Denon's DN-HD2500 is an all-in-one portable DJ center designed to accommodate the DJ's shift away from vinyl towards digital media. The 2500's turntable is a powerhouse that gives the DJ the familiar feel of old school methods with the versatility of the new media.

This digital turntable houses dueling CD/MP3 spinners and a shock-resistant internal 2.5-inch hard drive for to hold your music collection. The ability to connect additional devices from virtually all-existing storage media, including iPods, external HDs and USB flash drives allows for infinite extensions to the library.

A small screen in the center allows setup, queuing, and beat matching. The Denon DN-HD2500 comes complete with Music Manager software which includes a highly refined search system that allows you to navigate through any files connected to the system using criteria such as playlist, artist, album, title, genre, year, and BPM. Other features include scratching, seamless looping, and a ton of special effects.

Denon DN-HD2500 Hard Disk Media Player/Controller - Scratch 'n' Dent Features:

• Professional media player & controller
• Internal 40GB hard disk
• Supports up to 4 external USB portable devices
• Intuitive file navigation system
• Supports USB keyboard
• 3.8" high resolution LCD display
• Music Manager PC software included
• Supports DN-D4500/DN-D4000 drive units for disc playback
• 7 On-board Effects: (Echo, Echo Loop, Flanger, Filter, Drag-S, 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
• 3-way BPM counter: (auto, tap, manual input)
• 6 pitch ranges w/deep resolution
• Fader start compatible
• Digital outputs
• Software upgradeable
• USB MIDI Interface to control PC Software
• New USB AUDIO Interface (ASIO Driver) added
• International Keyboard support
• Quick Jump support for BU4500/DND4500 models
• Improved bugs listed with the firmware download on Denon's website

Press releases

Itasca, IL, August 21, 2006 — At the International DJ Expo in Atlantic City, NJ, Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of reliable, premium-grade DJ equipment, will preview its breakthrough professional multimedia player and controller (DENON DN-HD2500), which provides working DJs with a complete system solution that addresses virtually all their needs. The rugged and portable DN-HD2500 is designed for everything from small parties to weddings, club installations, outdoor events or anywhere that professional-quality, reliable operation is required. It joins Denon DJ's full line of high-performance products for working DJs.

Noted Denon DJ Brand Manager Silvio Zeppieri: "DJ equipment has progressed over the past few years, with DJs moving from vinyl to compact disc to laptop computers to a combination of all three technologies. Our DENON DN-HD2500 represents the next step in this product evolution, offering a total all-in-one solution that addresses and actually anticipates the many different needs of working DJs. With built-in hard drive, external memory, CD playback control, catalog back-up, special effects and more, the system is an all-in-one portable hub for professional DJs."

Said D&M Europe’s Product Manager David Morbey, “The HD2500 is an all-in-one media player and controller for professional DJs and was purpose-designed to offer complete command and control over Denon dual-tray CD/MP3 players such as the DN-D4500 and DN-D4000 drive section.

“Given he revolutionary nature of the DN-HD2500 we anticipated that many customers would be new to Denon and would not have one of these previous models; so we decided to take the CD drive unit from the DN-D4500 and make it available as a 2U product in its own right.”

Internal 40GB HDD
The DN-HD2500 includes an internal 40GB HDD, large enough to store thousands of your most popular requested music. This compelling utility allows the DN-HD2500 to be used as your new primary "plug and play" full featured compact system. Additionally, the DN-HD2500 can be used as a backup system for those DJ's currently using laptops.

External USB Device Support
Got a portable music collection stored on external USB media?
No problem... the DN-HD2500 can support multiple external USB mass storage class devices direct or via a USB 2.0 hub (sold separately). Connect your iPod, Jump Drive, and large USB Hard Drives for easy access to your small or extensive mp3/wav libraries. Simply plug these devices into the DN-HD2500 to make use of powerful features like Instant Start, Seamless Looping, Scratching and File Searching, just to name a few. Up to 4 devices can be connected at once.

DN-D4500 / DN-D4000 Drive Support
The Optional DN-4000 and DN-4500 are two of the most popular dual CD/MP3 players in the world, which is why the drive transport section was chosen to be supported natively by the DN-HD2500. Existing owners of these two CD/MP3 players can easily upgrade to the DN-HD2500, which will act as your new controller and media center. CD Media, Internal HDD and External devices are all conveniently available at your fingertips.

Keyboard Support
The DN-HD2500 will support any standard USB keyboard for simplified song search of; Artist, Album, Title, Genre, Year, BPM, and Playlists.

4 Superb Built-in Effects
Building the mood of your dance floor and remixing live has never been so easy with Denon's built-in effects. Easily activate and have full parameter control with a unique Dry/Wet mix control of the 4 effects: Flanger, Filter (High-Mid-Low), Echo and an industry first, Echo/Loop.

3 Platter Effects
Brake (adjustable in real-time)
Dump (reverse sound without losing true forward time, like a radio edit)
Reverse (plays your music backward)

Deep Pitch Resolution
For those DJ's who perform long mix transitions and require high pitch resolution, the DN-HD2500 offers .02% for the 4% pitch range and .05% for the 10/16% pitch range.

Next Track Function w/ Crossfade World's First!
Storing thousands of your favorite songs on the internal HDD or external USB devices is now possible. But what if you want to play other files from the same source back to back? Well, Denon answered your needs with world' first Next Track Reserve function. You can search for your next file by any criteria (without interrupting playback) and crossfade seamlessly to that file for a smooth nonstop mix upon your command. Crossfade time is user adjustable.

Software Upgradeable by USB
From time to time Denon will make subtle improvements to current features or add new compelling ones based on valuable user feedback. These new Plug Ins are always free and made available via the Denon www.denondj.comweb site.

Multi-Function Jog Wheel
File Searching
Scratch Effect
Pitch Bend
Frame Search

4-Way BPM Counter
Auto Beat Detection
TAP
Manual BPM Input
Reads BPM Metadata (if available)

Memo Function
Cue point, BPM, Pitch Settings & Range, Pitch ON/OFF, Key Adj ON/OFF and Seamless Loop A and B data can be stored directly to the file for later recall.

Key Adjust
The Key Adjust feature keeps vocals and music sounding true even when you adjust the speed of the track.

Hot Starts & Seamless Looping
Two Hot Starts (A1 and A2) can be made on the fly and easily turned into Seamless Loops. The Hot Starts can also be used as Stutter points as well.

Loop A/B Trim
The A or B point for the seamless loops can be easily adjusted on-the-fly- to perfection.

Power On Play
Unattended playback is possible upon power up. Great for restaurants, bars and nightclubs at opening time. Each side can be used independently for a two zone application.

Relay Play
Unattended playback is possible between both sides. Great for the cocktail hour or during dinner time at banquet halls.

Play Lock
Prevents the DJ from accidentally changing the "live" playback track, which avoids an embarrassing moment with a full dance floor.

Eject Lock
Prevents the Dj from accidentally ejecting the wrong disc during playback, which avoids an embarrassing moment with a full dance floor. (When used with the D4500/D4000 transport drive.)

2-way Pitch Ben (Jog disc or buttons)

Large 3.8" Display
This easy to follow bright display provides a visual text feedback of modes and parameters making it very intuitive for first time users to navigate without having to read the manual.

Quick Jump
Denon made searching fast and easy. You can now jump around within a track/file by precise user adjustable increment time steps.

Two Way CUE Search System
Supports traditional Denon Cueing method.