Alphatheta (formerly Pioneer) release the strangely named Omni-Duo controller.
The NAMM releases have started in earnest.
Runs on battery or mains, has Bluetooth and a lovely screen, this is the small form factor controller you’ve been looking for. 5 hour battery life will mean that it can power 49 sets at a DNB night.
Pricing
$1499 / £1369 / €1599
Watch out for our full review soon.
2 min corporate video of people vibing in the outdoors with the Omni-Duo here
The is the important specs for the Omnis-Duo:
Other features
- 8 types of Beat FX
- 6 types of Sound Color FX
- 8 Hot Cues per deck
- Dedicated Beat Jump buttons
- Dedicated Beat Loop controls
- 2 Mic inputs
- Booth output (combined with master RCA)
OMNIS-DUO specifications
| Maximum Dimensions (W × D × H) | 500 × 307 × 71 mm / 19.7″ × 12.1″ × 2.8″ |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.6 kg / 10.1 lbs. |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| S/N Ratio | 112 dB (USB, SD) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.003% (USB, SD) |
Battery Section
| Capacity | 47.52 Wh (Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery) |
|---|---|
| Play time | Approx. 5 hours |
| Charge time | Approx. 3 hours |
Input / Output
| Inputs | MIC × 2 (XLR & 1/4″ TRS Jack, 1/4″ TRS Jack) LINE × 1 (Bluetooth [exclusive from output]) |
|---|---|
| Outputs | MASTER × 1 (XLR) MASTER × 1 (RCA) MASTER × 1 (Bluetooth [exclusive from input]) BOOTH × 1 (Combined use with RCA output) HEADPHONE MONITOR × 2 (1/4″ Stereo Phone Jack, 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jack) |
| USB | USB-A for thumb drive × 1 SD card × 1 USB-C for PC/Mac control × 1 USB-C for power input (USB PD 45 W) × 1 |
Read more on the corporate site