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Hercules DJHercules DJ Essentials Kit

Hercules DJ
Hercules DJ Hercules DJ Essentials Kit
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The Korena take

Hercules DJ Essentials Kit combines a two-channel DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2, a pair of DJMonitor 42 active monitors and HDP DJ60 headphones for computer-based digital DJ setups. The USB-powered controller includes touch-sensitive jog wheels, eight performance pads and per-deck mixer controls. DJUCED and Serato DJ Lite are included, so you can choose between the supplied software platforms. The speakers provide RCA and AUX connections, while the headphones connect through a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack for cueing and previewing.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Learning digital DJ mixing at home with controller, speakers, headphones and supplied software.
  • Practicing cueing and track control with jog wheels, performance pads and headphone monitoring.
  • Computer-based setups using either the included DJUCED or Serato DJ Lite software.

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.

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Detail 01

Two channels; per deck: filter, three EQ controls, gain and volume fader

Each deck has its own filter, EQ, gain and level controls.

Detail 02

44.1kHz/24-bit soundcard; 2 x RCA master output

The controller includes the listed soundcard resolution and a stereo RCA master output.

Detail 03

DJMonitor 42: 2 x RCA, 3.5mm AUX input and 3.5mm headphone output

The monitors accept RCA and 3.5mm AUX sources and provide a 3.5mm headphone output.

Detail 04

HDP DJ60: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack

The headphones use a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack connection.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The controller connects to a computer by USB and works with Mac and PC.
  2. 02Select DJUCED or Serato DJ Lite from the software included with the kit.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What does the kit include?

It includes the DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 controller, DJMonitor 42 monitoring speakers and HDP DJ60 headphones.

02What can the eight performance pads do?

They provide Hot Cues, Loops, Slicer and Sampler functions.

03Can the controller be powered from USB?

Yes. The DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 is USB bus-powered.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsSound
Speaker Audio Connections
2 x RCA, AUX input 3.5 mm, Headphone output 3.5 mm
3 detailsPickups & controls
Controller Master Output
2 x RCA
Djcontrol Inpulse 300 Mk2
18.9 x 11.3 x 2”(480 x 286 x 52 mm)
Mixer Controls
1 Filter, 3 EQ, 1 Gain, and 1 Volume Fader per Deck
1 detailsConnections & power
Power Supply
USB bus-powered
4 detailsSize & weight
Driver Diameter
Mid-bass 4.02” (10.2 cm) / Treble 1” (2.5 cm)
Weight
2
Box Dimensions
21.2 x 9.6 x 14.8” (53.8 x 34.4 x 37.7 cm)
Box Weight
2.0 lb. (0.9 kg)
5 detailsOther
Soundcard
44.1kHz/24-bit
Djmonitor 42 Right
5.3 lb. (2.4 kg) / Left: 4.9 lb. (2.23 kg)
Headphones
1/8” / 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
Djmonitor 42
8.7 x 7.3 x 6.1” (220 x 185 x 155 mm)
Channels
2

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