3000 units when you combine them with a 6-channel mixer such as the DJM-V10.
Better Screen Visibility
- The maximum screen brightness has been improved by more than 150% compared to that on the CDJ-2000NXS2, so you can crank it up depending on the environment you’re playing in and improve visibility.
Tougher Components
- High-quality aluminum top plate and redesigned Play, Cue, and Hot Cue buttons have improved strength and durability.
- Lockable V-Lock power cable guards against accidental disconnections that could interrupt your show.
- Includes a high-quality digital cable that’s easy to handle and great for use in clubs and professional setups.
Key Sync and Key Shift: Mix in Perfect Harmony
- Hit the Key Sync button and the CDJ-3000 will automatically adjust the key of the incoming track to match the one playing on the master deck, helping you craft a smooth and harmonic mix. With Key Shift on the touchscreen, you can manually shift the key of a track up or down.
Enhanced Audio Design
- The CDJ-3000 unifies internal audio calculation processing to 96 kHz / 32-bit floating in all playable audio formats. As a result, the unit can capture the subtleties of the original sound source, including its depth and ambiance, and even the slight changes in the timbre of the low range.
- Advanced audio processing technology such as variable speed playback, master tempo, and the latest Key Shift function all help to create a more realistic representation of the spatial sound and a more musical bass sound than any other Pioneer DJ multiplayer has produced.
- To get the maximum performance from the DAC (digital-to-analog converter), Pioneer DJ carefully reviewed each part of the circuit that outputs analog audio and made various improvements.
- Tuned the digital audio to achieve optimum sound quality in the player as a whole by testing numerous different components to find the best possible design for key parts.
- Results in a drastic reduction in digital noise that creates a natural sound that the crowd will want to listen to for long sets—even at high volume.
Redesigned Performance Interface
- Eight Hot Cue Buttons: Intuitively trigger Hot Cues via the eight buttons that run from left to right underneath the waveform display. The linear positioning makes it feel more natural to select cue points according to their position in the track.
- Dedicated Beat Jump Buttons: Jump forward or backward from the current playback position in the track by pressing the dedicated Beat Jump buttons. You can set the quantized number of beats to a value of 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 beats.
- Advanced Auto Beat Loop Section: As well as the popular 4-Beat Loop control from the CDJ-2000NXS2, the CDJ-3000 includes an 8-Beat Loop button for further creative possibilities.
- Use the expanded options for odd-numbered loops to remix sounds on the fly and create polyrhythmic loops.
9" High-Resolution Touchscreen
- With a larger touchscreen, the CDJ-3000 is able to incorporate additional information and features.
- Shortcuts and buttons for frequently used categories and functions such as Playlist and Search, allow you to access them directly at any time.
- The GUI (graphic user interface) will feel familiar if you’ve used the CDJ-2000NXS2 before, plus you can customize the information you want to see and set preferences for aspects such as text size.
- Swipe on the screen to navigate and use the sort function to rearrange the track list by touching the display. All this makes for an improved workflow and helps you to browse tracks more instinctively.
- A number of new features help you to choose the perfect track and the right moment to drop it into your mix:
- Touch Preview: Listen to any part of a track you want to preview by simply touching its waveform in the relevant place in the browse section. If you have multiple CDJ-3000 players connected with a DJM-V10 or DJM-900NXS2 mixer via Pro DJ Link, you can even preview tracks from another player thanks to Link Cue.
- Touch Cue: Listen to another part of the track that’s currently playing by touching the waveform—the crowd won’t hear what you’re doing. This comes in handy when you need to familiarize yourself with the progression of a track to identify a mix point, especially during DJ handovers and back-to-back sets. Link Cue (see above) even enables you to listen to different parts of the track that another DJ is playing on a separate player.
- Stacked Waveform: Keep an eye on the enlarged waveform of the track on the master player and the one you want to cue up, all on one screen. Identify mix points and visually check the beatgrids are perfectly lined up at a glance.
- Support for 3Band Waveform: Understand how a track sounds without even listening to it. 3Band waveform uses different colors to indicate the volume of each frequency band in files analyzed by rekordbox, so you can see the composition of the music just by looking at the waveform. 3Band Waveform comes in addition to the previous RGB and Blue options.
Super Smooth Jog Wheel
- Effortlessly scratch and smoothly bend the pitch of tracks.
- The redesigned mechanism inside the jog wheel feels slicker than previous models.
- The touch latency has been reduced by half when compared to the CDJ-2000NXS2.
- The LCD screen in the center indicates playhead position and displays artwork for a quick visual reminder of which tracks are loaded on each deck.
Flexible Performance Options
- Play rekordbox-analyzed music from USB drives via Export mode.
- Connect your laptop with USB-HID control to use Link Export or Performance mode.
- The CDJ-3000 is a Hardware Unlock device, which allows you to utilize the Performance mode for free.
- No paid subscription plan needed. Play all the tracks in your rekordbox library, including any from Beatport/Beatsource LINK and SoundCloud Go+ (subscriptions required for streaming services).
- Connect your iPhone to the CDJ-3000 via a USB cable and mix music directly from the latest iOS version of rekordbox, which supports lossless file types including WAV, FLAC, ALAC, and AIFF as well as MP3 and AAC.
- An upcoming release of Serato DJ Pro will introduce official support for the CDJ-3000.
Pro DJ Link with Enhanced Lighting Support
- Sync your sounds with lights with the latest Pro DJ Link Lighting feature.
- Sends phrase analysis information to rekordbox (PC/Mac) so you can control lighting effects via the RB-DMX1 (available separately) and take your show to the next level.