Compare the CDJ-2000NXS2 and CDJ-3000 before confirming your artist’s setup. Our Edinburgh team can help coordinate the players, mixer and event requirements.
CDJ-3000 players shown as part of a two-player DJM-A9 setup.
Music-library compatibility
ONELIBRARY REQUIRED? SPECIFY CDJ-3000X.
OneLibrary is AlphaTheta’s library format for sharing performance data, such as playlists, cue points and beatgrids, between compatible DJ software and hardware.
If your DJ requires OneLibrary integration, we need to supply a CDJ-3000X setup. The CDJ-3000X is a different model from the CDJ-3000 compared on this page: do not treat those model names as interchangeable.
Use the artist’s technical rider to confirm the required model. Dimensions below are per unit, without cases; allow additional room for connections and ventilation.
At a glance
Specification
CDJ-2000NXS2
CDJ-3000
Touchscreen
7-inch
9-inch HD
Hot Cues
8 across 2 banks
8 dedicated buttons
Disc drive
Yes
No
Link connection
100BASE-TX
Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions W × D × H
320 × 414.4 × 113.2 mm
329 × 453 × 118 mm
Weight
5.7 kg
5.5 kg
Model specifications
Pioneer DJ CDJ-2000NXS2
A familiar choice when the artist’s rider specifies the NXS2 generation. Its disc drive also matters if CD playback is part of the brief.
A larger display and eight directly accessible Hot Cue buttons give the DJ a different working surface. Confirm this model when it is named on the rider.
Confirm the exact player generation and quantity with the DJ; substitutions need their agreement. OneLibrary integration requires a CDJ-3000X setup for your booking.
Ask the DJ to prepare compatible media and bring a backup. Check firmware and any laptop or software requirements in advance.
Specify the mixer separately. Include booth monitors, PA, cables and delivery or setup services in the event brief.
Specifications checked against the linked manufacturer references on 31 October 2026. Firmware, computer compatibility and licensed software features should be confirmed for the intended setup.
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Share the rider, venue and dates with Pegasus Sound & Light. Complete DJ equipment hire starts from £240 + VAT per day; individual model pricing and availability are confirmed in your quote.
