All user reviews for the Denon DJ DN-S1200

The Denon DN-S1200 is a CD and USB medial player and DJ Controller. It is a lot smaller in size than I was expecting it to be, which was not a good thing to me because the “platter” that is on it is very smaller. I have rather big hands and little platters are difficult for me to work with sometimes. There is a 4 way BPM counter and 3 different platter effects on this unit. The platter effects are Reverse, Brake and Dump. The pitch slider was very easy to work with and had a nice motion to it on the DN S1200 too.
Setting this interface/controller up was simple and the included manual has all information needed to get up and running quality. It was very simple to add music from different sources with this controller.
For the price of this unit, you will get a high quality product from Denon and great support from them. This unit is great for a beginner or intermediate user looking for something to work with in a small setting or smaller gig.
You can use an external USB keyboard and hook it up to this unit easily. The S1200 also supports CDR, CDRW, and CD Text disc. So basically any type of disk that I put into it worked just fine except for DVD storage disk, they just gave me a drive error. The four BPM functions are auto beat detection, manual BPM input, manual TAP and BPM read (from mp3 data, or WAV). The functions of this controller are great for this price range but with it being so small it really didn’t have a good “feel” for me to want to use it. I was not excited to start working on it for my gigs and that is how I knew that it was not for me. I used it for about 4 months before finding a different one. I would not purchase this again do to the platter being small and kind of “cheap”.

I used since more than a year, bought used.

I used CDJ 800MK2 CDJ 350 before and

Most:
- The accuracy
- USB mode
- The strength of the material

Cons:
- The hybrid mode with traktor or VDJ is not practical if you have not enabled hybrid mix table


Conclusion: Very good value for money, very good to start mixing decks on a CD or USB without computer accuracy can stall without worry. Beug never very good reliability.
on the other hand, if you want to use software I advise for the same price (600th both decks) a controller or newer turntables with mapping done better.

Platinum professional quality (made for heavy use ...) Only used a few evenings after a DN4500 mode DVS alternately with VDJ and Traktor.
I really like: use with Traktor or VDJ, all fontionne natively, touch and sensitivity controls are nice, well graded and precise timing, pitch (buttons or platter).
I like: the size of the plate (this is important sometimes, it's the only deck of this size that offers this level of performance, see the photo added to the need for an evening on an existing board .. .), general ergonomics (buttons, menus ...), keys, effects, jog the plateau, the eject cd that is secured by the judgment of the plate.
The quality of the internal sound card which although less than what Pioneer's equivalent model, is quite correct in both usb with software. The are is punchy and round.
Use with any "starts faders" (Denon mixing desk and mandatory once the piece is wedged carefully!! Grrr see below) is reactive equivalent to what Pio: strength of the plate.

I'm embarrassed by (not to say I do not like, it's a matter of personal feeling and it does not diminish the side "pro" of the plate) the relative imprecision that is experienced in Sampler slot just the beginning of a song on CD or USB. Let me explain: when using a Pioneer CDJ 200 and DenonDNs1200 behind, we feel the difference. It should be more careful about this point, that's all.
Latency initially start / cue or VDJ by using traktor as I had with the 4500. The difference with Pioneer equipment is important on this point but it depends on the style of work.

Value for money good or very good (there are cheap occases in very good condition) who wants to switch to digital without changing the mix mixer. To use a CD or memory is better to spend 3700 or something ...
Sold quickly: I have not sold my Denon4500 for detomber incovénients with the same (you'll notice I did not say "defects" ...). No, but ...
To conclude and summarize: stuff of good quality but globatement a tone below the reference P. .. If you want to use it with traktor or vdj mainly go for it. Depending on the style or the frequency of use, these plates are a reference not to be neglected. Compared to control Traktor platform or Denon, you'll be in top quality, ergonomic controls and key lifetime. While keeping a true and good mixing desk if you already use a ...

- How long have you use it?
2 years. I use it every day for my personal pleasure, and the weekend in bar or club.

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Yes: Gemini cdm 3600, pioneer cdj 200, cdj 800 mk2, cdj 2000, Denon DN-S1000 and DN-S3700.

