Sony Introduces XROSS FADE: A New Spin on a DJ-Style Music System

        Mega Sound System is Ideal for Amateur DJs and House Parties



    LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21 /EMWNews/ -- Sony today introduced a DJ-style

shelf system with a dual dock for iPod(R) devices called XROSS FADE(TM).

Perfect for mixing and playing music from iPod players, CDs and other music

sources, XROSS FADE helps create the ultimate party soundtrack.



    Part of the Muteki(TM) series of stereo systems, the XROSS FADE (model

LBT-DJ2i) has an imposing presence and massive output that can fill nearly

any room with sound, whether it's in a home, a dorm, or even powering a

block party.



    This music system has 450 watts of total power output, so aspiring DJs

can crank up the volume while still maintaining high quality sound. As its

name implies, the XROSS FADE system comes with DJ-style features, including

a cross-fader with monitor cue and a built-in two-channel mixer. With this

feature, an upcoming track can be checked through headphones to be sure

it's cued properly before playing it aloud. DJs can mix two songs or fade

into the next song without missing a beat.



    With an interface and two scroll wheel mechanisms that allow for easy

menu navigation similar to that of iPod players, users never need to touch

their iPod players while scanning for the next track. The XROSS FADE system

even has a USB recording function that saves mixing sessions to a USB

device in the MP3 format without a PC.



    For MP3 files, the system's MP3 Booster+ feature improves audio quality

by restoring sound that is lost during compression. For extra thump, the

beat blend feature adds a layer of pre-programmed percussion, drum sounds

and drum loops over the mix.



    The XROSS FADE system includes traditional shelf system features, such

as a CD player, an AM/FM tuner, and a line-in jack for listening to MP3

players. Users can mix music from these sources as well as their iPod

players. The system converts CDs and AM/FM radio to MP3 files as well.



    With its matte black and chrome finish and appearance similar to a DJ

mixing board, the XROSS FADE system is designed to be a statement piece for

the bedroom, dorm room or living room. It produces a booming, high-impact

sound through a pair of two-way bass reflex speakers and a dual 7-inch

subwoofer enclosure.



    Pricing and Availability



    Pre-orders for the XROSS FADE audio system are now being accepted at

http://www.sonystyle.com. The LBT-DJ2i XROSS FADE music system will be

available in September for about $500 direct from select retailers

nationwide. For more information about the XROSS FADE system and the entire

Muteki line of shelf systems, please visit http://www.sony.com/muteki.