This is a two channel, four deck controller, so if you want to access decks three and four there are buttons on either side of the unit that let you enable them. The overall layout of the deck is very intuitive, making the “two decks and a mixer” experience a familiar one. The DDJ-SR has an intuitive layout that is reminiscent of a traditional “two decks and a mixer” set-up while incorporating tools for the modern DJ like performance pads. The browser knob is oversized and has proper detents, making searching your library using it an actual joy. The knobs in the EQ section are made of chunky rubber, while the larger-sized filter knobs for each channel are made of a hard plastic, which I thought was a nice touch to ensure that you can properly discern between the Low EQ knob and the filter even in a very dim DJ booth. I like this a lot more than the Traktor Kontrol S4, which feels plasticky altogether, and found the DDJ-SR to be a happy medium between plastic controllers and more robust, all-metal controllers like the Reloop Terminal Mix 8 and Denon MC6000 mk2. This hybrid construction also makes for a lighter controller, although it still weighs a bit. The rest of the unit is made of a hard plastic, and while I think it would’ve been great to have an all metal enclosure, it still feels quite solid. The unit’s facade is a metal plate that clearly labels all functions as well as all the fundamental shift layers, making for a very sturdy face that can endure the rigours of absolute DJ performance. The front of the unit has the standard 1/4” headphone jack, a 1/8” headphone jack (for consumer grade phones), and a 1/4” microphone jack with volume knob for hooking up a mic to your set-up. You can set the booth output to be your master out via a switch here, perfect for connecting to a soundsystem or mixer that uses RCA jacks. The rear connectivity includes a pair of 1/4” jacks for your master output, a pair of RCA jacks and another pair of 1/4” jacks for your booth output with volume knob, a USB port and an RCA auxiliary input pair for connecting an audio device. The upfaders feel solid, and the crossfader is smooth and produces a nice click as you move it back and forth against the unit’s faceplate. Having unpacked the rather hefty unit (it’s almost 10 pounds!), laying it on my DJ desk leaves a rather fetching sight: two large silver jogwheels and two rows of performance pads underneath them are what caught my eye at first glance. First Impressions / Setting up The Pioneer DDJ-SR is a two channel DJ controller that comes with Serato DJ and is fully powered by a single USB cable.
0 kommentar(er)
