General
The Pioneer CDJ-850-K is an excellent player that boasts the same basic qualities as its larger counterparts but comes at a more attractive price. If you want to benefit from the functionality of Rekordbox but you're not really interested in any unnecessary frills, it's an ideal choice. The CDJ-850 immediately takes you back to the familiar days of the CDJ-800 but offers a few more practical, up-to-date features. This model is also available in silver.
The Black CDJ-850-K
Thanks to a sleek, black design, the CDJ-850-K is a great match with the Pioneer DJM-800 or the black finished, Pioneer DJM-700. This isn't the first time Pioneer decided to issue their DJ gear in different colours. Their equipment doesn't just offer great functionality, it looks outstanding, making it a great choice for demanding DJs who care what their DJ booths look like. This way, everyone can customise according to their own personal style.
Technology, construction and Rekordbox
The CDJ-850 is a great example of a no-nonsense player. Featuring nothing but cleverly developed basics, it's available for a very reasonable price, so you're able to familiarise yourself with the typical Pioneer look and feel without spending your life savings. The CDJ-850 is compatible with Rekordbox, which means it's possible to use the player at home to manage your music collection or prep your next set, since they can be accessed easily at any time.
One of the most characteristic features of the CDJ-850-K is the large, smooth jog wheel Pioneer players are renowned for. You'll find the same jog wheels on Pioneer's top-segment players, so transitioning from a CDJ-850 to a CDJ-2000 won't give you any trouble. The CDJ-850 is an excellent choice if you're interested in using its MIDI functionality in combination with your favourite software. Its effortless integration with packages like Traktor opens up another dimension and thanks to its high-grade, built-in audio interface, recording demo-sets is as easy as connecting the unit to your computer and won't require any external peripherals.
Tabletop CD players come standard with a short RCA-RCA cable, which allows you to connect them to a mixer. For intensive use, we recommend that you add a more supple cable with more rugged connectors to your order, such as the Procab CAB800.
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- Please note: the CDJ-850-K is sold individually, the DJM-700-K or any of the other accessories pictured are not included.