8 Things To Look Out For When Choosing a DJ Mixer

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8 Things To Look Out For When Choosing a DJ Mixer

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2 жыл бұрын

Whether you're a club, scratch, event, or hobby DJ, if you've decided you want a mixer at the heart of your DJ set-up, these are the 8 things you need to look for when making your choice..
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1:44 Mixer style - club or scratch?
3:35 Number/type of input channels
5:27 Software features
7:37 Audio interface
9:19 Sends/returns
10:48 Record out
12:00 Split cue
12:51 Ethernet hub
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@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

🎚 TIMESTAMPS 🎚 1:44 Mixer style - club or scratch? 3:35 Number/type of input channels 5:27 Software features 7:37 Audio interface 9:19 Sends/returns 10:48 Record Out 12:00 Split cue 12:51 Ethernet hub

@alexzanderking1556 2 жыл бұрын

Rotary mixers, mixers with no crossfader, six channel mixers are also available

@anachronismic 2 жыл бұрын

If you're considering those two things I imagine you're probably looking for a more specialized video tbh

@amygdalos96 2 жыл бұрын

One of the features that make or break a mixer for me is the type of EQ. Some mixers can switch between EQ/Isolator mode but on some models you cannot do isolator. As a techno DJ this is pretty awful if you do a lot of layering with long transitions. Also the filter is pretty important to me. Many filters on DJ mixers sound pretty bad (even on high end ones). Apart from that I find it so useful to have a button that de/-activates the filter on a channel. Taking out the lows with the filter and then deactivating it on the next phrase can be really cool.

@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing :)

@alexideo 7 ай бұрын

que mezclador recomendarias por debajo de 500 euros con 4 pistas?

@djmirasol 2 жыл бұрын

very nice topic you got there Phil... well done...

@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@kennethmalafy503 2 жыл бұрын

Great article, but you were a little late! I was shopping for a new mixer last month for my cdjs. It was between Pioneer v10, 900 nx or the A and H zone 96. I wanted the 4 band eq because I do a lot of eq work when I mix progressive. I liked the 900 because it was standard, but I feel you don't really need a "standard" mixer. I went with the Zone 96 and added an Eventide H9 on the sends for efx. The efx on that H9 are crazy! You can even control them with your phone, much better than standard efx on a mixer. Some people have even said that the music sounds better (I guess analog vs digital, the zone is analog) and the filters on that mixer are Top tier, never seen anything like it.

@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you made a good choice!

@outnode366 2 жыл бұрын

If anyone is interested the Allen and Heath Xone 43C works perfect with the newest version of Rekordbox despite Pioneer saying it doesnt. You have to load the audio driver every time you start though.

@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@DanielleKingdjdinosaur Жыл бұрын

i used to buy four channel club mixers like Pioneer but they have no pads so no cue points or sampler unless you plug more gear in .I am not a scratch dj but i like mixers with pads for various effecta and cue points and its all right there with no need to add anything.Also i am a bit of a clutz so having the lower section clear of clutter is great.The Rane is well thought out and the pads are a great improvment on the Rane 68 four channel .club mixer which i totally hammered.

@digitaldjtips Жыл бұрын

Yes, controller mixers are definitely useful beyond scratching

@VoyageOne1 2 жыл бұрын

I wish more people took advantage of the SPDIF connections on the DJM900/X1850

@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

Would make sense

@roussiathierry2myears271 2 жыл бұрын

Next time I buy a mixer they have to be open to all the software and good sound 💚

@djflashofficial1 Жыл бұрын

What the best mixer for just using analog vinyl only

@banditt18 2 ай бұрын

i have a 12 channel mixer i use for djing/karaoke i dont do scratch or anything like that but am thinking of getting something a bit smaller then my 12 channel

@digitaldjtips 2 ай бұрын

would make sense

@DJGoodMusicAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

great video!

@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@kelz3454 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. I needed this. Now all i need is a nice controller with a club stye mixer. The 1000 SRT is pretty old now. Dont look like Native Instruments are going to put out anything.