- What is so special that you love the most, least?
What I like most:
- The quality of his
- The jog-looking cd is very accurate
- The pitch very stable and accurate (not 0.02)
- The buttons play / cue rubber are very pleasant to the touch and very réactives.Il is important not to listen to what one can say otherwise!
- The look that really pro, and the convenient size to carry
- Denon DJ software where you can sort music, create their directories, calculate the bpm, and many other possibilities
- The screen: big enough for this type of reader, the information is clearly legible
- The USB, very fast. The connections at the back of the plate which is much more aesthetic than plugging in the face.
- The loading of cd also very fast
- The effects quite nice and very easy to use
- 2 hot cue

What I like least:
- The bpm counter that does not give a very accurate value. But it does not matter at all because we do not mix with a bpm counter when you want to have fun mixing.

- How would you rate the quality / price?:
Really excellent! For this price (about € 480) there is no better. For even more expensive, you will have a cdj 350 levels well below quality and performance.

- With experience, you do again this choice?
Biensur Yes, because for this price level, there is no competition.

- How long have you use it?
jOperation his turntables for about 2 months

- What is so special that you like most and least?
jaime is that these decks these Daja their compact size effects are very good storyteller precise bpm, scratch that and very well, perfect loops, pitch
c the only gripe when I switch it on a cd and I but it takes parfoi not right away but she could do after

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
yes I tried a cdj 800 dj tech an axis 4 and a pioneer dmp 555

- How would you rate the quality / price?
I find it very good value for money as it vale prices and are less expensive than the cdj 400 that are equivalent

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
I would do is really no choice left but had hesitated to see if she takes the blow in the last

- How long have you use it?

I spent an evening with these turntables

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

Most: The size, USB and Ethernet.

The -: The total lack of reactivity of the turntable in general play and cue buttons are too hard. The search for CUE imprecise, it is past mode for improved scratch these things.
Managing the effects that must be reset every faith or else watch out for surprises!
scratch live which is completely ridiculous!

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
As I made a pair of 1000 mk3, I test cdj 400, 9 axis, dns dns 1000 and 5000

- How would you rate the quality / price?

View the price, we'll say well, but for the quality of the product, I find the price justified

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

No, I never buy it! Of all the dishes at Denon I tried, none got me hooked! Even my old DN-1800F I feel much better.
If you want a compact plate, look no further than 400 cdj much more powerful in every way!
Denon very disappointing to me right now.

- How long have you use it?

I use it for two days

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

+: The feel of the jog is special at first but very pleasant in the future. The effects are awesome.

-: Not much to share the load time of the CD is a bit slow but compared to my old 200 gemini cd it's nothing at all.

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?

Cdj100, cdj 200, cdj 400, cdj 800, cmx 3000, gemini cd 200, American Audio psx

- How would you rate the quality / price?

Excellent, equivalent to cdj 400 for 200 euros cheaper .

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

Yes, of course, I ferris eyes closed! I was rather pro-Pioneer but this drive impress me much.

A but what do we adoooooooooore notices to two bullets, I tested the deck one evening, so that can hardly be counted in hours, I do not use it, I have not read the instructions (and yes, regardless of the machine, it says a minimum the user manual, common sense)
Also arguments that do not hold water.

The effects are as always of good quality on the Denon, especially usable, easy to use.
MP3 playback on USB is fast, a database is even recorded to improve the recognition time for the next connection.
The pitch is precise, the board is sensitive, well balanced mode bend, scratch very pleasant.
It is noon, easily exploitable by all apps Dj.
The product is well finished, having had the DN-S 1000, the 1200 has many assets to justify the migration.

I put 10 to raise the note of these opinions ungrateful and not substantiated.
Otherwise it's 9 / 10 because no product is perfect!

And yes, I also like people who criticize having used a few hours ...
Prcission small: the 1200 returns more in comparison with the 800 CDJ400 plutt which would align more with the new 3500 or 3700 and I would not give the skin of chr CDJ800 or even 1000 lol.

Denon knows how good decks including 1200, which for the price, my opinion is one of the best value qualitprix.
They are reliable and pro turntables for two 750's.

