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MWM PHASE-ULTIMATE Wireless Timecode Control 4 Remotes

4.4 (71 reviews)

Phase Ultimate cuts the last physical link between your records and your software — four wireless remotes for uninterrupted DVS control without a needle in sight.

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Overview

The MWM Phase Ultimate is a wireless DVS control system that replaces timecode vinyl and needles entirely — not by working around them, but by changing the fundamental mechanism of how your turntable communicates with DJ software. Each remote unit mounts on the platter and transmits precise motion data wirelessly: speed, direction, and position. The receiver translates this into a standard DVS timecode signal that your software reads through a compatible audio interface. The result is DVS control that is physically independent of stylus condition, record wear, and bass rumble — the three variables that make timecode vinyl performance degrade over time and fail under pressure in loud environments. For DJs who rely on DVS in high-SPL club settings, Phase removes the weakest link from the chain.

The Ultimate kit's four-remote configuration is its defining practical advantage. Two remotes power a standard two-deck session; the second pair charges simultaneously, enabling a clean swap without interrupting a set. Each remote delivers up to 10 hours per charge, making the rotation strategy viable for even extended festival slots or long venue nights. The remotes mount directly to the platter surface and communicate with a compact receiver unit that patches into the existing interface-to-software signal path — no new software required for Serato, Traktor, Rekordbox, or Virtual DJ users. Phase doesn't change how your DVS workflow feels; it simply makes it more reliable, removing the mechanical and electrical fragility of the needle-and-record interface that timecode vinyl has always depended on.

Key Features

The Phase Ultimate Kit includes everything in the Essentials plus 2 extra remotes for non-stop performances

Phase replaces DVS timecode with ultra stable motion detection

Rechargeable batteries with up to 10 hours of use

No more issues with damaged needles, defective turntables, or rumble from the heavy bass

More accurate and efficient than timecode vinyl and needles

Specifications

Brand
MWM
Model
PHASE-ULTIMATE
Technology
Wireless Motion Detection (DVS Timecode Replacement)
Included Remotes
4
Battery Life
Up to 10 hours per remote
Battery Type
Rechargeable (built-in)
DVS Compatibility
Any DVS-compatible software
Connection
Wireless (remote to receiver)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Eliminating the timecode needle and vinyl removes the most fragile and failure-prone component from a DVS setup — no more mid-set skipping from a worn stylus or a bumped tonearm.
  • Four remotes in the Ultimate kit enable continuous hot-swap charging during extended performances, solving the battery anxiety that limits two-remote kits.
  • Motion detection tracking is immune to bass rumble feedback that causes timecode vinyl to lose sync in high-SPL club environments — the remotes read platter movement directly, not through a stylus pressed against a vibrating surface.
  • Works with all major DVS-compatible DJ software through standard audio interface connections, requiring no software-specific setup beyond initial configuration.
  • Up to 10 hours per remote charge is sufficient for marathon DJ sessions without mid-performance swaps on a standard two-deck rig.

👎 Cons

  • The Phase system requires a compatible audio interface to pass the motion signal to DVS software — it does not replace the audio interface in your signal chain, only the timecode source.
  • Initial investment for the Ultimate kit is substantially higher than a pair of timecode records and replacement needles, though the ongoing cost advantage grows over time.
  • Each remote must be mounted correctly on the platter — setup is more involved than simply dropping a record, and incorrect mounting affects tracking accuracy.
  • Wireless dependency means a dead or uncharged remote stops playback; without a charged spare on hand, a battery failure mid-set has no quick analog fallback.
  • The system adds receiver hardware to your setup, which means one more component to configure, cable, and potentially troubleshoot in an unfamiliar booth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Instead of a needle reading a timecode signal from a record, each Phase remote unit mounts directly on the platter and transmits motion data wirelessly — speed, direction, and position — to a receiver connected to your interface. The DJ software reads this motion data identically to how it would read a DVS timecode signal, but the source is the platter's movement itself, not an audio signal from a stylus.
Phase works with any DVS-compatible software, including Serato DJ, Traktor, Rekordbox, and Virtual DJ. The receiver outputs a standard timecode audio signal that the software recognizes through a compatible audio interface, so no special software plugins are required.
Two remotes handle a standard two-deck setup. The extra two remotes allow continuous use while one pair charges — so you can swap between sets mid-performance without any downtime. This is the core advantage of the Ultimate kit over the Essentials for extended performances or back-to-back DJ sets.
Each remote provides up to 10 hours of use per charge. The four-remote Ultimate configuration means you have sufficient charged units to sustain even a full day of festival or extended club use with rotation charging.
Phase's wireless motion detection is designed to match or exceed the responsiveness of timecode vinyl, without the degradation that comes from worn needles, warped records, or signal interference. Users report tracking that is tighter and more consistent than timecode vinyl under real-world conditions.