Pioneer PLX-500 PRO DJ Hi Torq S-Tonearm Direct Drive Turntable

Q: Does the PLX-500 come with a needle (cartridge)?

A: The PLX-500 is ready to play immediately. It includes a high-quality cartridge and stylus already fitted to the headshell.

Q: Can I use this for scratching?

A: Absolutely. Its high-torque direct drive system is designed specifically to handle the demands of scratching and quick-start performance.

Q: Do I need a DJ mixer to listen to my records?

A: No. The PLX-500 has a built-in Phono/Line switch. You can plug it directly into a pair of active monitors (like the DM-40D) or a standard home hi-fi system without an external pre-amp.+1

Q: Is it compatible with Serato or rekordbox DVS?

A: Yes. When paired with a compatible mixer or interface, the PLX-500 is an excellent, stable deck for controlling your digital tracks with timecode vinyl.

In the Box

• Slip mat
• Dust cover with jacket stand
• Adapter for 45 EP records
• Head shell (with cartridge)
• Balance and shell weights
• Audio conversion cable
• USB cable

Physical & Dimensions

• Width: 450 mm
• Height: 159 mm
• Depth: 368 mm
• Weight: 10.7 kg

Turntables

• Drive Method: Servo-type direct drive
• Platter: Aluminium, die-casting diameter: 332 mm
• Motor: 3-phase, brushless DC motor
• Braking System: Electronic brake
• Rotation Speed: 33⅓, 45, 78 rpm
• Rotation Adjustment Range: ±8 %
• Wow and Flutter: < 0.15% WRMS
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 50 dB
• Starting Torque: > 1.6 kgf・cm
• Start Time: Within 1 sec (at 33⅓ rpm)

Tone Arm

• Arm Type:Universal type S-shape tone armGimbal-supported type bearing structureStatic balance type
• Overhang: 16 mm
• Effective Length: 230.5 mm
• Tracking Error: Within 3°
• Height Adjustment Range: 6 mm
• Stylus Pressure Variable Range: 0-4 g (1 scale 0.1 g)
• Single Cartridge Weight: < 9.5 g
• Cartridge type: VM

Terminals

• Outputs: 1 PHONO/LINE (RCA)
• USB: 1 USB B port

• Excellent sound design: Just like the PLX-1000, the PLX-500 is built to produce a high-quality vinyl sound. The shortest possible audio routing from the stylus to the outputs reduces distortion, while the phone/line output switch lets you connect directly to your sound system or to powered speakers with no need for an external amplifier.
• Easy digital recording: Record your vinyl collection to high-quality digital files by simply connecting the turntable to your PC or Mac via the USB out.
• Smooth DJ play: Use the PLX-500 to mix and scratch your vinyl records or combine the turntable with rekordbox dvs, a compatible DJ mixer and the RB-VS1-K Control Vinyl to play and perform with your digital files.
• Cover art display: Put your record covers on display while listening to your vinyl thanks to the sleeve stand inside the dust cover.
• Pick your colour: The PLX-500 is available in black or white to match the colour of your gear or the interior of your home.
• Start from scratch: This turntable comes with all the accessories you need to get started: a dust cover with jacket stand, a slipmat and a silver edition PC-HS01-S headshell (cartridge and stylus included).
• rekordbox dvs: When you use our rekordbox dj DJ software, you can buy the rekordbox dvs Plus Pack to get low latency scratch control with music from your rekordbox library.

If you decide a product is not suitable within 14 days of delivery, you can return it to us for a replacement or refund. Returns must be unused and in their original, undamaged packaging.

Some items are excluded from our money back guarantee:
- Computer software that has been unsealed or registered
- Any item that comes directly into contact with the nose, ears or mouth

To arrange a return, just contact our customer service via our customer support form.

Every product at Blip comes with a full manufacturer's warranty for long-term peace of mind. As a specialist UK retailer, we fully support your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. If your gear arrives faulty or develops an inherent problem in the first 30 days, we will provide a full refund or replacement. For faults developing after 30 days, we will facilitate a swift repair or replacement through the manufacturer's official service channels to ensure your gear is back in the studio as quickly as possible.