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Might look like a toy... BUT.

Advantages: Complete interface for laptop-djing
Disadvantages: Lightweight and plastic.

Hercules Dj control mp3 is a lightweight and inexpensive midi controller for djing as well as music production. It has 2 volume sliders, one crossfader as well as 6 EQ knobs. There are also 2 jog wheels that don't do a lot of work for scratching but they could be used for seeking. It can be used with a variety of dj software such as Virtual Dj or Tractor. Being a full midi controller it can be easily interfaced to a series of music production suites ...

gordongin 24.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Hercules DJ Control MP3

Hercules - DJ Console MK2 - Mixer and Soundcard

Advantages: Lot of fun, yet a serious device at the same time.
Disadvantages: Jog/Scratch wheel not placed in the best position on the device.

This is a great item for the amateur/semi pro DJ. Not just limited to mixing two MP3's, this unit also allows you to mix with a variety of sources such as turntables and CD players. This is because you can attach various external hardware to the device via the extra connections you have available, including optical and RCA. There are two sets of master outputs as standard, meaning you can output to two separate amplifiers as an example, or record ...
...other. Acting as a standard soundcard as well as the MP3 mixer, you do not need an additional soundcard to use the DJ Console and it can act as the main soundcard for your computer. The device also has beat matching capabilities, this is automated so you are always in sync with your mixes(bpm) There is also the ability to use the console as a MIDI control device and external audio applications such as Reason and Ableton Live amongst others are supported. ...

bmandalia 08.01.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Hercules DJ Console Mk2

One of the BEST choice for sound card.

Advantages: smaller size, usb connection support, 3D sound experience, very cheap, high SNR ratio.
Disadvantages: Does not support all OS, requires very powerful processor& ram,all features not works on XP

...OF THE PRODUCT Creative Technology is one of the world’s distinguished companies for manufacturing computer MULTIMEDIA products. They are mostly famous for their outstanding quality and cheaper priced sound cards and graphics cards for computers. They launched the creative sound blaster X-FI first in August 2005. Later they have revised and remodeled their product for more adaptability towards different operating system and more boastful sound ...
...stands for extreme fidelity, for maximum sound output with various tuneable options and add on external effects. Just because this product can plugged in with you system, via usb port, that’s why it also depends on the data bus speed available for that usb port. In modern days, almost all the PC got USB port 2.0, which enable this sound card to provide the maximum output as in stereo/surround sound 24 bit/96kHz and also can go along with up to 5.1 ...

Gladiator007 03.03.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1

Amazing quality for price

Advantages: Great value for price
Disadvantages: No disad

Bought this sound card because my Laptops sound card quality is poor and found this external sound card in special offer for 25GBP. When I bought this sound card I just bought it for the 5.1 Output and didn't check it's other specifications and I was surprised when I noticed that is had both Optical In and Out which is usually a feature of expensive sound cards besides the normal 5.1 out, headphones and microphone in plugs. I have the sound card ...
...me even used it to connect to my home theater with amazing results the sound was flawless! The sound card is very easy to use since it's plug and play no need for drivers although it comes with a drivers cd in case you are asked for any. Tried it with windows XP, Vista and Linux without the need of drivers and without any hustle to install it. A really good sound card highly recommended Specifications: Manufacturer - Terratec Model - E3312 ...

chaizak 22.01.2008 · Read full review
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Review of TerraTec Aureon 5.1 USB MKII

An issue of trust

Advantages: 5.1 sound anywhere you like
Disadvantages: Feels a bit flimsy & cheap, lack of internal mic support?

I came across the trust 510ex when hunting for an external sound card for my new laptop, id never looked at such a product group before now and so chose to rate the various offerings the only way my little Yorkshire self knew how - price. If, like me, you are out there to get portable 5.1 sound compatibility for the lowest price possible then you really can't go too far wrong with this. After a quick session on the usual price comparison engines ...
...for the need of the Trust 510EX, or as it is sometimes known the Trust SC-5500p. As I have previously mentioned, I chose the trust over the offerings from the like of SoundBlaster purely on price. Whilst i'm sure the more expensive rivals may beat the 510 on quality, they can't hold a torch to it on price, and in the grand scheme of things, under £20 to pay for portable 5.1 sound on whatever computer/laptop you plug this into, is very reasonable ...

topgeartom 15.11.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Trust Sound Expert 510EX USB 5.1 Sound Expert External