Gemini 36 User Manual

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DJ Kid Swift spinning on his Gemini CDT-05 MKII Hybrid Turntables and PS-04 Mixer
Photo by Kathleen Riley
In the late 70’s, Gemini’s avant-garde
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commitment and dedication to pushing the art
form of DJing into the forefront with its affordable
and functional products was instrumental in
transforming the DJ’s conventional role from music
manipulator to accredited artist and/or performer.
Embodying the complete “Evolution of the DJ”,
Gemini has the proud history of laying the
groundwork for this one time ‘subculture’ to
evolve into a well respected, fine-tuned musical
machine. Turntablists, club and mobile DJ’s,
nightclubs, recreation facilities, contractors,
hobbyists, professional installers and designers
throughout the world rely on Gemini products for
dependable and affordable DJ audio equipment.
Flash forward to the present, Gemini continues to
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CD / MP3 / USB Players
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add to its countless contributions to the DJ realm
by forging ahead into the digital revolution, all the
while gracefully preserving the legacy of vinyl.
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Cases & Accessories
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The Best of Both Worlds
would combine the classic feel of a turntable with the ability to play both CDs and vinyl simultaneously. That dream
has now become a reality with the state-of-the-art CDT-05 MKII. Equipped with on-the-money CD playback and
accurate scratching functions, anti-skip straight tone-arm and steady platter, plus a myriad of essential features
for uncompromising reliability, sound quality and performance versatility, Gemini’s CDT-05 MKII is more than
capable of handling abuse from scratch junkies while still versatile enough to appease mixing DJs.
Performance DJs have only dreamed of a solution that
DJ Oliver cuts on two Gemini CDT-05 MKII’s and CS-02 Club Mixer
CDT-05 MKII
Professional Hybrid CD Player / Turntable
Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 CD, and vinyl compatible
Removable, virtually unskippable straight tone arm system
High-Torque Direct Driven platter (3.6 kg/cm) provides full control over CD playback
Independent audio outputs for turntable and CD sections
3-position CD/TT mode switch allows simultaneous playback of both CD and vinyl
3 DSP effects: Filter, Echo, and Flanger with variable parameters
Reverse switch for CD & vinyl
3 Hot-Startable cue points with memo button
Master cue w/ hot-start feature
Key Lock (Master Tempo)
Anti-Shock Protection using RAM buffer memory
Single auto-cue/continuous play modes
Seamless looping with reloop/stutter & loop editing
Pitch bend via platter or buttons
Variable Pitch control with ranges of 4%, 8%, 16%, and 50%
Dimensions: 18 x 14.5 x 5” (457 x 368 x 127 mm) Weight: 24.75 lbs (11.23 kg)
Turntables
“The CDT-05 MKII is the ultimate tool. The unit’s ability to seamlessly integrate the best of both worlds makes it ideal for both the mobile DJ and the seasoned scratch professional.”
DJ Johnny ‘Juice’ Rosado
DJ/Producer (Public Enemy) / Emmy Nominated Composer
“In the ten years I’ve been working with Gemini, nothing has impressed me more than the CDT-05 MKII.”
DJ Get Down
DJ / Producer (France)
“The Gemini CDT-05 MKII is the most innovative & versatile hybrid turntable / CD player on the market. Gemini has definitely taken it to the next level with this one.”
DJ Juice
DJ / 8x Justo Mixtape Award Winner
“I love the responsiveness and flexibility of my Gemini CDT-05 MKII’s... I can’t keep my hands off them!”
DJ Jacquie Jack
DJ / Producer
“If you’re looking for a hybrid turntable which achieves accuracy on par with vinyl, the Gemini CDT-05 MKII never jumps. It is the smoothest player on the market.”
DJ Kid Swift
DJ / Producer
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TT-04 Platter
RUE
URNTABLISM
Magnetic rotor under platter for superior torque (5 kg)
Gemini’s TT-04 is club tested and studio proven... unquestionably one of the best turntables you can buy.”
