Denon DN-HC4500
Description
This feature-packed professional PC/MAC compatible controller combines unmatched hardware performance with internal high-quality audio processing, offering low latency ASIO/OSX Core Audio support. The DN-HC4500 also offers the exclusive flexibility to control DENON’s optional BU4500 dual CD/MP3 player for simultaneous 4-player configuration and video crossfading when linked to a Denon X500 or X900 mixer.
Manufacturer's website: http://www.denondj.com/DN-HC4500-P81.aspx
Specification / Features
- Internal 24-bit processing and USB Audio.
- BU4500 CD / MP3 Support.
- Video crossfading with Denon X500/X900 mixer.
- Multi-functional touch sensitive jog disc.
- Vibrant tube display with 2-line character text support.
- Highly responsive soft rubber buttons, switches and knobs.
- High speed USB 2.0 interface.
- Dimensions: 19.0 (w) x 5.2 (h) x 4.0 (d) inches.
Firmware:
Download and install the latest firmware from http://www.denondj.com/firmware.aspx?ProductId=81
You may experience problems such as freezes or the LED's not working if the latest firmware is not installed.
Sound Setup (PC)
| Inputs: | None | |
|---|---|---|
| Outputs: | External Mixer | |
| Sound card(s): | ASIO Driver | Denon ASIO |
Sound Setup (Mac)
First, configure the HC4500 sound card for 4 channel audio:
- Open the Utilities folder inside your Applications folder.
- Double-click on Audio MIDI Setup.
- In the Properties for: drop-down, choose the HC4500.
- In the [n]Audio Output section, choose 44100 Hz and 4ch-16 bit.
Next, set VirtualDJ's Sound Setup as follows:
| Inputs: | None | |
|---|---|---|
| Outputs: | External Mixer | |
| Sound card(s): | 4 out card | HC4500 |
How to enable video crossfading with the Denon X500 or X900 mixer
To enable X-control for video crossfading with the Denon X500 or X900 mixer, you will need to do the following:
- Connect the X-control cable between the mixer and DN-HC4500 (This needs to be a normal stereo 3.5mm jack to 3.5mm jack cable.)
- Hold down the MEMO button on the the HC4500 to enter its built-in preset mode.
- Turn the parameter knob to choose X-CONT XFD
- Press the parameter knob to edit.
- Turn the parameter knob to change it to On.
- Press the parameter knob to save.
- Press MEMO to exit HC4500 preset mode.
