Pioneer DJ PLX-500-K

The Pioneer DJ PLX-500-K is a direct-drive turntable that brings the layout of the club-standard PLX-1000 to DJs starting out with vinyl and listeners building a home setup. A built-in phono/line switch lets you connect directly to powered speakers or a stereo without a separate preamp, a USB output lets you digitize your record collection, and it ships with a headshell, cartridge, and stylus so you can start playing right away.

Highlights

• Direct-drive motor reaches 33-1/3 rpm in about 1 second
• PLX-1000-inspired layout with ±8% tempo control
• Phono/line output switch for powered speakers or a DJ mixer
• USB output for recording vinyl to your Mac or PC
• Includes headshell with cartridge and stylus, slipmat, and dust cover
• Works with rekordbox DVS and control vinyl

Pioneer DJ PLX-500-K: Start on Vinyl the Right Way

The PLX-500 shares the familiar PLX layout of start/stop, strobe, tempo slider, and S-shaped tone arm, so skills you learn on it transfer straight to club decks. Its direct-drive motor gives a quick start and consistent speed for beatmatching, and short signal routing from stylus to output keeps distortion low for clean playback.

Connect Anywhere

Set the output switch to Phono for a DJ mixer or phono preamp, or to Line to plug straight into powered speakers, a home stereo, or a mixer’s line inputs. The USB output connects to a computer so you can record your records as digital files.

Setting Up the PLX-500-K

Place the turntable on a solid, level surface. Fit the included headshell, set the balance weight, and choose the phono or line output to match your system. Connect the audio cable to your mixer or speakers, or connect USB to your computer for recording.

What to Pair With the PLX-500-K

Pair the PLX-500-K with a DJ mixer such as the Pioneer DJ DJM-250MK2, powered speakers or studio monitors, DJ headphones, a replacement stylus, and rekordbox control vinyl for DVS.

Digitize Your Record Collection

Connect the PLX-500 to your Mac or PC over USB and record into your preferred audio software, so you can preserve rare records and play them in your DJ software. It’s a simple way to bring a vinyl collection into a digital workflow.

Display Your Records

A sleeve stand inside the dust cover displays the cover art of the record you’re playing, a nice touch for home listening rooms, shops, and bars.

Learning to DJ on the PLX-500

Because the PLX-500 uses the same control layout as the PLX-1000, it’s an ideal deck for learning beatmatching, cueing, and basic scratching. Practice riding the tempo slider to match two records, then move on to timecode vinyl with rekordbox DVS when you’re ready to mix digital files. The skills transfer directly to the turntables in most clubs.

Pioneer DJ PLX-500-K FAQ

Do I need a preamp? No. Switch to Line output to connect directly to powered speakers.

Does it include a cartridge? Yes. It ships with a headshell, cartridge, and stylus.

Pioneer DJ PLX-500-K Specifications at a Glance

• Type: direct-drive turntable
• Start-up time: about 1 second (33-1/3 rpm)
• Tempo range: ±8%
• Tone arm: universal S-shaped, gimbal-supported
• Outputs: RCA (phono/line switchable), USB
• Included: headshell with cartridge and stylus, slipmat, dust cover
• Finish: black

Who Buys the Pioneer DJ PLX-500-K

• Beginner DJs
• Home listeners and vinyl collectors
• Record shops and bars
• DJ schools

Why Buy the Pioneer DJ PLX-500-K From Metro Sound & Lighting

Metro Sound & Lighting isn’t a catalog-only retailer. We sell, install, and service DJ and pro audio gear in-house, so our team can help you build a turntable setup and support your gear after the sale. We offer B2B and integrator pricing for schools and venues.

Browse more options in our DJ Players category, or see the full specifications on the official Pioneer DJ PLX-500 product page.