Numark N S 7

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There's NS7... and then there's everything else.

 

 

Designed by Numark in collaboration with Serato, NS7 represents the pinnacle of DJ performance control. NS7 combines an all-metal chassis with adjustable torque, motorized, aluminum-turntable platters, vinyl, and a professional audio interface to deliver a complete performance solution that will satisfy even the most hardcore turntablist.

 

A full complement of premium faders, knobs, buttons and our new Strip Search (patent pending) virtual-needle-drop control integrates seamlessly with the included Serato ITCH software. NS7 delivers hands-on control of every aspect of Serato ITCH and sends data to the software more than ten times faster than standard MIDI resolution, resulting in a rock-solid hardware/software DJ system that works with Mac or PC and feels as good as it looks.

 

Serato ITCH is completely compatible with Serato Scratch LIVE crates, loops, and cue points, so the Scratch Live DJ can step up to NS7 without missing a beat.

 

 

DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SERATO

NS7 was a collaborative development effort with Serato to develop the finest computer-DJ experience. It is a one-to-one hands-on control instrument for Serato ITCH.

 

Because it was designed for ITCH, NS7 setup time is the bare minimum. No tweaking, no mapping; just plug and perform.

 

 

PERFECT FEEL

Forget your experiences with other controllers. NS7 has two seven-inch, motorized, high-torque aluminum turntable platters. The turntable controls feature modern and classic settings that alter the feel to model the feel you prefer. Seven-inch, legit vinyl records with 45RPM adapters sit on real slipmats. There’s no simulation here – NS7 is the real deal.

 

Solid, rugged, rubberized buttons and knobs compliment a high precision, replaceable CP-PRO crossfader and D-TYPE line faders for an unquestionably high-quality feel. We selected the CP-PRO digital-VCA crossfader because it is outstandingly durable with low wear for a long life. It has a solid feel that is smooth and rigid. It’s only natural that our finest crossfader is a component of our finest controller. We selected high-performance, D-Type digital-VCA line faders for their rugged, long-life performance. Like the crossfader, the line faders are replaceable. The crossfader offers contour adjust and reverse adjustment, enabling you to customize its operation.

 

 

SYSTEM SIMPLICITY

Forget the mouse. Forget the keyboard. NS7 renders ITCH software perfectly simple to operate, with its click knob and large, backlit buttons navigating though your music library. You’ll spend less time looking at the screen and more time enjoying performing thanks to the visual feedback you get from NS7’s more-than 100 LEDs and more-than 100 hands-on controls.

 

A single USB cable between NS7 and your Mac or PC is all you need to send audio and data back and forth. NS7 has onboard audio outputs so it’s the only piece of gear you need to connect to the PA system or powered speakers.

NS7 outputs 24-bit, 44.1 kHz digital audio to the sound system on XLRs and RCAs. The front panel contains mic input, RCA line input, and both 1/4" and 1/8” headphone outputs with volume control.

 

NS7 comes with an integrated laptop stand that supplies safe, secure mounting for your laptop. You can use an ultra-small space because NS7 elevates your laptop off the table.

 

 

PRECISION CONTROL

NS7 sends control information over USB at more than ten times the standard MIDI rate. This innovative communication technique yields extremely high-precision, low-latency control.

 

There’s nothing like dropping the needle on a record for quickly locating a point in the track. We took that idea and developed our own modern take on it with Strip Search, the unique virtual-needle-drop touch strip. You can locate a point instantly within the track using the on-screen waveform and Strip Search.

 

Five hot-cue-assign buttons on each deck digitally mark your cues on the track. These marker points are recallable in ITCH and Scratch LIVE, and you can load Scratch LIVE cue points in ITCH.

 

We developed an extensive Serato-style loop section on each deck for creative remix capabilities. You can choose between manual and auto-loop functions and an automatic BPM analyzer further assists loop makers. Creating automatic smart loops of any measure length is a breeze, and you can mutilate and modify to heart’s content with a variety of controls such as Doubling, Halving, Shift, and manual controls. Multiple loop banks per deck make NS7 a great choice for scratch and club DJs alike.

 

Beat matching is straight ahead with 100mm, smooth, stiff pitch sliders and plus and minus buttons, by popular request, for bending. There’s a zero-point LED, so it’s easy to know when you’re in the middle.

 

 

AUDIO QUALITY

We took extraordinary care in selecting the components of the audio signal chain. NS7 contains a host of professional audio connectors and a multichannel, 24-bit USB digital-audio interface.