About the effects and all effects of such plates, it is true that after a limited time because no substitute has a small external bote, has understandably but they are not fait.E evil, core need to know to use them lol and like all effects, do not abuse it.
The echo loop is not bad, the flanger is gradual but it is true that the filter is quite spcial utiliser.On can filter Hi, Mid and Low but when you cut the filter suddenly, when we want to make a other filters, it is the same and as we move (it may not be clear what I say lol). When you put the filter on and low 30s on APRS wishes to filter mid, back over the low and as the sudden it becomes a little more direct.Perso, I always used as a: I cut my table and it's eq mieux.C well is for me an unnecessary.
The brake may be on some nice transition.
Dump and the reverse is quite true but it is specially used a lot as can be from time to time if it is well known to use it.
The sound output is good enough.
The pitch is spcial use because the speed display does not change when it catches up with the tempo plateau.Certains prfre use of the plateau and on the other pitch bend.Perso I 'm still used to the tray and I have a little more difficult to bend.
The pitch is prcis because it has a no 4 for 0.02% and 0.05 the traditional 10%.

Some voquent a loading cd long enough ... oueh, not as a, must not abuse either.

I have yet to test the USB or the fader start, etc ...

For those who use the bpm counter, I noticed he had some incohrences complexes.Cependant with rhythms, you can type it manually and it can be used to earn a little time to wedge his tempo.On can be used to approach the right tempo and the rest is the ear. Finally, it is far from being a gimmick either, I did not say a. .. I, who had POV of 'Gemini cd400x, although I put 2 or 3X less time to caler.C is a rgal.
I do not understand too much pseudo dj who mix the bpm but for those who can not mix the ear a little funk mix (a good learning lol)
The hotcue are not necessarily empty beginners to good use but comes with training.
When even a small repproche: I who have a high enough rgy, I would have AIM a billboard lgrement inclined such as the 3700 but it is a small d tail.
In short, it's a good small plate with a nice mouth especially the price compared their views concurrentes.Regardez prices, and try your heart will dictate which best suits your needs.
Do not listen to pro piopio lacking objective arguments and seek disassemble a turntable without connatre conviancre and seek to have made the right choice given the price consquent cart . For me it is not justified but I would not criticize those who choose Preferences from the piopio utilisation.Par ergonomic and cons, I contradict systmatiquement the c * n critics just because it's less chr.

A Ferrari costs much more than a Porsche CHRE forcment and is not better in all domaines.On pays also renames the brand right?

If you have the budget for CDJ800 you buy, compare plutt with the DN-S3500 and not with 1200.
I do not have enough perspective to the long-term reliability but for the moement, I can only advise you to rush on this board if you convient.Elle is tip-top ...

-How long have you use it?
I use it for about two months.

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Most: playing MP3 files via USB, the effects DIFFERENT, the plateau prcis super, size, grip fast enough, no problem this day (very high reliability.

Minimum: Can be the size for some but not me I am drang, some problem to read files via the USB port ...

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
This is my CD players before j'tait Premire on M-Audio Xponent.

- How do you report qualitprix?
The report is really qualitprix trs good purchase 800 euros for two, I looked for CDJ 400 and although they are not seeing double Chres limited and not necessarily ment of a better bill ... trs good buy!

- With the exprience, you do again this choice?
Yes and even twice!
Frankly the price will find the plates USB/MP3/CD so good!
I advise any DJ who want that look elsewhere ... The rest of the Pioneer gear pro despite some say!
Denon Congratulations!
10/10

- How long have you use it?
I possde a pair and I use them for only this weekend
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Always as simple and easy use of CASC, I have not had any bug or other problem because I put directly maj V2000 which apparently corrects bugs.Sinon pitch bend is always on top and the timing of the pieces quickly do! Reading mp3 usb trs walking well and even in the MP3 cd also works with dernire maj!
The use of effects and other options are simple and effective
The MIDI work well trs

Otherwise the only default is the scratch it is more than ever I use mdiocre but hey
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
Denon DN S 3500, cdj 100, cdj 1000, cdj 800
- How do you report qualitprix?
For what it does is a good report quality price trs
I t particularly surprised by its size but powerful!

