Mackie d.2 Pro DJ Mixer

Mackie d.2 Pro picks up where original Mackie d.2 model left off, with enhanced FireWire capabilities for direct connection to Mac or PC, more flexible routing, and Traktor Scratch certification for spinning digital music files using standard turntables with specially coded vinyl. Taken together, this enhanced feature set elevates this two-channel mixer into a true DJ performance and production console. The d.2 pro console brings its unrivaled sound quality courtesy of premium studio grade VCA-based analog circuitry, audiophile-grade phono preamps, an Infinium contact-free crossfader, and XLR balanced main outputs.

Mackie d.2 Pro at a Glance:

Full-Featured Firewire Connections
Production And Performance
Scratch Your Digital Music Files
Tracktion 3
The Infinium Crossfader
An Analog VCA Design

Full-Featured Firewire Connections
The d.2 pro is the first two-channel DJ-style console to offer onboard 13x6 FireWire connectivity with 24 bit/96kHz sampling rates. So you can plug directly into your FireWire-ready Mac or PC (Mac OSX 10.3.9 or higher, Windows XP, SP2 or higher), and start spinning all your digital music files from iTunes, Traktor Scratch, Ableton Live and more (see sidebar). The d.2 pro's FireWire connectivity also lets you record your sets and original music productions directly to your computer without any additional hardware. This makes it a complete solution for building mix CDs, recording podcasts, broadcasts, or any one of dozens of other applications.

Production And Performance
A small DJ/remix studio typically includes many different components, from turntables to a laptop. So we made sure you could connect a wide range of gear into a d.2 pro simultaneously and "tie it all together." No more audio interface. No more mess of cables. But we didn't sleep on the d.2 pro's performance features either, so you'll be equally at home using it in the club.

Scratch Your Digital Music Files
Like the flagship d.4 pro, the d.2 pro is among a small handful of audio interfaces that's Certified Traktor® Scratch Ready. What's this mean? By upgrading the d.2 pro with Native Instrument's Traktor® Scratch software, you can mix and scratch digital music files on your computer using your standard turntables and CDJs with specially coded vinyl and CDs. While other DJ mixers require additional hardware to interface with special 'timecoded' vinyl control records and CDs, the d.2 pro is set up to interpret Traktor's external timecode directly, allowing you to pull up your entire digital track library, right on your trusty ol' 1200s. Find out more about this amazing software here.

Tracktion 3
When its time to start making your own beats, the included Tracktion 3 music production software has your back. The production hardware bundle is easy-to-use software gives you unlimited track count*, and it comes loaded with a staggering library of loops, instruments, and stunning effects. Designed around a simple, single-screen interface, Tracktion is the fastest, most powerful way to turn your musical ideas into finished songs. Go to the Tracktion 3 page and get all the details.

The Infinium Crossfader
How could we create such a killer DJ console without paying special attention to the crossfader? We couldn't. The d.2 pro's Infinium contact-free crossfader delivers precise, ultra-smooth response for years... no matter how much you scratch. And without the risk of dust and grime deteriorating its audio performance, this crossfader will sound as good in 10 years as the day you bought your mixer. Featuring an adjustable tension control, which can be set using a small screwdriver, the Infinium crossfader's feel can be customized to be as loose or tight as you desire.

An Analog VCA Design
For the tech-heads out there, we figured you'd want to know a bit about the the d.2 pro's analog circuitry. Specifically, the d.2 pro uses an all-analog Voltage-Controlled Amplifier (VCA) design with ultra high-performance components, tuned to provide the maximum headroom and lowest noise of any mixer in its class. Thanks to this VCA design, the d.2 is immune to the deterioration in sound quality that often plagues traditional DJ mixers. Dust particles and the general crud of life wrecks old-school faders - but VCA faders power right through these obstacles night after night, year after year, to deliver rock-solid performance with zero audio degradation. VCAs also let you fine-tune the curves of the faders to perfectly suit your style, and even reverse them via conveniently positioned controls.

Features

FireWire Port

13x6 FireWire support allows DJs to access digital-audio files from iTunes, Trackor Scratch and other software titles without additional hardware. DJs may simultaneously record DJ sets for CD burning or Podcasting directly to a Mac or PC.

Infinium Crossfader

Mackie's patented Infinium crossfader features a contact-free design that is sure to deliver precise, ultra-smooth response for years.

VCA-Based Analog Circuitry

The d.2 uses an all-analog Voltage-Controlled Amplifier (VCA) design with ultra high-performance components. The result delivers maximum headroom and the lowest noise-floor of any mixer in its class.

Balanced and Unbalanced Output

The output section features balanced XLR and 1/4" phone outputs, as well as RCA phono unbalanced outputs.

Crossfade Contour Adjust

The crossfader and channel-faders feature contour adjust with reverse switches for smooth or abrupt transitions.

Transform / Line Switches

The line switches also double as a "transform" effect switch for turntablists and scratch DJs.

Rugged Design

The d.2 features a 14-gauge all-steel chassis for maximum durability on the road.

Specifications

Total # Of Channels: 2

Input Connectors:
Turntable/Line Switchable RCA Phono x2 CD/Line RCA Phono x3
XLR - 1/4" Combi-Connector Microphone
Stereo 1/4" Phone Effect Return

Output Connectors:
Balanced Stereo XLR Main
Balanced Stereo 1/4" Phone Booth
Unbalanced Stereo RCA Phono Record
Stereo 1/4" TRS Headphone

Signal to Noise Ratio:
Mic Input (150 ohm source impedance): Less than -123dBu
CD/Line Input (150 ohm source impedance): Less than -110 dBu

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz

EQ Section:
Mic Channel -
Low: +/- 15dB @ 80Hz
Mid: +/- 15dB @ 2.5kHz
Low: +/- 15dB @ 12kHz
PGM Channel -
Low: +10/-infdB @ 300Hz
Mid: +10/-infdB @ 1kHz
Low: +10/-infdB @ 4kHz

Power:
Power Consumption 20 watts
Universal AC Power Supply: 100 VAC - 240 VAC, 50-60Hz

Dimensions (WxHxD): 10 x 15.49 x 4.62" (254 x 393.4 x 117.3mm)

Weight: 11 lb (5 kg)