First DJ mixer

lowpass · Post by **lowpass** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:11 pm

So I've got to the point where I have enough money to pick up some 1210's except I don't really know what to get if they don't come with a mixer.

I'm looking for something cheap (not poorly built)

2 channels maybe 3

not really interested in fx (basic shelved eq would be nice)

think thats about it, any recommendations / other things to consider?

edit : any difference between 1200's and 1210's? yes I am a newb but I really wanna get into vinyl sooon as

ELLFIVEDEE · Post by **ELLFIVEDEE** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:15 pm

What is your budget for a mixer?

Have you had a little search? There are a few topics on mixers in here.

Don't buy a numark mixer.

1200's are Silver, 1210's are Black

lowpass · Post by **lowpass** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:16 pm

I was hoping for £100 or less but I'll be looking to get it 2nd hand, I'll keep that in mind about numark cheers

ELLFIVEDEE · Post by **ELLFIVEDEE** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:20 pm

£100 should set you up nice on ebay man

I paid £130 for my Vestax PCV 275, and it's a lovely piece of kit! Such a nice mixer to use, and superb build quality. Have a search for some more advice, or someone else might be able to help you a bit more on specific mixers, I haven't been shopping for a while!

Sharmaji · Post by **Sharmaji** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:19 pm

^ pcv127/75 etc are always decent on the 2ndhand tip. only problem is that the crossfader WILL go, and it'll cost about $100 to replace it. which is my current situation.

w/ that said, it makes you really learn how to use the upfaders.

lowpass · Post by **lowpass** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:21 am

I was wondering about that, when I use traktor I normally use the crossfader to mix in my tracks (easier to do with a mouse I guess) but when I see other people do it they'll raise the other fader to the same volume as the other then drop the first track out, was wondering if theres a difference in sound? or any other reason why people do it this way?

antipode · Post by **antipode** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:07 am

I was wondering about that, when I use traktor I normally use the crossfader to mix in my tracks (easier to do with a mouse I guess) but when I see other people do it they'll raise the other fader to the same volume as the other then drop the first track out, was wondering if theres a difference in sound? or any other reason why people do it this way?

yeah I use the up faders and usually keep the xfader in the centre unless im doing quick cuts.

It's just different ways of doing the same thing really.

ninjadog · Post by **ninjadog** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:42 am

As much as I want to hate on Numark, I hvent had a problem with my DXM 06 mixer. The FX are so-so but it has the lo mid hi kills.
But when it breaks or pisses me off it's time for a Vestax, or if I have enough cash a Rane 57sl.

ELLFIVEDEE · Post by **ELLFIVEDEE** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:52 pm

TeReKeTe wrote:^ pcv127/75 etc are always decent on the 2ndhand tip. only problem is that the crossfader WILL go, and it'll cost about $100 to replace it. which is my current situation.

w/ that said, it makes you really learn how to use the upfaders.

Crossfaders are for girls!

I wasn't hating on Numark, just in my experience their "Budget" range of mixers are complete crap, had 4 break on me in about 3 months

mr. lizard · Post by **mr. lizard** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:06 pm

Stay away from Behringer

serox · Post by **serox** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:10 pm

buy a cheap mixer and expect it to fall apart and expect shit quality while it is working.

I would suggest you invest in something a bit better if you are serious about mixing.

altered state · Post by **altered state** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:15 pm

I bought some Numark mixer about 3 year ago for 140/150 quid, and its been nothing but pure awesome since I had it - no problems, no breakages, no fukken nothing but crisp sounds and sleeky smooth upfaders and x faders.

But yeh, I also don't use crossfaders, all about the ups yo!

Big MD · Post by **Big MD** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:49 pm

Behringer roxx. Cheap - good funktionality and it's good.

Some people didn't have luck by buying behringer, and theyr aparate is after 2 weeks gon.

I allways had luck. Bought a 4 chanel mixer brand new for 120£ and it's stil working after 3 years perfect.

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