Overview:
Designed to be the ultimate all-in-one DJ experience, the AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ is a powerful, 4-deck controller with the layout and feature set of a club-standard setup, providing a professional performance environment that elevates your DJ sets to new heights. The unit inherits the layout and feel of the CDJ-3000 multi-player and DJM-A9 mixer.
The XDJ-AZ offers some significant updates and enhancements over its predecessor, including built-in Wi-Fi, which allows you to play songs from cloud-based libraries and perform with up-to-date performance information. You can also play tracks from Beatport's vast catalog of music. A built-in transmitter offers quick sync to the HDJ-F10 SonicLink-compatible professional DJ headphones via an ultralow-latency wireless connection. With 4 decks, you can get creative with your performances by adding extra sounds to your mix, while the 10.1" capacitive touchscreen makes track selection and menu navigation easier than ever.
Club-Standard DJ Experience for Complete Control
The XDJ-AZ inherits the layout and feel of the flagship CDJ-3000 and DJM-A9 to give you an intuitive experience. When you perform on the system, it feels as if you’re one with the decks, allowing for more creative performances.Full-size jog wheels that feel just like those on the CDJ-3000, pitch bending and scratching on the XDJ-AZ are incredibly smooth.
The mixer section inherits the intuitive layout of the DJM-A9, with all controls positioned to maximize playability.
Features user-friendly buttons for assigning Beat FX to help you express yourself through the music.
Once you’ve mastered the XDJ-AZ, you’ll be familiar with the way club-standard equipment works and feels, making it much easier perform at your best in clubs.
Built-In Wi-Fi and Support for Various Media Types
Access your cloud-based rekordbox library directly from the XDJ-AZ with CloudDirectPlay. You can use the latest version of your playlists and performance data, such as Hot Cue information, and even update it from the unit. This not only ensures a seamless DJ experience, but also allows you to do all your preparation solely from your all-in-one system.
StreamingDirectPlay Compatibility
With support for Beatport Streaming, the StreamingDirectPlay feature enables you to directly play tracks from Beatport’s vast dance music library and the latest genre-specific playlists.
You’ll even get analysis data such as waveform, BPM, and grid information, so you can easily mix new and diverse music into your sets.
Note: to use StreamingDirectPlay on the XDJ-AZ, you will need to subscribe to Beatport Streaming Professional or Advanced plan.
Extensive Device and DJ Application Compatibility
As well as playing tracks from USB drives, you can DJ by connecting to your PC/Mac or mobile device. And if you want to showcase your individuality even further, you can play audio from external devices like turntables and samplers.
The unit has a USB Type-C port for PC/Mac connection so, you can use rekordbox for Mac/Windows in Performance mode or Serato DJ Pro, and there’s no need for a paid subscription plan for either.
Use the Wi-Fi connection for rekordbox Link Export and conveniently access tracks from your PC/Mac or mobile device without needing to plug in cables.
Note: Serato DJ Pro available in December 2024
Large Touchscreen for Seamless ControlThe 10.1" capacitive touchscreen on the XDJ-AZ doesn’t just give you more visual information, it makes it easier to control everything too
Up to 13 tracks can be displayed at once, a massive increase from the 8 on the XDJ-XZ, so you can see more of your music and find songs quicker
Playlist Bank registers up to 4 playlists for rapid access
Touch Preview allows you to preview tracks in playlists without loading them
Touch Cue affords a preview of the upcoming section of tracks currently playing on the deck
Quick and smooth track selection
Display the status of the selected Performance Pad and Beat FX settings simultaneously, providing you instant information needed for your performance
Standalone 4-Deck Playback
Whether you want to add more sounds to your mix, create live mashups, go back-to-back with another DJ, or get more tracks lined up, so you’re ready to drop them at the perfect time, 4-deck playback support on the XDJ-AZ gives you the flexibility to perform however you like. Seamlessly integrate CDJs into your setup too, so there’s no need to switch decks. With PRO DJ LINK compatibility, beat and on-air information are synced across the players, so you’ll feel in full control.
SonicLink-Compatible for Low Latency Headphone Monitoring
Thanks to the integrated SonicLink transmitter, you can enjoy ultralow-latency wireless monitoring with the HDJF10 professional DJ headphones. Press a single button to pair the XDJ-AZ with the headphones, and you can move around the DJ booth or stage freely, knowing you’ll never tangle or pull on a cable.
SonicLink is AlphaTheta’s own proprietary ultralow-latency wireless technology. It transmits audio 20 times faster than the commonly used Bluetooth SBC codec, so you’ll never notice a delay between pressing a button or scratching with the jog wheels and hearing the sound from the output.
Note: the XDJ-AZ does not support a wireless connection with the WAVE-EIGHT portable wireless DJ speaker.
