CORTEX HDC-500 1U Digital Music Controller W/USB
Utilizing the latest in digital technology to search, cue, play, pitch, and manipulate digital files from any external USB storage device, Cortex`s HDC-500 Digital Music Controller is the ideal choice for fixed installations in clubs, lounges, restaurants, bars and even musicians looking for a sequencer to play backing tracks for live environments. Features: Full CBR and VBR MP3 Compatibility - The HDC-500 can play all your MP3`s; CBR or VBR at any bitrate up to 320kbps. Support for various hard drive & flash-based music players such as Apple iPod? and External CD/DVD Rom Drives - Take a client`s request from his iPod or USB memory flash drive, plug it in, and play it right away without having to reboot the unit. With two USB ports (and support for up to 4 devices when using a USB hub), the HDC unit allows users to connect and recognize multiple storage devices to access a variety of separate music databases simultaneously. No need to abandon the CD collection, the HDC-500 is able to play audio CDs with any compatible USB CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Play back user-created CD-Rs or DVD-Rs loaded with MP3 or WAV music files using a compatible USB CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Intelligent Music Database Management - The HDC-500 uses a database management system that allows the user to search through a massive library of music within seconds, by artist, title, genre, album or even by string. Multiple search options including file explorer and BPM search - The cataloging system gives you several browsing options, including Search by Artist, Song, Title, Album, BPM and Genre. This system allows users to search the same way they would using an iPod? or similar portable music player. Users can search by a certain word or phrase to find tracks on their storage device, even if they`re unsure of the name. When the user inputs a keyword, it will search all Artists, Titles, Albums, and Genres, and show all matches to that keyword. For instance, searching for the word `LOVE` might bring up (3) artists. It might also find (60) titles, (10) albums and (1) genre. The user can then select the artists, titles, albums, or genres from that list. Playlist creation with iTunes Playlist Compatibility - Easily make Playlists and sort songs based on Artist, Genre, etc., via your computer for use on your HDC-500 unit with new Database Software. Also when using an iPod? the iPod? playlist will become available in the search field. 4 line 80-charcter LCD display for playback information, parameter adjustments & Waveform display - The brightly illuminated LCD main playback screen displays info on any track in the catalog, showing everything from the essentials such as artist, track title, pitch, time elapsed/remaining to detailed information including file format (MP3 or WAV), genre, and track length and Waveform Display. Front and Rear USB ports for easy access - As well as having a high speed USB connection in the back the HDC-500 includes one right in the fron
