Jason Young — December 4, 2005 — Tech
References: thinkgeek
Now you can ante up your party with the iPod DJ mixing console. It's available for $249.99 and lets you dock two iPods and mix your music on the fly.
Product Features
- Two universal iPod docking stations will accept all model iPods with bottom connector and charge while connected
- Large iPod navigation controls
- 3-band EQ with gain control on both channels
- Dedicated microphone input with tone and level control
- Phono/line inputs for adding additional devices on both channels
- USB connectivity (PC and Mac) enables iDJ to function as a music-loading base
- iPod's recording capabilities supported by iDJ for voice memos, etc.
- Turntable spindle receptacle enables placement of the iDJ on a turntable
- Zero tolerance precision switches/knobs for a tight, precise feel
As the iPod insidiously infiltrates its way into every aspect of society... what better next target than the dance floor? Forget the wax, the iDJ allows you to professionally mix live tunes from two iPods for the listening pleasure of your stylish party guests. You won't know whether your friends are more impressed with your musical mixosity or the fact that you own two iPods (you glutton). You can fully control each iPod directly from the iDJ. Independent 3-band EQ gives you separate adjustment for each channel. USB connectivity allows you to load more music on the fly... it's everything you need to create that 8-bit Nintendo Jay-Z mashup you've been dreaming about. - ThinkGeek
Product Features
- Two universal iPod docking stations will accept all model iPods with bottom connector and charge while connected
- Large iPod navigation controls
- 3-band EQ with gain control on both channels
- Dedicated microphone input with tone and level control
- Phono/line inputs for adding additional devices on both channels
- USB connectivity (PC and Mac) enables iDJ to function as a music-loading base
- iPod's recording capabilities supported by iDJ for voice memos, etc.
- Turntable spindle receptacle enables placement of the iDJ on a turntable
- Zero tolerance precision switches/knobs for a tight, precise feel
Trend Themes
1. Ipod DJ Mixing - The iDJ iPod music mixing console introduces the trend of using iPods for professional DJing, opening up potential for disruptive innovation in the DJ equipment industry.
2. Dual Ipod Docking - The iDJ's feature of docking and mixing music from two iPods showcases the trend of multi-device integration, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the audio equipment industry.
3. USB Music Loading - The iDJ's USB connectivity for loading music on the fly highlights the trend of seamless digital music management, suggesting potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the software and hardware industries.
Industry Implications
1. DJ Equipment - The iDJ iPod music mixing console disrupts the traditional DJ equipment industry by offering a convenient and portable solution for professional mixing using iPods.
2. Audio Equipment - The iDJ's dual iPod docking feature paves the way for disruptive innovation in the audio equipment industry, promoting seamless integration of multiple devices for enhanced music mixing capabilities.
3. Software and Hardware - The iDJ's USB music loading functionality indicates disruptive innovation opportunities in the software and hardware industries, enabling the development of more advanced and user-friendly music management systems.
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