Apr 15
Supposing you’ve already gotten an in-dash receiver this year – inside 2014, that is – and you bought it from Pioneer, you’re in for an Apple-flavored treat. The company has … Continue reading
Mar 13
Pioneer makes a lot of home theater gear covering a range of prices and feature sets. The company makes its Elite line, which are high-end receivers that are aimed at … Continue reading
Mar 05
Normally when we are talking about a new set of headphones aimed at the DJ crowd, we are looking at headphones that have big over the ear cups. Pioneer has … Continue reading
Jan 22
Pioneer has announced a new addition to its line of DJ gear with the Serato compatible DDJ-SZ DJ controller. The company says that the DDJ-SZ is designed for the DJ … Continue reading
Nov 25
Pioneer CDJ-900NXS Professional Multi Player aims at DJs with color LCD and WiFi
Posted in: Today's ChiliPioneer has been making gear for DJs of all levels for a long time. The company has budget DJ gear for the DJ just starting up to gear aimed at DJs that have the skill and cash to afford the high-end hardware that Pioneer makes. Pioneer has unveiled its latest product for the DJ called […]
Apr 11
Pioneer Electronics has unveiled a pair of new A/V receivers that fit into its Elite range. The receivers include the VSX-43 and VSX-70. The VSX-43 is a 7.1-channel receiver while the VSX-70 is a 7.2-channel receiver. Both of the receivers also support multiple zone and multiple source audio management.
Other common features for the two receivers is support for high-resolution file format playback, custom installation features, and 4K Ultra HD compatibility. Both receivers can be controlled via the Pioneer ControlApp and iControlAV2013 app. The 43 series can be configured as a true 7.1-channel set up or a 5.1-channel set up with the two extra channels operating a pair of speakers in the second room for dual zone capability.
The receiver supports the ability to do things like watch a movie on the main zone and listen to music from a CD in the second zone at the same time. The 70 series offers the ability to use different entertainment sources in three zones at the same time. The second zone supports two speakers while the third zone supports an additional HDMI source.
The VSX-70 has eight HDMI inputs. Each receiver also supports Mobile High Definition Link connectivity and the front HDMI inputs on the receivers double as an MHL 2.0 input for MHL equipped Android devices. The VSX-43 will sell for $525 and the VSX-70 will sell for $750. Both receivers are available at Pioneer retailers now.
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Pioneer unveils new VSX-43 and VSX-70 Elite Receivers is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Apr 09
Pioneer has added another new item to its DJ controller line. The new device is called the DJM-750 four-channel digital DJ mixer. The DJ mixer has a high-performance USB soundcard built-in and is fitted with the industry’s first Boost Color FX feature. That feature allows the user to change the intensity of various effects by turning a built-in effects knob.
The Boost Color FX feature allows the user to change the parameter of the effect by varying the rotation speed of the integrated controller knob. The faster the knob is turned, the more the selected effect is intensified. The knob can work with any of the integrated mixer effects including effects such as filter, crush, noise, and jet.
The Sound Color FX feature also offers the same four effects providing more creative mixing options. Pioneer says that users can switch between Sound Color FX and Boost Color FX to match the music playing. The mixer also has a Beat Effect feature with 13 different types of effects that can be combined with both the Boost Color FX and Sound Color FX to create over 100 types of effects.
The DJ mixer features a 24-bit/96 kHz high-performance USB soundcard inside. That USB soundcard supports simultaneous input and output of stereo signals from up to four inputs and outputs. The mixer also has a 32-bit digital sound processor and send/return circuit parts combined with a low-jitter crystal oscillator for precise audio signals an accurate audio reproduction. The DJ mixer will be available in black or silver with both landing in June for $1199.
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Pioneer DJM-750 4-channel digital DJ mixer expands creativity is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Mar 06
Pioneer Electronics has unveiled its new 2013 line of home theater A/V receivers. The new receivers promise to make it easy to integrate your smartphone into your home theater entertainment options. The new A/V receiver line includes the VSX-523 and VSX-823 5.1-channel, VSX-1023 7.1-channel, and VSX-1123 7.2-channel receivers.