Professional Club-Ready QualityI
f you’re familiar with the preceding XDJ-XZ, you’ll notice various upgrades have been made in the design of the XDJ-AZ. By incorporating a 32-bit D/A converter from ESS Technology, the sound quality has been significantly enhanced to create clear and dynamic audio that can rock large venues and clubs. You can also use the 3-band master EQ to tweak the output sound according to the acoustic characteristics of the venue. And the unit features a dedicated button for Mixer Settings, so you can quickly check and adjust the mixer's status on the screen.
Features:
- Large performance pads offer dynamic playability
- Three USB inputs (two top-loading for USB devices and one laptop connection) for smooth back-to-back performances and DJ handovers
- Supports Gate Cue mode, where Hot Cues play only while you press the pads
- Unlocks rekordbox Performance mode—no license needed
- Compatible with Link Export for rekordbox for Mac/Windows and rekordbox for iOS/Android
- Compatible with Serato DJ Pro—no license needed (coming December 2024)
- AlphaTheta Care extended warranty service
Spec:
Configuration
Dual-Deck
Number of Channels
4x Stereo
Performance Controls
Band-Pass Filter, Beat Sync, EQ, Echo, FX, High-Pass Filter, Key Lock, Loop Points, Low-Pass Filter, Master Tempo, Pitch Control, Sampler, Scene Memory, Scratch, Search, Slip Mode, Transport Controls, Vinyl Mode
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Built-In Effects
Delay, Delay (Stereo/Ping Pong), Echo (Dub-Style), Flanger, Phaser, Reverb, Tremolo, Vibrato
Sample Rates
44.1 kHz
Bit Depths
24-Bit (A/D Conversion)
32-Bit (D/A Conversion)
24-Bit (Headphone)
Stems Processing
No
Audio Inputs
1x Stereo 2RCA Coaxial Line/Phono Input
1x Stereo 2RCA Coaxial Line Input
1x XLR 3-Pin Mic Input
1x 1/4" TRS Mic Input
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Audio Outputs
2x XLR 3-Pin Master Output
1x Stereo 2RCA Coaxial Master Output
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Booth Output
1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
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USB
2x USB-A
1x USB-C
Number of Channels
4x Stereo
Platter/Jog Wheel
2x Touch-Sensitive
Motorized Platters
No
Faders
4x Channel Level
2x Tempo/Pitch
1x Crossfader
Display
1x 10.1" / 25.7 cm Backlit Color LCD Touchscreen
Sample Pads
8x Assignable per Deck
EQ
Mic EQ:
Hi: -12 to +12 dB at 10 kHz
Mid: -12 to +12 dB at 2.5 kHz
Low: -12 to +12 dB at 100 Hz
Channel EQ:
Hi: -26 to +6 dB at 20 kHz
Mid: -26 to +6 dB at 1 kHz
Low: -26 to +6 dB at 20 Hz
Performance Controls
Band-Pass Filter, Beat Sync, EQ, Echo, FX, High-Pass Filter, Key Lock, Loop Points, Low-Pass Filter, Master Tempo, Pitch Control, Sampler, Scene Memory, Scratch, Search, Slip Mode, Transport Controls, Vinyl Mode
Built-In Effects
Delay, Delay (Stereo/Ping Pong), Echo (Dub-Style), Flanger, Phaser, Reverb, Tremolo, Vibrato
Sample Rates
44.1 kHz
Bit Depths
24-Bit (A/D Conversion)
32-Bit (D/A Conversion)
24-Bit (Headphone)
Stems Processing
No
Connectivity
Audio Inputs
1x Stereo 2RCA Coaxial Line/Phono Input
1x Stereo 2RCA Coaxial Line Input
1x XLR 3-Pin Mic Input
1x 1/4" TRS Mic Input
Audio Outputs
2x XLR 3-Pin Master Output
1x Stereo 2RCA Coaxial Master Output
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Booth Output
1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
Other I/O
1x RJ45 Ethernet/Link
USB
2x USB-A
1x USB-C
Wireless
802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi
*Built-In
Bluetooth
5.3
Media Card Slots
No
Internal Drive Bays
No
Supported File Formats
AAC, AIFF, MP3, WAV
File System Support
FAT, FAT32, HFS+
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
SNR
USB:
115 dB
THD
USB:
0.0018%
Compatibility
Included Software
rekordbox Performance Mode
Serato DJ Pro
OS Compatibility
Windows
macOS
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: rekordbox mobile
Mobile Device Compatibility
iPhone
Android Smartphone
Power
Power Requirements
AC Input
AC Input Power
100 VAC, 50/60 Hz
AC Power I/O
1x IEC Input
Physical
Dimensions (W x D x H)
35.2 x 19.9 x 5.3" / 89.4 x 50.5 x 13.5 cm
Weight
29.7 lb / 13.5 kg
