Denon MC6000 MKii

DJ Gadgets we love here @ Lnmovement.net. Today we are reviewing Denon MC6000 MKii

Its been some time since I did a feature on DDJ Controllers, so this week I have decided to pay a visit at Denon and see what the creative team over there had in store for us. Enjoy this week’s feature guys and remember, feedback is always welcomed. Till next time, cheers. 

The MC6000Mk2 is Denon DJ’s next generation, flagship professional DJ controller and digital mixer. Created to be the definitive tool for contemporary club and mobile DJ’s, the slim-line, table-top steel chassis unit combines a 4 channel/8 source real-time matrix operational digital mixer with a 24-bit, class-leading digital and analog audio interface. This Mark 2 incarnation operates out of the box with the bundled Serato DJ Intro (upgradable to Serato DJ) and is fully MIDI compliant to work with other software solutions via supplied or created mappings.

The MC6000Mk2 enables dual-deck functionality, opening up the creative possibilities of 4 deck mixing, with the unit’s top panel featuring all important transport, pitch, EQ, loop, hot-cue/sample, navigation and FX controls-ergonomically positioned to ensure optimal, error free live performance. DJ’s can now also take advantage of the world renowned video mixing features of the optional Serato Video plug-in, allowing them to programme, mix, add transition FX and scratch video just as they would with audio.

Operated as a fully functional DJ software controller or as a stand-alone digital mixer, the MC6000MK2 accommodates a multitude of connectivity options to suit a DJ’s preferred workflow. Table top CD and Vinyl decks, plus auxiliary input sources can easily be integrated, with USB audio input routing adding even more flexibility.

The logical, illuminated control interface gives DJ’s the confidence that all faders, dials and buttons are exactly where they need to be - freeing them to be totally focused on their creative performance. The unit’s top panel ensures maximum ease and efficiency when controlling Serato Intro, allowing access of such ‘on-trend’ DJ performance modes as ‘Roll’, ‘Sensor’ and ‘Slip’ Instant screen view preferences like Serato’s ‘Panel’, ‘View’, ‘Area’ and ‘List’ can also be selected with individual buttons and in addition, with the MK2 units, now four, independent deck layer keys, fast accurate deck/track selection is guaranteed.

For recording and playback, the MC6000MK2 features a Line 1/2 Thru to PC Mode, for connection to both Mac and PC hardware. Additional control features are added to this new and improved unit, bringing Beats Parameter knob (dedicated for controlling beat attributes), FX Tap Button (to add BPM data), FX Mode Change and now 8 Assign keys for fluid and comprehensive effects control.

The MC6000MK2 also offers dual balanced mic inputs (with independent echo FX and EQ). Uncompromising professional balanced and non-balanced audio outs ensure source sound quality is world class, whether the DJ is playing a live radio gig, small house-party or a large festival stage. Being a 100%, fully MIDI compliant controller, the MC6000MK2 is unlimited in its ability to partner alternative DJ software solutions, natively supported by Serato DJ (full version)*, Virtual DJ* and Mixvibes Cross*. Denon DJ supplied mappings ensure compatibility with Native Instruments Traktor software.

Specifications 

• Size 18.1 (w) x 2.0 (h) 10.0 (d) inches without rack ears
• 19.0"(w) 6U (d) rack mounting size
• 440(w) x 50(h) x 283(d) mm without rack ears
• 482(w) x 50(h) x 283(d) mm with rack ears
• Weight 9.2lbs unit / 12.7lbs in carton
• 4.1kg unit / 5.8kg in carton

Features

• 4-Channel, 4-Deck, 8-Source Premium Digital Mixer
• Includes full-version Serato DJ (user download)
• Also compatible with: Virtual DJ Pro, Traktor Pro2, OtsAV
• Slim Tabletop design for Mobile DJ portability
• Intuitive 4 deck control, with independant deck buttons
• Serato NoiseMap ready - Built-in DVS support for using the MC6000mk2 as an interface for timecode vinyl (requires Serato DJ v1.7 or later; DVS pack sold separately)
• Real-time Mixer Matrix Operation, Analog Sources & USB MIDI/Audio
• Included USB Audio Interface (Soundcard) 2in/2out (stereo)
• Denon's original, X-F Link Audio/Video Assignable cross-fader function (for Serato Video w/upgrade)
• High resolution 105mm Touch-Sensitive Jog Wheel
• Smooth 60mm long Pitch Slider with high 14-bit resolution
• File browse navigation keys & rotary encoder file selector
• knob w/illuminated ring
• 4 + 4 Hot Cue/Sampler buttons w/ bank selector key
• Auto/Manual Looping w/Loop Adjust & ROLL
• Censor & Slip features
• 3 EFX adjustment Knobs with on/off buttons and Beats Knob selector
• Large size Cue & PLAY buttons
• Powerful Shift Key - used for various dual button operation
• Search Keys (<< >>) to advance around within the file
• Denon's legacy "Pitch Bend" keys
• Vinyl on/off button
• SYNC key for beat matching between decks
• Key Lock on/off button
• Filter/Video adjustment knobs with on/off buttons
• Selectable PFL input gain & program meters
• Independent CUE System (all channels)
• Split Cue function with Cue/Master pan knob
• High quality, high output Headphone Amp
• 45mm Channel & Cross Faders
• Independent Channel A-B Thru Switch (crossfader)
• Cross Fader contour adjustment
• Independent 3-Band Channel EQ w/Kills (High-Mid-Low)