Pioneer DJ PLX-500K Direct Drive Turntable - Each

Pioneer DJ PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable

The Pioneer DJ PLX-500 is a versatile, direct-drive turntable designed to deliver an authentic vinyl experience. Modeled after the PLX-1000 professional turntable, the PLX-500 provides a warm, clear analog sound, making it ideal for both DJ mixing and home listening. With a solid build and excellent vibration damping, it’s built to ensure precise audio playback. The PLX-500 also has a USB out for easy digital recording, allowing you to transfer your vinyl collection into digital files effortlessly.

Key Features

1. High-Quality Sound:

   • Built to emulate the sound quality of the PLX-1000, this turntable delivers rich, analog warmth. Its optimized audio routing minimizes distortion for clear playback.
   • Includes a phone/line output switch, so it can connect directly to speakers or a sound system without needing an amplifier.

2. Digital Recording:

   • Easily record your vinyl collection by connecting the PLX-500 to a PC or Mac through its USB out. This allows users to create high-quality digital files for archiving or playback.

3. DJ-Ready Design:

   • The PLX-500 is suitable for mixing and scratching vinyl records, as well as working with digital files when connected to rekordbox dvs software and a compatible mixer.
   • Add the rekordbox dvs Plus Pack for low-latency scratch control with digital music files.

4. Cover Art Display:

   • Features a unique sleeve stand within the dust cover, allowing you to display record covers while your vinyl is playing.

5. Color Options:

   • Available in black or white to seamlessly blend with any decor or DJ setup.

6. Complete Setup Accessories:

   • Comes with essential accessories, including a dust cover with jacket stand, slipmat, PC-HS01-S headshell (with cartridge and stylus), a 45 RPM adapter, a USB cable, and audio cords.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 450 mm (Width) x 159 mm (Height) x 368 mm (Depth)

• Weight: 10.7 kg

• Terminals:

  • USB: 1 USB B port for digital recording
  • Outputs: 1 PHONO/LINE (RCA)

• Tone Arm:

  • Type: Universal S-shape, gimbal-supported
  • Overhang: 16 mm, Effective Length: 230.5 mm
  • Tracking Error: Within 3°, Stylus Pressure Variable Range: 0-4 g
  • Suitable Cartridge Weight: Up to 9.5 g, Cartridge type: VM

• Main Components:

  • Slipmat, Dust cover with jacket stand, 45 RPM adapter, Head shell (with cartridge), Stereo audio conversion cord, USB cord

• Turntable Mechanics:

  • Drive Method: Servo-type direct drive
  • Platter: Aluminum, die-cast with 332 mm diameter
  • Motor: 3-phase brushless DC motor
  • Braking System: Electronic brake
  • Rotation Speeds: 33⅓, 45, 78 rpm
  • Rotation Adjustment Range: ±8%
  • Wow and Flutter: < 0.15% WRMS
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 50 dB
  • Starting Torque: > 1.6 kgf・cm
  • Start Time: < 1 second at 33⅓ rpm