 

The high-definition post-mix analog audio output features a minimized circuit path with containing only one audiophile-grade bipolar capacitor. This optimized design maximizes phase coherence, ensuring that audio is tight and punchy.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE

NS7’s dual decks flank the mixer section. Its recognizable, professional appearance is supported by clean design in matte and glossy black. The entire unit is housed in a heavy-gauge, industrial-strength metal casing that is ready for the torture of travel.

 

 

SERATO ITCH SOFTWARE

Serato ITCH is already familiar if you use Scratch LIVE. The new program builds on Scratch LIVE’s popularity and adds some key, new features. ITCH doesn’t require a timecode interface, so the system can be as simple as, say, NS7 and your computer! Since ITCH makes timecode a thing of the past, you won’t need to worry about needles skipping or vinyl wearing out. You can load your Scratch LIVE crates, loops, presets, and cue points seamlessly in ITCH. NS7 also works with most other MIDI DJ software and supports iTunes.

 

ITCH is a high-performance portable music system with internal mixing and platter-style playback control. Because it is designed specifically for use with hardware control, ITCH has a clean information display.

 

ITCH handles audio processing and mixing including channel fading, EQ, crossfading and track trim are processed for outstanding control and management of your tracks, ease of recording your set, clip-proof gain management, and BPM calculation using the power of your computer’s processor.

 

Serato's unique color waveforms provide an easy identification of sound and changes in the track. ITCH can set and store cue-points. It offers three-range pitch control: ±8%, ±16%, and ±50% with Key Lock for manipulation of pitch and tempo independently.

 

ITCH has library management tools for backup and restoring your music. Advanced input and mix recording capabilities include recording your mix or just the aux input for sampling. The software supports AIFF, WAV, MP3, and AAC audio files.

 

 

Serato™ is a trademark of Serato Audio Research.

iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Computer not included.

 

 

View from rear

 

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Plan View

 

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Key features

 

* High-resolution controller built for Serato ITCH and compatible with Scratch LIVE libraries

* Direct-drive, motorized turntable platters with classic and modern feel settings

* Includes Serato ITCH DJ software, fully pre-mapped

* Audiophile-grade audio circuitry with mic and line inputs, system and cue outs

* Extensive loop, cue, and track-access controls

* Strip Search (patent pending) virtual-needle-drop control

* Controls most MIDI applications without requiring a mouse or keyboard

* Rugged, all-metal construction

* High quality, replaceable, customizable CP-PRO crossfader and D-TYPE line faders

 

Audio Inputs:

 

* Mic (1/4" balanced)

* Stereo line (RCA)

 

Audio Outputs:

 

* Master (Stereo XLRs)

* Master (Stereo RCAs)

* Booth (Stereo RCAs)

* Headphone (Stereo 1/4" and stereo 1/8")

 

Dimensions and Weight:

 

* 29.875" x 14.875" x 3.75" (WxDxH)

* 34.6 lbs (15.7 kg)

38.3 lbs (17.4 kg) with laptop stand

 

Minimum System Requirements:

 

 

Mac

 

* Core Duo 1.8GHz processor or better

* 1GB RAM

* OS 10.4.11 or higher

* USB 2.0 port

* Hard disk space for music

 

 

Windows XP

 

* Core Duo 1.8GHz processor or better

* 1GB RAM

* Service Pack 2 or higher

* USB 2.0 portHard disk space for music

 

 

Windows Vista

 

* Core Duo 1.8GHz processor or better

* 1GB RAM

* Service Pack 1 or higher

* USB 2.0 port

* Hard disk space for music

 

 

Please note that NS7 does not currently support 64-bit Windows. If you are purchasing a Windows computer for ITCH, please ensure that it has 32-bit Windows.

 

Includes:

 

* NS7 controller

* Two turntable platters

* Spindle wrench

* Spindle screw

* Allen wrench

* Laptop stand

* USB cable

* Power cable

* Software CD

* Quick-start poster

 

Flight Case

 

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I'm not looking to go to Laptop Control (simply due to my current set-up is perfect for me). However, for mobile use, would we really want our laptops poking out the rear of the NS7?

I've seen this system on the NuMark site, and still think it looks a little exposed!

 

The online reviews are good, and I may have a play next time I'm in a DJ store.

 

Jason

 

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I'm not looking to go to Laptop Control (simply due to my current set-up is perfect for me). However, for mobile use, would we really want our laptops poking out the rear of the NS7?

I've seen this system on the NuMark site, and still think it looks a little exposed!

 

The online reviews are good, and I may have a play next time I'm in a DJ store.

 

Jason

 

I noticed the laptop seems to stick out quite a way at the back.. what would be better if you could just mount a screen at the back and keyboard at the front (and shove the laptop elsewhere)?