In addition to their innovative DJ products, Numark is now offering tools for the VJ or live video performer. With the increasing popularity of the “Video Jockey”, the need for video tools that function much like DJ gear becomes apparent. Numark fills that need with video mixers, video displays, and DVD players that have an extra element of control that professionals demand.
Numark AVM02 Audio/Video Mixer with Effects
Great for mobile and club DJs who work with sound and video, the rackmountable Numark AVM02 Audio/Video Mixer with Effects features separate replaceable crossfaders, a variety of video mixing options, 2 video effects sections, joystick control, multiple color background options, plus PAL and NTSC compatibility-all in an attractive, easy-to-grasp layout. The AVM02’s seperate replaceable crossfaders for audio and video feature slope control and allow you to transition from song to song without affecting the visuals or, with linked mode operation, transition sound and pictures together. The AVM02 includes a broad range of mixing options including fades, 96 wipe patterns, plus picture-in-picture (PIP) capability. And for superimposing images, the AVM02 provides Chroma Key (blue screen) and Luma Key (black screen) capability. Also features 2 video effects sections with mosaic, strobe, freeze, paint, and invert. Additionally, the AVM02 is capable of multiple simultaneous effects. This easy-to-use mixer incorporates joystick control for wipes and picture-in-picture operations and also provides 10 background color options.The AVM02 has 4 video channels with 4 composite and 4 S-video inputs. The mixer’s output complement includes 2 S-video, 2 composite main outputs, and 4 video monitor outputs. For audio related tasks, the AVM02 includes 7 stereo audio inputs, 2 microphone inputs with an audio cueing section, plus both 1/4″ and 1/8″ headphone outputs. Additionally, the AVM02 provides master balanced, unbalanced, and control booth outputs. Includes a universal power supply.
Numark VM03MKII 3-Screen Video Display
Designed with Numark’s “users first” philosophy in mind, the VM03MKII expands on its popular predecessor, the Numark VM03, by increasing each video screen’s size from 5″ to 5.6″; improving the tilt-adjustment feature for an even better viewing angle; and adding adjustable on-screen brightness, color, contrast, tint and sharpness controls for each of the three monitors.The VM03MKII is a three-screen / six-input LCD video display monitor designed for any video monitoring application. With its uniquely designed display, video producers, engineers, DJs and VJs can position the viewing angle of the unit up to 96 degrees. This is ideal for both DJ and broadcast situations, where limited space may prohibit easy viewing.The VM03MKII allows users to preview and view video sources on rugged, high-quality monitors that can be configured either as a rack mount (occupying three rack spaces) or as a tabletop unit.The VM03MKII features three 5.6-inch diagonal color TFT-LCD screens, each with two composite video inputs and a built-in video switch to allow monitoring of up to six video sources. With its pass-through output, the VM03MKII allows daisy-chaining to another video input device.
Numark AVM01 Audio Video Mixer
If you’ve had trouble integrating video into your audio setup, check this out: the AVM01 incorporates audio and video mixing for unparalleled convenience, plus it has built-in video effects. This professional performance mixer features separate crossfaders for audio and video so you can control each individually. Video mixing options include fades, 96 wipe patterns, picture-in-picture (PIP), 10 background color options, and Chroma Key (blue screen) and Luma key (black screen) capability for superimposing images. Wipes and PIP feature joystick control. 2 video effect sections with mosaic, strobe, freeze, paint, and invert (multiple simultaneous effects possible). 4 video channels with 2 composite and 2 S-video inputs. 2 S-video, 2 composite main outputs, and 4 video monitor outputs. 3 stereo audio inputs and one mic input with audio cueing section and headphone output, plus 2 stereo main audio outputs. Rackmountable rugged metal enclosure with removable rack ears for tabletop use. Universal power supply.
Numark VJ01 Tabletop DVD/CD/MP3 Player with Tilt Screen
The brilliant 5.6″ TFT LCD tilt screen display lets you easily monitor your visual content and with support for DVDs, MP3s, and CDs, the Numark VJ01 tabletop player makes it easy to incorporate visuals into your mix. Its compact tabletop design and front-loading disc tray makes it easy to fit the VJ01 anywhere. The VJ01 provides a wealth of knobs, buttons, and sliders to facilitate fast, intuitive operation, so you can easily set cue points, adjust tempo, looping, and other playback functions. With pitch bend buttons and a pitch slider, the VJ01 makes it a breeze to control pitch for both audio and video. The VJ01 also has a full set of soft touch rubber transport controls as well as dedicated navigation buttons for rapid access to the unit’s operating parameters. There are also display function buttons for working with visual content and dedicated playback function buttons that facilitate fast, effortless control during performance.With Numark’s VJ01, you won’t have to focus elsewhere to monitor your visuals and risk being distracted from the music. The 5.6″ LCD TFT tilt screen display lets you see exactly what visuals are being displayed. The VJ01 provides full DVD menu control, supports all standard DVD features, and includes non-seamless looping for repeating video clips. The VJ01 effects arsenal includes zoom, angle, slow motion, and pitch. PAL and NTSC compatible, the unit provides S-Video and RCA composite video outputs for connection to external display equipment. Audio outputs include stereo RCA and S/PDIF.Numark’s VJ01 plays a wealth of disc formats. Video formats include DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, VCD, and SVCD. Supported audio formats include CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3DVD, and MP3CD.
Numark NuVJ Video Mixer for DJs
The NuVJ video controller from Numark works with ArKaos custom software and is designed to manipulate videos much the same way DJs mix music. The software package includes its own library of video clips and more than 30 real time video effects, or input your own images from an external movie camera or video source. Then, use the DJ-style set up to prepare your own ambient video show, use the crossfader to mix videos and visual effects on-the-fly for a more mind-blowing display, or leave it on automatic for a synchronized, preset compilation that coordinates with the music.The intuitive NuVJ mixer is easier, more versatile and more affordable than any other VJ product on the market. While other equipment relies on hardware to mix video, the NuVJ software developed by ArKaos uses the power of graphic cards present in every computer. It seamlessly integrates software and hardware for a professional quality, hassle-free performance.The big wheel controllers allow the DJ or VJ to easily trigger high-resolution images and video clips, add effects to them, toggle the speed, or mix them through an onboard DJ-style crossfader, tweaking them in order to create unique and spectacular shows. The hardware controller works fluidly with existing DJ gear and the software is compatible with most computers and laptops. The NuVJ Video Controller is the ideal tool for DJs or VJs in search of their first video setup who want to show off their audio and visual skills.
