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Denon DJ DN-HD2500 USB Pro Media Player & Controller

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4.0

 

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Pros

  • Attractive design (5)
  • High quality (5)
  • Easy setup (4)
  • Simple / intuitive controls (4)
  • Durable (2)
  • Good value (2)
  • Great sound quality (2)
  • 100 pitch (1)
  • Doesn't skip (1)
  • Easy to use (1)
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Cons

  • Pricey (2)
  • 40 gig hd (1)
  • Bad for clubs (1)
  • Difficult to set up (1)
  • Finicky softwarefirmware (1)
  • Limited functions (1)
  • Mp3 sofware (1)
  • Only 1 usb input (1)
  • Poor quality (1)
  • Power button location (1)

Best Uses

  • Large rooms (2)
  • Smaller rooms / apartments (2)
  • 4 small music collections (1)
  • Back-up (1)
  • Basic systems (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Events (1)
  • Interface friendly (1)
  • Only for home (1)
  • Pc less systems (1)
 
 
 

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Denon DN-HD2500 USB Pro Media Player & Controller Now fully supported through Rane Serato! This hard-drive based, professional media player and controller offers a total all-in-one "nerve center" that addresses and actually anticipates ever changing needs. Flexible and packed with features, the DN-HD2500 is built for any event where professional-quality and flawless performance is expected. Features: Internal 40GB Hard Disk to store and playback thousands of songs Supports up to 4 External USB Portable Devices with additional music including iPods Intuitive File Navigation System: Artist Album Title Genre BPM Year Playlist Supports USB Keyboard Large 3.8 inch High Resolution LCD Display Music Manager PC Software Included Supports DND4500/DND4000 drive units for disc playback 7 Onboard Effects: Echo Echo Loop Flanger Filter DragS Brake Reverse Next File Function Playlist Function create edit / import export .m3u/.xml 2 Hot Starts Seamless Loops per Deck A/B Point Loop Trim Key Adjust Internal Cue Point Memory Touch Sensitive Scratch Disc 3Way BPM Counter: Auto Tap Manual Input 6 Pitch Ranges w/Deep Resolution Fader Start Compatible Digital Outputs Software Upgradeable Size: 19"w x 5.2"h x 5"d Inches We are pleased to announce new software for the DN-HD2500 Media Player& Controller and a new version of Denon DJ Music Manager, that will both enhance the performance of this already amazing machine. Added Plug In`s - 7/07: Added MEMO saving while other deck is playing Added STRING SEARCH function Added BPM range search Added Intelligent Keyboard switching Added new Keyboard functionally by "F" keys Added Temporary DB option in file mode Added Latin-1 character support to file names & tags Added Unicode ID3 Tag support Added auto C-Fade & Cont. play to Power On Play function Added USB access indicator to display Added Soft Reset functionally Added Factory Default function in Utility mode Added "Format Disk" function for internal HDD Improved USB transfer speed when moving files to & from the HD2500 Improved USB Hub conditions at power up Improved DB registration of some questionable mp3 files Improved other minor bugs listed with the firmware download Added Auto BPM Analyzing function for .WAV/.MP3 files in the New Denon DJ Music Manager Improved other minor bugs found in the Music Manager Added Plug In`s - 11/07: Added: USB MIDI Interface to control PC Software Added: USB AUDIO Interface (ASIO Driver) Added: International Keyboard support Added: Quick Jump support for BU4500/DND4500 models Improved other minor bugs listed with the firmware download Resolved issue with Music Manager; MEMO data was disappearing for .WAV files after "Auto BPM" was executed Added Plug In`s - 6/08: Added: Windows Vista support in MIDI mode Added: support for new iPod Classic & Nano (gen 6) Added: the ability to go back UP the search list from the Title level Added: Album sorting by Track ID3 tag Added: Folder searching by Player & Keyboard Added: “Hot List” Function by player and keyboard Added: more Keyboard functions Added: USB Format tool, we can now format NTFS drives to FAT32 Improved other minor bugs listed with the firmware download

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★★★★☆
4.0
Very good design, held back by software

"The HD2500 is well designed and has a great feel. It is fairly stratight forward to learn the basics and has plenty of options to keep tweakers happy for quite some time. Unfortunately, Denon's initial release of the Denon Music Manager and the HD2500 firmware need to mature. Denon also needs to rethink their view that they can dictate to an existing industry what is a "good" MP3. Files that played fine in Virt..." Read Full Review »

Apr 16, 2007 by DJ Argyx

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★★★☆☆
3.0
do your research

"i have used this unit 2 nights so far and have mixed feelings about it, on one hand i dont need a laptop but the laptop is much more suited for larger music collections you can search for songs and artists much more easier. also the manual states do not use in a areas that have smoke because it may damage the unit, guess what i am a dj in a night club and people can still smoke in my area so i have to take my ch..." Read Full Review »

Apr 15, 2007 by DJ Jamie J

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Very good design, held back by software

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • High Quality

    Cons

  • Finicky softwarefirmware

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"The HD2500 is well designed and has a great feel. It is fairly stratight forward to learn the basics and has plenty of options to keep tweakers happy for quite some time.



Unfortunately, Denon's initial release of the Denon Music Manager and the HD2500 firmware need to mature. Denon also needs to …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 16 2007
DJ Argyx
St Louis, MO
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Denon DJ DN-HD2500 USB Pro Media Player & Controller Review

do your research

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • 100 pitch
  • Key control
  • No more laptop
  • Onboard fx
  • True instant start

    Cons

  • 40 gig hd
  • Only 1 usb input
  • Power button location
  • Searching for files
  • Software

    Best Uses

  • 4 small music collections
 

"i have used this unit 2 nights so far and have mixed feelings about it, on one hand i dont need a laptop but the laptop is much more suited for larger music collections you can search for songs and artists much more easier. also the manual states do not use in a areas that have smoke because it may …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 15 2007
DJ Jamie J
Alexandria, LA
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Denon DJ DN-HD2500 USB Pro Media Player & Controller Review

Be prepared to massage your MP3s !

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • High Quality

    Cons

  • Expensive

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"At the current firmware v1004 the unit is extremely picky about MP3 files. Be aware all your files will need to be checked by using a miriad of programs for example (Tag and Rename or MP3 gain). BPM information will not show as well. You will need to convert this BPM info from Unicode to ASCII using …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 9 2007
frank
South Florida
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Denon DJ DN-HD2500 USB Pro Media Player & Controller Review

Dont trust them!!! Research it yourself.

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Easy Controls

    Cons

  • Difficult To Set Up

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"For starters, the power switch is located in the back of the player. This is a problem for those who wish to mount in a cabinet or cofin. The system is easy to figure out and utilize as a simple cd player.However, the Tech assured me that it would work with my laptop and external hard drive, but aft …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 17 2008
DJ DODGE
Northeast Oklahoma
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  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
  • Professional
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Denon DJ DN-HD2500 USB Pro Media Player & Controller Review

I have used it for over 1 year

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Easy Controls
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • software could be better

    Best Uses

  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I have used this product for over a year now, and bottom line is that I am just about ready to put it in my second show. Lately it has froze up on me the past couple of times, but the more I think about it, I think that it is more likely the USB hub. It would be nice if there was a easier way to e …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 25 2008
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