The PMC-CX is a revolutionary 19"mixer  loaded with features that can not be found on any othermixer. The PMC-CX was essentially built to give Carl Cox what he always wanted in a mixer. A solid, reliable, high performance mixer that has enough features to allow him to give 110% during every performance.Vestax combined the PMC-37pro and the PMC-500 to come up with the ultimate club mixer that not only caters to the needs of the DJs but also the needs of club owners and installation companies.

Below: DJ Carl Cox conducting an intensive lab test on PMC-CX with a pair of PDX2300 @ Vestax Headquarter (Tokyo, Japan)

FEATURES

Input Matrix
The PMC-CX is the second mixer in the Vestax family that offers an input matrix per PGM. Just like the PMC-37pro, this mixer allows you to assign any input to any PGM. This is a radical idea that completely opens up new possibilities for the creative DJ.

Three Band Filter Per PGM
Each PGM has a high pass, low pass and notch filter to create some awesome effects. The filter section is clearly marked on the mixer by a large red knob under the three band Isolators.

Three Band Isolators Per Channel
The PMC-CX uses three band isolators per PGM that offers 100% infinity cut and +4dB of boost. This is an EQ section that DJs dream about. The isolators have oversized EQ knobs that have the perfect amount of resistance when dropping in or out the desired frequencies. The +4dB of boost is just enough gain to allow the DJ to emphasize the frequencies without overdriving and creating distortion. Club owners also appreciate the +4dB of gain because DJs will not do any damage to their expensive sound system.

Meters Per PGM
The PMC-CX has meters on the individual PGM inputs and the master outputs.  All of the meters can be found in the upper right hand corner. There are two large VU meters for the master outputs and just below the VU meters are 12 segment LED meters for the individual PGM inputs.

Tight Torque InputFaders
The PMC-CX is equipped with the best faders in the world. These are 60mm tight torque PCV faders that offe the most accurate fade and smoothest feel on the market. The cross fader is a third generation PCV fader with curve control. The cross fader is user replaceable, but with a life expectancy of 2,000,000 passes it pretty much guarantees that it should never need replacing.

Input and OutputAttenuation
All PGM inputs and master outputs have selectable gain attenuation switches of 0dB or -10dB allowing the owner to cut up to -20dB. This is a very important feature to have on mixers that will be used in very loud environments like clubs or bars. Club and bar owners can reduce the risk of damage to their sound system by limiting the amount of gain. DJs are notorious for running in there red. These attenuation options will prohibit DJs from over-gaining.

Output Section
The output section on the PMC-CX incorporates one of Carl Cox’s favorite Vestax units, the DCR-1200, a three band isolator with antiphase. As if having isolators on each PGM wasn’t enough this unit gives performers even more room to be creative.Using the master isolator allows finer control over the cut and boost of the low, mid, and high ranges when the effect it is selected. When combined with antiphase it is possible to create sensational reverb-like effects over the whole mix. Antiphase inverts the isolator curve on both the low and mid frequency ranges.


On the rear panel you will find three balanced stereo XLR and unbalanced 1/4 master outputs, a stereo RCA record output, and a stereo unbalanced 1/4 master effect loop. The master loop is an insert across all the outputs, excellent for adding a compressor or an EQ.

With more than enough creative room for even the most experimental DJs the PMC-CX is truly suitable for almost any type of DJ. In addition to the features that have already been explained, there are a number of other features that make this mixer very user friendly. Without a doubt this mixer is worth the investment for any serious DJ.

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AT THE CLUBS THIS WEEK

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We Love House with djB

Friday 14 May 2004 at Zouk

We Love House is a night dedicated to spreading the foundations of house - the soul, the funk, the groove, the happy vibe. Since he started We Love House ,anchor resident djB has already shared the stage with such DJ luminaries as Louie Vega, Sandy Rivera, Bob Sinclair & DJ Gregory, and has travelled the world to DJ in places like Berlin, Rome, Bern,Zurich, Melbourne, Hong Kong and Bali. Gearing up to compile the next Rhythm mixed CD compilation series for Zouk Music, 2004 looks very promising for this Zouk ressie!

zouk/phuture admission on 14 May for non-members (incl 2 drinks): $15 before10pm, 23/$28 after

 

MTV Card presents Ferry Corsten (Holland)

Saturday15 May 2004 at Zouk till 4am

2004 is the year of Dutch Trance. Along with countrymen Tiesto and Armin Van Buuren, Ferry has propelled himself into being one of the world's top biggest trance DJs. From his humble beginnings in the Dutch Harbour City Rotterdam, Ferry started producing music in '91 and found massive success in the U.K. singles chart with "Don't be Afraid", his first major breakthroug has a solo dance artist, producer & composer. International hits released under his own solo project as System F; plus collaborations with Vincent de Moor as Veracocha; and with Tiesto as Gouryella; firmly establish Ferry's global presence. His current hit "Rock Your Body Rock", already a trance anthem worldwide, only underscores his positionin the DJ Magazine's Top 10 position.

Essential listening: Ferry Corsten > Right of Way
MTV card holders and their guest enter free before12am, limited to first 300 guests.
Happy hour tickets limited to first 300.
Members cannot sign in guests zouk/ phuture admission on 15 May for non-members (incl 2 drinks): $15before 10pm, 23/$28 after

 

Pony: DJ Battle, followed by Bounce with Andrew Chow

Wednesday 19 May 2004 atPhuture, starting 10pm Bounce with Andrew Chow