Introducing the new Denon DNHD2500, Denon DJ have announced the launch of a breakthrough professional multimedia player and controller, which provides working DJs with a complete system solution that addresses virtually all their needs.

The rugged and portable DNHD2500 is designed for everything from small parties to weddings, club installations, outdoor events or anywhere that professional-quality, reliable operation is required. It joins Denon DJ's full line of high-performance products for working DJs.

Denon DJ brand manager, Silvio Zeppieri, states: “DJ equipment has progressed over the past few years, with DJs moving from vinyl to compact disc to laptop computers to a combination of all three technologies. Our DN-HD2500 represents the next step in this product evolution, offering a total all-in-one solution that addresses and actually anticipates the many different needs of working DJs. With built-in hard drive, external memory, CD playback control, catalogue back-up, special effects and more, the system is an all-in-one portable hub for professional DJs.”

The key to the DNHD2500's usefulness in the field is its ability to bring together and provide access to huge music libraries from virtually all existing storage media, including Apple iPods and USB Flash Drives as well as Denon DJ's dual CD/MP3Players. For total flexibility, the DNHD2500 also includes an internal hard drive intended for a DJ's mainstream party music, with the added ability to connect multiple USB 2.0 Mass Storage Class drives for an extended library. The unit also offers complete command and control over Denon dual-tray CD/MP3 players such as the DND4500 and DND4000 drive section.

The DNHD2500 comes complete with Denon DJ's acclaimed Music Manager software. Among its groundbreaking features is a highly refined search system, which lets users navigate quickly through any MP3/ WAV files connected to the system, with search criteria including Artist, Album, Title, Genre, Year, BPM and playlists. Other integral features include scratching, seamless looping, as well as on-board effects. Two Hot Starts (A1 and A2) can be made on the fly and easily turned into Seamless Loops, and the Hot Starts may also be used as Stutter points. For total versatility, the DN-HD2500 supports any USB/PS2 keyboard.

The DNHD2500 was designed with a removable hard drive for easy maintenance, and features special shock-resistant mounting. The Denon DJ DNHD2500 is now available.