PioneerDJ PLX-500, we tested this dish of professional spirit
The turntable has come into our hands Pioneer DJ PLX-500 accompanied by the speakers DM-40D-BTwhich outperform the reference in connectivity DM-50D-W for its wireless capabilities. A kindness from the manufacturer that has allowed us to revitalize some other vinylto discover that we have a long way to go to master the art of scratchand check its suitability to enjoy our record collection at home.
Presentation, design and construction of the PioneerDJ PLX-500 turntable
He PLX-500of PioneerDJ, is a turntable ready to use, practically out of the box. A product built so that you experience the quality of your vinyl to the full.
Contents
The turntable Pioneer DJ PLX-500 delivered in a bulky carton box of simple design, which protects another more showy one where the product awaits disarmed in the essential elements that make it up. Do not fear, because there are few pieces that you will have to join before you can be listening to your records. And with the help of manual included in four steps you have it prepared.
The main and most voluminous thing is the body of the PLX-500-K. He is accompanied by dish; a skater (either slip mat); the dust cover; head with capsule; adapter for singles metal; cables varied; some pesos and counterweights.
turntable design
You are facing a forceful, heavy product (10.7kg), of elegant and discreet design. At first glance, it can be seen quality in all its finishes and a certain category of materials. light of color blackalthough the firm also distributes a tone reference on the market white. The visual impact is that of a model professional.
He Pioneer DJ PLX-500 has dimensions of 45cm of broadby 15.9cm of highand 14.5″ of background. They rightly make certain elements stand out with the shiny or matte silver finishes. It is the case of the plate of cast aluminumwhich in its outline includes a strobe pattern.
The dominance of plastic does not diminish the feeling of robustness of the PLX-500-K. And the amount of detail, like the disc adapter holethe stops on the cover to view the cover of the record we are playing, or the adjustable vibration isolators that support the apparatus, only confirm the splendor of this reference heir to the design of the professional turntable PLX-1000.
controls and connections
He turntable Pioneer DJ PLX-500 has controls for a intuitive use at any level of user and at the same time elements of precision fit for the most seasoned. In general, you quickly get used to the handling of the device. In the left front corner are located the button of start / stop; the speed selectors; and the power dial.
In the opposite corner, just under the tone arm, you have the rotation tempo adjustment barwith a range of ±8%.
This turntable has integrated he RCA-audio cable, which may not like many. It exits below the back of the device and is approximately 1 meter long. In addition, it includes a port USB type B to connect it to a computer if you want to burn your discs. And right next to it the typical switch PHONO / LINE.
Pioneer DJ PLX-500 Features
He turntable PioneerDJ PLX-500-K You can connect it directly to a sound system or speakers. In other words, you don’t need to invest in an amplifier to start listening to your record collection at ease.
This model stands out for its direct drive motorwhich will allow you to fulfill your aspirations of DJ doing mixes and doing scratch (includes everything you need). Cranks to 33rpm in less than a secondand thanks to electronic brake you stop it just as fast.
You have at your disposal all kinds of settings to fine-tune your music sessions. A ring for the needle pressuredial for the arm height and even one to avoid jumps by turning the wheel Anti Skating.
Sound quality
He Pioneer DJ PLX-500 offers a high-quality sound experience. The secret is a shorter audio routing from the needle to the output that manages to reduce distortion.
He sound analog that recreates this PLX-500 is clear and very warm. A great purity is appreciated in the notes, highlighting the range of serious and the parts vowels.
Using the turntable
He Pioneer DJ PLX-500 has a use manualas this turntable lacks assisted modes or one-step autoplay.
What it does have are details as curious as a lamp that illuminates the tip of the needle with white light. It is an optional function that we can activate by pressing the switch provided for this purpose.
Another practical element is the leds glows red when the dial is turned to the on position POWER. In addition to being the start-up indicator, it is an intrinsic part of the strobe system which allows you to confirm the Rotation speed. In it PLX-500-K discs can be played 33⅓, 45 and 78rpm.
Features of the Pioneer DJ DM-40D-BT speakers
So that we could test the turntable, the manufacturer attached us the fantastic desktop monitors of 4 inches with functionality Bluetooth Pioneer DJ DM-40D-BT. a model in color black to match the finish of the plate, as they are also sold in an elegant color white.
It is an accessory that perfectly complements the PLX-500Well, they have a way of two-way sound optimized for DJ and musical production. Therefore, they are worth so much to you puncture as for make music. Each unit integrates an amplifier of Class D and a woofer.
audio sources
The simplicity and versatility is the essence of this product that you can connect to controllers either mixers, computers, sound cardsand as is the case, a turntable. For this you have sockets RCA and mini jack. In addition, with its wireless technology you can pair any device through Bluetooth.
Sound quality
Connected to the record player we have enjoyed a balanced and punchy sound, with good bass. When we have come up with the session, his new amplifier has given us that extra power that the body asked for.
Technical specifications of the PioneerDJ PLX-500 turntable
Here is a summary table with all the technical details of the Pioneer DJ PLX-500:
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physical characteristics | |
Dimensions | 450 x 159 x 368mm |
Weight | 10.7kg |
Color | Black |
controls |
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Turntable | |
Cables | RCA |
Phono / Line Selector Switch | Yeah |
connectivity | integrated outlet |
Usb connector | USB-B port |
engine and plate | |
traction system | direct drive servo |
Engine | Brushless 3-phase DC |
Dish | cast aluminium. Diameter: 332mm |
stop system | electronic brake |
Rotation speed | 33⅓, 45, 78rpm |
Rotation range adjustment | ±8% |
wow and tremolo | <0.15% WRMS |
signal to noise ratio | 50dB |
starting power | > 1.6kgf・cm |
Boot Time | Less than 1 sec (at 33⅓ rpm) |
Arm | |
Guy |
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Outstanding | 16mm |
effective length | 230.5mm |
read error | Within 3° |
height adjustment | 6mm |
weight adjustment | 0-4g (1 scale 0.1g) |
Weight (single head) | <9.5g |
capsule type | VM |
pickup cartridge | |
Model | PC-HS01-S head silver edition (cartridge and stylus included) |
Needle | PN-X05 |
needle pressure | 4g |
General | |
Feeding | Input: AC 110-240V 50/60Hz |
Consumption | 11W |
output voltage |
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product content |
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Conclusions, availability and price of the Pioneer DJ PLX-500-K turntable
He Pioneer DJ PLX-500 allows you to not only enjoy your passion for music in the wonderful format of the vinyl. It is also a great option to make the first steps in the scratch or dump your records to the digital format. And there is no doubt about the delicious analog sound it provides even without having an external amplifier.
After the trial period with the turntable Pioneer DJ PLX-500-k we have known a product of undeniable quality and many possibilities for vinyl enthusiasts, which is why our Golden Giz Award.
- Excellent reproduction quality.
- Extensive regulation options.
- No external amplifier is needed.
- Without automatic reproduction or return of the arm.
- You need to have at least one speaker.
- Fixed cable and does not have wireless connectivity.