News Release：Pioneer Introduces the New DJ Remix Mini-System

X-RMX9MD

August 4, 1997, Tokyo, Japan, ------ Pioneer Electronic Corporation announced its introduction of the New DJ Remix Mini- System, X-RMX9MD (available at end of September 1997/price : ¥185,000/production : 4,000 pcs per month), to the domestic market.

< Background >

Since the introduction of it's first professional CD player,the CD-J50,in 1994, the Pioneer digital turntable has been welcomed by markets all over the world. For not only professional DJ's but also for amateurs, its analog feel touch and special features which can be realized only with the use of digital discs have been highly appreciated. Ever since, Pioneer has managed to create a high reputation as one of the top Digital Mixing component manufacturers, by constantly providing a series of DJ related products equipped with innovating features.

Besides professional use CD players and mixers, Pioneer has also been providing Mini-Systems which can be used not only to enjoy listening to music, but also actually "play" with music. Being equipped with simplified Digital Sound Mixing features, the user would be allowed to easily make one's original non-stop mixed down cassette tape or Mini Disc.

And today, Pioneer announces the X-RMX9MD Mini-Sysytem, which comes with a separate Digital Sound Control Mixer with double quick-responce Jog Dials to provide even more professional DJ like mixing.

< Main Features for X-RMX9MD >

1 ) Two Individual CD players

The individual CD players provide a pitch and speed playback within a range of +/- 10 percent compared to regular CD playback.

2 ) Separate Digital Remix Control Mixer

The separate Digital Remix Control Mixer will allow full control of music mixing with the two individual CD players. Each feature is as follows.

1. Cross Fader
   The Cross Fader will allow one to go back and forth between the two CD players to allow smooth cut-ins and music connections.
2. Tempo Control
   A DJ-standard long-stroke slide controls pitch and speed within a range of +/- 10 percent.
3. Auto BPM Counter
   The Beat-Per-Minute Counter measures the BPM of vertically all kinds of dance music, enabling you to check the tempo at a glance.
4. Master Tempo
   The Master Tempo control locks in the music's pitch even when the tempo is changed. One can speed up or slow the beat with no change in vocal and instrument tone.
5. Easy Cue Point Correction
   Correction of the cue point is fast and accurate. A turn of the large quick-response Jog Dial allows one to make a frame-to-frame (1/75 sec.) search of the CD for the exact cue point you want.
6. Loop Function
   Any phrase of the CD can be sampled and seamlessly looped as many times as desired.
7. Sound Affect Control
   Seven types of sound effects (see No.3 ) and can be controlled on command.

3 ) Remix Effecter(Sound Effect & DJ Equalizer)

The Remix Effecter will allow, digitally reproduced sound effections to decorate one's music and also allowing simple corrections, emphasis or even elimination of different sound characteristics. Each sound effect and features are as follows.

1. Sound Effects
   • Delay a single repeat can be overlaid over the track
   • Echo repeating overlaying beats can be overlaid over the track
   • Auto Pan the left-right balance can be changed.
   • Flanger synthesizer tones can be produced.
   • Pitch Shifter +/- 40 percent of sound alternation can be produced
   • Old Record sound reproduction can be made at an "Old Record" tone
   • Sampler equipped with a maximum of 2.8 sec. sampling memory
2. Auto-Beat Effect
   The seven types of Sound Effects will be automatically linked to the tempo and rhythm.
3. 3-Band Equalizer
   The tone can be adjusted to your optimum level to set your favorite beat in low,mid,or high range ( from +6db to -18db ).

4 ) Other Features

1. Headphone Output
   Monitoring each CD player and it's overlaid sound will be allowed by headphone.
2. Fader Start Play
   By shifting the Cross Fader towards the CD player set to be used next, the CD player will automatically override the Pause control and start the music to allow a smooth music connection.

< Specifications for X-RMX9MD >

1. Stereo Amplifier Tuner Part
   • Power Output : total of 100W
   • Power Consumption : 97 W (sytem total)
   • FM/AM Tuner
   • Timer Mode ( Rec/Wake-up/Sleep )
   • Inputs : 1
   • Outputs : 1
   • Dimensions (WxHxD) : 210 x 112.5 x 307 mm
   • Weight : 5.2 kg
2. Mini Disc Player Part
   • Equipped with Sampling Converter
   • Equipped with ATRAC(Adaptive Transform Acoustic Cording) technology
   • Equipped with a number of editing functions
     Cut-in/A-B Combine/UNDO/Auto Fade-In/A.S.E.S.(Auto Synchro
     Editing System)Long Time Recording
   • Inputs : 2 (digital)
   • Dimensions (WxHxD) : 210 x 75 x 279.5 mm
   • Weight : 2.0 kg
3. CD Player Part
   • Dimensions (WxHxD) : 210 x 75 x 274 mm
   • Weight : 1.8 kg
4. Speaker System
   • Woofer : Φ 15 cm (Linear Power)
   • Midrange Tweeter : Φ 6.6 cm
   • High range Super Tweeter : Φ 2.5 cm
   • Dimensions (WxHxD) : 190 x 340 x 245 mm (1 pc)
   • Weight : 6.0 kg (1 pc)
5. Remix Effecter
   • Dimensions(WxHxD) : 210 x 27.5 x 275 mm
   • Weight : 1.2 kg
6. Remix Control Mixer
   • Dimensions(WxHxD) : 300 x 73.5 x 217 mm
   • Weight : 1.0 kg
7. Cassette Deck(Option)
   • Dimensions(WxHxD) : 210 x 75 x 269.5 mm
   • Weight : 2.0 kg