@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

Doubt they’ll put out a mixer

@kelz3454 2 жыл бұрын

@@digitaldjtips are you hopeful for a new controller from Traktor? Im a traktor user, but im about ready to jump ship and go to serato. It seems like they have given up on the dj equipment.

@L33M49 Жыл бұрын

what about rotary mixers? i think you should of included them in the video

@digitaldjtips Жыл бұрын

Too niche for our audience

@PendelSteven 5 ай бұрын

It's true the upper end of DJ-controllers are basicly mixers with added controllers. Once we get into all-in-once those are well... a mixer plus added players even. But none of that matters, for this: upper end DJ controllers, all-in-ones and mixers are all DJ mixers. The controllers and all-in-ones just aren't as flexible in inputs and outputs as a seperate mixer.

@digitaldjtips 5 ай бұрын

No that's true, but they're better at controlling DJ software...

@BoomDocs14K 2 жыл бұрын

Phil, my Rane Seventy has "Split Cue" and I'm sure the 72 mixers do as well. Is there not a button under the "Cue Level" & "Cue Mix" knobs that says "Split Cue?" If so, you need to add a tag to correct the information. Time Stamp: 12:00

@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

Yes thanks for spotting this error.

@bernercalito8422 2 жыл бұрын

The one that sucks about some mixers is we don’t get the send and return connection and the mixers cost 💲 more.

@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s true

@fblondon8426 2 жыл бұрын

When will the algoriddim dvs iOS video be going up ?

@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

Pri Yon Joni has done one apparently

@fblondon8426 2 жыл бұрын

@@digitaldjtips I watched that one wanted to see how you connect the iPhone to mixer

@BlackPhonon Жыл бұрын

Allen & Heath xone 62 or omnitronic trm 402?

@DJTechnoboom 2 жыл бұрын

i want that Z2 lol

@unaizabaletaaldaz3435 2 жыл бұрын

I use it for work as a mobile DJ, and I love it. Have an XDJ XZ at the club I work in and it's also a beast.

@DJTechnoboom 2 жыл бұрын

@@unaizabaletaaldaz3435 I am waiting for Z3 or something from traktor new still actually. I used to have a the nexus 1 I guess I should of kept that but thinking about just saveing up for a brand new nexus 2 at this point cause it just has that epic sound good for techno and trance music and dance music ect.

@2119rocky 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Phil, i just picked up a couple of Denon SC5000M Media Players. What mixer would you recommend using with the Denon decks. I would be using stand alone mode and don't want to use a laptop. Thanks

@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

Denon DJ's own, the X1850.

@2119rocky 2 жыл бұрын

@@digitaldjtips Ok great thanks

@mark_spit7839 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure theres a logical reason for it (economics I assume), but it's too bad nobody makes a 3 channel mixer anymore or include a Matrix assign. With the creative liberties we can take given the tech that we now have, I can see a lot of possibilities with a Matrix.

@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe not much call for them

@shaunduffy7786 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any chance you could do a tutorial on sound switch and how to use it with a standalone controller? I've been having issues with my prime 4 and watched multitudes of videos on how to work it but cant get my head around it

@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

It is on our list can’t say when though

@brooklyncarmelena5755 2 жыл бұрын

What pisses me off is the way mixers are now vertically long. I am an old skool dj and have the Technics in a shipping coffin. My mixer space is 19 inch Across. My Denon DNX500 was what I've been using for 14 years and finally blew out. I can't seem to find any analogue mixers that will fit in the coffin with the Denon dual cd player mounted over the mixer the way I had it. My Denon DNX500 wasn't the best mixer out there, but it worked for me. Send and return, EQ on each channels, 4 channels assignable, record output and booth. I had everything hooked up including an FM transmitter. Now I'm fucked as all the mixers I see are super large and made for the button pushing, knob twisting dj's that hop up and down. I'm doing this for 35 years now. I don't mind new technology but seriously, for the work I do, clubstyle beat matching, there aren't any mixers that I feel would suit me. I'm fucked.

@digitaldjtips 2 жыл бұрын

Second hand?

@brooklyncarmelena5755 2 жыл бұрын

@@digitaldjtips I would buy second hand but only if I knew the owner and history of the unit. How many hours are on the mixer. Maybe I'll find something.