Denon DN-X500 Mixer ($449)
Tremendous flexibility and intuitive control.
Denon’s DN-X500 is a 4U rackmountable mobile/club DJ analog matrix mixer with rock-solid construction and superb audio fidelity. The DN-X500′s 8 line and 2 phono inputs are assignable to any of 4 channels. This 8-channel input matrix routing gives you the freedom to move any source to any channel or even the same source to multiple channels for remixing. The DN-X500 features 4 smooth 60mm VCA channel faders for level control and a responsive 45mm VCA crossfader with contour adjustment. Independent pre-fader level meters allow you to optimize and match levels for each source, so you can be sure the transition crossfading between sources is smooth.
The DN-X500 also features 3-band EQ with full output kill, booth output with channel select, 2 mic inputs with talkover sensitivity and effects send/return with cue, dry/wet knob, and channel select. Plus, with the optional ACD-46 rotary fader kit, you can easily swap out any channel fader.
Denon DN-X500
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Features
- Matrix input assignment: 8 input sources are freely assignable to any channel or even multiple channels
- 8 line/2 phono switchable
- 4 smooth 60mm VCA channel faders
- Responsive 45mm VCA crossfader with contour adjust
- Independent channel PFL meters: all input levels can be adjusted in advance to match the gain levels, insuring a smooth transition between fades
- Independent 3-band EQ kill (High-Mid-Low)
- Independent EQ on/off switch
- Booth output assign selector: pre-monitor any channel including Master through the booth
- Output as you would with your headphones, with volume control
- External send/return control: multichannel assignable, effect on/off, effect cueing (pre & post), effect dry/wet knob
- Independent channel A-B post switch (crossfader)
- Powerful clean headphone output
- Fader start (5V pulse): crossfader and channel fader-start trigger is compatible with all Denon DJ CD/MP3 players
- Compact 4U rackspace with recessed rear terminals
- Independent 3-band main and aux mic EQ
- Independent CUE system (all channels)
- Mic talkover function with sensitivity adjustment
- Split/cue headphone monitor with PFL metering
- Master output -10dB attenuation switch
- Master output stereo/mono switch
- Record out – RCA/unbalanced
- Subwoofer/lighting output with freq. adjust: ideal for powered speakers, powered amp, or even a signal feed for lighting systems
Specifications
General
* Dimensions: 19″W x 4-2/5″H x 6-9/10″D (482 x 112.5 x 177mm)
* Weight: 5.8kg, 13 lbs.
* Power supply: AC120 V ±10%, 60 Hz
* Power consumption: 27W
Audio Section
Input Level and Impedance:
* 8-Line-14dBV (200 mV) 50kOhms
* 2-Phono -50dBV (3.0mV) 50kOhms
* Effect (Return) -14dBV (200mV) 50kOhm
* Main Mic -54dBV (2.0mV) 10kOhms
* Aux Mic -60dBV (1.0mV) 10kOhms
Output Level and Impedance:
* Balanced 4dBm (1.23V) 600 ohms
* Unbalanced 0dBV (1.0V) 1k ohm
* Booth (Balanced) 4dBm (1.23V) 600-ohm load
* Rec (RCA) -10dBV (316mV) 1k Ohm
* Effect (Send) -14dBV (200mV) 1k Ohm
* Subwoofer/Lighting 2dBm (975mV) 600 ohms
* Headphone 0dBV (1.0V) 32 ohms
Frequency Response:
* Line 20 to 20kHz ±2dB
* Phono 20 to 20kHz RIAA ±2dB
* Mic 20 to 20kHz ±2dB
Signal to Noise Ratio:
* Line 82dB (0dBm, 1kHz, EQ flat)
* Phono 75dB (0dBm, 1kHz, EQ flat)
* Main Mic 65dB (0dBm, 1kHz, EQ flat)
Total Harmonic Distortion Rate
* Line Below 0.05%
* Phono Below 0.05%
* Crosstalk Over 70dB
Channel Equalizer
* Hi +10dB, -35dB (16kHz)
* Mid +10dB, -35dB (1kHz)
* Low +6dB, -35dB (60Hz)
Microphone Equalizer
* Hi +12dB, -12dB (10kHz)
* Mid +12dB, -12dB (1kHz)
* Low +12dB, -12dB (100Hz)
