Which 4Ch Mixer for a Traktor 2x Kontrol X1 setup?
Which 4Ch Mixer for a Traktor 2x Kontrol X1 setup? Posted on: 24.11.2013 by Dustin Rajesh I played at a foam party and someone managed to empty a bucket full of soap water over my gear
. My MacBook is dead and while my Xone:92 and two Kontrol X1s are still being serviced, chances are slim that they can be fixed. The Audio 10 however seems to have survived. No one pays btw so I am picking up the bill. You live and learn...Anyways, I will be replacing the X1s with the newer MKII model, but I am undecided as the what mixer I should be getting. I actually don't want to spend the money on a Xone:92 anymore, since I am playing less in clubs and bars. DJing is becoming more a hobby to me nowadays, so I'd like to stay below $1000 mark. Currently I am looking at the Pioneer DJM-750 or the Denon DN-X1600. I am not sure whether the Denon is already outdated, or still able to compare to more recent products. Any input on these two or any other recommendation would be great. BTW, I was also believeing about to just get a S4 and be done with it. Anyone made a switch to all-in-one controller and is nor regretting it? I believe I am more comfortable with a 'real' mixer and modular controller setup. | |
| Latoria Kavulich 03.12.2013 |
Originally Posted by Superfreak
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| Petra Arra 02.12.2013 |
Originally Posted by Reha
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| Alphonso Deitchman 25.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Reha
What do you want the MIDI capabilities for? The DN-X1600 has an unused column of controls that can be mapped, whereas all the controls on the DJM have existing functions. They both seem have a similar price when buying new, but since the Denon has been out longer you'd probably get a better deal on it second hand. |
| Latoria Kavulich 03.12.2013 |
Originally Posted by Superfreak
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| Hipolito Scionti 02.12.2013 | Only issues i've heard is with the audio drivers... but as a mixer i was super tempted by the DB2. Until I went with the DJM900 that was my other choice. |
| Petra Arra 02.12.2013 |
Originally Posted by Reha
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| Dustin Rajesh 02.12.2013 | Yeah, thanks mate. If it wasn't for you... Pretty happy about the deal. Just hoping it compares to the 92 in terms of sound quality and handling. I have never used one but only heard good things about it. It's hopefully the last mixer I'll ever buy. |
| Judi Sissel 30.11.2013 | You're welcome lol |
| Dustin Rajesh 30.11.2013 | OK, thanks to BlackFriday and a friend in the US who helped with the order I got a brand new Allen & Heath Xone DB2 for $900. Ships on Monday! At least I got a good deal on my new setup! |
| Temple Cervelli 28.11.2013 | But how comes? I notice little white sparks, only small, when i plug my USB stuff in..... Is the tape some kind of counter for that? |
| Latoria Kavulich 27.11.2013 | Yep, good habit to get into |
| Temple Cervelli 27.11.2013 | Jetser, what's the blue tape around the USB/ins of your laptop? Is this a precaution or? Serious question. |
| Temple Cervelli 27.11.2013 | This sent shivers down my spine, sorry to hear that dude. |
| Latoria Kavulich 26.11.2013 | CD's |
| Cori Ozanich 26.11.2013 | Stupid question perhaps (and totally unrelated to this topic) but what do you use the 2 CDJ800s for? |
| Latoria Kavulich 26.11.2013 | DJM600 + 2 X1's (AC <> BD configuration) |
| Judi Sissel 25.11.2013 | You can buy a A&H DB2 for $1200 from most online shops. If you're a deal sniper (ebay & CL) you can find it for $1000. |
| Chandra Lean 25.11.2013 | x1600= $999 one fx engine, midi mapable, TS certified x1700 = 1700 (there are many out there second hand) two fx engines, TS certified updated firmware menu is easy to navigate djm900nxs($1900) color fx, Club standard (really doesn't matter mixer is a mixer) |
| Alphonso Deitchman 25.11.2013 |
Originally Posted by Reha
What do you want the MIDI capabilities for? The DN-X1600 has an unused column of controls that can be mapped, whereas all the controls on the DJM have existing functions. They both seem have a similar price when buying new, but since the Denon has been out longer you'd probably get a better deal on it second hand. |
| Gaynell Rydberg 25.11.2013 | There already is the X1700 out there if you want the latest. Not too much of a price increase either. |
| Merlyn Birchfield 25.11.2013 | I bought my DN-X1600 less than a year ago and I love it. Works flawlessly as a Traktor-certified mixer for me with my Macbook Pro, and saved a crap-load when compared to Scratch-capable Pioneer offerings. Or, I'll sell you a mint condition silver-faced Xone:32 on the cheap! |
| Dustin Rajesh 25.11.2013 | I am not really interested in the Xone42. I bought the Xone92 because it is a very commonly used mixer, which was installed in several clubs I played. It also has the extra two channels if needed. Since I am going digital only I'd rather have a mixer with midi capabilities. The only concern I have with the Denon is that it's essentially 3 years old and there might be an updated version coming out soon. I heard that the Pioneer 750 is close to what the Denon offers, but has better effects. |
| Bunny Sockel 25.11.2013 | Xone 42? |
| Latoria Kavulich 25.11.2013 | djm600 + 2 x1's was nice, but x1600 + 2 x1's is a perfect setup for me. |
| Antone Kazim 25.11.2013 | Gutted to hear that, as Slvr said I'd feel absolutely devastated if I were your friend. As for the new mixer, I've had an x-1600 a couple of years now and absolutely love it. I've recently started using it as my Traktor Scratch interface and it works fantastic, it also has several additional dedicated midi-buttons/encoders. I havn't touched a DJM750 but when I brought mine I was comparing it to the DJM700 and the x-1600 had noticably better faders and also has the fantastic input matrix. These two things swung it for me (I wasn't looking to use DJ software at the time). I would imagine the DJM750 has probably improved in this area since the 700, but I would still probably buy the x-1600 for the Traktor certification and dedicated midi section. I doubt you'd be disappointed with either however. |
| Gaynell Rydberg 24.11.2013 | I'd feel so guilty if I were your friend. I know very few people who could front the costs to pay for all those repairs though. That's expensive!! Good luck! |
| Petra Arra 24.11.2013 | lesson learned. next time, no foams/water/soap and idiots near the gear! |
| Dustin Rajesh 24.11.2013 | SlvrDragon50: I didn't get paid anything - it was organized by a "friend of a friend" for her Birthday, and I was silly enough to DJ without a written contract. In order not to be liable for the damages, she refuses to recognize our verbal agreement and doesn't pay for anything. I do have the money to replace the gear - even though it hurts - but I feel really sorry for the kid, who saves several years for a setup like this, just to be screwed by people like her. |
| Petra Arra 24.11.2013 | most will tell you to get the denon x1600. its already scratch certified. no sound card needed. |
| Gaynell Rydberg 25.11.2013 | Woooow... That sucks I hope you got paid a fuckton for that gig. I switched from controller to external mixing (and I'm a bedroom DJ). I just don't like the internal mixer. I have the Denon X1500 which is super awesome for what I'm doing. The X1600 looks even better, you can ask Jester I believe. You can pick them up for like 600 used which is a steal IMO. Way better than any Pioneer offering in the range. |
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