All user reviews of 5/5 for the Hercules DJ Console Mk2

- What technical specifications motivated your choice?
Both phono and CD inputs (with switches) attracted me
The 3-band equalizer

- For what purpose?
I use it for accessories and also for my personal pleasure and train ...

-What is your config?
Rcent low-end computer ...
80 GB HDD
DDR 256 + 256 additions
CPU 2.6 GHTZ
DVD player
CD RW
Win XP home SP2

- Which instruments or Systmes (console, prampli, DTD ...) you use it and how connections? ..
2 comes into RCA (cinch), 2 RCA outputs and 2 in mini jack.
I use a PA system 2 x 150 Watt Amp + JCB
1 Jack-RCA cable + adapter supplied minijack-jack

- Installation is it without problem?
Problem in one of sries MK2: no srials for Virtual DJ ... in a call I got, if no other problem.

- Have you experienced any incompatibility?
Yes, with DJ Mixstation 3, so I use Virtual DJ 3.1 provides, almost identical

- The configuration gnrale is easy?
Yes, pretty simple

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Yes, except the functions cited, but not found with MK2, such as "INPUT EFFECT"

- The drivers are stable?
Yes ...

- Are they often put day?
Not at the moment ...

- What software do you use most often?
Virtual DJ (Mixvibes is not supplied)

- What you get lag?
almost no latency ... config with a sufficient

- How many tracks you get record / playback simultanment? ...
2, the only two existing runways

- How long have you use it?
For the past one week, I'm glad trs, especially for the price (180)

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
The jog wheels for scratching are not bad, I use quite Intgr effects and loops ...

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
Not ...

- How do you report qualitprix?
Really exellent, I see no major default, and I've never tried XP10 and other

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
Definitely

-My choice was the Hercules console for its simplicity, its size and board functions. Indeed VDJ software alone has little interest. The preview to the headphone was also one of my motivations. After you download and read the instruction manual, I cracked the jogger is also larger and more precise, it is a good introduction to the scratch. Moreover, it is a handheld, small, very convenient.
"I'm in a personal use at home and in the evenings and it's more than enough for a user like me who wants to mix his mp3 on pc. In addition, this console is widely seen affordable features.
Ma config: Motherboard: ASUS P4P800 E
CPU: PIV 3.2GHz
RAM: 1024DDR
HDD: 80GB + 60GB externally
"I use the console for now only with my PC and my Altec Lansing 2.1 speakers. In the evening, I use this amp, or I do lend a ...

-Installation is very easy to connect the console to the pc, just follow the manual, very explicit. Now I did not try to connect turntables or DJ console .. I do not.
-No incompatibilities encountered, except in the very first launch VDJ DJConsole edition, it did not recognize the console, I simply disconnected and reconnected.
-The configuration could not be simpler, only three tabs in the configuration tool console. The button configuration is done in software.
-The manual is clear but does not explain the operation of VDJ ... probably because you can use other software, but with VDJ comes with the console, they might be able to put a manual to explain (though I was already using it before ... it would have been useful for new users)
-The only problem is to install VDJ was missing the CD key, so I called the customer service which has provided me immediately.

-The drivers are very stable. No problem so far on this.
-The console has a single update for now.
"I only use Virtual DJ 3.2 dj console edition (that comes with the console)
-I do not look or auditory latency with my setup (I have not tested with a lower config)
-I can read two tracks simultaneously, the two tracks of the software (and console)
-Just a small point, he could have put a system of blocking the jogger because they are very accurate, and the slightest movement makes it sratcher on music, so be careful in mixing not to touch them if you do not want missing the mix. But it is a matter of habit.

"I use the console for 1 week.
-What I like most is having a console to mix on the pc .. is incomparable with the keyboard / mouse. The preview to the headphone quickly becomes indispensable for an occasional DJ like me, this console is a perfect solution. The functions that are excellent as they embark to control almost entirely VDJ software (for example) and this software is already very powerful.
-What I like least is its size can be, but it's on purpose, is a portable, easy to transport that does not take place. The buttons are large enough not too many problems at this level. Only the cover is difficult to remove .. but it may just be on my console.
-I never tried the other models before.
-The price / quality ratio is excellent. When you see the price of a table mix + 2 decks, all to be connected to the PC for use with vinyl timecoded ... I prefer the DJ Console MK2. Some say that the scratch it has nothing to do .. and they are right ... nothing can replace a vinyl. But for me, as an amateur DJ who mixes for fun in the evenings and at home, I do not spend my time sratcher and I did not buy the console for this purpose. I mix the pieces with great combos, which is the purpose of the console.
-With experience, and given my use, I think I would do this choice.

