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Need new mixer: Please recommend $4 - 500 Price Range

DJ Young Herrera 4:07 PM - 1 March, 2007
I need a new mixer...I'd like one with effects if possible but I can't afford a ttm57 or a DJM-909.

Please recommend a mixer in my price range if you guys can.

Much thanks.
chau 4:42 PM - 1 March, 2007
the only mixer you can get in that price range with effects is the pioneer djm-400...msrp 550 but hit up www.agiprodj.com or www.djdeals.com or somethin u mite be able to get it below 500.
Konix 4:48 PM - 1 March, 2007
Although I don't really recommend it, the Behringer DJX-700 (Pio DJM-600 copy cat) is $179. The effects are pretty much useless though since they aren't beat sync'd.
DJ Young Herrera 4:50 PM - 1 March, 2007
Chau, how is the fader on the DJM-400?

Konix, I make it a rule never to buy behringer gear.
kicko 4:52 PM - 1 March, 2007
too bad you dont live near me, there's a shop down the street selling a 909 for $499, it's a open box display model but i can say it has never been plugged in, so it would only be touched on.
DJ Young Herrera 4:55 PM - 1 March, 2007
hmmm. would you condider picking it up and shipping it to me if I paypal'ed you? we can discuss through PM if you're interested.
Konix 4:56 PM - 1 March, 2007
Quote:
Chau, how is the fader on the DJM-400?

Konix, I make it a rule never to buy behringer gear.


Fader on the 400 is the same as all the other Pio mixers (minus 909 and 707), crap.

I don't buy anything Behringer either, hence why I said I don't recommend it.

You might want to check out the new Vextax PMC-280...

www.skratchworx.com
DJ Jinnai 7:46 PM - 1 March, 2007
I bought an Urei when it was $299...
DJ-A 8:12 PM - 1 March, 2007
check out denon.. i dont recall the model number but its $200
dj shadow from detroit 3:18 AM - 2 March, 2007
mackie d2
Sheeds 3:46 AM - 2 March, 2007
ey yo, i suggest you finding a djm 707 ($300 range brand new, if you can find it) then adding a used pio efx 500 (i got mine for $220 used off ebay)

I wouldn't suggest getting the djm400, I'm sure you'll want to get rid of it sooner than later
DjWoody 4:01 AM - 2 March, 2007
Allen & Heath Xone 02. You can find it new for less than $400. No effects though.
DJ Young Herrera 2:35 PM - 2 March, 2007
how easy is it to use the efx 500?
Dj KaGeN 3:24 PM - 2 March, 2007
find a USED TTM 56 --- things are made like tanks. If the faceplate is scratched up - buy a new one - Make it look like new and it'll sound new regardless.
DJ Young Herrera 3:27 PM - 2 March, 2007
are there effects on the 56?
Dj KaGeN 3:30 PM - 2 March, 2007
no.
Dj KaGeN 3:31 PM - 2 March, 2007
get a separate effects processor, that way if you decide to upgrade again, you can apply them to that mixer or any other mixer that you gig on.
kicko 3:53 PM - 2 March, 2007
young i sent u a PM
john blaze 4:24 PM - 2 March, 2007
I know this brand is a four letter word around here, but the numark dxm 06 isn't terrible if you are not a full blown scratch dj. If you scratch alot, then I don't recommend it.

I have one I used on Saturdays. I have had it for a year and haven't had a problem. It costs about $250.
DJ Young Herrera 4:29 PM - 2 March, 2007
Right now I have a piece of crap gemini...

The only reason I bought it was for the USB outs so I could record on my laptop. The damn fader bleeds out and the left (# 1) channel eq kill switches don't work anymore.

It blows. Plus no efx.
DJBlisk 4:55 PM - 2 March, 2007
I was looking for a new battle mixer too. Does anybody like the Xone 02? How bout the ecler Haks?
dj shadow from detroit 7:07 PM - 2 March, 2007
xone 02 is good!
so is the mackie d2!
Rebelguy 7:44 PM - 2 March, 2007
This one is under $400.

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DJ Young Herrera 7:45 PM - 2 March, 2007
har har har.
Rebelguy 7:47 PM - 2 March, 2007
Somebody had to do it. =)
Lando 7:53 PM - 2 March, 2007
Mackie d-2