Stanton SCS.1m Digital Mix Controller

Stanton Scs.1M Digital Mix Controller

The world's premier mixer control surface, with built-in FireWire audio interface, assignable encoders, and tight, two-way software control. Although the SCS.1m is in some ways a mixer, it's more appropriately called a mix controller. Designed in an intuitive DJ mixer format that should be instantly familiar to anyone who's ever stepped behind the decks, the SCS.1m features four channel strips with faders, EQ controls, and high-precision metering, as well as a responsive cross-fader, and a straightforward Cue/Monitoring section. The surface layout has been carefully designed so that any experienced DJ can simply step up and begin basic mixing within seconds. The difference, of course, is that tweaking an EQ knob or channel fader, for example, is not actually adjusting analog audio--it's controlling the corresponding EQ or level parameter in your DJ software. FireWire Computer ConnectionThe SCS.1m controls your DJ software and sends/receives audio to/from a Mac or PC via its onboard, studio-quality FireWire connection. FireWire allows a simple, single-cable connection, with all the bandwidth required to handle just about any mixing and controlling task you're likely to need. It also ensures ultra-low latency (delay) of only 1.5ms and high sampling rates (sound quality) of up to 24-bit/96 kHz. This translates into lightning-fast responsiveness and sound quality that's far beyond competing mix control products.Rotary Controls (aka "Super Knobs") Beyond basic mixing and control, the SCS.1m makes a radical departure from traditional mixers via four rotary encoders ("virtual knobs") with LED rings and corresponding LCD "scribble strips." These fully assignable encoders can be mapped directly into functions in the DJ software while providing visual feedback of knob position, even in low-light settings. Underneath, the LCD scribble strips confirm the software parameter being adjusted by each encoder, without the need to check your laptop. Of course, common assignments for these encoders can be saved as presets for fast recall.Auxiliary Input for Turntables and CD PlayersAlthough designed primarily as a software control surface, the SC System provides DJs with the ability to connect a real turntable or CD player into their Macs or PCs via a switchable Aux input. This input is useful for mixing real world sources along with your software, and for sampling or archiving vinyl and other audio into your computer. Superior Build QualityUnlike other DJ control surfaces, the SCS.1m Mix Controller offers truly professional, no-compromise build quality. Every knob, fader, LED, and LCD is of utmost quality, and even the chassis is designed for years of real-world use in demanding live and studio environments. Introducing the SC System: The future of digital DJing on Mac and PCOnce upon a time, DJs wouldn't have considered spinning sets from a laptop. But today, the writing is not only on the wall -- it's glowing in 20-foot neon letters. Thanks to their portability, processing power, massive song storage, and rapid advances in DJ software, laptops are here to stay. With this in mind, Stanton boldly introduces the world's first truly professional DJ control system, designed to fully empower laptop DJs and desktop producers.Super. Natural. Control. In recent years, the DJ world has been flooded by a range of new controllers designed for laptop mixing. Unfortunately, these new entry-level systems are almost always plagued by compromises. And popular vinyl control systems, on the other hand, face the limitations of tracking timecode from vinyl, including worn-out discs, faulty needles or turntables, and increased tracking latency (delay). Breaking free from the past, Stanton's new SC System ushers in a new era of DJ performance. Led by the SCS.1m Mix Controller, the SC System eliminates all previous limitations, providing a rock-solid system with precise feedback and almost supernatural control over your DJ software. The result of many years of developme