Sound Ideas PIONEER DJ
Sound Ideas PIONEER DJ GEAR It has been 15 years since the launch of Pioneer’s first CDJ deck, which led to the CDJ- 1000 series. And now it’s time for something completely new — the CDJ-2000, Pioneer’s new professional player for the digital age. The CDJ-2000 can play music from multiple sources, including CD, DVD, USB storage devices and SD memory cards. It also comes with the rekordbox music database management software beloved of DJs. Rekordbox allows DJs to prepare better before their performance. It also opens a door to tools such as Hot Cue Banks and Quantize, for perfectly synced loops every time. DJs can export data to a USB or SD device, giving themselves access to vast libraries of music files. No need to burn CDs — simply take your USB device to the club, plug it into the CDJ and play. Through the Pro DJ Link, music files and databases on a single USB or SD device can be shared simultaneously by up to four players connected via LAN (local area network) cable. In addition, the data history of each DJ set is automatically saved and can be made into a playlist that can be loaded back into rekordbox. Another key facet of the CDJ-2000 is its advanced HID (human DIMENSIONS TO EMOTION The chip behind sonic motion’s 3D sound Sonic emotion, a leading provider of 3D sound for consumer electronics, is taking audio entertainment to previously unheard dimensions with the launch of new 3D sound products in collaboration with top brands. Pioneer’s next generation CDJ-2000 interface device) and MIDI capabilities for the native control of DVS (digital vinyl systems) via USB. The player also achieves Pioneer’s highest sound quality to date through an improved 3D audio devices integrating sonic emotion’s technology can be heard at the company’s stand in Hall 1.2/103. “We are delighted to give IFA visitors a chance to experience 3D sound and know what to expect when seeing products using sonic emotion technologies,” said Andy Macaluso, sonic emotion’s Director of Sales and Marketing. audio-output circuit, a new audiophile-pleasing Wolfson DAC processor and a built-in 24-bit/48kHz sound card. Hall 1.2 Stand 144 Available on a sound chip, sonic emotion’s 3D sound technology is capable of converting stereo content into 3D sound from a single device. Based on wavefield synthesis, the company’s technologies create an evenly balanced soundfield in any listening area, regardless of its dimensions. Hall 1.2 Stand 103 WAKEY WAKEY The form of the Geneva Sound XS — a small, portable audio system that delivers a rich hi-fi sound — was inspired by the classic travel clock. Designed for a travelling lifestyle, it comes in a leather clamshell case that flips open to reveal speakers, amplifiers, radio and alarm clock. The case is available in Geneva’s trademark red, white or black finishes. The compact yet powerful system consists of a digital amplifier and stereo speakers that play mid- and high-range frequencies with absolute accuracy, and a woofer capable of producing a robust bass response below 80Hz. Other notable features include an integrated digital FM tuner and stereo Bluetooth playback. Music streams wirelessly to the Geneva XS from any Bluetooth-enabled device. Other audio sources can be connected via the included 3.5mm line-in cable. Hall 15.1 Stand 154 www.ifa-international.org IFA International • Tuesday 6 th September 2011 35
