DJM vs DB help please
DJM vs DB help please Posted on: 24.04.2013 by Gema Padon Im stuck between DJM900 or a XoneDB series. Instincts are telling me to stick w pioneer because im already familiar w their products. And i like em. But i know A&H deliver pure quality. Looking to put together a minimal, powerful, quality setup. using Traktor and K2 controller. Any suggestion greatly appreciated.thx | |
| Merideth Garnder 24.04.2013 | Unless you're a touring act and have a rider....I say stick with the DJM. I've already come across several beat up house mixers at the clubs we play in....the last thing you need in that situation is figuring out where the filters and effects are at. And to those that keep saying the DJM effects are harsh....use it less! |
| Audrey Pinda 24.04.2013 |
Originally Posted by makar1
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| Joesph Kasian 24.04.2013 | I have a DJM800 and a DB4 and I have to say I prefer the DJM due to my mixing style - but the DB4 is a much better made, higher quality mixer...which is reflective on the price. As per other answers above, if you are planning to play out I'd get a DJM as that is what you'll come across in a club 9/10 times. |
| Alphonso Deitchman 24.04.2013 | If you're mixing at home or putting together a mobile setup, then go for whatever you prefer (try them out in person). If you want to be prepared for gigs elsewhere, get the DJM. |
| Tamela Batara 24.04.2013 | Xone DB all day long. In a club you are more likely to come across the Pioneer range of mixers, granted, but if your already familiar with Pioneer mixers, then the A&H for home use is an absolute beast. I sold my DJM 800 to get a DJM 900, and I was all set to buy it when I went into the store. The DB2 blew the 900 out of the water IMO. And is substantially cheaper (depending on where you are located admittedly). The DB4 was only slightly more expensive for me than a DJM 900, and is just a MUCH nicer mixer for my use. To be honest though, I was never really a huge fan of the "harsh" effects available on the DJM series, and the infinitely more subtle, studio grade effects found on the DB series of mixers are far more up my street. And the filter EQ's as well as standard and ISO eq's, are immense. Not to forget the A&H filters that are separate from the normal effects unit, and you have a really powerful package. You do loose out on scratch certification and send / return with the DB, but then they can be worked around too. Then there is mixarchitects tsi file for the DB4, and you don't even really need an external controller for Traktor (although I do use an external controller, and scratch dvs). |
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