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The Finest Scratch Mixer Ever Made By Numark

Cumberland, RI, USA – June 20, 2008. Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of products for the DJ market, announces PRO SM-X, the most powerful DJ battle mixer it has made to date. Designed to the exact specifications of the world-famous DMC champion French DJ team, BIRDY NAM NAM, PRO SM-X features a 100% analog audio path to preserve the natural warmth of vinyl.

The uncompromising build quality of the SM-X is highlighted by its rugged, thick metal construction and a selection of premium-quality components including gold-plated rear panel connectors to eliminate poor cable connections, XLR master outputs for an extra-clean, balanced signal and a Pro-X-Fader crossfader - considered the world’s finest DJ crossfader. An entirely analog signal running through high-end componentry results in outstandingly high audio quality.

PRO SM-X is packed with features. Three inputs per channel including balanced ¼-inch inputs permit connection of drum machines, samplers and other musical instruments with reliable signal transmission. A three-band EQ section is available on each channel, and is switchable between +/-12 dB for traditional EQing or +12/-INF dB for use as frequency kills. A pre and post effects send and return allows use of any external effects unit. An auxiliary Session input with volume control allows mixers to be daisy-chained for a large scratch session.

In addition to the prestigious audio facilities of PRO SM-X, the mixer provides DJs with the utmost in personalized control of their performances. The Pro-X-Fader crossfader has adjustable end points and torque, enabling users to customize its feel. Crossfader and line fader reverse switches permit the fader direction to be selected to suit user preference. The slope of each side of the crossfader and each line fader is adjustable to provide comprehensive custom-tailored performance.

Key features of Numark’s PRO SM-X include:

•    Fully analog audio signal path with no A-D or D-A conversion
•    Rugged, thick metal construction
•    Pro-X-Fader crossfader has adjustable end points and torque
•    Pre/Post effects send and return
•    Three inputs per channel including BALANCED ¼-inch
•    Three-band EQ per channel, switchable between +/-12 dB (EQ) and +12/-INF dB (kill)
•    Crossfader and line fader reverse switches
•    Adjustable fader slope for each side of the crossfader and each line fader
•    XLR and RCA master outputs
•    RCA aux in/session input with volume control
•    Gold-plated rear connectors

PRO SM-X, simply put, is the finest scratch DJ battle mixer ever made by Numark. It is due at retailers in Q3-2008.