Hercules DJ Console Mk2 - Sound card - stereo - USB

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 92.5 x 78.7 inches ; 8.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• ASIN: B000BQTL2Q
• Item model number: 4780393
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,815 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Product Description
Hercules DJ Console Mk2 is the first digital mixing console with integrated audio also serving as an interface with DJs' vinyl turntables and CD players. The DJ Console Mk2 allows users to not only mix on their computer without any other device, but also integrates itself into a DJ's usual analog equipment!With 2 stereo inputs to connect 2 vinyl turntables or CD players and 2 stereo outputs allowing users to play their mix over amplified speakers or redirect the sound to an effects processor or external mixer, the Hercules DJ Console Mk2 can be used on its own or function as an interface between a computer and a DJ's other analog instruments.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great bedroom DJ tool, January 8, 2007

By	ZDJ™ (Troy, MI) - See all my reviews

I bought this to use with my Traktor 3, so I coudn't care less about the bundled software.
The unit is great, fully customizable.
You can even use it with an external mixer, disable the unit's EQ and turn them into XONE:92 effect knobs.
The downsides:
- ASIO support is weak. Latency is around 25 in my Core-Duo 1GB RAM Laptop.
- Scratching is non-existant, even on the Virtual DJ (HDJConsole software).
Enjoy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for starters, tricky set up, tons of fun!, May 14, 2008

By	Uncle J - See all my reviews

I decided I wanted to do my own mixes and take on a DJ hobie. I didn't want to have a lot of equipment or turn tables, and I thought it was cool when I saw laptop DJ's at a club or party. So after some research, I bought this little thing, not cheap, but not as expesive as other mixers, I now mix songs from my iTunes library, it's a blast! I didn't like the "Virtual DJ" software that comes with it. It is super easy, but a bit imature. I wanted more options so I got Tracktor 3 and that was a huge difference! although setting up the Hercules controler with the Tracktor software took some time and it was tricky, tech support emails back and forth, different versions of drivers and MIDI files. But I finally got it to work. And it is a pleasure to be able to take the party with me anywhere with just a back pack with the controller and my laptop. Get to a friends house, hook up with their speakers and we are jammin.

Only thing now is that I feel as though I have outgrown the product faster than I though. It would be nice if it had more buttons/knobs to apply different effects available with the Traktor software, but I can use my mouse pad to do that. For the price, portable size, and quality I give it a 5 star, however, I take one away for the software and its tricky drivers. Worth buying if you want to jump into the mixing world.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Hercules DJ Console MK 2, March 9, 2007

By	Leo Moseley - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My rating falls low on this item for a reason. The marketing and hype for this item is just that, "marketing and hype". When I ordered this item, I did so, partially based on supposed user quality feedback. I do not care how long you have been a DJ, this item does not perform as stated. It is very small, not as you would believe from the photos as presented by the seller. Not only is it small and hard to use because of the size, it does not mix even close to a partial thought of decent. I have been a DJ for over 15 years and can match beats flawlessly. I have never had an issue with my DJ skills. If you are new to DJing and want my truthful advice, Get the real deal and do not waste your money on this piece of something or other. Basically, I wasted $229.99, plus shipping, for something that I now regret purchasing, will never use, and I would feel bad trying to pawn it off on someone else because that is what I feel happened to me. This sucks!