Like other DJ this post, this is more than a decade that I mix and remix of electronic music.
I discovered Virtual DJ and it was the real revolution, he missed just one controller for the drive: the MK2 and quite good for that do not want to ruin the back (to carry the boxes of "SKEUD") and wallet ( € 180 seeking deals on the net).

I mix and remix at home (AMD Atlona, ​​1 Giga RAM, 2x160 GB SATA, ASRock € 50: nothing special)

Installation without problems, no conflict, Updating of firmware almost automatic.
manual: I have a fault I never read them ..... except crash.
interfaces settings are minimalist: aditional magnet bidouilller tweaks have been a plus.

No problem on the drivers.
an update from my purchase (November 2005)
I only use virtual DJ because it is best to live with the effects in real time.
Low latency

It's been six months that I mix with these tools I do not understand how you can miss a mix. Forward with technics MKII, I was a pleasure in Maitena mix of more than 5 minutes with an ultra-precise pitch control. Today I'm having to mix with the MK2 style megamix for ben Liebrand, every 2 minutes and which foot!.
For vinyl purists, we must go beyond the approach "best practice" and focus on the means that will allow you to achieve the realization of set off a pertuelles want to dance: the loops and other effects have become available . The effect reminds me BEATGRID beatbreaker years (1989-90) and had to be wealthy to pay for this.
Brief DJ a "retired" like me this console allows me not to lose the hand and play the Carl Cox and other GUY SALAMA .... in an office when a 8m ² BERCY
This console has drawbacks in terms of arrangement of the keys: the fader is too close to the wheels. the stretch-are too hard to do because after the scratch hard to launch the title without a latency pity I did not report to DMC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

last LOOP functions are essential for budding remixers and hacker. It is not an isolated sample and mix with others, ideal for testing versus.

in short I do not regret my purchase and I conseilsà mix who loves and knows how to actually do it because it's not because the two titles are the same BPM as the mix is ​​successful: it is the feeling and sensitivity of the DJ that makes the difference.

Phase I stop is my philosophy and I wish you good mix

Enjoy

- What characteristics have motivated your choice?
The good quality / price ratio to a mixing console that provides a headphone for the PFL an occasional DJ.

- For what purpose?
DJ occasionally, in private or box.

- What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
Not too bad except the video card, however I do not risk trying to mix video with VDJ:
Laptop, P4 3.2 GHz, 1024 MB RAM, 60 GB hard.

- The installation is done it without problems?
Almost qq drivers problems, the console is not recognized on the first try, I had to reinstall three times before it does not work ...

- Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
Other than that, no.

- The general configuration is easy?
Yes, once the drivers are installed there is more to mix.

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Clearly yes. Enough, no, but it is better to explore the various effects by itself.

- The drivers are stable?
Yes, once you've managed to install them.

- Are they often updated?
I have my DJ console for a month, so no update.

- What software do you use most often? What you get lag?
VDJ with no latency, provided and only software to work well with the console ...

- How many tracks you get to record / play time? ...
2 with an occurrence of VDJ, it is set that can open several programs at once but then hello to find out which window you mix ...

- What is so special that you like most and least?
+: A good quality / price ratio for the amateur DJ.
-: A design could be improved: the buttons do not always look very solid, and the table is still pretty damn small.

