Reviews of the Hercules DJ Console (Mac)
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CNET Review
The Good: Includes full versions of DJ software; wide selection of inputs and outputs; no external power required; controls can be assigned to other audio programs using MIDI.
The Bad: Joystick is unreliable; digital scratching doesn't sound like vinyl.
The Bottom Line: Budding laptop DJs will appreciate the way this compact portable device turns any laptop into a DJ rig, but for pros, it doesn't come close to the sound quality and tactile nature of vinyl.
Manufacturer: Hercules Computer Technology Inc.
Part number: 4780380
General
- Device Type Sound card
- Enclosure Type External
- Interface Type USB
- Width 9.3 in
- Depth 7.9 in
- Height 2.6 in
Audio Input
- Type None
Audio Output
- Sound Output Mode 5.1 channel surround
- DAC Data Width 24-bit
- Sample Rate 48 KHz (max)
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 106 dB
- Max Speakers Qty 6
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x Headphones - Output - Phone stereo 6.25 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Phone stereo 6.25 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - RCA X 6, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm X 3, Audio - SPDIF input - TOSLINK, Audio - SPDIF output - TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - Line-in - RCA X 2, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input - RCA, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - RCA, 1 x MIDI - Input - 5 pin DIN, 1 x MIDI - Output - 5 pin DIN, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B
- Compatible Slots None
- Compatible Bays None
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Cover, Shoulder strap
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable - 6.6 ft
Software / System Requirements
- Software Traktor DJ Studio, Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.2.6 or later
- Min Processor Type 1 GHz
- Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM, Internet connection
- System Requirements Details PowerPC G4 - RAM 256 MB
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