Ever since a needle hit vinyl, DJs have been setting the standard for what is hot. Denon comes from that same philosophy and passion -- leading the way and creating the path for DJ evolution. That path has lead to the DN-HD2500. A hard-drive based, professional media player and controller offering a total all-in-one "nerve center" that addresses and actually anticipates ever changing needs. Flexible and packed with features, the DN-HD2500 is build for any event where professional-quality and flawless performance is expected.

Features
Internal 40GB Hard Drive - The built-in 40GB HDD is large enough to store thousands of the most requested songs, allowing the DN-HD2500 to be used as a primary "plug and play full-featured compact system or as a backup system for DJs currently using laptops (C.P.S. systems)

External USB Device Support - Supports multiple external USB mass storage class devices or via a USB 2.0 hub (sold separately.) Connect an iPod, jump drive, and large USB hard drives for easy access to small or extensive MP3/WAV libraries.* Simply plug in devices to obtain powerful on-board features such as, instant start, seamless looping scratching and file searching, just to name a few.
*Up to 4 storage devices can be connected at once. External storage devices must be formated FAT32

DN-D4500/DN-D4000 CD Drive Support - The most popular dual CD/MP3 players, the DN-D4000 and DN-D4500, are supported natively by the DN-HD2500 and can be easily upgraded. The DN-HD2500… read more acts as a controller and media center with CD media, internal HDD, and external devices all available at your fingertips.

Keyboard Support & and Intuitive File Navigation System - Supports any standard (Qwerty) USB keyboard for simplified Playlist/Category creation and song search of artist, album, title, genre, year, and BPM.

4 Superb Built-in Effects - Easily activate and have full parameter control with a unique Dry/Wet mix control of the four effects: flanger, filter (high-mid-low,) echo, and world's first echo/loop. Setting the mood on the dance floor and remixing live has never been so easy.

3 Platter Effects
Brake (adjustable in real-time)
Dump (reverse sound without losing true forward time, like a radio edit)
Reverse (plays your music backwards)

Pitch Range and Deep Pitch Resolution - For long mix transitions that require high pitch resolution. A .02% for the 4% pitch range and .05% for the 10/16% pitch range as well as 24%/50%/100% ranges are also available.

Denon DJ Music Manager PC Software* -
Build database, edit, and delete files from various drives
Create, edit, and import playlists (xml / m3u)
Edit ID3 Tag information (.mp3 / wav)
TAP button calculates the BPM, which can be saved to the file by a single click
Built-in audio player to preview database files from any location
Print playlists for clients
* Supports Windows XP systems

Playlist Creation - Powerful on-board playlist function allows you to create, edit, and save up to 3 different types of playlist categories
Top 40 (load Top 40 hits in this category)
Favorite (load 99 most requested hits in this category)
Traditional (find your playlists by name or sub category)

Software Upgradable by USB - New plug-ins are free and made available at the Denon DJ website.

Next File Function with Cross Fade - Worlds first! Search for your next file by any criteria (without interrupting playback) and crossfade seamlessly to that file for a smooth non-stop mix upon your command. Cross fade time is user adjustable.

Multi-Funtion "Touch Sensitive" Jog Disc -
File searching
Scratch effect
Pitch bend
Frame search

4-Way BPM Counter
Auto beat detection
Manual tap
Manual BPM input
Reads MP3/WAV BPM metadata (if available)

Memo Function - Cue point, BPM, pitch setting and range, pitch on/off, key adj on/off, and seamless loop A and B data cam be stored directly to the file for later recall.

Key Adjust - Keeps vocals and music sounding true even when track speed is adjusted.

Two Hot Starts and Seamless Looping - (A1 and A2) can be made on-the-fly and easily turned into seamless loops and used as stutter points as well.

Loop A/B Trim - The A or B point for the seamless loops can be easily adjusted on-the-fly.

Power On Play - Unattended playback is possible on power up. Each drive can be used independently for a two zone application.

Relay Play - Unattended playback is possible between both drives.

2-way Pitch Bend - Jog disc or buttons

Large 3.8 in. Display - Easy to follow bright display provides visual text feedback of modes and parameters making it very intuitive for first time users to navigate without having to read the manual.

Quick Jump - Jump around within a track/file by precise user adjustable increment time steps.

Two-Way CUE Search System - Supports traditional Denon Cueing method as well as another popular style.

Fader Start - Compatible with all Denon DJ mixers

Digital Outputs

Dimensions (W x H x D) - 19 x 5.2 x 5 in.

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