Backup playout needed.

[Excalibur]

Currently using VMS 2, which is overkill, as it already has a mixer in. Ideal requirements are two channel outputs, play and pause buttons, USB and CD capability.

Gemini have suitable offerings, but Cortex 1000, Numark D2, or even Denon HC 4500 are options.

Single channel machines not ruled out completely.
Thanks.

[rth_discos]

I have the perfect product - 2 channels, CD and USB support (it took me quite a while to find it, as I had the same requirements for you, but I also wanted something that was 1u, and didn't take up too much space in the rack).

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ACTOG...051_TE_3p_dp_1

I have one for sale myself, as I no longer use it - happy to sell for £190 including shipping (I still have the original box).

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Thumbs up for the Denon HC4500. I think it's a great little machine and I use it a lot.

[yourdj]

Thumbs up for the Denon HC4500. I think it's a great little machine and I use it a lot.

Shame they did not make it with a mixer built in though. I had one and it is great. Just a bit bulky with the flight case and 2 U mixer. Not a lot different to my VCI 300, which would be a worthy contender if your using Serato as they are very cheap these days.

Might be a Pyle of crap, but for £130 its well cheap.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/22243...8466455&crdt=0

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iPad with Djay? I find it amazing for back up as its solid state and oh so small. Having said that I also have a duplicate MacBook pro and Vestax VCI as I would not be comfortable mixing on anything else. Probably never use them but nice knowing they are with me all the time for unforeseen technical issues.

I assume this is for VDJ and rack mountable (looking at your examples). I assume you would want to use the same format? I thought this was quite good and will fit nicely in a case. No CD capability though, but can you not just rely on digital for one event?

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[ppentertainments]

I must be so behind the times

My backup is a laptop which I connect to the mixer via the headphone socket, no controller, nothing. Also have a spare mixer.

Never had to use it (finds some wood to touch) but do often run a whole night using my backup equipment just in case. In my storage unit however i do have another playout identical to the one I use, so if it did fail, the following night I would have full control again, but don't carry it round with me.

Personally can never see the point in carrying a spare controller as you can get through a night just with a laptop.

[Excalibur]

Gavin, perfect indeed, save for price, even s/h. Shame.

Gary, HC 4500 is probably the best solution, agreed.

Toby, your Pyle has two things which disbar it for me. Faders. Don't want or need them.

I must be so behind the times

My backup is a laptop which I connect to the mixer via the headphone socket, no controller, nothing. Also have a spare mixer.
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Chris, you're soooo close. After a conversation with a certain North West dealer ( must have been a bit early for him. He didn't try to sell me anything, and advised against spending money ) it's probably carpentry time. I already possess two high grade soundcards, and if I can find them, two DJ2GO, and a powered Belkin hub.

I shall build them into a box, fit rack connectors, and away I go for minimal cost. Thanks for suggestions though, all are welcome and appreciated.