Pioneer DJ PLX-500-W Direct Drive USB DJ Turntable with rekordbox White

Pioneer DJ PLX-500-W: A White Direct-Drive Turntable That Digitizes Your Vinyl

The Pioneer DJ PLX-500-W is a white direct drive DJ turntable that plays records with genuine club heritage and records them to a computer over USB. It is made for the vinyl enthusiast and the new DJ who want a deck that looks striking on the shelf, sounds excellent through powered speakers, and turns a cherished record collection into a digital archive, all from one machine.

High-Torque Direct Drive Across 33, 45, and 78 RPM

The PLX-500-W drives its platter directly from the motor rather than through a belt, which gives it fast, repeatable start-up and a steady, planted response whether you are settling in to listen or cueing up a mix. All three traditional speeds are on board, 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM, so the deck plays modern albums, singles, and vintage shellac, and a plus or minus 8 percent pitch fader lets you match tempos or trim speed to taste.

Record Vinyl to Digital Over USB

What sets the PLX-500-W apart from ordinary turntables is the USB output. Run the included cable to a computer, launch the bundled rekordbox software, and the deck sends its audio across for recording, letting you transfer records into digital files you can preserve, catalog, and play anywhere. For collectors it is insurance for irreplaceable pressings, and for DJs it is a straightforward path from crates of vinyl into a modern, portable library.

Onboard Phono Preamp for Amp-Free Listening

A turntable normally needs a phono preamp before its delicate signal can reach speakers, but the PLX-500-W puts one inside. A rear PHONO and LINE switch means you can send a ready-to-use line signal directly into powered monitors, a home stereo, or a mixer without adding a separate preamp, then flip to PHONO whenever you want to feed a classic DJ mixer or amplifier instead. It makes getting sound out of the box refreshingly simple.

Everything in the Box to Spin on Day One

There is nothing extra to source before the PLX-500-W plays. The universal S-shape tonearm comes pre-fitted with the PC-HS01-S headshell, a cartridge, and a stylus, and the package adds a dust cover with an integrated jacket stand to keep the deck clean while showing off the record on the platter, plus a slipmat for smooth handling. With rekordbox included, the deck is a complete play-and-record system from the moment it is unpacked.

A White Finish That Stands Out

Where the black model recedes into a setup, the PLX-500-W in white is meant to be seen. Its clean, bright body becomes a centerpiece in a home studio, a content-creator backdrop, or a light-toned living room, pairing beautifully with white speakers and pale furniture. For anyone who treats a turntable as much as decor as gear, the white finish turns everyday listening into a statement.

Who the PLX-500-W Is For

This turntable suits the record collector who wants to archive vinyl while showing off a striking white deck, the beginning DJ who wants to learn on real direct drive, and the home listener who wants plug-and-play sound with no separate preamp. Content creators, design-conscious vinyl lovers, and first-time DJ buyers choose the PLX-500-W in white to spin, record, and display from a single turntable.