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1 grand to spend on a new mixer
Posted on: 15.02.2012 by Georgiann Bayze
^^ i want to get a new mixer, my budget is 1 grand i was looking at the djm 700 anyone else have it and could tell me more bout it, or suggest any other mixers thnx
Temple Cervelli
08.03.2013		It depends.... What's your set up atm? Traktor? CDJs?

There's only two mixers in this world I would ever have atm, and that's

Allen & Heath Xone 92, or Pioneer DJM 800..

Both can be found for u under
Temple Cervelli
08.03.2013		It depends.... What's your set up atm? Traktor? CDJs?

There's only two mixers in this world I would ever have atm, and that's

Allen & Heath Xone 92, or Pioneer DJM 800..

Both can be found for u under
Dorie Scelzo
11.03.2013
Originally Posted by loverocket
Anyone ever use this: http://www.vestax.com/v/products/detail.php?cate_id=12
Briefly.

Vestaxes feel very different from the mixers that are popular now (Pioneer, Denon, A&H). I believe they feel pretty good.

They tend to be a little less forgiving (distortion sounds worse) and expect the DJ to actually know how to run levels correctly. I don't remember listening to the effects.

At the time, I decided it was "too much" mixer for me in the wrong ways…never been that into effects, so I bought something that was cheaper and didn't have a bunch of stuff I wouldn't use anyway.

08.03.2013
Originally Posted by loverocket
maybe he needs a new one again?

>
lol
Jerica Salava
08.03.2013
Originally Posted by DJ JaeSea
Guys, this thread is over a year old... I am sure op has purchased a mixer by now
Maybe he needs a new one again?

>
Nereida Jasnoch
09.03.2013
Originally Posted by snaregoesmeow
Can the DJM T1 be used independently of a computer?
Yes.
Temple Cervelli
08.03.2013		It depends.... What's your set up atm? Traktor? CDJs?

There's only two mixers in this world I would ever have atm, and that's

Allen & Heath Xone 92, or Pioneer DJM 800..

Both can be found for u under
Hanna Ridenbaugh
17.02.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
In 3 successive posts, people suggested:
  • A Behringer piece of crap.
  • A Used A&H
  • A controller that doesn't process audio


Has anyone stopped to believe that this place might confuse people more than just not offering advice?
lol yeah

every week I believe I've seen something I want and which direction I want to go with djing only to be confused by the end of week.


I would love a xone 42 personally but can't justify the expense with an audio 8/10 soundcard.

cheers
Dorie Scelzo
11.03.2013
Originally Posted by loverocket
Anyone ever use this: http://www.vestax.com/v/products/detail.php?cate_id=12
Briefly.

Vestaxes feel very different from the mixers that are popular now (Pioneer, Denon, A&H). I believe they feel pretty good.

They tend to be a little less forgiving (distortion sounds worse) and expect the DJ to actually know how to run levels correctly. I don't remember listening to the effects.

At the time, I decided it was "too much" mixer for me in the wrong ways…never been that into effects, so I bought something that was cheaper and didn't have a bunch of stuff I wouldn't use anyway.
Darren Teboe
09.03.2013		As stated earlier, your best bet is to go out and demo as many as possible. And as for the people talking negatives on the Pioneer, please don't listen to them. I won't say for or against, but I will point out that if it did suffer from the issues most people are claiming (poor effects and sound), it wouldn't be recognized as the industry standard, and DJ's across the world wouldn't be requiring them in their contracts. Again, not arguing for or against the 800... just calling the personal opinions out for what they are, and acknowledging it for the tank it is. Definitely worth your consideration at least.

08.03.2013
Originally Posted by loverocket
maybe he needs a new one again?

>
lol
Jerica Salava
08.03.2013
Originally Posted by DJ JaeSea
Guys, this thread is over a year old... I am sure op has purchased a mixer by now
Maybe he needs a new one again?

>
Jerica Salava
08.03.2013		Anyone ever use this: http://www.vestax.com/v/products/detail.php?cate_id=12
Nereida Jasnoch
09.03.2013
Originally Posted by snaregoesmeow
Can the DJM T1 be used independently of a computer?
Yes.

