Pioneer Announces The New CDJ-350-W & DJM-350-W System! – Pioneer DJ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHITE IS THE NEW BLACK FOR PIONEER’S DJ DIGITAL PLAYER AND MIXER
Packaged CDJ-350-W and DJM-350-W System Available in a New Fashion Color - Pearl White

LONG BEACH, Calif. (December 21, 2010) – Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Professional Sound and Visual Division today introduced a new pearl white version of its entry-level DJ system comprising of two CDJ-350-W digital media players and a DJM-350-W 2-channel mixer. As the popularity of music remixing increases, Pioneer continues to offer consumers the best way to engage in the art by offering innovative and fashionable DJ gear. The new pearl white CDJ-350-W and DJM-350-W models not only add a fashion statement to DJ performances but also offer two additional audio effects - Noise and Short Echo.

“Offering our gear in more colors than the traditional black is generating new excitement within the DJ community. The HDJ-500 entry level headphones we introduced several months ago are now available in three colors, and are creating a lot of buzz with DJs. We are looking forward to the same reaction with the new pearl white version of the CDJ-350 and DJM-350s,” said David Arevalo, senior marketing manager, Professional Sound and Visual Division for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

Spin It with the CDJ-350-W Multi-media Player
The CDJ-350-W will allow users to create DJ performances with various digital music files, including MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF files that are stored on different forms of media, including USB mass storage device class products*1 and CD-R/RW discs. The media player also includes Pioneer’s proprietary music management software, rekordbox™, which analyzes and categorizes music by genre, making it possible to easily manage music files on a computer for quick song selection when played back on compatible Pioneer players. Connecting a USB storage device loaded with playlists created with the software allows users to choose songs by various criteria such as genre, album name, artist name, etc. for stress-free DJ performances. Music sessions can also be saved to a USB storage device and then saved in rekordbox as an original playlist.

Additional Player Highlights:

BEAT Display Function – Visually illustrates the beat position of a song and the playback point providing easier hand-eye coordination when performing scratches and loops.

Auto Beat Loop Function - With one press of a button on the player, the user can create various loop performances, including:

Beat Loop - Matches the beat and repeats a 4-beat loop
Loop Divide - While playing a loop, plays the loop at a different rhythm
Hot Loop - While playing a loop, returns to the start of the loop and plays it

Auto BPM Lock – Users can set a Master Beat Per Minute (BPM) of the current song playing that can be synchronized with a touch of a button. The feature enables beginners to easily match the tempos of songs by simply adjusting the speed to the Master BPM on each player.

Create Playlist Function – While a song is playing, users can immediately add it to a new playlist with a touch of a button for future playback of favorite songs.

DJ Software Compatible – The CDJ-350-W is MIDI-compatible with other DJ software allowing it to be used as an audio interface.

Other features include:

Vibration resistant by utilizing Shock-Proof Memory3 and Floating Architecture.

Four level tempo settings*3 for maximum variation range of a song's tempo (±6%, ±10%, ±16% and WIDE).

Resume function enables users to remove a disc and resume playback at the same spot when the disc is reloaded.

Environment-friendly auto standby feature automatically detects operation status and signal input and puts the device in standby mode when the player is not engaged for set periods of time. Users can set the time value or can defeat the feature altogether.

Blend It with the DJM-350-W Mixer
The DJM-350-W mixer inherits similar functions and operability of the popular Pioneer DJM series of mixers often experienced in the club scene. With its new pearl white makeover, the built-in level meter’s red, white and blue LEDs create a stunning appearance. The mixer is equipped with four sound effects including the newly added Noise and Short Echo, as well as an isolated 3-band equalizer—all of which allow the DJ to make one-of-a-kind mixes. The Type A USB port on the front top panel allow users to record their DJ mixes onto a USB storage device, review their mix and take it with them to listen to on other devices.

Additional Mixer Highlights:

Four Types of Effects – Two effects, Noise and Short Echo, were added to the popular Filter and Jet effects enabling users to further enhance remixing capabilities:

Noise - Creates a wind-like effect by changing the cut-off frequency (audible spectrum) of the filter
Short Echo – Applies a reverberated sound to the music with a turn of the knob
Filter - Greatly alters the tonal quality of the music by removing audio from the high or low frequency bands
Jet - Applies a jet plane taking off or landing sound effect to the music

Digital Conversion - Analog signals are converted into digital form via a high-performance CPU for higher fidelity sound. In addition, analog and digital circuits are isolated to minimize induced noise.

