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Hercules DJ Essentials Kit  ·  Source: Hercules

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Attention beginning DJs: get kitted out with the new Hercules DJ Essentials Kit, which includes DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2, DJMonitor 42 speakers and HDP DJ60 headphones. 

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Hercules DJ Essentials Kit

One of the biggest hurdles to becoming a DJ has to be the cost. Anyone can learn to DJ; that just takes practice. But without the setup – which should include a DJ controller, speakers and headphones at the very least – all you can do is fantasize about your future days of DJ glory.

Hercules DJ Essentials Kit
Hercules DJ Essentials Kit · Source: Hercules

French DJ gear company Hercules is here to save the day with the Hercules DJ Essentials Kit. “Created to give aspiring DJs the tools they need to dive deeper into the craft of DJing,” it includes the DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2, DJMonitor 42 speakers and HDP DJ60 headphones – all for a very good price.

Hercules DJ Essentials Kit: DJs Take Control

The centerpiece of the Hercules DJ Essentials Kit is the company’s DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2. A DJ controller with built-in audio interface, it connects to your computer via a USB cable, allowing you to access a variety of DJ mix applications such as Serato DJ and DJUCED, Hercules’ own program aimed at beginners. 

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Hercules DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 · Source: Hercules

DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 sports large jog wheels with vinyl feel and pressure detection plus 16 backlit pads to control various modes such as hot cues, rolls and slicer effects. There is also Stems Control to separate any track into vocals, bass, drums and melody in real-time via Serato and its AI stems algorithm as well as Intelligent Music Assistant (IMA), which suggests the best tracks to mix in next based on BPM, energy levels and your preferences.

The DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 also provides support for streaming services Beatport ADVANCED, Beatsource, SoundCloud GO+ and TIDAL.

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Hercules DJ Essentials Kit: Speak(er) to Me

DJing is no fun without speakers so Hercules DJ Essentials Kit includes a set of DJMonitor 42’s. With four-inch woofers plus shifted tweeters for enhanced clarity, plus adjustable volume, bass and treble settings, “these speakers are perfect for those seeking an immersive and dynamic audio experience,” says Hercules.

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Hercules DJMonitor 42 speakers and HDP DJ60 headphones · Source: Hercules

The pair includes one active and one passive speaker with a frequency response of 60Hz to 20kHz. The active speaker sports RCA connectors in the rear plus headphones and aux in around the front.

Hercules DJ Essentials Kit: Hercules HDP DJ60

What would a DJ be without headphones? The included Hercules HDP DJ60 cans have 50mm drivers and an over-ear closed-back design for monitoring and beatmatching. HDP DJ60 reproduces from 15Hz to 22kHz and has an impedance of 32 ohms.

Hercules DJ Essentials Kit: Extras

To round out the package, the Hercules DJ Essentials Kit also includes access to DJ Academy, a free five-day course on DJing from DJcoach.com. It’s aimed specifically at owners of the DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 running Serato DJ Lite. 

Hercules also offers a library of royalty-free music in a variety of genres for owners to use in videos or streams – no copyright strikes here.

Hercules DJ Essentials Kit: Thoughts and Availability

The Hercules DJ Essentials Kit looks like a fun and affordable entry into the world of DJing. Hercules has a solid reputation and I like that the company offers services for beginner DJs. You can get started right away with Serato DJ Lite for free and can always upgrade to the full, paid Serato DJ later if you want.

Hercules DJ Essentials Kit is available for preorder now on Thomann* and should ship on October 15. The DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 is available on its own as well.

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