# Convenient DJ Adapters The Urbanears Slussen Takes You From iPhone Dock to Disc Jockey By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanears-slussen References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/52076/) & [acquiremag](http://www.acquiremag.com/tech/headphones/urbanears-slussen.php) You don't need a [soundboard or a turntable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korg) to be the music master at a party, the Urbanears Slussen allows you to take control of the audio entertainment with a simple electronic accessory and a trusty smartphone app. What you've got here is a U-shaped connector with a pair of jacks for plugging into a speaker and a set of headphones. A single prong in the bottom is inserted into your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-magez-slider), which acts as the powerhouse for creating musical fusion. Using the program on your handset, you can equalize, cross-fade and mix tracks from your iTunes library. The Urbanears Slussen system enables you to preview your work through the headset and blast your chosen beats through the amps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable DJ Accessories:** Opportunity for creating innovative, compact devices that allow users to DJ on the go. - **Mobile Music Mixing:** Potential for developing smartphone apps and accessories that empower users to create music mixes using their mobile devices. - **Integrated Sound Systems:** Possibility for integrating audio devices and smartphones to provide seamless audio control and output. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Technology:** The music technology industry can explore the development of new accessories and applications to enhance DJing experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create compact, user-friendly DJing solutions for casual users. - **Audio Equipment:** Potential for audio equipment manufacturers to develop integrated systems that combine smartphones and speakers for enhanced sound control. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular DJ Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twin-dj.md) - [Consolidated DJ Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-systems.md) - [Standalone DJ Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rane-system-one.md) - [Interchangeable Component DJ Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-dj-controller.md) - [Palm-Sized Portable Audio Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-audio-mixer.md) - [Returning DJ-Ready Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zinken.md) - [Sleek Audio Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bag-and-mixer-bag.md) - [Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opj-dj-console.md) - [Portable Music Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller.md)