DJ a Go Go
Your music is portable so why not your DJ? Some cutting-edge technology has eliminated the need for bulky DJ rigs and CD players.
Dubbed the “Playstation Portable for music,” the Pacemaker ($760) from Swedish company Tonium is so small it fits in the palm of your hand. It features a 120 gigabyte hard drive to store all your music, a built in mixer for seamless transitions between songs and runs solely on batteries. Aspiring and professional DJ’s can use the free desktop software to create and record mixes from digital files on their computers. The device is available online starting in mid-February.
Numark, a longtime manufacturer of professional DJ equipment, has launched the iDJ2 ($600), a lightweight mixing console and portable DJ system with professional features including real time scratching, balance outputs, pitch control, key lock and seamless looping. The innovative iPod docking station allows users to play and mix two songs simultaneously.
Both are great options for event planners who have limited space for DJ booths or for the home entertainer looking for a simple, no-fuss set-up. And, when the music can travel, party-hopping will have a whole new dimension…
For more information, read For Disc Jockeys as Well as Desk Jockeys [NY Times]
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