![]() I would think that the choice of a mixer would be based on 2 things, the number of inputs needed and the style of play (mixing or scratching). And it's not for old pros, because there are some glaring omissions. It's not for new DJs, because almost all of the stuff you picked is out of the entry level price range. I guess I'm just not getting who this guide is for. And if free is important, you forgot to mention Goldwave. Once you spend some time with Sound Forge, Wavelab, or Peak you'll never look back at Audacity. The big players right now are Traktor and PCDJ (both have even had hardware interfaces designed for them).Īnd Audacity is fine because it's free, but it's one of the most ham-fisted editors I've ever used. That's like using Acid for my DAW software - sure it can be done, but there's MUCH BETTER software on the market for the purpose. Just because it now has MP3 capability doesn't change that fact. There are so many considerations in picking out PA gear that it could get it's own thread.Ībleton 5 is not mixing software for DJs. For PA duty, you can go with anything from Peavey at the bottom to Turbosound at the top. Numark, Vestax, and Stanton make tables that might be more appropriate in some cases.Īs for speakers, what are they for? If you're recommending monitoring speakers, I would look at Tannoy, Mackie, Genlec, KRK, and maybe JBL. While you can't go wrong with them, they are no longer the best choice for every situation. There are many other manufacturers of turntables than Technics. And you don't mention anything in a mid level (where most people live) price range. You don't bring up the Stanton SA5, the Ecler HAC series, the Vestax PMC05, or a number of other mixers that turntablists swear by. And again, Behringer is very poor quality. Under battle mixers, the xone IS NOT a battle mixer. Everyone who makes mixers makes a 19", and there are many good ones out there from Numark, Stanton, and Rane (whose MP44 is pretty much the gold standard, but not my personal favorite). The VMX1000 is a nightmare when it comes to it's user interface. And the Behringer mixers are pretty much crap across the line. People use 19" mixers because they have lots of sources, and you have nothing listed that would be appropriate for someone like a mobile dj. The 19" mixers you have listed are not realistic mixers for 90% of the people buying gear. There's some stuff in this thread that just doesn't work, and you miss the mark on some of your recommendations as well. Ill cover some more when Im sobered up - View image here:. Having used denon rack mount cd players for 5 years I cant say I have ever seen them break too badlyĬrest audio for high end, crown for mid range. If you are on a budet, Id recommend the stanton 500s or 680s.Īnything from Denon. ![]() Technics 1200's I dont think a link is needed.Īll out I recommend the ortofons. The behringer leaves off where numark, american DJ and Gemini are lacking.īoth are veeeery nice. These are all very high quality well built mixers.
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