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Pioneer DJ PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable

  • Pioneer DJ
  • Pioneer DJ
In stock
SKU
PLX-500-K
£349.00
  • Buy 2 for £339.00 each and save 3%

The Pioneer PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable is Pioneers newest premium quality turntable, designed to deliver that crisp, pristine sound that you expect from vinyl. This turntable is perfect for mixing and scratching, as well as having a USB feature which allows you to digitise your vinyl collection straight into Pioneers Rekordbox software. 

The Pioneer PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable is the newest high-quality turntable that will deliver that pristine sound quality that you expect from vinyl.

The PLX500 has the same outstanding build quality as the Pioneer PLX-1000, as well as offering superior analogue quality. In addition to this, there is a USB feature which will allow you to digitalise your beloved vinyl collection in WAV format, with Pioneers free Rekordbox software. Rekordbox can detect the silence between tracks and will create a separate file allowing you to record a whole album without constantly resetting your recording.

The PLX-500 has short audio routing from the stylus direct to the out, which will significantly reduce the distortion. The phono and line outputs on this turntable give you the ability to plug directly into your sound system.

The Pioneer PLX500 has a high torque design which makes this the ideal turntable for mixing and scratching. Combine this turntable with a professional battle mixer, and you have the perfect scratch DJ set up. Combine this turntable with the Rekordbox DVS plus pack to enable performance with digital files. (must be used with the RB-VS1 control vinyl and a compatible mixer).

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Manufacturer Pioneer DJ
Features

Superior Analogue Quality

The PlX-500 inherits the same superior quality analogue playback of the previous 1000 model. Also, the short routing from the stylus to the outputs reduces distortion.

Digitise your vinyl collection

You can connect your PLX-500 to your laptop, via USB, for use w2ith rekordbox software. What this enables is you to digitise your vinyl collection in high-quality WAV format and rekordbox software automatically detects silence between tracks and splits the audio recording into a new file. So you can record an entire album in separate tracks all without having to reset your settings.

High-torque direct drive turntable for DJ performances and rekordbox dvs

The high-torque, direct drive PLX-500 is perf3ect for mixing and scratching. Combine it with the rekordbox dvs Plus Pack to play and perform with your digital files when using a compatible DJM mixer and the RB-VS1-K Control Vinyl (available separately).

Layout inherited from the PLX-1000 professional turntable

The PLX-500 inherits its slick design from the professional PLX-1000 turntable and you can choose between the black (PLX-500-K) and white (PLX-500-W) versions to match the colour of your gear or the interior of your home.

Dust cover with record sleeve stand

You can enjoy the vinyl sound of your records and their artwork at the same time thanks to the dust cover that incorporates a stand for displaying record sleeves when open.

Technical Spec

PLX-500 specifications

Power requirements: AC 100 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption : 11 W
Main unit weight :10.7 kg
Max. dimensions (WxHxD) :450 mm x 159 mm x 368 mm
Output :RCA × 1, USB (type B)

Turntable 

Drive method:Servo type direct drive
Motor:3-phase brushless DC motor
Braking system:Electronic brake
Rotation speed:33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm
Rotation speed adjustment range :±8%
Wow and flutter : 0.15% or less WRMS
S/N ratio: 50 dB or above
Turntable: Aluminium die-casting Diameter: 332 mm
Starting torque : 1.6 kgf・cm or more
Start time: Within 1 second (at 33 1/3 rpm)

Tone arm

Arm type: Universal type S-shape tone arm, gimbal-supported type bearing structure, static balance type
Effective length: 230.5 mm
Overhang: 16 mm
Tracking error: Within 3°
Arm height adjustment range: 6 mm
Stylus pressure variable range: 0 g to 4.0 g(1 scale 0.1 g)
Proper cartridge weight : 9.5g or less (single cartridge)

Cartridge

Cartridge type: VM type

Included accessories

Slip mat, Dust cover with jacket stand, Adapter for EP record, Balance weight, Headshell (with 
cartridge), Shell weight, Power cord, USB cord, Audio conversion cord(Stereo pin plug (female) – 
Stereo mini plug(male)), Operating instructions

Headshell specifications 

Weight:10.0g
Shell length:52 mm
Finger Length:21mm