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
TRS is a good deck to mix in pro or casual and I think all those who are critically ill Dj not versatile in the sound hardware and dj toc!

- How long have you use it?
I use it for one week bought used in very good condition

- What is so special that you like most and least?
It's all still fresh so it's a hot view!
Reception of my platinum package, the carton is empty bizzare?
I open, the plate very well packed in bubble wrap, after many layers I perceive the baby and finally ..... Ohhhh my god!
Denon invinte the first stage for gnome! mdr
I watched these measurements before ordering, it seemed small but when the see it have a shock, and finally a stage smaller than my mixer
Well after a few days were getting used to, then it saves a bit of space
So I plug in, turn on, everything seems to work
After a few song, the stage bug like I made the break but do not leave and this a few times with different disks
Well ... I will try to do an update, maybe a bug that can be corrected
MAJ make and perfect for most any bug or blocked, I finally just to focus on the plate
You still need a little time to begin to manage the basic function and get used to this super-precise pitch me change my axis 4 and 9)
The disc on the tray also very precise as to scatch for the timing of the piece
The effects are really great there is that much no effect superflux which are useless
The DUMP function BRAKE REVERSE are downright excelente (especially DUMP is my favorite)
and very easy to manage
Possibility to connect external source (iPod, PC, USB key), despite a reaction time a little longer for some functions via external sources almost no difference with a CD
for now not Assé temp use to be able to manage properly but so far nothing to say about this board I find that all is more or less well placed, the grip is easy to make a platinum Assé with such office, notwithstanding that I am still a novice on CD, I think it's a good compromise between the vinyl / cd the other model that I never had the opportunity to be tested should be more than perfect (model avaec turntable)
For now no negative side to do with a little more hezure spent on the latter, but I think I made the right choice

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
I still actuelemnt but good old numark axis 4 and 9
I've tried a few models and models of pioneer gemini and other "small" plate
Personal pioneer make good deck but I have not a good feeling with these decks, I sen more at ease on denon

- How would you rate the quality / price?
Very good quality / price ratio given the concentration of technology ^ ^

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
I think a model with turntable Meux suit me I think I take a later 3500
But at the moment so I make the same choice

How long have you use it?
For more than six months, before I had the dns 1000 for 1 year

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
What j'apprcie most:
- Read the full mp3
- The effects trs "pro"
- The precision of all features (pitch, effects, shelf ...)
- Finally, the possibility of scratching with the plate unlike the dns 1000 even if it is not the mk2
What I regret:
- A library function in mp3 would be welcome but I think the shot will be corrected in the future. Cls on large files with lots of USB, it is not empty to navigate.
- Denon dj software is still on top. It allows nanmoins complter of tags and automatically add the bpm in each mp3. Which is a shame is not having this function library that would Sparer files by genre. That said, By creating a partition on a hard drive ddi software for every musical genre, it is easier to navigate.
- I AIM to navigate the music files from my plate and catch it on my pc with why not, art display, as you would in winamp for example. It would really be very practical.

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
I possdais the dns before 1000 and I shut satisfied. It's been almost 10 years that I did not mix on CD. In the era I was content with my double cd cdd bst 216!
The dns 1000 are simple and effective. The tray can just wedge a piece n'esprez but do nothing with. What a Difference with dns 1200! Not at all the same plates. I do not know Pioneer and I headed to Denon for the report quality / price.
I have 2 mk2 and I mix it less and less, I do not think it could happen one day ... I take more pleasure with the DNS in 1200. The effects are easy to handle and use and a real rgal. They are "pro", effective and prcis. Nothing to do with the effects of DNX 1500 that are a little less and play prcis handle.
Since then I have all my vinyl numrise!

How do you report qualitprix?
I see only one competitor Denon, Pioneer. But the prices are exorbitant. Pioneer has made a beginners renamed in 2000 and although the products are certainly trs good marketing effect because prices are too expensive I got.
Denon is positioned in the high-end trs (Pioneer) at the price but does not sacrifice quality. Since the time that I have, I saw no signs of abnormal wear.

Exprience with, you will do again this choice?

Trs certainly.

