Hercules DJ CONTROL INPULSE 500 - Refurbished
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The Flagship Model of the Inpulse Series, Designed for Progression
Drawing on Hercules' expertise, the DJControl Inpulse 500 stands as the premium model in the Inpulse family. Its metal top plate and dedicated effect and mixing controls make it a reliable controller for moving from learning to ambitious performances, while retaining the brand's educational DNA.Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
Ideal for beginner to intermediate DJs aiming to advance quickly, it suits mobile sets, bars, intimate clubs, and livestreams. The hardware mixer with mic and auxiliary inputs allows integration of an external source or voice without software latency, while the light guides provide reassurance in real-world conditions.Features and Innovations
The central "Filter/FX" rack links effects and filters for expressive one-move transitions. The touch-sensitive jogs offer precise scratching, complemented by 16 RGB pads for hot cues, loops, and slicer. Retractable feet elevate the controller to protect the surface and facilitate cable routing. Supplied with Serato DJ Lite and DJUCED, it supports legal streaming of millions of tracks (TIDAL, SoundCloud GO+ on the Serato DJ Lite side; Beatport LINK, Beatsource LINK, Qobuz on the DJUCED side) and offers the IMA musical assistant for coherent sets, featuring the "Energy" function in DJUCED and Autoplay in Serato DJ Lite. Slip and Quantize modes are available in both DJUCED and Serato DJ Pro.Technical specifications
| Master output (speakers) | 2 x 6.35 mm jack + 2 x RCA | Potentiometers | master volume, headphone volume, and cue-to-mix |
| Headphone outputs | 6.35 mm jack + 3.5 mm stereo jack | VU meters | 2 for decks + 1 master |
| Aux input | 2 x RCA + 1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack | Per deck | 1 filter, 3 EQ bands, 1 gain, 1 volume fader, 1 VU meter |
| Microphone input | balanced 6.35 mm jack | Tempo guide | light indicators along the tempo fader |
| Resolution | 24-bit / 44.1 kHz | Beat Align guide | light indicator under the jogwheel |
| Loop | In/Out + loop encoder | Integrated streaming | TIDAL and SoundCloud GO+ (Serato DJ Lite); Beatport LINK, Beatsource LINK, and Qobuz (DJUCED) |
| Modes | Vinyl (Slip, Quantize in DJUCED and Serato DJ Pro) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the refurbished Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 suitable for beginner DJs?
This model is aimed at beginner to intermediate DJs, featuring tempo guides and Beat Align under the jogwheels. The 16 RGB pads control hot cues, loops, and slicer functions.
What audio outputs are available for speakers and headphones?
The Master output includes 2 6.35 mm jacks and 2 RCA connectors. Two headphone jacks are provided: one 6.35 mm jack and one 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack.
Can a microphone and auxiliary source be connected to this controller?
A balanced 6.35 mm microphone input and an Aux input via 2 RCA or 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack are built into the hardware mixer. The mic or external source can thus be added without software latency.
Which DJ software is included with the controller?
Serato DJ Lite and DJUCED are provided. Streaming is accessible through TIDAL and SoundCloud GO+ in Serato DJ Lite, or Beatport LINK, Beatsource LINK, and Qobuz in DJUCED. Slip and Quantize modes are available in DJUCED as well as in Serato DJ Pro.
Are the jog wheels of the DJControl Inpulse 500 suitable for scratching?
The touch-sensitive jogwheels allow precise scratch control, featuring a Vinyl mode.
