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DDJ-SZ Legacy

DJ Controller · Released 2014

Flagship four-channel Serato controller with 206 mm jogs, dual USB audio interfaces, hardware mixer effects and standalone mixing.

Overview

Mixer channels
4
Built-in audio interface
Yes
Operation mode
Computer
Controller layout
Club / standard
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Standalone playback
No
Standalone mixer
Yes
DVS
Yes Serato DVS control supported without an external sound card.
Serato DJ VirtualDJ

Specifications

Units:

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

Software & operation

Official software support

Serato DJ

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
Yes (Pro)

VirtualDJ

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
-
Included license
Yes (PRO OEM (original packages))

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

About software support & licenses →

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

Decks & mixer

Mixer channels
4
Deck control
4
Physical deck sections
2
Controller layout
Club / standard
Standalone mixer
Yes
DVS
Yes Serato DVS control supported without an external sound card.
Channel gain / trim knobs
Yes
EQ bands per channel
3
User-replaceable crossfader
No
Hardware crossfader curve
Yes

Connections

Master output
  • 2 × XLR (balanced)
  • 2 × RCA (unbalanced)
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Booth output
  • 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)
Headphones
  • 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo
Microphone inputs
  • 1 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo
  • 1 × 6.35 mm TRS
Line / phono inputs
  • 2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)
  • 4 × stereo RCA (line)
Aux input
None
Computer USB
  • 2 × USB-B
Dual-computer support
Yes
DMX output
No
Built-in speakers
No

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter diameter
206 mm
Jog display
Yes
Jog display technology
LED
Feel / tension adjustment
Yes

Performance & FX

Pads per deck
8
Velocity-sensitive pads
Yes
Pad backlighting
RGB
Dedicated stems controls
No
Hardware FX
Yes
FX controls
  • Knobs / buttons
Extra features
  • Oscillator
  • Slip Mode

Display & media

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

Size & power

Width
870 mm
Depth
419.5 mm
Height
98.4 mm
Weight
10.4 kg
Power source
Internal AC supply

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)
24
Sample rate (kHz)
44.1
Frequency response
20 Hz–20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (dB)
111
Master out THD (USB, %)
0.002
Audio note
USB path.

Notable included items

Notable included items
  • Power cord
  • USB cable

Manual, firmware & drivers

User manual ↗ Firmware & drivers ↗

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