How long have you use it?
10 months

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
No no

What is the particular feature you like most?
The precision, size, effects, hot cues, and especially the usb!

What is the particular feature you like least?
The scratch, not great I find

How do you report qualitprix?
Really very good! Not very expensive multi-platinum

Exprience with, you will do again this choice?
Yes, BUT
J have not since that day qq on one of two decks, the cue button was sinking a bit: When pressing this one day at the bottom of the button it does not respond as well before that. We must press harder, for against the top level, it works perfectly. C is not very serious but a little uncomfortable. Just remember a good press up.

I think c is due to the rubber s sag a bit, so there is no longer direct contact with the button

2 I have for 2 years.
I tried the Pioneer equivalent ... but more expensive bcp!
the particular (at the time) to me; plaisiat most was the ability to play CDs, files from hard disk or USB key and MIDI commands.

there are some nice effects easy to use and USEFUL!
2 hot cue + cue habituel.on not make very beautiful curls (perfect, really perfect).
mode for extra scratch is not against good ... but that's not what they are told!.
access to tracks from hard disk of 500 GB is fast (once it has created a database).
The other highlight is the fact that they can move easily fly to their weight than light!
With the experience I would do that choice .... I plan to purchase a third ... or a pair of dn-s 3700.Vous can buy eyes closed.

How long have you use it?
1 year

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
DN-S3000, 5000, cdj100mk3

What is so special that you like most and least?

very practical for fast movement can take place
very good platin

least jog too small for me and yes big hand lol
scratch and when I find the computer gives an effect not too real

How would you rate the quality / price? yes very well
With experience, you do again this choice? More so allowed me to do a lot of evening forecast SHIFT otherwise there have any beug

How long have you use it?
1 year

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
DN-S3000, 5000, cdj100mk3

What is so special that you like most and least?

very practical for fast movement can take place
very good platin

least jog too small for me and yes big hand lol
scratch and when I find the computer gives an effect not too real

How would you rate the quality / price? yes very well
With experience, you do again this choice? More so allowed me to do a lot of evening forecast SHIFT otherwise there have any beug

I use a pair of DNS 1200 for 5 months.
I make the animation for 20 years, I started with vinyl (SL1200) through the CDs, I move my stuff to digital multi media. So I have some experience in the use of different readers. I tested the CDJ 850. For the pioneer plastoc sounds a bit lightweight. In the set of CDJ we feel the teeth of the encoder. This plate had a pb tt'elle or is this normal? In any case, it is an unpleasant feeling. The sound is also average compared to the Denon CDJ and finally the connection is poor (no SPDIF output relay 2 Lecteurs.Pour impossible to finish, the price Pioneer: it quiet! So Advantage Denon.

The DNS 1200 is a complete player that really fits my needs. I appreciate as a whole. The area for improvement on the rather soft DJ Manager that allows you to edit tags, playlists, ... Evolution will be desirable to compensate for lagging behind the Pioneer Rekordbox where you can prepare her curls and view the waveform file.

The value in price is really interesting: I have bought 600 euros a pair with 6 Month warranty! The seller told me that these plates did not match what he wanted. A bad choice can lead to a lack of interest or severe criticism of the product. Beginner DJ friend, not trying to make David Guetta in 3 weeks, take time to identify your needs to choose the product that best suits you. In which case others will do good business when you sell quickly. A word.

I would do without hesitation to choose mainly secondhand gear.

Regards DJ Anym'X

-Used for 2 years, some problems with "bugs" at first, quickly solved by Denon that gave me an update of the software. (Pros)
-30 Years of experience, so I could "try" a lot of material, Barthe Rotofluid
(With its double plateau "player" to silicone!) 1200 MK2 Technics (excellent product indestructible) CD Deck diverse and not always on top (TSB AudioPhony, etc ...)
The least-this player is the USB bus on the back of the player, not very practical (in darkness) in benefits live.Sinon no complaints about the overall performance of the Denon.
-Plus: compact size, search speed USB, used with its mix of dedicated console (S 1500 Denon for example) we can begin to mix very seriously.
Report-excellent quality / price to the price charged by other, it must absorb the "gifts" distributed to DJ's Stars promotionnent that a certain brand.