Numark SCRATCH Mixer for Serato DJ X Pioneer PLX-500 Turntable Beginner Package

A great value turntable-mixer DVS package for the beginner DJ, combining a Numark SCRATCH 2-channel mixer (with Serato DJ Pro with DVS licenses included) with a pair of Pioneer PLX-500 direct-drive DJ turntables. Optional Ortofon Concorde MIX Cartridges are available as an upgrade.

A Cut Above The Rest

Numark Scratch is a 24-bit two-channel mixer that redefines what you can do with an affordable 2-channel scratch mixer. With Scratch, you’ll be able to create and perform at a higher level than you ever thought was possible—especially with a mixer in the affordable price category. Scratch combines professional-level performance and outright DJing fun in a way nothing else ever has. You’ve got to experience it to really see what it’s all about!

Scratch is really something special, it brings a new look and design to the mixer category. Boasting an all-metal build with professional features such as a built-in Innofader crossfader, performance pads, instant loop encoder, and toggle paddles to trigger software-based effects. To top it off, it comes with Serato DJ Pro and Scratch is Serato DVS ready.

Its soft responsive performance pads give you the freedom to access cues, rolls, and sampler quickly. The pad mode makes it very convenient to set hot cue points, roll temporary loops, and trigger samples at ease. Six dedicated software-based FX to apply to individual channel or both using the premium performance base toggle paddles. You can adjust your FX mix from Dry to Wet as you feel the mix.

Play your best with the best! With amazing sound quality thanks to its 24-bit circuitry, the sound is pristine. Your digital song collection never sounded so good, whether you’re using Serato DJ Pro or other preferred software. This is also a great mixer to play vinyl records, with a full EQ and a dedicated low/high pass filter.

The butter-smooth Innofader crossfader is designed with the turntablist in mind to perform most intricate and accurate scratches. You have two switches above the crossfader; 1.) reverse the channels and the other 2.) change the slope for a hard cut or a soft curve for mixing.

Easily connect to the Numark Scratch, whether you use traditional turntables or media players. Scratch unlocks Serato DVS for Serato DJ Pro instantlya and you can keep the beat going by pressing the encoder down, and it will loop to the default parameters set in your software. Turn the knob to the right to extend the beat and to the left to shorten the loop.

Scratch has all the necessities with premium features for any setup. There is an XLR main output and unbalanced booth output for the best booth/dance floor experience. There are unbalanced inputs for both line and phono inputs for each channel. A microphone/auxiliary input for XLR or ¼-inch TS controlled by the mic level knob on the mixer gives you all the versatility you could ask for. The Numark Scratch comes with a bundle of offers when registering Scratch on Numark.com. DJs will receive a 2-month trial period of SoundSwitch premium DJ lighting software. The Numark Scratch was built from the ground up by DJs for DJs!

Scratch Key Features

• Serato DJ Pro with DVS License Included Ready to Connect Timecoded Records or Deck Controllers*
• Innofader Scratch Crossfader with Reverse and Slope Control
• 6 Quick Launch Effect Triggers with Dual Paddles and Dry/Wet FX Control
• 4 Performance Pads Per Deck to Access Cues, Rolls and Samples
• Filter Knobs to Create Audio Sweeps
• Dedicated Instant Looping Knobs
• Combo Mic Input (XLR/¼-inch) with Tone Control
• Dual Headphone Output Cueing System (¼-inch/1/8-inch)
• 24-bit Digital Sound Quality

The PLX-500 inherits the layout of the PLX-1000 professional turntable and produces a warm, clear analogue sound.

The perfect deck if you want to start playing with vinyl or if you just want to listen to your record collection at home. Solidly built with excellent vibration damping and precise audio playback, this high-torque deck has a USB out so you can make digital recordings of your vinyl collection in Pioneer's free rekordbox software.

PLX-500 Features

• Connect directly to sound system without phono amp required
• High-torque drive mechanism
• Solidly built with excellent vibration damping and precise audio playback
• Make digital recordings of your vinyl collection in Pioneer's free rekordbox software

Included accessories

• Dust cover with jacket stand
• Adapter for 45 EP records
• Head shell (with cartridge)
• Balance and shell weights
• Audio conversion cord:
• 1 Stereo pin plug (female)
• 1 Stereo mini plug (male)
• USB cord