DJ Journey
DJ / Producer
Photo by Stephan Mckenzie
TT-04
Direct Drive Turntable
Ultimate High Torque (5 kg) direct drive turntable
CPU controlled magnetic platter motor system
Adjustable ±10% or 20% pitch button w/ LED
Convenient retractable start/brake delay rotary controls
Straight tone arm for superior tracking
Tone arm height finger groove adjustment up to 6 mm with lock
Fully adjustable counter weight & anti-skating controls
33/45/78 RPM
Push button quartz lock and reverse w/ LED
Felt slip mat, TL-01 and HD-01 headshell included
Dimensions: 17.5 x 14 x 3.5” (445 x 356 x 89 mm) Weight: 27.82 lbs (12.62 kg)
HD-01
Universal Headshell
Sturdy silver body with tracking arm
Rubber washer for snug fit to tone arm
CN-1000
Semi-Professional DJ Cartridge
Elliptical stylus for strong tracking
Stylus cover for extended life span
Screws to connect to universal headshell included
Turntable Accessories
TL-01
Target Light for TT Series Turntables
Sturdy aluminum body
Convenient RCA connection for easy replacement
Bright white LED for tracking
Turntables
Gemini’s TT line of direct drive turntables are
RUE
URNTABLISM
perfectly suited for the scratch DJ.”
DJ Psycho D
DJ / Producer
TT-02 MKII
Direct Drive Turntable
10% Variable pitch slide control
Fully adjustable counter weight & anti-skating control
Dual speed RPM (33/45)
LED illuminated soft touch start/stop & RPM buttons
CN-1000 cartridge, felt slipmat and HD-01 headshell included
(TL-01 target light not included)
Dimensions: 18 x 14 x 3.5” (457 x 356 x 89 mm) Weight: 14.88 lbs (6.75 kg)
TT-01 MKII
Belt Drive Turntable
10% Variable pitch slide control
Fully adjustable counter weight & anti-skating control
Dual speed RPM (33/45)
LED illuminated soft touch start/stop & RPM buttons
CN-1000 cartridge, felt slipmat and HD-01 headshell included
(TL-01 target light not included)
Dimensions: 18 x 14 x 3.5” (457 x 356 x 89 mm) Weight: 10.07 lbs (4.57 kg)
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Masterful Mixing
themselves apart from the rest of the pack, they need to make their performances unique. Today, just playing the newest, freshest tracks isn’t enough. Incorporating an array of EFX and multiple inputs to accommodate a broad range of sources allows the DJ to bring a greater level of creativity and personality into their sets. With that in mind, Gemini has answered the ‘next-level’ DJ’s call with a full-featured unit that provides exciting functional possibilities to your endless creativity: the CS-02 Professional 5-channel Club Mixer.
Any DJ with ‘next-level’ aspirations knows that in order to set
Complete Control: DJ Little Charlie with his Gemini CS-02 Club Mixer and TT-04
CS-02
12.5” Professional 5-Channel Stereo Club Mixer
5 Channels with pre-fader LED VU meters and 3-band rotary EQ
3 Mic, 10 Line, and 3 Phono / Line Convertible Inputs
25 Channel-Assignable DSP Effects with bright blue backlit LCD display
and 5-bank memory recall
6-Device Input routing matrix on each channel
30 mm linear DSP parameter control
Auto & Tap BPM counter with optional EFX tempo syncronization
Face-mounted RCA Rec Output and Aux Input
Dedicated faceplate-mounted ¼” XLR combo mic input with 3-band EQ
and Auto-Talkover Function
Master, Booth, and Zone outputs with independent rotary volume controls
XLR Master Balanced Output with master attenuation switch
Replaceable faders with X-Fader Curve Control
X-Fader assignment on each audio input channel
Rack ears included
Dimensions: 14 x 12.5 x 5” (356 x 318 x 127 mm)
Weight: 14.86 lbs (6.74 kg)
Mixers
“My Gemini CS-02 Club Mixer handles beautifully. Simply one of the best club mixers out there... period.”
DJ Little Charlie
DJ / Producer (United Kingdom)
Gemini’s CS-02 Mixer is spectacular for clubbing & party rocking! The DSP effects tempo-sync feature is amazing and extremely useful.”
DJ G.U.S.
