DENON DJ SC5000

Unit shakes up competition with onboard beatgrid and musical key analysis, HD multi-touch display for gestures and swiping and exclusive Engine Prime music organization software.

Cumberland RI, USA (January 9, 2017)—Denon DJ (www.denondj.com), a leading manufacturer of premium DJ products and solutions, today announced the introduction of its new SC5000 Prime DJ media player with a high definition, multi- touch display that enables gestures and swiping for the ultimate DJ expression and immediacy of interaction. The DENON DJ SC5000 analyzes music files on the fly, it has dual-layer decks with dedicated outputs, a multi-touch screen with easy and fast navigation, and an 8” rugged jogwheel with central display that shows current playing track or custom artwork.

This is the first media player to fully analyze both beatgrid and musical key onboard the unit, delivering an unprecedented level of immediately-actionable information to the DJ. Plus, the SC5000 is the first media player in the world to use the all-new Engine™ Prime software. Engine Prime is an innovative music librarian and analysis system that lets the DJ organize, categorize and import music, either directly from iTunes® and Serato® DJ or via drag ‘n drop from existing music folders. Using the SC5000’s on-screen alpha-numeric search facility, DJs can quickly find, load and play what they want on the fly, without distraction or hesitation. A LAN output makes it simple to link up to four players at once, offering music file, digital networking and communication capability for the most high-end of events.

The SC5000 Prime media player also has hard features and engineering innovations that give it unmatched capability and performance. The unit’s highly responsive, 7- inch capacitive touch and multi-gesture display enables quick access to searching, filtering and sorting music, as well providing real-time song information and ultra- smooth moving waveforms. Very significantly, it also has a secondary ‘performance layer’ with its own separate output feed to the mixer. Never seen before on such a Pro performance DJ media player, the SC5000 has eight multifunction trigger pads for cues, loops, slices and rolls. Illuminating and personalizing the DJ’s performance, the lighting around the platter is customizable to various RGB colors, and the wheel is topped in aluminum for a cool, stylish appearance.

The audio outputs themselves are 24-°©bit/96kHz for the very highest sound quality. The SC5000 Prime plays all uncompressed audio formats, including FLAC, ALAC and WAV plus all popular compressed music file formats.

Key Features
7-inch HD display with multi-touch gestures
24-bit/96kHz digital audio outputs
Dual-layer playback with individual audio outputs
Plays uncompressed audio formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV)
8 multifunction trigger pads for Cues, Loops, Slices and Rolls
8-inch rugged metal jog wheel with HD central display
Customizable RGB color around the jog wheel
(3) USB and (1) SD input for music playback
LAN output to link to up to four players

“The SC5000 Prime media player combines brand-new software and hardware innovations and features in a way that is absolutely unmatched by any other media player on the market,” said Ross Goodwin, Product Manager for Denon DJ. He added, “Professional DJs will find the SC5000 Prime perfectly anticipates their needs and becomes a seamless, indispensible partner, delivering the best performance imaginable.”

Taclight Max Review – Bell + Howell Military-Grade LED Tactical Flashlight?

In the past decade or so, the use of military grade flashlights has increased quite substantially within commercial circles. This is part due to the fact that these devices are now cheaper to fabricate (due to the lowered manufacturing costs of aluminum and steel).

However, apart from the construction cost itself, many people have found that when compared to regular torches, these flashlights offer a wide plethora of advantages. For example, a standard torch has a light visibility ration of up to 4-10 meters.

But if we were to look at the beam coverage of even the cheapest military flashlight (for example: SUNJACK LIGHTSTICK ), we can see that it can easily cover a distance of up to 400 meters.

Similarly, there are many other useful functions in tactical grade equipment like increased battery life, high durability, decreased wear and tear which make them stand out. Lastly, newer tactical devices require the use of AAA sized batteries which have been found to allow for the size to be more compact and portable.
What Is Taclight Max?

As the name clearly points to, the Taclight Max is a brand new ‘ advanced lighting system’ that is not only easy to use, but is constructed using military grade strength material. Apart from its unique lighting capacity, the product also doubles up as a safety tool that can keep potential attackers/predators at bay.

It terms of its key features, the Taclight Max offers users with strong and powerful lights along with various unique modes like an automatic strobe light, which can be used to alert emergency personnel to one’s location or even ward off perpetrators.
Taclight Max Features

Some of the aspects which make the Taclight Max unique include:
Brightness:

Through rigorous testing and trials the flashlight has been found to be up to 22 times stronger than regular torches and lighting devices.
Coverage:

The efficiency of the device is high, and trials have shown that the Taclight can provide an intense beam array that can be seen/observed from a distance of 2 nautical miles.
High Quality Outer Body:

As mentioned previously, the outer body of the device has been made using aluminium that is conventionally used to construct the outer body of an aircraft. In fact, even the metal itself been fabricated using aeronautical manufacturing techniques.

