Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12 Digital-Analog Direct-Drive Hybrid Turntable

Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12 Digital-Analog Direct-Drive Hybrid Turntable

Tone-arm-free DVS control eliminates skipping in digital playback
No matter how hard you scratch, you’ll never experience needle skipping when you use the PLX-CRSS12 in Digital Vinyl mode, thanks to the tone-arm-free system. The new MAGVEL CLAMP holds a record firmly in place when you touch it, enabling it to directly control the digital music file, giving you the true feeling of vinyl with no need to use the tone arm. When playing analog records, the experience will be just like using the popular PLX-1000 deck.

Feeling adjustment to suit your style
You can quickly adjust the record's “weight” with the dial on top of the MAGVEL CLAMP. This means you can effortlessly continue your performance without the hassle of changing slip mats or slip sheets.

Customizable torque level
It's easy to change the turntable rotation torque level in the utility settings to suit your preference. You can choose from “High” for quick startup when you press PLAY, “Low” for the traditional torque speed that many DJs are familiar with, and “Mid” for a balance between the two.

Adjustable stopping speed
Use the switch on the front of the deck to adjust the time it takes for the turntable to stop when you press STOP. The “Min” is sharp. The “Mid” uses a traditional stopping speed that's familiar to DJs. And the “Max” creates the longest stopping speed for a gradual and dramatic finish to a track or performance.

Performance Pads for accurate and rapid control
The PLX-CRSS12 inherits classic turntable layout elements, but a new addition is the 4 built-in MIDI-mappable Performance Pads which put your favorite features at your fingertips. They’re right where you need them - just below the platter - so you can fire off Hot Cues and samples quicker than ever, which comes in handy even more if you’re performing on a mixer that has no pads. There’s native support for various pad modes (see below), and a dedicated button enables you to switch control from pads 1-4 to 5-8. The pads are MIDI mappable too, so you can assign them to other features.

OLED display for quick confirmation of track information
The built-in OLED display also helps you focus on the deck. You can keep an eye on the tempo range and key when Step Pitching and, when you connect the PLX-CRSS12 via USB to your PC/Mac running DJ software, you can reference BPM, key, deck number information. The display also gives you quick access to the utility settings - all of which reduces the need to break concentration and look at your laptop or mixer during a performance.

A switching power supply is used to eliminate transformer power supply vibration and flux leakage, and unwanted noise is suppressed, resulting in high-resolution sound quality.

As with the PLX-1000, the upper part of the chassis is made of high-mass die-cast zinc and the lower part is made of 8 mm thick resin to optimize the chassis structure and vibration-damping materials.

The RCA terminals are made of machined gold-plated parts like those on the PLX-1000, and the phono signal is directly transmitted through a stable connection with the plug to reproduce the sound of analog records with high-quality audio.

Robust and elegant design in matte black color
The PLX-CRSS12 has a matte black color scheme, with special coatings applied to the tone arm and other metal parts, plus carefully crafted details that give it a robust and elegant appearance.

Serato DJ Pro and rekordbox compatibility
The PLX-CRSS12 is compatible with Serato DJ Pro and rekordbox. By connecting this unit to a PC/Mac with DJ software installed, and to a mixer that supports the DVS function of the respective DJ software, you can start playing in Digital Vinyl mode and use the Performance Pads.

Key Features

• Drive Method: Servo-type direct drive
• Platter: Aluminum, die-casting diameter: 332 mm
• Motor: 3-phase, brushless DC motor
• Universal type S-shape tone arm
• Gimbal-supported type bearing structure
• Static balance type
• USB-C port

Technical Specifications

Accessories
Platter
Screws for platter
Screwdriver
MAGVEL CLAMP
Slip mat
Slip sheet
Dust cover
Balance weight
Sub weight
Headshell
Shell weight
Power cord
Audio cable (with ground wire)
USB cable
Quick Start Guide
Warranty (for some regions) *
Precautions for Use
Width
17.83 in
Height
6.26 in
Depth
13.9 in
Weight
26.9 lb
Turntables
Drive Method
Servo-type direct drive
Platter
Aluminum, die-casting diameter: 332 mm
Motor
3-phase, brushless DC motor
Braking System
Electronic brake
Rotation Speed
33⅓ rpm, 45 rpm
Rotation Adjustment Range
±8, ±16, ±50 %
Wow and Flutter
0.15% or less WRMS (JIS WTD)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
65 dB (DIN-B)
Starting Torque
High: 0.45 N·m (4.5 kgf·cm) or more
Mid: 0.32 N·m (3.2 kgf·cm)
Low: 0.2 N·m (2.0 kgf·cm)
Start Time
0.3 sec (at 33⅓ rpm)
Brake Time
Max: 3.5 seconds
Mid: 1.0 seconds
Min: 0.5 seconds or less
Tone Arm
Arm Type
Universal Type S-shape tone arm
Gimbal-supported type bearing structure
Static balance type
Overhang
0.59 in
Effective Length
9.06 in
Tracking Error
Within 3 Degrees
Height Adjustment Range
0.24 in
Stylus Pressure Variable Range
0-4 g (1 scale 0.1 g)
Cartridge Weight Single
2.5-12 g (includes mounting materials)
Terminals
USB
1 USB C port
Outputs
1 PHONO(RCA)

Installation / Use Cases

• Use as a hybrid direct-drive turntable for both analog vinyl playback and Digital Vinyl mode performance.
• Suitable for DJs who want DVS control without needle skipping during digital playback.
• Use the MAGVEL CLAMP to hold a record firmly in place while controlling digital music files.
• Use the adjustment dial on the MAGVEL CLAMP to change the record feel without changing slip mats or slip sheets.
• Use the customizable torque settings to choose High, Mid, or Low rotation torque for different DJ styles.
• Use the adjustable stopping speed for sharp, traditional, or gradual stop effects.
• Use the four built-in MIDI-mappable Performance Pads for Hot Cues, samples, and software control.
• Use the OLED display to check tempo range, key, BPM, deck number, and utility settings.
• Use with Serato DJ Pro or rekordbox when connected to a compatible DVS mixer and PC/Mac.