American Audio
American Audio Radius 1000 Single CD Player
★★★★★
6 inch
Elevate Your DJ Setup with the American Audio Radius 1000 The American Audio Radius 1000 is a professional CD/MP3 player designed for DJs who demand versatility and performance. With its MIDI capabilities, large jog wheel, and on-board DSP effects, this player lets you take your DJing to the nex...
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Overview
Elevate Your DJ Setup with the American Audio Radius 1000
The American Audio Radius 1000 is a professional CD/MP3 player designed for DJs who demand versatility and performance. With its MIDI capabilities, large jog wheel, and on-board DSP effects, this player lets you take your DJing to the next level, whether you're using CDs or digital music software.
Specifications:- Playback: Plays MP3, CD & CD-R discs
- MIDI Compatibility: Midi software compatible via USB (Control up to 8 MIDI channels at once)
- Display: Shows track titles and artist from ID tags
- Cueing: Advanced cueing with track searching by frame
- Recognition: Quick MP3/CD recognition
- Search: Track and Folder Search, Advanced Track Search
- Scratching: PowerTouch advanced digital scratching (with adjustable sensitivity), 2 Scratching modes: Digital Scratch mode, Beat Juggle mode
- Tempo Control: Tempo Lock
- Start: Instant Start
- FX: 9 On-board FX: Scratch, Filter, Echo, Trans, Skid, Phase, Flanger, Pan, Bop
- Jog Wheel: 6-inch (150 mm) Jog Wheel with LED Cue marker and adjustable LED effects, 3 mode Jog Wheel: Normal, Scratch, and Auto Cue Scratch
- FX Adjustment: Time & Ratio adjustment for digital FX, FX sync adjustment
- Visual Marker: Red LED Visual marker display
- BPM Counter: Digital BPM Counter, TAP Button for manual BPM
- Anti-Shock: 10 sec.
- Looping: Smart loop
- Fader Start: Fader “Q” Start
- Pitch Bend: Independently adjustable Pitch Bend (up to 100%)
- Sleep Mode: Adjustable in increments of 5 min - up to 120 minutes
- Flash Start Buttons: 3 Flash Start Buttons with (5 second sample each button)
- Memory: Recall memory of Q-Start and samples, Store up to 1500 cue points
- Digital Output: Digital Output (S/PDIF)
- Headphone Jack: Headphone jack on rear with volume control
- CD Drive: Slot load CD drive
- Relay Playback: Flip Flop – Relay playback between two Radius 1000 CD/MP3 Players
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 10.5” x 14” x 4.25” / 265 x 356 x 106 mm
- Weight: 8 lbs. / 3.6 kgs
Key Features
Plays CD and MP3 discs as well as CDR discs, 2 scratch modes and 9 onboard effects with adjustable depth and range
6 inch wheel that is touch sensative and has aled cue marker.
midi capable via usb portcontrols up to 8 channels at once
Quick MP3 /CD recognition, track and folder search, advanced track search : search for a new track while one is playing
American Audio Radius 1000 Single Scratching Table Top CD/MP3 and Midi Controller Via USB Port. 9 Onboard Effects And 6 Inch Platter
Specifications
Media Compatibility
CD, MP3 discs, CDR discs
Platter Size
6 inch
Platter Features
Touch sensitive, LED cue marker
Effects
9 onboard effects with adjustable depth and range
MIDI Capability
Via USB port, controls up to 8 channels
Search Features
Quick MP3/CD recognition, Track and folder search, Advanced track search
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Plays multiple disc formats including CD, MP3, and CDR discs for broad music compatibility
- Features 9 onboard effects with adjustable depth and range, enabling creative sound manipulation
- Equipped with a 6-inch touch-sensitive wheel with an LED cue marker for precise scratching and control
- MIDI capable via its USB port, allowing control of up to 8 channels simultaneously for advanced setups
- Offers quick MP3/CD recognition and advanced track search features, including searching while a track plays
👎 Cons
- As a single CD player, it requires additional units for dual-deck DJing setups
- The reliance on physical discs (CD/MP3/CDR) may be less convenient than digital-only setups for some users
- Specific details on the type or quality of the 9 onboard effects are not provided, requiring further investigation
- While MIDI capable, the extent of its integration with specific DJ software is not detailed
- The unit's exact dimensions and weight are not specified, making portability assessment difficult
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of discs can the American Audio Radius 1000 play?
The American Audio Radius 1000 is designed to play standard CD, MP3 discs, and CDR discs, offering flexibility for various music collections.
Does this CD player have any built-in effects for DJing?
Yes, this unit features 9 onboard effects, and their depth and range are adjustable, allowing DJs to add creative flair to their mixes.
Can the platter be used for scratching?
Absolutely, the Radius 1000 is equipped with a 6-inch touch-sensitive wheel, specifically designed for scratching and precise track manipulation, complete with an LED cue marker.
Is the Radius 1000 compatible with MIDI controllers or software?
Yes, this CD player is MIDI capable via its USB port, which enables it to control up to 8 channels simultaneously when integrated into a broader MIDI setup.
How quickly does it recognize MP3 and CD tracks?
The unit boasts quick MP3/CD recognition, alongside features like track and folder search, and advanced track search that allows for finding new tracks while one is currently playing.
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