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Hercules

DJControl Inpulse 500

DJ Controller · Released 2020

Two-deck controller with beatmatching guides, retractable feet, and hardware microphone/AUX mixing.

Overview

Mixer channels
2
Built-in audio interface
Yes
Operation mode
Computer / mobile
Controller layout
Club / standard
Jog / platter type
Capacitive-touch
Master output class
Unbalanced
Standalone playback
No
Standalone mixer
No
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Specifications

Units:

“-” means no value is recorded. Conversions (≈) are approximate.

Software & operation

Official software support

Serato DJ

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
Yes (Lite)

Lite is free; Pro requires a separate paid license or subscription.

Traktor

Official support
Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock
-

Official Traktor Pro 3 mapping is provided by Hercules.

VirtualDJ

Official support
Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock
-

djay

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
-

DJUCED

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
Yes

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Operation mode
Computer / mobile
Standalone playback
No
Built-in audio interface
Yes

Decks & mixer

Mixer channels
2
Deck control
2
Physical deck sections
2
Controller layout
Club / standard
Standalone mixer
No
DVS
No
Channel gain / trim knobs
Yes
EQ bands per channel
3
Per-channel filter
Yes
Hardware crossfader curve
Yes

Connections

Master output
  • 2 × 6.35 mm TS (unbalanced)
  • 2 × RCA (unbalanced)
Master output class
Unbalanced
Booth output
None
Headphones
  • 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo
Microphone inputs
  • 1 × 6.35 mm TRS
Line / phono inputs
None
Aux input
  • 1 × stereo RCA
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo
Computer USB
  • 1 × USB-B
Dual-computer support
No
DMX output
No
Built-in speakers
No
Connection exceptions
Hercules doesn’t specify whether the 6.35 mm master jacks are balanced. AUX and microphone inputs use hardware mixing.

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter type
Capacitive-touch
Jog / platter diameter
≈ 140 mm
Jog display
No
Jog display technology
No display
Feel / tension adjustment
No

Performance & FX

Pads per deck
8
Pad backlighting
RGB
Dedicated stems controls
No
Hardware FX
Yes
FX controls
  • Knobs / buttons
Extra features
  • Beatmatch Guide
  • Retractable feet
  • Hardware AUX filter

Display & media

Main display
No display
Touchscreen technology
No touchscreen
Media / storage
None
Network / wireless
None

Size & power

Dimensions note
Dimensions are measured with feet folded. Height increases with the feet extended; the manufacturer product page lists different dimensions from the manual.
Width
≈ 540 mm
Depth
≈ 296 mm
Height
≈ 56 mm
Weight
3.2 kg
Power source
USB bus-powered

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)
24
Sample rate (kHz)
44.1

Notable included items

Notable included items
  • USB cable

Manual, firmware & drivers

User manual ↗ Firmware & drivers ↗

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