Other features include:

P-LOCK Fader Cap keeps the fader knob (caps) from slipping off, especially during intense DJ sessions.

MIC/AUX input terminals for connecting portable audio players and/or microphones.

A connected Pioneer CDJ player can triggered to fader, start or play functions via a link to the fader control.

Peak level meters indicate the input levels of each channel.

Crossfader Curve Adjustment function makes it possible to have three crossover curve patterns.

Pioneer’s packaged pearl white DJ system will be available in January 2011 and come with two CDJ-350-W players and one DJM-350-W mixer for a suggested retail price of $2,445.

Specifications
Main Specs of the CDJ-350-W
Playable Media: Music CDs, CD-R/RW, USB devices (flash memory/HDD, etc.)
Playable Files: MP3, AAC, WAV (44.1 kHz/16bit), AIFF (44.1 kHz/16bit)
File formats compatible with USB storage: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, HFS+
Frequency Performance: 4 Hz–20 kHz
Signal/Noise Ratio: 115 dB or higher (JEITA)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.006 % or less
USB Ports: USB A Port × 1, USB B Port × 1
Audio Output Terminals: AUDIO OUT (RCA)
Other Terminals: Control (3.5mm dia. mini-plug)
Audio Output Voltage: 2.0 V
Power Source: AC 120V (60 Hz)
Power Consumption: 16 W
Max External Dimensions: 8.66in (W) x 11.36in (D) x 4.21in (H)
Weight: 5 lbs

Included Music Management Software — rekordbox
Compatible OS: Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS10.4 or later, 32bit and 64bit
Playable Files: MP3, AAC, WAV (44.1 kHz/16bit), AIFF (44.1 kHz/16bit)
System Requirements
CPU: Pentium-M 1.5 GHz or faster
Memory: 512 MB or more (with 7/Vista, at least 1 GB)
Free HDD Capacity: 250 MB or more
Disc Drives: Drive that can play CD-ROM/CD-DA discs
Display: Displays capable of at least 1,024 X 768 pixels (XGA) or with High Color (16-bit) or better

Main Specs of the DJM-350-W
No. of Channels: 2
Input Terminals: CD × 2 (RCA), PHONO × 2 (RCA), MIC × 1 (1/4 inch PHONE × 1), AUX × 1 (RCA)
Output Terminals: MASTER OUT × 1 (RCA × 1), HEADPHONE MONITOR OUT × 1 (1/4 inch PHONE), REC OUT × 1 (RCA)
Other Terminals: Control Out × 2 (3.5mm dia. mini jack), USB B Port × 1
A/D, D/A Converter: 48 kHz/24 bit
Frequency Performance: 20 Hz–20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.007% or less
Signal/Noise Ratio: 97 dB or higher (CD)
Headroom: 19 dB
Power Supply: AC 120V (60 Hz)
Power Consumption: 17W
Max External Dimensions: 8.58in (W) x 11.85in (D) x 4.19in (H)
Weight: 7.1 lbs

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*1 The flash memory and HDDs that can be connected via USB and played with this player are limited to compliant devices that support the USB mass-storage device protocol standard, and formatted in one of the following: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, or HFS+.
*2 WIDE only works with music CDs. Music files such as MP3, AAC, WAV & AIFF can be set in three levels, ±6%, ±10%, ±16%.
*3 Technology that prevents skipping by storing the audio in memory just ahead of the music playing
*4 Eliminates audio when knobs are turned all the way off
*5 Facilitates the mixing or switching of songs by altering the volume of multiple sounds at the same time with one fader.

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Pioneer offers a complete line of professional DJ Equipment through its Professional Sound & Visual Division. Its DJM series of mixers has become an industry standard at clubs, studios, mobile rigs and homes around the world, known for its high quality sound and reliability. For more information, visit www.pioneerdj.com.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com. Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, established in Tokyo in 1938, is a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the home, car and business markets.

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Pioneer DJ Official 350-W System Product Page

Contact:
Jennie Kong
AtomicPR for Pioneer Electronics
310-689-7588
Jennie@atomicpr.com

Contacts:
Jaed Arzadon, 310-952-2451 or jaed.arzadon@pioneer-usa.com
Diana Gonzales, 310-952-2401 or diana.gonzales@pioneer-usa.com

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