09.03.2013		Can the DJM T1 be used independently of a computer?
Jennell Danio
08.03.2013		Guys, this thread is over a year old... I am sure op has purchased a mixer by now
Temple Cervelli
08.03.2013		It depends.... What's your set up atm? Traktor? CDJs?

There's only two mixers in this world I would ever have atm, and that's

Allen & Heath Xone 92, or Pioneer DJM 800..

Both can be found for u under
Marnie Smallcomb
08.03.2013		Allen and heath is ownded by denon and marantz also, so soundqualitywise there is much more knowledge with them as pioneer will offer,because on the pro audio-market marantz is a serious player and pioneer have no real part in there and don't forget that in 2009 when the 1600 came on the market for 900euro's, pioneer didn't even come close with their mixers at the time.... not for 900 with a perfect soundcard a fully midi mappable and routable..... weakpoint:the fader.....
Hanna Ridenbaugh
17.02.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
In 3 successive posts, people suggested:
  • A Behringer piece of crap.
  • A Used A&H
  • A controller that doesn't process audio


Has anyone stopped to believe that this place might confuse people more than just not offering advice?
lol yeah

every week I believe I've seen something I want and which direction I want to go with djing only to be confused by the end of week.


I would love a xone 42 personally but can't justify the expense with an audio 8/10 soundcard.

cheers
Dorie Scelzo
17.02.2012		In 3 successive posts, people suggested:
  • A Behringer piece of crap.
  • A Used A&H
  • A controller that doesn't process audio


Has anyone stopped to believe that this place might confuse people more than just not offering advice?
Xavier Emanuels
17.02.2012		VCM-600.... that is all
Cliff Lohman
17.02.2012
Originally Posted by Dj Havik
I'm going to be using the mixer with traktor and probably tts
AH mixers are great.. If u can find a used 92 for 750 and then pickup an audiodj soundcard, ud have a pretty tight setup..
Tatum Ansaldo
17.02.2012		There's a good review of the DDM that popped up on skratchworx the other day. Give it a read. http://www.skratchworx.com/reviews/ddm4000.php
Viviana Tarno
17.02.2012
Originally Posted by Dj Havik
I believe the ddm400 is a bit over datted, and looks very hard to use
Once saw a demo of it when it was still quite new, even the demo guy himself didn't seem to understand much of how it works
Georgiann Bayze
17.02.2012		I believe the ddm400 is a bit over datted, and looks very hard to use
Brunilda Kora
17.02.2012		DDM4000 and a bunch of left over cash!!!

Not joking.

Why not throw in an Innofader, too...
Georgiann Bayze
17.02.2012		I want it new, 4 channels preferably a bit of effects, I would like a booth output but not a requirement, does anything come to mind?
Sook Kitaoka
17.02.2012		Before dropping $1K on anything I'd be asking myself "What am I going to do with this thing that's gonna' cost me $1K on and why do I need this so darn bad?" Do you need 2 channels, 4 channels... more? Are you considering New, Used and Refurbished? Are there any features you know you want (and don't want)?
Danae Dumler
17.02.2012		For that cost you could pick up a used Evo 5 or DN-X1700 and get a LOT more mixer for your money, and still be happily TSP certified. A few hundred more and go for a used Xone 4D. Plenty of things I'd rather do with a grand than a pioneer mixer.
Emely Metz
17.02.2012
Originally Posted by keeb
The effects take a bit of practice to get them sounding decent. If you're just hitting a flanger and leaving it on all evening , it's going to sound formulaic and cliched. If you're a bit more creative with them they can sound pretty good. Laidback Luke, Roger Sanchez, and thousands of other professional DJs around the world craft great-sounding mixes and they certainly use their fair share of effects, so I'll respectfully disagree with you there.