DJ / Producer (Spain)
Rear Panel
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NEW FOR 2008
NEW FOR 2008
NEW FOR 2008
PS-828x
12.5” 4-Channel Stereo Mixer
PS-626EFX
10” 3-Channel Mixer with Effects
PS-626USB
10” 3-Channel Mixer with USB
12.5” 5 line 4 channel mixer with 2 Phono inputs
Balanced (XLR) outputs
Rotary gain channel control
3 band rotary EQ per channel with -30db cuts
Individual VU meter on each channel
Main VU meters with Master/Cue option
Recessed screw bottom panel for unobstructed mixing
User-replaceable Rail Glide™ Crossfader
Assignable Crossfader with Curve control
Separate microphone volume with talkover and 2 band EQ
Individual channel Cue buttons with Rotary Cue/PGM Fader
2 ¼” (6.35 mm jack) Mic inputs (one in back and one on top)
¼” (6.35 mm jack) Headphone output with separate volume control
RCA Master and Record outputs
iPod™ Friendly cable included in package
Dimensions: 12.5 x 14 x 3.2” (317.5 x 355.6 x 88.9 mm)
Weight: 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg)
10” 6 line 3 channel mixer with 2 convertible Phono/Line RCA inputs
3 built in effects including Filter, Flanger & Phaser
One touch effects control with adjustable EFX parameter wheel
Individual effect send on each channel
Master and Record RCA outputs
Master Volume Rotary knob
Removable face plate for user replaceable Rail Glide™ Crossfader
Crossfader Curve and Reverse selector switches
Cue section with rotary cue volume & CUE/PGM controls with split cue switch
3 band rotary line EQ with rotary gain channel control
Mic section with rotary Mic volume, high & low EQ controls
VU meters with Master/Cue option
Front panel mounted ¼”(6.35 mm jack) headphone connector
iPod™ friendly cable included in package
Dimensions: 10 x 12 x 3.3” (254 x 304 x 84 mm) Weight: 6.24 lbs (2.83 kg)
10” 5 line 3 channel mixer with 2 convertible Phono/Line RCA inputs
USB connectivity for your Mac or PC’s Media player (iTunes™,
Windows Media etc.)
Simultaneously play and record to your computer through the same
USB cable
Master and Record RCA outputs
Master volume rotary knob
Removable face plate for user replaceable Rail Glide™ Crossfader
Crossfader Curve and Reverse selector switches
Cue section with rotary cue volume & CUE/PGM controls with split cue switch
3 band rotary line EQ with rotary gain channel control
Mic section with rotary Mic volume, high & low EQ controls
VU meters with Master/Cue option
Front panel mounted ¼”(6.35 mm jack) headphone connector
iPod™ friendly cable included in package
Dimensions: 10 x 12 x 3.3” (254 x 304 x 84 mm) Weight: 6.1 lbs (2.76 kg)
PS-626x
Mixers
10” 3-Channel Stereo Mixer
PS-424x
10” 2-Channel Stereo Mixer
PS-121x
6.5” 2-Channel Stereo Mixer
10” 6 line 3 channel mixer with 2 convertible Phono/Line RCA inputs
Rotary gain channel control
3 band rotary EQ per channel with -30db cuts
User-replaceable Rail Glide™ Crossfader
Crossfader Curve and reverse controls
¼” (6.35 mm jack) Mic input with volume control and 2 band EQ
¼” (6.35 mm jack) Headphone output
RCA Master and Record outputs
iPod™ Friendly cable included in package
Dimensions: 10 x 12 x 3.3” (254 x 304 x 84 mm)
Weight: 6.1 lbs (2.76 kg)
10” 4 line 2 channel mixer with 2 convertible Phono/Line RCA inputs
Rotary gain channel control
3 band rotary EQ per channel with -30db cuts
User-replaceable Rail Glide™ Crossfader
Crossfader Curve and reverse controls
VU meters with Master/Cue option
Rotary CUE/PGM Fader
¼” (6.35 mm jack) Mic input with volume control and 2 band EQ
¼” (6.35 mm jack) Headphone output
RCA Master and Record outputs
iPod™ Friendly cable included in package
Dimensions: 10 x 12 x 3.3” (254 x 304 x 84 mm) Weight: 6.08 lbs (2.75 kg)
6.5” 2 channel mixer with 2 Line / 2 Phono RCA inputs
Rotary gain control
2 band rotary EQ control
Rotary Cue knob for easy cue preview
Rotary Cue volume control
¼” (6.35 mm jack) Mic input with volume control
¼” (6.35 mm jack) Headphone output
iPod™ Friendly cable included in package
Dimensions: 6.5 x 10 x 3.3” (165 x 254 x 84 mm) Weight: 3.28 lbs (1.72 kg)
“I never gig without my Gemini PS-626x Mixer. Easy-to-use and built-to-last, the PS-626x lives up to its predecessors’ reputation.”
DJ Hana
DJ / Producer (USA / Europe)
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