NUMARK INTRODUCES iDJ, FIRST EVER iPod DJ MIXER

Numark and Apple Team Up to Bring DJ Mixing to the iPod Masses!

Numark Industries, a global leader in Disc Jockey (DJ) technology, proudly announces the first-ever iDJ Mixer for iPod portable music players. The iDJ enables users to seamlessly integrate two iPods into a portable and user-friendly DJ system. With its sleek and cutting-edge design, Numarks iDJ is the perfect iPod companion that will transform any music lover into the life of the party.

Numarks ground-breaking iDJ is specifically designed to provide a simple and inviting plug and play approach to becoming a DJ. In addition to being an easy to use DJ Mixer, the iDJ also works as a basic playback device and dual charging/docking station.

Technical specifications include large navigation controls, lighted console, 3-band equalizer, and phono, line and USB inputs for maximum external connectivity. This full-featured mixer with dual iPod docking stations incorporates a microphone input and a headphone output to complete the mixing experience also a perfect tool for creating Podcasts on the fly.

Consumer electronics retailers can now order this new technology, and it will be available to the public in October of 2005. According to Numarks CEO, Jack O'Donnell, "We couldn't be more excited to bring the art of DJing to the consumer market. Since almost everyone carries an iPod in their pocket, the new iDJ makes it easy to use their iPod as professional DJ gear.

Mr. O'Donnell continued, "For college students and other iPod enthusiasts, this compact mixing system is a natural extension of the iPod platform that makes enjoying music with others that much easier."

Technical specs are as follows: The iDJ is a dual channel mixer that enables mobile DJs and iPod enthusiasts to seamlessly integrate their portable music libraries with other music and sound reinforcement systems - transforming the iPod from a personal music player into a source playback device. With its compact form factor, comprehensive feature set, and a blue on white aesthetic appeal that blends perfectly with the iPod, the iDJ makes the music more accessible and the party better than ever.

* Two universal iPod docking stations will accept all model iPods with bottom connector and charge while connected
* Large iPod navigation controls
* 3-band EQ with gain control on both channels
* Dedicated microphone input with tone and level control
* Phono/Line inputs for adding additional devices on both channels
* USB connectivity (PC and Mac) enables iDJ to function as a music-loading base
* iPod's recording cqapabilities supported by iDJ for voice memos, etc
* Turntables spindle receptacle enables placement of the iDJ on a turntable
* Zero tolerance precision switches/knobs for a tight, precise feel