All of those receivers share many of the same features. The new receivers have expanded iPhone, iPad, and iPod support allowing users to listen to their music store those devices and display album art and metadata when connected to a TV or other display source. The three top models in the range can play content from the iPad and charge the device with support for iPhone and iPod devices via cables.
One of the cables available does support the Lightning port on the iPhone 5. The high-end 1123 unit also has an interactive owner’s manual that helps users learn the functions of the receiver by automatically opening content about a specific feature on the receiver when the user presses a button and needs more detail. The 823 and 1023 receivers can also be controlled using smartphone applications.
On 823 and higher models, the receivers feature a MHL 2.0 input and the new receivers also support HTC Connect. The three top models of receivers support Apple AirPlay for wireless streaming from the iPhone or iPod. Other features of family include 4K Ultra HD Pass Through on all of the new receivers and the high-end 1123 is able upscale analog and HDMI video signals to 4K Ultra HD resolution. The new receivers will be available in March at prices ranging from $279 up to $629.
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Pioneer unveils new AV receivers with smartphone integration is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jan 09
Pioneer Electronics unveiled three new in-dash navigation systems at CES 2013. The new navigation systems include the AVIC-Z150BH, AVIC-X950BH and AVIC-X850BT. All three of the systems promise advanced route guidance, multimedia entertainment, and smartphone connectivity functions.
The three navigation systems specifically feature iPhone 5 compatibility and high resolution touch screen displays ranging from 6.1 to 7-inches in size. Other features of the navigation systems include a new mapping interface with integrated real-time traffic information available. The navigation receivers also have a new graphical user interface, AppRadio Mode, integrated Bluetooth, and are SiriusXM ready.
The receivers also support HD Radio and DVD/CD/MP3 playback along with USB connectivity. The iPhone 5 connectivity for the navigation products does require the optional Pioneer CD-IH202 kit that sells for $50 and two Apple accessories including the Lightning to USB cable and the Lightning digital AV Adapter is required for the AVIC-Z150BH and AVIC-X950BH.
The AVIC-X850BT requires the optional CD-IV202NAVI kit that retails for $100, the Lightning to USB cable, and the Lightning to VGA adapter. With these accessories, the user will be able to select control iPhone 5 apps via the in-dash touchscreen display. Drivers will also be able to play and control music and video stored on the iPhone 5 on the larger Pioneer tuner screen. The AVIC-X850BT, AVIC-X950BH and AVIC-Z150BH will be available in late March with suggested retail prices of $800, $950 and $1200, respectively.
Pioneer Electronics unveils new in-dash nav systems at CES 2013 is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Nov 15
Pioneer Electronics has added another new product to its DJ mixer line. The new product is called the DJM-2000nexus performance mixer. The device is designed to complement the recently released CDJ-2000nexus multiplayer. The new DJ mixer offers more mixing functions, including a Beat Slice and Sync Master function.
The DJ mixer also has Pioneer Pro DJ Link technology built-in. Other features include a 5.8-inch LCD multitouch panel with screen effects. The device also supports Beat Effects, and MIDI control capability. The DJ mixer can be linked using network cables with multiple Pro DJ Link enabled Pioneer CDJ players.
That connectivity allows the devices to share a single SD card with music files or USB storage. The device can also interface with up to two laptops that are running the Pioneer rekordbox music management software to allow two DJs to switch between performances. The DJM-2000nexus has excellent sound quality with an audio circuit clock using a highly stable crystal oscillator, and it uses noise reduction circuitry.
The mixer also has an integrated peak limiter to keep audio playing at maximum output while limiting distortion and preventing damage to the mixer. The mixer also has a Live Sampler allowing sound from microphone or master output to be recorded directly to the mixer and then sent out to a supported CDJ device for scratching or sampling. The DJM-2000nexus will be available in November for $2999.
Pioneer Electronics unveils new DJM-2000nexus DJ mixer is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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