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DDJ-SB2

Legacy

DJ Controller · Released 2015

Entry-level two-channel Serato controller with eight performance pads per deck, built-in audio and USB bus power.

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)

Serato DJ Intro was originally bundled free; Pro is an optional paid upgrade.

VirtualDJ

Official support
Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock
-

djay

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
-

Legacy controller: official support may be limited to older software versions and operating systems.

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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
User-replaceable crossfader
No
Hardware crossfader curve
No

Connections

Master output
  • 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 TS
Line / phono inputs
None
Aux input
None
Computer USB
  • 1 × USB-B
Dual-computer support
No
DMX output
No
Built-in speakers
No

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter type
Capacitive-touch
Jog / platter diameter
128 mm
Jog display
No
Jog display technology
No display
Feel / tension adjustment
No
Tempo fader length
60 mm

Performance & FX

Pads per deck
4
Velocity-sensitive pads
No
Pad backlighting
Single-color
Dedicated stems controls
No
Hardware FX
No
FX controls
  • Knobs / buttons
Extra features
  • Pad Trans
  • Filter Fade

Display & media

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

Size & power

Width
487 mm
Depth
271.2 mm
Height
58.5 mm
Weight
2.1 kg
Power source
USB bus-powered

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)
24
Sample rate (kHz)
44.1
Frequency response
20 Hz–20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (dB)
90
Master out THD (USB, %)
0.005
Audio note
USB path.

Notable included items

Notable included items
  • USB cable

Manual & support

User manual ↗ Support & downloads ↗

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