Pacemaker DJing system gets demonstrated on video

Just months after catching wind of the Pacemaker handheld DJ system, the (lucky) folks over at Digital-Lifestyles managed to get their hands on a prototype unit and spend a few quality moments perusing its features. Interestingly, their unit did indeed sport a color display, but still retained the 120GB hard drive that was previously expected. 'Course, you're already well aware of what this thing can potentially do for you, so without further ado, be sure and check out the hands-on videos waiting after the break.

Update: Aaaand we have a price. €520, about $700 US, shipping in December. More info here.

[stridermt2k Posted Aug 30th 2007 10:53AM]

But you CAN go near microwave ovens with this one, right?

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 30th 2007 10:56AM]

I kind of want one of those. Any idea on cost?

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 30th 2007 11:08AM]

good luck djing after a few drinks with that one.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 30th 2007 11:19AM]

i dont care how much...i NEED one.

[qxz86 Posted Aug 30th 2007 11:21AM]

Pretty freaking slick.

But, how much money, and can I scratch on it?

[rabbadab Posted Aug 30th 2007 12:42PM]

€520 not including tax / freight

You can pre-book one here: http://prebook.pacemaker.net/

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 30th 2007 1:20PM]

wow id really really like one. just prebooked spot #22. But at over $600US I dont think ill be able to afford. great idea though

[modrak Posted Aug 30th 2007 3:56PM]

umm, that's what my ipod needs...but I haven't seen them do a real mix on that...any idea why ? :(

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 31st 2007 3:17AM]

What defines a "real mix" to you?
In the second clip on this page you can see/hear him flip the crossfader (the LED-lit bar in the middle) back and forth and in the first clip you can see/hear him "take down the treble as well".

As far as I see these two clips demonstrates how the visual EQ, track selection and (multitouch) crossfader works.
If they are consistant with the multitouch feature on the crossfader one might hope that you can do similar multitouch "taps" with the gain and EQ settings.

When I got half way through this comment I finally realized what you probably mean; no pitch/BPM adjustments and no cueing/track position is shown in these two clips... but I guess more clips are available? *here's hoping..*

[Jesse S Posted Aug 30th 2007 6:22PM]

Please, does it have an optical or digital out?

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 31st 2007 2:47AM]

I checked out www.pacemaker.net, pretty cool stuff. Can't wait.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 31st 2007 11:07AM]

Be sure to check it out at IFA (Harman/JBL hall)