Detail 01
16 RGB-backlit pads
They trigger hot cues, loops, rolls and slicer, with selectable pad colors and modes.
Product detailSKU #1500000336363
Hercules DJDJControl Inpulse 500 2-Channel DJ Controller - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
DJControl Inpulse 500 is a two-channel controller for Serato DJ Lite and DJUCED, combining hands-on mixing controls with visual aids for tempo and phase alignment. Each deck has a 5.5-inch touch-sensitive jog wheel, RGB pads, EQ, gain and filter control, while the effects section provides flanger, phaser and delay. Its built-in 44.1 kHz/24-bit audio interface, microphone and auxiliary inputs, and master and headphone connections support a self-contained laptop DJ setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Learning tempo and phase matching with light guides beside the tempo faders and beneath each jog wheel.
- Mixing from Serato DJ Lite or DJUCED with pads for hot cues, loops, rolls and slicer.
- Bringing external audio into the controller through its auxiliary input and filter control.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- DJ software other than Serato DJ Lite or DJUCED is not identified.
- Setups needing more than the controller’s two channels.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Beatmatch and beat-align guides
Light guides show tempo differences and whether tracks are in phase.
Detail 03
Microphone input
A balanced 1/4-inch microphone connection includes level, high-EQ and low-EQ controls.
Detail 04
Outputs
Master output is available on two 1/4-inch jacks and RCA; headphones connect by 1/8-inch or 1/4-inch jack.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Use it with Serato DJ Lite or DJUCED.
- 02Plan for a laptop connection: USB supplies power and carries MIDI data.
- 03Check that its 21.3 × 11.7 × 2.2-inch body suits your performance space.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which DJ software is named for the Inpulse 500?
It is created for Serato DJ Lite and DJUCED.
02Can I connect a microphone?
Yes. It has a balanced 1/4-inch microphone input with volume, high-EQ and low-EQ controls.
03What are the jog wheels like?
The controller has two touch-sensitive, high-resolution jog wheels, each measuring 5.5 inches in diameter.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Body
- 21.3 inch x 11.7 inch x 2.2 inch
4 detailsConnections & power
- Microphone Input
- balanced 1/4 inch/6.35 mm jack
- Headphones Output
- 1/8 inch/3.5 mm stereo mini-jack + 1/4 inch/6.35 mm stereo jack
- Auxiliary Input
- 2 x RCA + 1/8 inch/3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
- Master Output Speakers
- 2 x 1/4 inch/6.35 mm jack + 2 x RCA
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 7
- Diameter of Jog Wheels
- 5.5 inch
6 detailsOther
- Per Deck
- Filter knob, 3 EQ knobs, Gain knob, Volume fader VU meter
- Audio Resolution
- 44.1kHz/24-bit
- Assistant
- suggests tracks from your music library
- Tempo Guide
- light guide alongside each tempo fader
- Beat Align Guide
- light guide underneath each jog wheel
- General
- Crossfader, master volume knob, headphones volume knob and Cue/Mix knob, microphone volume knob with High EQ knob and Low EQ knob, auxiliary volume knob and filter knob, master VU meter, filter/effects rack with four effects buttons and two filter knobs
