NAMM: Numark introduced the 200FX MKII Rackmount DJ Mixer. Building upon the success of the original 200FX, this upgraded model continues its 19-inch rackmount form factor offering four channels of high-quality analog mixing, and improves upon its integrated signal processing capabilities with the introduction of a Karaoke vocal cancellation function along with improved signal to noise performance in all its onboard effects. Featuring digital reverbs and additional effects from Alesis, the 200FX MKII offers five microphone inputs and makes an exceptional choice for use among mobile DJs, small club or bar installations, and karaoke customers.

First and foremost among its upgraded capabilities is the introduction of the new Karaoke vocal cancellation feature. This new addition to an already impressive effects section reduces vocals on many standard recordings, enabling others to sing over the backing instrumental tracks—making the 200FX MKII a terrific choice for use in Karaoke environments.

The 200FX MKII Rackmount DJ Mixer incorporates sixteen professional digital effect algorithms derived from the world-class effects catalog of Alesis. Particularly well suited for use with vocals, these include hall, room, plate, and gated reverbs— enabling the simulation

of virtually any ambiance. Additional effects include chorus, flanger, echo, chorus/reverb, and rotary effects, with provisions for adjusting the wet/dry mix. Of particular significance with the new 200FX MKII, all these effects now feature improved signal to noise performance for breathtaking, pristine signal clarity.

Configured with four channels plus DJ mic control, the 200FX MKII includes five microphone, five line, and three phono inputs. Each channel includes steep 3-band EQ for contouring that channel’s audio signal to one’s liking. The 200FX MKII has balanced XLR master outputs plus record and zone outputs. Both split and blend cueing are available, as well as PFL gain adjustment and panning on the master fader. The 200FX MKII provides fader start capability and its crossfader is both replaceable and assignable.

With a suggested retail price of $429, Numark’s 200FX MKII Rackmount DJ Mixer is an exciting new tool with a slant toward Karaoke. The 200FX MKII is now shipping.