Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12

The Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12 professional digital-analog hybrid turntable is a game-changing deck and the world’s first to offer DVS control of digital music via DJ software as well as analog playback of vinyl records. Never worry about needle skipping again when you use the PLX-CRSS12 in DVS mode with Serato DJ Pro or rekordbox. The tone-arm-free playback means artists can scratch a real analog record as vigorously as they like without fear of missing a beat. And when they want to play a record the traditional way, they can simply switch the deck to Analog mode and use the tone arm as normal.

The PLX-CRSS12 can adapt to suit the artist style. By adjusting the rotation dial on the included Magvel clamp, artists can change how “heavy” or “light” the record feels. Artists can also adjust the turntable’s torque level in the utility settings, and there are three stopping speeds to choose from. At first glance, artists will see how the PLX-CRSS12 has been designed for fluid scratching and intuitive performances. And when they look closer, they’ll notice new features that enable a greater level of control and creativity. The battle-style layout leaves plenty of room for scratching and there are four MIDI-mappable performance pads too. Artists can also keep an eye on crucial information via the OLED display. As well as the exciting features artists can see, the PLX-CRSS12 includes a host of new additions which are hidden. Various components have been upgraded from the highly respected PLX-1000 professional turntable to create the best-ever analog sound from a Pioneer DJ deck. 

PLX-CRSS12 specifications

General

• Power requirements AC 110 V – 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
• Power consumption 8 W
• Power consumption (standby) 0.5 W
• Weight 12.2 kg / 26.9 lb
• Maximum Dimensions (W × D × H) 453 × 353 × 159 mm / 17.8" x 13.9" x 6.3"
• Tolerable operating temperature +5 °C – +35 °C (+41 °F – +95 °F)
• Tolerable operating humidity 5% – 85% (no condensation)

Turntable part

• Drive method Servo type direct drive
• Motor 3-phase brushless DC motor
• Braking system Electronic brake
• Rotation speed 33⅓ rpm, 45 rpm
• Rotation speed adjustment range ±8%, ±16%, ±50%
• Wow and flutter 0.15 % or less WRMS (JIS WTD)
• S/N ratio 65 dB (DIN-B)
• Turntable Aluminum die-casting diameter: 332 mm
• 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 seconds (at 33⅓ rpm)
• Brake time Max：3.5 seconds
• Mid：1.0 seconds
• Min：0.5 seconds or less

Tone arm part

• Arm type Universal type S-shape tone arm,
• gimbal-supported type bearing structure, static
• balance type
• Effective length 230 mm
• Overhang 15 mm
• Tracking error Within 3°
• Arm height adjustment range 6 mm
• Stylus pressure variable range 0 g – 4.0 g (1 scale 0.1 g)
• Proper cartridge weight 2.5 g – 12 g
• *Cartridge weight includes the mounting screws
• and nuts.
• When shell weight is used 2.5 g – 5.5 g
• When only balance weight is used 5 g – 9 g
• When sub weight is used 8.5 g – 12 g
• Input / Output terminals
• PHONO output terminal RCA pin jacks: 1 set
• USB terminal Type-C: 1 set