Vestax PMC-580Pro 4-Channel DigitalÿDJÿMixer

A high-end, multi effecter and loop controller for a DJ setup

The PMC-580Pro is a multi effecter and Loop control device individually equipped on each program channel with an effects unit for the Master and Mic channel sections. The layout of the buttons and knobs enable DJs to control up to 6 different effects and parameters all at once. It also comes with USB connection, SPDIF digital IO, a new AD / DA analog circuit and 2-band EQ for monitor / booth output. Its goal is to meet the demands of DJs in the scene.

The PMC-580Pro's effects can be operated with 2 different effect switch modes, the Momentary Mode, and the Alternate Mode. The Momentary Mode is useful for when you want instant effects on short phrases, and the effect will be applied to the sound only while the effect button is pushed. The Alternate Mode is useful for when you want to apply effects in to a long mix, and the effect will be applied to the sound once the effect button is pushed, and will continue to be until the effect button is pushed again. Some effects apply to the sound differently regarding the selected effect switch mode.

It is loaded with 5 high spec DSP chips. 3 to process effects and 2 for mixing sound signals. The Enhanced Dual Bit method is a high performance chip technology of ASAHIKASE, which is applied to the AD / DA section of the PMC-580Pro, where sound signals are converted between digital and analog. It is generated by a high capacity institutional power adaptor, which gains the heavy low groove required for excellent Club sound. The internal power supply produces the sound signal circuit that runs on +/-18V. With the two combined, +/-24dB of headroom is produced, creating dynamic sound. The HI GAIN TRIM control circuit is a feature that's designed to bridge the gap between digital media, MP3s and CD source sound levels.

It has an EQ / ISOLATOR select switch on each program channel to enable DJs to select their preference sound adjustment method in regards of the music they play. The BEAT KEY function operates simultaneously with the auto BOOM counter and TAP BPM counter that controls the effects BPM (Beats Per Minute) along with the detected BPM of the playing track that helps everything stay together on time.

The two 44.1k, 48kHz sampling rate digital inputs enable digital connection and provide a sound system with no sound deterioration. Digital music files can be played from computers and tracks can be recorded to computers via USB input/output.

Its smooth 60mm input faders provide for high precision mixing with a great feel, and large effect knobs for dynamic effect control. Its input faders and the cross fader can be easily replaced by detaching the top panel.

It also has 3 convenient mic effects; Pitch Shift, Distortion, and Mic Echo. The Pitch Shift modulates the mic sound within +/-1 octave and changes the voice to a high or low pitch. The Distortion deteriorates the mic sound and creates a distortion effect, giving it a little more edge. The Mic Echo is self-explanatory; it applies an echo effect to the mic sound.

Vestax PMC-580Pro 4-Channel DigitalÿDJÿMixer Features:

EQ / ISOLATOR select switch
An EQ / ISOLATOR select switch is located on each program channel to enable DJs to select their preference sound adjustment method in regards of the music they play.
BEAT KEY
BEAT KEY operates simultaneously with the auto BOOM counter and TAP BPM counter
BEAT KEY will control the effects BPM (Beats Per Minute) along with the detected BPM of the playing track, selected from: 8, 4, 2, 1, 3/4, 2/3, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8
BPM controllable effects: LOOP / DELAY / LOW cut DELAY / FLANGER
AUTO HP, BP, LP / FLANGER / PHASER / DELAY/ AUTO PAN / TREMOLO / PANNING DELAY
INPUT/OUTPUT
The two 44.1k, 48kHz sampling rate digital inputs enable digital connection and provide a sound system with no sound deterioration
Digital music files can be played from computers and tracks can be recorded to computers via USB input/output
OPERATION
Smooth 60mm input faders for high precision mixing
The Vestax CF-PCV is applied as the cross fader together with fader curve control, suitable for mixing and scratching
Large effect knobs for dynamic effect control
Input faders and the cross fader can be easily replaced by detaching the section top panel.
OPTION
The DX panel, an option item to increase inputs and outputs can be installed to the front panel for DJs who to wish to use DJ software with the PMC-580Pro.
CLUB DJ FEATURES
2 Band EQ, STEREO / MONO select switch and CUE / MASTER select on BOOTH OUT and headphones to support the DJ when they're in the mix
The MIC section comes with a 2 Band EQ and TALKOVER switch for advanced mic performance
XLR connection applied to MASTER / BOOTH OUT
MIC EFFECTER
PITCH SHIFT: Modulates the mic sound within +/-1 octave and changes the voice to a high/low pitch
DISTORTION: Deteriorates the mic sound and creates a distortion effect
MIC ECHO: Applies an echo effect to the mic sound.
EFFECTS

PGM
LOOP
DELAY
LOW CUT DELAY
REVERB
FLANGER
FILTER SWEEP, LP FILTER

MASTER
AUTO LPF
AUTO BPF
AUTO HPF
FLANGER
PHASER
DELAY
REVERB
AUTO PAN
PITCH SHIFT
TREMOLO
PANNING DELAY

MIC
PITCH SHIFT
DISTORTION
MIC ECHO

INPUT / OUTPUT
PHONO input: RCA PIN JACK
LINE/CD input: RCA PIN JACK
MIC input: COMBO JACK (XLR/PHONE)
DIGITAL input: RCA PIN JACK
RETURN input: RCA PIN JACK
MASTER output (unbal.) PHONE JACK (bal.) XLR JACK
BOOTH output (unbal.) PHONE JACK (bal.) XLR JACK
REC1/2 (SEND) output: RCA PIN JACK
DIGITAL output: RCA PIN JACK
PHONES output: PHONE JACK
USB input/output: B-type USB JACK

GENERAL
Power AC-ADAPTOR / AC-20
Power Consumption - 40 W
Weight: 8.5 kg
Sampling Rate: 48kHz
Mixer part: full digital, 32 bit DSP
Effect part: full digital, 24 bit DSP
CPU: 32-bit * 2, 16-bit * 3
ADC: 24-bit E-Dual-bit
DELTA-SIGMA: 106dB
DAC: 24-bit A-Multi bit
DELTA-SIGMA: 100dB
S/N Ratio: over 75 dBv (JIS-A)
Distortion: less than 0.05%
Freq response: 20Hz - 20kHz 3dB

LEVEL

INPUT Level / INPUT Impedance
LINE; -10dBv / 18k ohm
MIC; -50dBv / 5.4k ohm
PHONO; -45dBv / 45k ohm
RETURN; 0dBv / 32k ohm

OUTPUT Level / Impedance
MASTER: 0dBv / over 10k ohm (bal.) over 600 ohm
BOOTH: 0dBv / over 10k ohm (bal.) over 600 ohm
REC: -10dBv / over 10k ohm
SEND: 0dBv / over 10k ohm
PHONES: 190 mW/over 8 ohm/68ohm

CHARACTERISTIC

Equalizer
Hi: 10kHz 12dB
MID: 100 - 10kHz 12dB
LOW: 100Hz 12dB

Isolator
HI: 10kHz 12dB
MID: 100 - 10kHz 12dB
LOW: 100Hz 12dB
MIC Equalizer
HI: 3kHz 12dB
LOW; 100Hz 12dB

BOOTH/PHONES Equalizer
HI: 10kHz 12dB
LOW: 100Hz 12dB

OPTION
DX LINE input: RCA PIN JACK
DX LINE output: RCA PIN JACK