Denon DJ DN-SC2000

The unit is a solid steel MIDI controller designed for the home DJ or party laptop DJ on the go.

Used together with the DJ’s mixer and PC software of choice, the DN-SC2000 has a two-layer system, and the unit can control two decks at once (with visible deck color change), or be paired with another DN-SC2000 unit to control four decks. The DN-SC2000 is optimized for Traktor Pro users and natively supported by Virtual DJ. The unit connects with the user’s PC or Mac via a USB 2.0 interface. The DN-SC2000 includes advanced functions, including MIDI-mapable capability, auto loop function, a range of effects, rugged pitch slider, pitch lock, automatic beat sync, rubber button controls and more.

The DN-SC2000 also includes:

Newly designed, high-resolution 105-mm touch-sensitive jog wheel
100-mm long Pitch Slider with high 14-bit resolution
Pitch Lock function, which holds the pitch value position until the NULL point is reached when using both layers for control
File browse navigation buttons and rotary encoder file selector knob with illuminated ring
Cue and Play buttons
Eight (4 + 4) Hot Cue/Sampler buttons with dual bank selector key
Auto Loop Button with Beat Jump (Loop Cut) and Manual Loop In/Out buttons
EFX Unit 1 and 2 layer button with color change LED
Dry/Wet Parameter encoder knob with illuminated ring
Three EFX Parameter encoder knobs with illuminated ring
EFX 1&2 On/Off buttons with color change LEDs
Shift Key – used for various dual button operations
Search Keys to advance around within the file
Denon’s “Pitch Bend” keys
Vinyl and Pitch Bend Jog modes
SYNC button for beat matching between decks
Key Lock on/off button with LED confirmation
Utility presets to adjust paired MIDI channels 1–8, and other items

The DN-SC2000 measures 6.7" × 1.2" × 8.6" and weighs approximately 2.9 lb. Power is supplied through the USB connection (i.e. no wall adapter needed), and a 1-meter (39.37") USB cable is included. The unit also features a Kensington lock security slot terminal to prevent theft.

Pricing & Availability

The DN-SC2000 Controller will be available fall 2010 with a U.S. MSRP of $299.99. For more information, please visit www.denondj.com.