Serato integration
The turntable is designed for seamless integration with Serato DJ Pro, allowing the user to control up to seven different performance modes via the pad section. The unique Platter Play mode allows the pads to be used for controlling the platter’s rotation speed to create melodies and authentic musical performances. Combining professional turntable tools with innovative music making features, the RP-8000 MK2 is the ultimate musical instrument.
Pad section
The RP-8000 MK2 features eight large pads with RGB illumination for control over 7 different performance modes (Cue, Sampler, Saved Loops, Pitch Play, Loop, Loop Roll, Slicer). Two separate user modes can also be used for custom preferred functions. The multi encoder makes it possible to browse and load tracks directly from the turntable unit. Thanks to its MIDI compatibility, the RP-8000 MK2 can communicate with every MIDI compatible DJ software. This ensures no additional controller is required for performance modes.
S-Shaped tone arm
The RP-8000 MK2 features a statically balanced S-shaped tone arm with hydraulic lift and anti-skating mechanism. This provides improved stability and adjustable height/vertical tracking angle (VTA). The low-resonance tone arm comes with a universal connection for pick-up cartridge systems.
Platter Play Mode
The Platter Play mode makes it easy to control the platters pitch via the turntable’s performance pads. This provides a huge range of potential for live performances by turning the RP-8000 MK2 into a legitimate musical instrument. The Platter Play mode provides 22 scales and 34 notes with the option to create up to nine user defined scales. The two speed select buttons can be used for pitch bending in Platter Play mode or to increase/decrease the audio materials pitch in half-tone steps. Platter speed can also be controlled via an external MIDI keyboard.
Hi-res pitch section
The RP-8000 MK2 features a hi-resolution pitch fader which can be used to adjust the platter speed in the classic turntable pitch range +/-8 . The RP-8000 MK2 is also cable of a wider, DJ-friendly +/- 16 pitch range and a massive +/-50 ultra-pitch. This is ideal for creatively mixing a wide range of records. If quartz lock is active, the platter speed will remain unaffected by the fader position and will spin at zero pitch (0 ).
Powerful motor
The RP-8000 MK2 runs extremely smoothly thanks to the quartz-driven motor with digital pitch correction operating a starting torque of 2.8kg/cm. This can be extended further to a maximum of 4.5kg/cm. The turntable break speed (platter stop) can also be adjusted from 0.2 – 6 seconds with vibration-reducing rubber eliminating vibrations and resonance from the die-cast aluminium platter.
Sturdy construction
Combining metal, rubber and synthetic materials, the RP-8000 MK2 is now more robust than ever. The heavy casing provides protection for the turntable, making it particularly resistant to vibrations from heavy bass sounds. The shock absorbing feet further improve this, with a scratch-resistant black finish completing the RP-8000 MK2.
High-quality connections
The RP-8000 MK2 can easily be mounted in a flight case next to other DJ gear thanks to the recessed back panel. Due to the additional output, the turntable can be connected to 2 mixers simultaneously, also allowing an easy switch from DVS to vinyl. To protect the turntable in club environments, the optional ground terminal can be accessed.
Features
- Designed for Serato DJ Pro: control 7 new RGB colour-coded performance modes
- Platter Play: in this mode, the performance pads can be used to control the speed of the platter to enable melodic and more musical live performances
- Extra large, highly responsive performance pads with multi-colour LEDs
- 22 scales are available with the option to create up to 9 custom scales
- Pitch bending function via speed select buttons in Platter Play mode
- Reworked control section: more streamlined multi-encoder and intuitive mode section
- First of its kind: independent pad modes (when used in conjunction with the ELITE mixer)
- Rigid chassis construction with an even heavier design with additional reinforcements out of metal, rubber and moulding compound for high vibration damping and isolation
- More powerful starting torque (adjustable from 2.8 – 4.5 kg/cm)
- Fine-tuned motor control for further optimization of wow and flutter and rotation
- Newly-developed, height-adjustable MK2 tone arm base (VTA)
- Particularly lightweight and rigid satin aluminium material used for tone arm
- Adjustable pitch scale for precise adjustments
- Additional output: the turntable can be connected to two mixers at the same time and also allows easy switching from DVS to vinyl
- Optional ground terminal offers additional protection in complex club & studio environments
- Easily replaceable, freely rotatable LED needle light in new unibody aluminium design
- High-quality and hard-wearing deep black, metallic finish
- Quartz driven hybrid turntable instrument with upper-torque direct drive
- Takes your DJ performances to a new level of creativity and musicality
- MIDI compatible control section consists of multi-encoder, 8 large LED pads, three layers with 7 performance modes (cue, sampler, saved loops, pitch play, loop, loop roll, slicer) and 2 user modes
- Digital LC display for pitch, BPM, scale, key, deck assignment and firmware settings
- Seamlessly combines a powerful musical instrument and a world class professional DJ turntable
- Precise motor control with 3 speeds (33 1/3, 45 & 78 RPM)
- Precision manufactured, die cast aluminium turntable
- Rubber inlays reduce vibrations and background noise
- Universal connection for pick-up systems (SME)
- Smart USB link for up to 4 turntables
- Auto deck-assign feature when linked
- Recessed connection cavity for easy installation in cases & seamless adjustment
- Phono and line out (no grounding required)
- Removable mains and RCA cables
Specifications
Turntable:
- Type:Â direct-drive turntable
- Drive:Â quartz driven upper-torque direct drive
- Motor:Â 16-pole, 3-phase, brushless motor
- Turntable speeds:Â 3 speeds, manual (33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM)
- Starting torque:Â 2.8 – 4.5 kg/cm (adjustable)
- Adjustable stop time:Â 0.2 – 6 sec
- Start-up time / change to RPM:Â < 0.2 sec
- Wow and flutter:Â 0.01 WRMS*
- S/N ratio:Â > 55 dB (DIN-B)
- Brake system:Â electronic brake
Platter:
- Material:Â die cast aluminium
- Diameter:Â 332 mm
- Weight:Â approx. 1.5 kg
Tone arm:
- Type:Â universal, static balanced, S-shaped
- Effective length:Â 230 mm
- Overhang:Â 15 mm
- Tracking error range: < 3°
- Offset Angle: 22°
- Stylus Pressure:Â 0 – 4 g
- VTA setting range:Â 0 – 6 mm
- Usable weight of pick-ups:Â 3.5 8.5 g (incl. headshell 13 18 g)
- Anti-skating range:Â 0 – 3 g
- Effective tone arm mass:Â 30 g
General:
- Connections:Â 1x PHONO/1x LINE out (gold-plated), 1x GND earth connection, 1x USB port (type B)
- Power supply:Â AC 115/230 V, 60/50 Hz (EU/US), AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz (JP)
- Power consumption:Â 17 W
- Dimensions:Â 458 (w) x 354 (d) x 144,6 (h) mm
- Weight:Â approx. 11.8 kg