The AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X is a compact professional DJ multi player that takes key design ideas, sound quality and usability from the flagship CDJ-3000X, while offering a smaller footprint for booths, bars, venues, lounges and mobile DJ setups. It features a 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, built-in Wi-Fi, cloud and streaming playback, NFC/QR login options and flexible compatibility with a wide range of DJ mixers and setups.
Main Features
Professional DJ multi player with flagship-inspired design
Inherits quality and usability from the CDJ-3000X
Compact body for smaller booths and venue installations
10.1-inch capacitive full-colour touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi
rekordbox CloudDirectPlay support
rekordbox StreamingDirectPlay support
Compatible streaming services: Apple Music, Beatport Streaming and TIDAL
Cloud storage support: Dropbox and Google Drive
QR code login
NFC login
USB playback
USB Type-A and USB Type-C connections
PRO DJ LINK via LAN
OneLibrary support
CoBeat compatibility for audience messages and song requests
Dark and Light display modes
Enhanced track information display
12 selectable front-panel LED colours
Optional side panels available separately
Compatible with rekordbox, djay Pro and Serato DJ Pro
Touchscreen and Display
The CDJ-1500X includes the same size 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen as the CDJ-3000X. The display can show important performance information including artwork, waveform previews, BPM, key, cues, loops and track browsing details.
Screen views include:
Source screen
Browse screen
Waveform screen
Shortcut screen
Request screen
Message screen
The player also includes Dark Mode and Light Mode, making it easier to adapt the screen to different lighting conditions in clubs, bars, restaurants and event spaces.
Cloud and Streaming Playback
The CDJ-1500X supports rekordbox CloudDirectPlay, allowing DJs to access a cloud-based rekordbox library directly from the player when using a compatible rekordbox subscription plan. It also supports StreamingDirectPlay for compatible streaming services, including Apple Music, Beatport Streaming and TIDAL.
Cloud storage support includes:
Dropbox
Google Drive
Streaming service support includes:
Apple Music
Beatport Streaming
TIDAL
USB, Computer and Mobile Playback
The CDJ-1500X supports playback from USB storage devices, mobile devices, PC/Mac, rekordbox CloudDirectPlay and StreamingDirectPlay. Supported file systems are FAT16, FAT32, exFAT and HFS+, while NTFS is not supported.
Supported file formats:
MP3
AAC
WAV
AIFF
Apple Lossless
FLAC
Sound Performance
AlphaTheta states that the CDJ-1500X inherits high-quality sound design from the CDJ-3000X, with digital circuitry, analog circuitry and power supply design tuned for separation across frequency ranges. The goal is strong low-end presence, clear mids and natural vocal/instrument reproduction.
Sound specs:
Output level: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB
THD: 0.003%
Connectivity
USB Type-A x 1 for storage
USB Type-C x 2, with one for storage and one for PC connection
LAN port x 1 for PRO DJ LINK
Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
NFC login supported
RCA analog audio output
Up to 4 units can be connected using a switching hub with PRO DJ LINK
Compatible Software
rekordbox for Mac/Windows
rekordbox for iOS/Android
djay Pro
Serato DJ Pro
AlphaTheta notes that the rekordbox for Mac/Windows update supporting the CDJ-1500X was scheduled for July 9 on the product page.
CoBeat Compatibility
The CDJ-1500X is compatible with CoBeat, allowing audience members to send song requests and messages from their smartphones. These can be viewed directly on the CDJ-1500X screen, helping DJs respond to the mood of the room in real time.
Setup Flexibility
The CDJ-1500X is designed to work with a wide range of DJ mixers, making it suitable for custom DJ booths, venue installations, bars, restaurants, lounges and compact professional setups. Compared with an all-in-one system, separate players allow more freedom to customise the booth layout and combine different players, mixers and turntables.
Specifications
Dimensions: 252.1 x 374.7 x 116.5 mm
Weight: 3.6 kg
Display size: 10.1-inch
Power type: AC adapter
Rated voltage/current: DC 12 V / 3.0 A
Power consumption when off: 0.3 W
Audio output: RCA terminal, Audio Out L/R
Library compatibility: OneLibrary supported
Supported file systems: FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, HFS+
NTFS not supported
Included Accessories
AC adapter
Power cord
Warranty, region dependent
Analog audio cable
LAN cable
Quick Start Guide
Precautions for Use
Suitable For
AlphaTheta positions the CDJ-1500X as suitable for bars, small venues, lounges, restaurants and professional DJ spaces where a full-featured but compact setup is needed. It is also a strong option for venues that want a flexible separate-player setup rather than an all-in-one DJ system.