So to start I discovered a dj console on the net when I gallery with my keyboard and my mouse to mix on virtual dj and I flashed on the console first by its price and features for its associated virtual dj. Having wanted to wait for the product "evolves" I waited a few mk2 version. As dj Amateur (radio mix of personal and realization of dj set trance / electro / tek only available on my website) and not wanting dépensser lot of money currently in the world of djing I'm facing this console with an aspect involving the main function of djing for a small fee and I'm super excited.
I tested the console with my Altec Lansing (2 small speakers + subwoofer) no noise (even at very high volume) very good sound nothing to say on this side of (bein obviously if your piece will be for AC even less on pro speaker volume or very high I recommend CBR 192 minimum).
Several PFL mode available: Previewing one of two decks to choose from, mix mode (the sound from the speakers) and split (Platinum 1 in the right earphone and two platinum in the left ear).
In terms of my DJ console config I use on my laptop toshiba 1.7 GHz (single core) with 1GB ram, no problem found but be careful not to use software-intensive processor power if it the cata assured the best is to get a special config for the mix.
Still on some songs are virtual dj have miscalculated their bitrate so if you mixed only with beatlock of virtual dj gonna be shifted. Thanks to the DJ console j'au aprendre have a mixer to orreille that I could not do before with no PFL

Everything is very simple installation from the cd automatically sat down and explained in the manual installation of Virtual DJ DJC Edition without any problems (if you have the pro version of virtual dj no need to install virtual dj on the CD).

No problems with stability of drivers proposed update of these drivers once they installer.J 'To approach a time of high response functions of the console but responds very well.

After installing the console on everything is usable if you have already received a virtual dj adaptation to the console is very fast and we quickly discover all practical when it is coupled with virtual dj. I did not have OCASI test with other software virtual dj, I would have to try tracktor but I have not figured out how to configure the software for use with the console (lack of support at of trackor for use with the dj console).
I have not encountered any particular problems with the console only thing that can cause problems for those who have big needs to use the crossfader which is too near the jogs and sometimes may have affected and then shifted the song. Personal I rarely used the crossfader and when I do not have to use it I LOCK from the software of the dj console.
I want to say that we must configure the software virtual dj for a good quality of sound (the master tempo style disabled and disable the limiter if your songs are not good etc. ....).
Finally after nearly one month of use Intesa DJ Console is a great product-oriented as well dj amateur, semi pro and pro because it is possible to add to this a console mixer and two turntables for vinyl records use of vinyl records Timecoded therefore possible changes in the use of the console (you can use a similar final scratch).
I highly recommend the DJ Console MK2 especially today in the era of digital mixing!
For the scratch I recommend the use of the console with the vinyl Timecoded dj console is not very practical for single scratch

- What characteristics have motivated your choice?

External audio card with two inputs and two audio outputs.

- For what purpose?

I use it with real turntables and vinyl timecode Virtual DJ. It turns the thunder god

- What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?

Toshiba Laptop Dual core, 2 GB RAM, 320 GB disk space, ATI HD 2600.

- Which instruments and systems (console, preamp, DTD ...) do you use the connection and how?

mixer numark gemini and TTUSB turntable plugged into the console Hercules.

- The installation is done it without problems?

I have not had a big problem we try two or three times and then we do not touch anything

- Have you experienced any incompatibilities?

NO

- The general configuration is easy?

No problem

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

No need for manual

- The drivers are stable?

Well here I have installed two or three times to find the right setting but after it's cool.

- Are they often updated?

Every year a new version comes out, I think. It depends on the version of Virtual DJ in my case.

- What software do you use most often?

Virtual DJ

- What you get lag?

Very good result, I did not perceive the difference with real turntables since I scratch with real plates but with the interface of Virtual DJ

- How many tracks you get to record / play time? ...

2

- How long have you use it?

1 year the Hercules console MP3 and 2 weeks for Hercules Console MK2

- What is so special that you like most and least?

Plus, the role of external sound card that allows me to scratch with vinyl timecode.
Least, the ergonomics of the crossfader, which forces us to buy a mixer and more.
(They could have put the crossfader in the Hercules RMX)

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?

The Hercules Console MP3

- How would you rate the quality / price?

Decent enough for each console hercules

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...

I know it depends what you want to do, an RMX in place or else two technics turntables technics + the table cost € 1000 but no savings on the purchase of vinyl. As I scratch in my MP3s with real turntables.

The only thing I blame is the cross fader from the console. They changed the size of the jog wheels compared to the console while it is MP3 that they would cross the narrowing because there when we play with the cross bah scratch it too.