DN-X300 Helicopter-Scratch-Mod (with video)

[DJ MDX]

I thought some of you may be interested in this as well....thanks for the PM DJ Shy..... :wink:

DN-X300 Helicopter-Scratch/Input Transform Modification

NOTE:
By doing this modification, DENON DJ assumes NO responsibility if any harm or damage is done to your mixer or to the user. By opening and modifying your mixer, may void your warranty... SO...modify at your own risk

I did a quick video to show you the effect as well as a quick slide show on how to do the modification....
you can download it here:
Rapidshare Links:
DOWNLOAD QUICKTIME VERSION (~9mb) (http://rapidshare.de/files/7310312/DNX300Mod.mov.html)
DOWNLOAD WINDOWS MEDIA VERSION (~25mb) (http://rapidshare.de/files/7310929/DNX300Mod.wmv.html)

Yousendit Link:
QUICKTIME VERSION (~9mb) (http://s48.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=068JUWD35M1EY3OWQZQXT79YLH)

or you can follow these easy instructions.......

This modification will only affect Line 2 and Line 4 of your mixer. Meaning you will only be able to get that helicopter scratch sound if your CD player is hooked up to Line 2 or Line 4...

So first things first... take the top faceplate off and get to the input/transform switch and disconnect it from the mixer...be careful not to yank the connector too hard cuz you might break the pins...
http://www.denondj.com/photos/x300mod/pic1.jpg

Once you have the piece out, move the switch up and down and you will see that there is a metal tab that doesn't allow it to move the switch 1 more notch down...
http://www.denondj.com/photos/x300mod/pic2.jpg
(up position)
http://www.denondj.com/photos/x300mod/pic3.jpg
(vertical position)

To allow it to move down...take a knife or flathead screwdriver and CAREFULLY bend the tab up to allow the switch to move downwards..
http://www.denondj.com/photos/x300mod/pic4.jpg
http://www.denondj.com/photos/x300mod/pic5.jpg
http://www.denondj.com/photos/x300mod/pic6.jpg


That's it...now put everything back together and test it out....have fun!!

-DJ SHY

NOTE:
By doing this modification, DENON DJ assumes NO responsibility if any harm or damage is done to your mixer or to the user. By opening and modifying your mixer, may void your warranty... SO...modify at your own risk

[DJ MDX]

That was some nice sh!t there....I see you are back with the 5K's on this video.. ;-)


Hey what setting do you use when you make your video's and what do you use. I have been experimenting with quicktime but mine dont look as sharp as yours do....any suggestions would be great.

Now how does this modification affect your usage with SSL???

I ask this because I am almost 100% SSL exclusive now.


Thanks again for sharing....that was some dope sh!t..... 8-)

[Spazz]

Shy :shock: That was ill... Wonder can it be done on the Pio 707?
Thanks man...





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[djshy]

hey wassup...thanks for the post...
yeah...I still like my S5K's...but I use them to make mixCD's and to do production work...the 3500's are my touring set....
I have not tried it with SSL...I will try it tonite.. and will post my findings...
As for the video itself..I'm using one of those MPEG2 camcorders..then I take the vid run it thru Final Cut...edit...then use Cleaner to output to whatever I want...mov, wav...etc...(oh yeah...I'm on a MAC)...


Spazz...as a matter of fact...that's where I got the idea from...
http://sp4rk.fw.hu/

[DJ MDX]

hey wassup...thanks for the post...
yeah...I still like my S5K's...but I use them to make mixCD's and to do production work...the 3500's are my touring set....
I have not tried it with SSL...I will try it tonite.. and will post my findings...
As for the video itself..I'm using one of those MPEG2 camcorders..then I take the vid run it thru Final Cut...edit...then use Cleaner to output to whatever I want...mov, wav...etc...(oh yeah...I'm on a MAC)...


Spazz...as a matter of fact...that's where I got the idea from...
http://sp4rk.fw.hu/



Thanks for the info....now if I could only get my hands on Final Cut Pro... :rolleyes:

I am also on a Mac... ;-)

The mod looks a lot easier on the DN-X300...i.e. no cutting and less steps..but none the less is also nice.

[Spazz]

Ahhhh... yes. Thanks Shy. I'll give this a shot on the 707.








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[DJ MDX]

Ahhhh... yes. Thanks Shy. I'll give this a shot on the 707.



Great idea Spazz.....you might want to take the same aproach as DJ Shy did with pics and a vid if possible... :idea:

[Spazz]

Good point MDX. It definitely looks like a delicate procedure.





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[DJ MDX]

Shy,

What is the part # for the input/transform switch?

Also how much are they to order? (U.S.A.)

And are they a stock item?

I think I would rather modify a new one than the one that originally came with the mixer to avoid voiding the warranty... :wink:


Thanks in advance,

[djshy]

Shy,

What is the part # for the input/transform switch?

Also how much are they to order? (U.S.A.)

And are they a stock item?

I think I would rather modify a new one than the one that originally came with the mixer to avoid voiding the warranty... :wink:


Thanks in advance,

I don't have the part# off hand..but I will get it to you...as far as stocking them..I'm pretty sure they should have some but they would be available thru our parts department rather than sales... in any case...I will find out..

[jayo]

Great mod.... :D

I unfortunately have no mixer I can do that to. :sad:

Wait...
I got it...

I could replace my crossfader assign switches in my 1500 to those type of switches, then I could rewire them so as ch1 swaps the switch function of ch3 and ch4 swaps the switch funtion of ch2 when I use each...

Don't ask why I would want that it is just something I have always thought would be cool... (basically build a "Double Hamster")

Add to that a little yada yada... Boy I might have something to try... :twisted:

[Spazz]

JAYO - The Mad Mixer Scientist... :twisted:






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[djdigital]

Nice Mod Shy!
Thanks For Sharing It Here.

It's Great That A Denon Employee Is Modding Denon Equipment :!:

[DJ Dynamight]

nice cuts, shy!

[jimfresh86]

nice post! i think i may try that tonight.

[djdigital]

nice post! i think i may try that tonight.
If You Do, Let Us Know How It Goes.

[bonanz]

I just did it and it was easy as pie and works like a charm. You don't really even need to really disconnect the switch. Also, it seems like you can reverse this mod if you're careful and don't weaken the tab too much when you bend it.

[Spazz]

Cool. Thanks Bonanz. Although the pics on the Pio 707 mod looks as though a piece was being removed or snipped. So I think it probably permanent on that mixer.








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[bonanz]

yeah it is permanent on there, I was thinking about trying it there, I like the fact that my 707 has a separate transform switch rather than the line select switch so it'd work on any input.

I'll see how I like it for a while on my 300 before I chop up my 707 ;)

[DJ MDX]

I don't have the part# off hand..but I will get it to you...as far as stocking them..I'm pretty sure they should have some but they would be available thru our parts department rather than sales... in any case...I will find out..


Is there an update on this at all, shy???

[djshy]

Is there an update on this at all, shy???

Sorry for the delay...

The Input/Toggle Switch is..

Part#23 - Trans PCB - #9587043002

=)

[jayo]

Shy is what is the size of that switch can it be placed on the 1500 to replace the slide switch for the crossfader assign?

[djshy]

Shy is what is the size of that switch can it be placed on the 1500 to replace the slide switch for the crossfader assign?

hmm..don't know the exact size...but I doubt it will fit...

[jayo]

Dang, I will have to check some of my electronics vendors to see if they have a switch similar in style but probably smaller to try something out...

Don't worry guys I think I already voided my warrenty more than once.

[djdigital]

Don't worry guys I think I already voided my warrenty more than once.
:lol: :lol:

Good One! So True :lol: