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Hercules Deejay Trim 4&6

Musikmesse, Frankfurt, 01 April 2009 - Hercules, a pioneer in the world of digital audio mixing solutions for PC, is currently extending its professional range with an audio interface specifically designed for DJs.



It features

* 4 preamplified inputs, each featuring a view-meter
* Two modes: a 4 input/4 output mode and a 2 input /6 output mode
* A built-in 3-port USB 2.0 hub supplied by an external power adapter
* A steel casing to handle the most intensive uses.

As the genuine essence of technology and connectivity, it perfectly meets all DJs requirements, while offering exemplary stability.

Come and visit us on Hercules stand D11, Hall 5.0 at the Musikmesse fair in Frankfurt, from 01 to 04 April, and be among the first to discover this innovation!

Audio performance and connectivity dedicated to DJing
Building on its expertise as a designer of audio interfaces, Hercules has entirely created and tailored this new solution for DJs. It features a 4 input / 4 output configuration that can be switched to a 2 input / 6 output configuration, allowing users to export their mix to an external mixing device.
For easy integration to DJing gear, the device’s 4 Line or Phono inputs can be connected to CD or MP3 players (Line input) or turntables (Phono input) and be mixed with music files stored on the computer.
Additional feature: preamplification on inputs is adjustable using two rotary switches allowing fine adjustment of the volume at the inputs, in order to fade high-level sources (e.g. some CD players) or amplify weaker audio sources, such as turntables.
The Hercules audio interface features 4 audio output channels: Two +4dBu ¼\\\" Jack outputs for PA equipment and four -10dBv RCA outputs for mixing decks and conventional amplifiers. The 6 output mode enables users to transfer 2 stereo tracks separately to an external mixing deck, while adding a third stereo track for samples, loops and effects.
In addition to these inputs and outputs, a microphone connector with a talk-over feature, a headphones connector with a volume switch and a channel selector (channels 3 & 4 for monitoring and channels 1 & 2 for the mix) are included.

Great versatility
Featuring a 3-port high-speed USB hub, Hercules’ interface can connect to a DJing controller or an external storage device (e.g. a USB key or a hard disk drive). The included power adapter avoids any variation in the sound level that could be generated by fluctuations in the computer’s USB bus electrical supply.
The Hercules audio interface features 4 view-meters, 1 per channel, to control the volume of each channel (6 LEDs per channel) and identify any connectivity issues.

Intuitive and robust
Thanks to its steel casing, the Hercules audio interface can withstand the most intensive uses and mesh seamlessly with other DJing equipment. Two handles mounted on the audio interface’s front face allow users to hold the device easily. Hercules has grouped all connectors at the back of the device (except the microphone and headphones connectors and 1 USB port), in order to make connectivity features accessible; these remain well-ordered, without encumbering both sides of the device, and reduce the risk of irritating cable entanglements. Four wide non-slip pads guarantee perfect stability, even with the weight of cables connected at the back of the device.
The view-meters, visible on the device’s front face, offer convenient control over the audio interface’s volume, whether mixing standing or seated - and even if CD cases are stacked on the unit.


A little more patience... This innovative DJing audio interface by Hercules will be available in late June 2009, at the suggested retail price of €199 incl. VAT.

http://www.hercules.com/uk/news/bdd/news/42/titre/the-new-audio-interface-by-hercules-tailored-for-djs-
 
Posted Wed 01 Apr 09 @ 3:06 am
tease, lol... no photographs yet.
 
Only a little image for the moment but the features and the price of this new card seems to be very good!

I will make some photos on Saturday at MusikMesse ;)
 
thank you...
 
make lots and lots and lots of photos please ;)
 
This is a sound card???

If so I hope it's better than the one in the Hercules RMX and the mk 1 & 2 before it.
 
Sounds like a nice card, good idea with the USB ports and the VU meters
 
natedawg24 wrote :
good idea with the USB ports and the VU meters


Yeah, they seem neat little features.

Need more pics though, lol
 
 
New video at the top by DigitalJockey.it @ MusikMesse
 


Awesome ;)
 
dj-in-norway wrote :

Awesome ;)


Yep, it certainly looks good,

Hope it preforms well, and gets good reviews. I may be interested in getting one if it does :)
 
 
From what I am reading and seeing - 4INx4OUT vs 2INx6OUT -- if you are a Timecode user with 2 decks the best you can go out to an external mixer is 2 channels in stereo (4 OUTs). Would be nice if we would be able take advantage for the 3 channels output (6 OUTs) so that the sampler could have its own out. But other than that - a very nice card.
 
Actually I think cstoll is right!
With 2 timecodes, you can't use sampler channel too.
 
 

who needs a sampler channel? lol.. never ever had the use for that..
And I doubt most turntable djs do;)

If one so deadly want a seperate sampler out, use headphone out for that ;)

(as you cue on mixer anyways)

:)
 
sischo wrote :
With 2 timecodes, you can't use sampler channel too.

Yes man, you are right!

Another good idea on this sound card is the integrated Hub USB, I will touch it tomorrow at Messe ;)
 
that looks amazing! hopefully i can pick one of those up in the next few months
 
DjDraz wrote :
that looks amazing! hopefully i can pick one of those up in the next few months


Ye, great, its a soundcard thats been designed to look expensive, and NOT done by the old Hercules TOY department. lol

:)
 
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