The purity of the aluminium has been maintained at a very high level, such that its load bearing capacity is highly maximized. In more specific terms, the metal can be subjected to immense pressure and high temperatures without any visible drop in physical capabilities.

Lastly, the outer body can also bear sub zero temperatures and high levels of humidity (thus making it ideal for varied usage).
Lifetime Guarantee:

One of the most underrated features of this product is the fact that the manufacturer is providing a full ‘lifetime guarantee’ with the product. In case there is any defect, malfunction or functionality issue with the flashlight, a full replacement guarantee is ensured to the user.
Magnetic Base:

The base of the TacLight is magnetized and thus can be easily attached to a steel platform. This ensures that the product is easily utilized in various situations and terrains.
Using Taclight Max

The Taclight Max is ideal for use in a camping/outdoor scenario as it is able to provide high intensity lighting easily. When encased within a colored container, its function becomes similar to that of a lantern and can be hung onto any post or placed upon a platform.

Similarly, the strobe function, high quality outer metal body allows for the user to ward off any attackers, hence making it ideal for one's safety and protection. Lastly, there is an inbuilt SOS feature which can be handy for people in case they are stuck in an emergency situation (stranded car, vehicle breakdown etc.)
Purchasing Taclight Max

A single unit of the TacLight Max is available for a reasonable sum of $19.99. Additionally, upon payment of an extra $10, users can avail of another unit at a highly reduced price. There are also other combo deals which allow users to avail of higher discounts.

All purchases come with free shipping, and payments can be done using Visa, Mastercard etc.

LEKO AC1400ACC Sliding Gate Opener – Full Review

You’ve been searching high and low for a quality electronic sliding gate opener (for example: MIGHTY MULE 500 ) that works on oversized gates (gates that are up to 50 feet long and weigh up to 1400 pounds), you’re going to want to take a close look at the ALEKO AC 1400 ACC sliding gate opener.


Easily one of the most well-made electronic gate openers on the market today, this is the kind of high quality technology you’re going to want to turn to when you need to open oversized gates automatically.

What makes the ALEKO Company so special?

A relative newcomer to the electronic gate opening industry (established only in 2005), the ALEKO Products Company is based out of Seattle, Washington and have been responsible for producing some pretty game changing pieces of technology in their short lifespan.

Known most for their wide variety of gate opening solutions, they back each and every one of their products with a lifetime warranty and stand behind their quality unlike any other company in the business.

What makes the ALEKO AC 1400 ACC so special?


Well, there are a lot of big benefits that really separate ALEKO AC 1400 ACC from the rest of the pack, but the number one feature would have to be the fact that it so easily manipulates and maneuvers oversized gates.


There aren’t too terribly many competing products out there that can so effortlessly maneuver up to 50 foot gates that way upwards of 1400 pounds with absolutely zero extra effort whatsoever – giving commercial enterprises the opportunity to invest in very safe and secure gates that they’ll still be able to open or close smoothly on demand.

What’s inside the box?


People that invest in this particular electronic gate opener are going to find absolutely everything necessary to set up and establish an electronic gate mechanism in the box, including wiring, commanded control modules, mounting equipment, and remote control openers.


The real standout feature here would have to be the 120 V AC 1.5 HP motor that can easily maneuver even the largest and heaviest gates on the market today!

Dimensions for the ALEKO AC 1400 ACC


Impressively compact for a system that is capable of such “heavy lifting”, you’re going to love the entire ALEKO AC 1400 ACC system measures just 18.4” x 16.6” x 10.5” and weighs just under 20 pounds.

Here’s what customers have to say about the ALEKO AC 1400 ACC
Customers are absolutely over the moon about the performance that this particular electronic gate opening solution offers, with many of them reporting that it has a buttery smooth opening and closing mechanism even on gates that other units released struggled with.
Final verdict

At the end of the day, there are a lot of electronic and automatic gate openers out there to pick and choose from, but only the ALEKO AC 1400 ACC offers the perfect blend of power, price, and performance you’re looking for when it comes to oversized gates.

Public Right of Way Enhancement Program: Helping or Hindering Local Ocean Beach Businesses?

For many years there have been racks of clothing for sale outside the shops on Newport Avenue.  I have memories of outdoor racks at Lola Luna, Miss Match, The Closet, Wahines, Dream Girls, Temptress, $2 Thrill, OB Surf & Skate, Wings, the souvenir shops, and the shell shop.

I recently learned that these racks of clothes outside stores are not allowed in the Public Right of Way (PROW).  Shops can purchase a permit for $45 from the OB MainStreet Association to be able to use a designated area of sidewalk (for a distance of no more than 4′-0″ from the property line) in front of their stores as part of the PROW Enhancement Program.  The PROW cannot be used for clothes racks but can be used for other things.