Let ask you a question; do you believe effects sound cheesy in general, or just the DJM 800 effects in particular? If it's specifically the 800 you don't like, what effects do you prefer? I'm not bashing you here, I'm honestly curious.
Hi there, well i'm open to any discussions & thank you for your time to reply to me. it makes me feel useful
Usually i would play around with filter & the color effects (my fav is crush)..it's the only 2 effect set i'll use.
I play a lot of trance so basically it's fine at their own, i believe i dont need to drench the layered atmospheric & padded music with more effect...but i'm not a pro either. When i put effects on them it makes those tracks sounded even sharp & tinny
Effects might work well with other types of music though, or i have to revise my mixing method to more interesting styles (which now after 4 years i admit i'm getting stale & can be easily bored since i dont have any support), or try other music genre (not too successful since i keep coming back to trance :P )

Not sure if i'm answering your questions but that's what I personally feel about DJM-800 effects.
Dorie Scelzo
16.02.2012		The DJM-T1 is likely to sound fine. It's been a while since a good DJ mixer or sound card actually sounded like crap.

The other arguments are perfectly legit, though. I don't like the way Pioneer's mixers feel at all, and I agree than an X1 is a better choice if you're running Traktor. If not
Ok Moroski
16.02.2012
Originally Posted by firebr4nd
Sounds like a DJM t1 would be a good choice then. They just dropped in price to around a grand, but if you call up some online retailers and ask for a nice price you could probably get it for around 800 or so and save yourself a bit of cash for some sweet tunes as well.
Eh. Sure it has the Traktor soundcard, but I've heard nothing about the sound quality and the mixer has no on-board effects, just midi controls on the mixer. It's cool to have them on there, but I really don't see what's so special about it since you could do the same better with an X1. At least the value proposition is more reasonable now though. Still, I'd much rather have a used DJM 800 and an Audio 8 than a DJM T1, even though it would cost a bit extra with the X1.
Ulysses Vittetoe
16.02.2012
Originally Posted by Dj Havik
I'm going to be using the mixer with traktor and probably tts
Sounds like a DJM t1 would be a good choice then. They just dropped in price to around a grand, but if you call up some online retailers and ask for a nice price you could probably get it for around 800 or so and save yourself a bit of cash for some sweet tunes as well.
Georgiann Bayze
16.02.2012
Originally Posted by kevz718
R u going to use traktor with it or going cds/tt?

If traktor, the dnx1700 does look like a great choice If u find one for 1k.. That would be alot of bang for the buck..

If not traktor, djm800 isnt bad.. Rane mixers are usually pretty nice but dont have much experience with them. I probly wouldnt go with AH if i didnt have software to complement it with fx.
I'm going to be using the mixer with traktor and probably tts
Romelia Stankard
16.02.2012		Used Xone: 92. You can find them for $750 on ebay.
Dorie Scelzo
16.02.2012
Originally Posted by R2D2
where are they made nowdays ?
China. QC is supposedly done in the UK.

Originally Posted by racoon
not anymore by drunken irish ppl but by chinese electronic wizards which know better how to assemble electronics i guess ^^
I'd go UK if possible. But I also worked at GC when the change happened and have talked to enough people in retail
Odis Stirewalt
16.02.2012
Originally Posted by ellgieff
If I was gonna buy another A&H, I'd find a second-hand English built 92 ...
Originally Posted by R2D2
where are they made nowdays ?
not anymore by drunken irish ppl but by chinese electronic wizards which know better how to assemble electronics i guess ^^

but their are people which believe that the "not china ones" are from a better quality, but hey, which people are you trusting more in matters of soldering, and assemble electronics? the chinese people or the uk ones?

if i want to buy an suit or tea, okay i go to uk, but not for electronics lol ^^

(and no, you'r mega-hype-iphone was not made in uk also ^^)
Cliff Lohman
16.02.2012		R u going to use traktor with it or going cds/tt?

If traktor, the dnx1700 does look like a great choice If u find one for 1k.. That would be alot of bang for the buck..

If not traktor, djm800 isnt bad.. Rane mixers are usually pretty nice but dont have much experience with them. I probly wouldnt go with AH if i didnt have software to complement it with fx.
Leeanna Ayla
16.02.2012		http://community .djranking s.com/showthread.php?t=46426
Zane Lackner
16.02.2012		Denon DN-X1600

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