OB MainStreet Association has been addressing what exactly businesses are putting on the sidewalks of Newport for quite some time.  During a public hearing in March 2006 the City of San Diego Planning Commission unanimously approved the PROW Enhancement Program.  The OBMA administers the program in OB.

The PROW Enhancement Program is a program designed to provide a lively experience for pedestrians and diners and give merchants with ground-level storefronts more leeway to expand their businesses and enhance their income.

PROW is governed by a 24-page booklet that contains display guidelines and technical illustrations.  A link to that document can be found here  or for the PDF here .)

Clothing hung on racks and shoes (unless displayed on mannequins or props) are in fact listed on a list of merchandise that cannot be displayed outdoors, along with alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes, smoking accessories, live animals, adult-oriented materials, and weapons.  Yikes!  I never considered racks of clothing or shoes to be dangerous, controversial, or to have an age restriction.

Part V “Outdoor Display Standards” of the PROW Enhancement Program provides the following list of merchandise not permitted:

1. Alcoholic beverages.
2. Tobacco, cigarettes, and smoking accessories.
3. Upholstered items with a cumulative height, width and depth of nine feet or more.
4. Shoes, except those displayed on mannequins or props.
5. Clothing hung on racks.
6. Vending and dispensing equipment.
7. Appliances.
8. Canned or prepackaged foods.
9. Adult-oriented material.
10. Auto-related merchandise.
11. Mattresses.
12. Major appliances.
13. Compact discs, videotapes, cassette tapes, digital video discs, and similar items.
14. Computers, business machines, and home electronics.
15. Cameras and photographic equipment.
16. Live animals.
17. Pet food.
18. Pawned items.
19. Weapons, including, but not limited to, knives, fencing swords, and antique pistols.
20. Home cleaning products.
21. Personal care items
22. Other merchandise similar in character, type, or nature to that listed above.

Clothing and accessories ARE on the list of permissible merchandise (Part V “Outdoor Display Standards”, section C “Permissable Merchandise”).  The regulations are in regards to the QUANTITY of clothing and accessories and the WAY the clothing and accessories are displayed.

Additionally the items in outdoor display areas are not supposed to be for sale.  So a restaurant can sell unlimited amounts of food and beverages in the PROW and a boutique can not have items for sale outside in the PROW.  The PROW Enhancement Program states the following:

“The purpose of outdoor display areas is supposed to be to attract customers into retail, repair, or service businesses, not to sell the item(s) on display.  Price tags/advertisements are not permitted.” (Part V “Outdoor Display Standards,” section A “Purpose”).

And the specifications for store front displays get more specific than you ever imagined.  Brace yourself.

The City’s rules are as follows:

Part V “Outdoor Display Standards,” section E “Maximum Quantities”

Businesses may display one or two of the following five types of merchandise:

1.  Furniture, limited to one item for every five linear feet of storefront. (Example: a store with a gross storefront length of 25 feet may display up to a maximum of five items.)

2.  Book and magazine racks, limited to one rack per every storefront length of 25 feet or portion thereof.

3.  Hand-crafted products or goods, artwork, and/or pottery, limited to two items for every five feet of storefront. (Example: a store with 25 feet of storefront may display up to a maximum of ten items.)

4.  Food products, limited to one linear foot of display space for every five feet of storefront. (Example: a store with 25 feet of storefront may display food products along a maximum of five linear feet.)

5.  Dress apparel [clothing, accessories, and shoes (as allowed)], limited to six pieces, (Note: if seven to twelve articles of apparel, whether clothing, accessories, or shoes, are displayed, then no other type or quantity of merchandise may be displayed.) (Example: a store with 25 feet of storefront may display six pieces of apparel and a rack of books or display twelve pieces of apparel.)

That is all supposed to be for display and not for sale.

Part V “Outdoor Display Standards,” section F “Display Requirements”

1.  All items publicly displayed shall be in good condition, not require repair, and not be wrapped in plastic or other wrapping material.

2.  Items shall be displayed appropriately (preferably on three-dimensional props) that coordinate with the store facade.  Cardboard boxes and folding tables are not permitted as display racks.

3.  Clothing shall be hung only on mannequins or props, except that clothing may be displayed on hangers on the door(s) of the business.

4.  Books and magazines shall be displayed on racks 3′-0″ to 4′-0″ in height.  Books shall be displayed to allow the title and author of each book to be seen.  Each rack shall be no more than 6′-0″ in length.  Racks shall be in good condition and not require repair.

5.  All items and displays shall be safe and stable with no risk of overturning due to wind  or contact.  Props and items of display shall not project into the clear path of travel; corners shall be rounded.  Businesses shall remove displays when weather conditions create a potentially hazardous condition.

6.  All items (such as racks, mannequins, props, furniture and other display items) must extend to within 2 inches of the ground and have a two-inch wide stripe at all bottom edges or in some other manner be physically and visually detectable in an easy manner by the visually impaired.

What has come to my attention during this research is that notices of non-compliance don’t seem to be issued to all non-compliant businesses (or many businesses have received notices of violation and are rebels and using racks outside and hanging more than 6 items on their awnings and/or doors).

Most of the shops seem to still be wheeling their racks of clothes and merchandise outside every day.  Some of the outdoor dining areas do not seem to consistently provide a clear path of travel (page 17, “Outdoor Dining Area Standards”).  Without a doubt, quite a number of sidewalk violations to the PROW guidelines are occurring regularly.

I would like to see all the shops have racks of clothes outside, as they have for many years.  It appears that this would involve removing “clothing hung on racks” from the City’s list of merchandise not permitted.  My first article on this topic was more general– that clothing racks and creative shop fronts may be helpful for bringing business to some of Newport’s shops.  And those racks are currently being called code violations.

This may take a village of activists and business owners to help our local shops be able to use racks of clothes if they want to instead of baskets or mannequins, or to display more than 6 or 12 pieces of clothing, shoes, or accessories if they want to.  And to display items outside for sale.  consider those to be creative choices for a business owner to help make his/her business stronger.  Let’s let shoppers browse racks of clothes and support local business.

3 Reasons a Good Domain Name can Elevate Your Business

Doing business online is a foregone conclusion in today’s world. The presence of mobile internet devices and an increasingly connected world are evidence of just how important a website is to any business. The internet helps companies elevate performance and optimize operations. The entire foray into the digital world begins with one small step that has lasting implications on the company—the domain. Before a company opts to buy domain names, businesses should consider that the simple name of the site will be used throughout the organization on a continual basis. Therefore, a good domain name can help elevate any company.

Easy to Remember

The domain for any online arm of a company should be easy to remember. Short and sweet is usually a popular mindset when selecting a domain; however there are always exceptions to the rule. The right domain presents some type of relevance to the company, which makes it clearly associated with the organization. Since customers are using search engines to locate businesses, the name must be easily identified in scope and purpose when it appears on the search results page. Plus, a domain that is easy to remember, like the actual company name, is more likely to attract repeat business just because it remains prominent in the mind.

How to Select the Right Consultant for Advice before Starting a Business

A drug and alcohol treatment facility is a very large operation. Therefore, running a business of this sort can be very challenging, especially for first timers. After all, there is much more than sales and profitability to worry about. There are also the lives of your patients to be considered. This makes a rehab facility much different than many other businesses out there. That is why it is good to have the help of experienced people to make sure that you are taking all important aspects of running a rehab facility into consideration. This will ensure than no major details are overlooked. Stodzy is a consulting service for drug rehabs. You can learn all about how they can improve the performance and efficiency of your rehab facility by visiting their website. Here are some of the ways you can go about hiring a business consultant for your rehab facility.

1. What rehabs have they worked with before?

It is important to have a very good feeling about a business consultant before you decide to pull the trigger and hire a company to provide this service. Therefore, you need to learn as much as you can about their previous clients. Find out who they have done consulting for. Were their former clients happy with the job they did? If not, what were their complaints? Find out all of the positives and negatives about all of the business consultants that you are thinking about hiring. You need to go into this agreement with your eyes wide open. You never want to have a consultant giving you advice about your rehab facility unless you completely trust this person and the company he or she works for. It is always important to talk to previous clients whenever you are going to hire a company to do something as important to consult for you. This company could potentially be changing the way you run your rehab. Therefore, it is essential that you make sure they know what they are doing.

Benefits of the Franchise Model for Business Expansion

Managing a business can be risky, but at the same time very rewarding. Some businesses have the right formula or get lucky and are able to attract customers and grow sales rapidly. This is the time when they should look into expansion. Sometimes, this means growing the business organically, and in other cases it’s more sensible to turn the business into a franchise. If you have a strong business model and a unique selling point with plenty of appeal, then franchising your business may be the best next step for you. After all, a franchise gives you geographic expansion, improves your financial standing and can contribute to a positive reputation. If you are thinking of expanding your business via franchise model here are some of the benefits to franchising your business.

Risk Mitigation

On the whole, franchising offers you a more secure way to start up a business. Starting a business from scratch offers its own unique set of challenges, and independent start-ups don’t always survive their first year of business. However, studies have shown that franchises are more likely to be established and operating well within the first year of business. In fact, around 92% of UK franchisees reported profitability over the course of 12 months.

If you want financial security, then franchising your business is a great way to get started.