A nice mixer to go alongside some Technics

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Posted by esskeh on Jun-14-2001 12:18:

A nice mixer to go alongside some Technics

Hi ive checked 3 pages of threads and havent seen a "What mixer thread" but im sure theres been one :P

In A few months i can get a pair of technics *YAY* Its been clear they are the best to get, period. They are going to be my first decks, however its not so clear what mixer i should get.

Any suggestions? Or things to look out for. Say �100-250 (Sorry dont know that in dollars)

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Posted by DJ Sean on Jun-14-2001 12:25:

Try looking at either the Vestax PMC-270a or the Vestax 170a...I got the PMC-270a and its a quality mixer....look around and see what you like...the Vestax should be in your price range depending on where you get it...

good luck

Posted by k-cee on Jun-14-2001 15:22:

If you can save longer and stretch a bit more, get the Allen & Heath Xone 32.. Quality mixer!

Posted by IvanTanis on Jun-14-2001 17:32:

http://www.dateq.nl

and look for the dateq XTC !

(a nice detail: it is sized to technics )

Posted by Phanta C 2001 on Jun-14-2001 18:47:

Pioneer DJM600 OMG you wouldnt believe the power of this equipment...go to www.musicfactory.com and do a search for DJM-600

Posted by Izzy on Jun-15-2001 00:54:

i agree the pioneer one is good. i personally have the new stanton RM-100 and i highly recommend it. its half the price of the pioneer cause it doesnt have that BPM counter
check it out:
http://www.123dj.com/mixers/stanton/rm100.html

Posted by Korben Dallas on Jun-15-2001 04:00:

does anyone know the difference between the Vestax PMC 270a mixer and the PMC 27mkii besides price?

Posted by esskeh on Jun-15-2001 08:52:

thanks :D

Posted by ProgTranceDJ on Jun-15-2001 16:06:

Mixer

I just started myself with the Technics MKIIs and I use the Pioneer DJM-300. It's simple and easy to use, plus it will be a good starter for when I eventually move up to the DJM-500 or 600 (since they are all made by Pioneer).

One thing I noticed about the DJM-300 that I liked more than the Vestax 170A is that the EQs are balanced on all 3 ranges and they are full-kill EQs (the 170A) is not. Of course, the Vestax is 3 channel and the DJM-300 is only 2 channel but if you're just starting out, a 2 channel mixer should be fine. Anyone else have the DJM-300?

Posted by Fyx on Jun-15-2001 17:16:

Everyone I know that mixes in my area use pioneer mixers, and I've seen them used in clubs as well. As a basic mixer the DJM-300 is an excellent buy. Good EQ's and high quality sound, the headphone monitor settings are pretty sweet also. You could probably get one for around 250pounds..

Posted by WeasiL on Jun-15-2001 19:40:

I'm also using a Pioneer mixer... It's the DJM-500 paired with some 1200m3d's. The x-fader is really nice on the Pioneer and so is the EQ.

Posted by Phanta C 2001 on Jun-15-2001 20:12:

FYX...im am also from the midwest and that what EVERYONE uses...your right...it pioneer djm600 everywhere you go!

Posted by sot on Jun-15-2001 20:38:

that mixer is preety pricey for a first mixer...if yer just startign id suggest getting the djm300 as some1 said above or the vestax 170a which is the mixer i got...quality mixers for beginner use.

Posted by itsamemario on Jun-18-2001 22:22:

buy a 4 way mixer... dont waste yur money in something u have 2 trade in 4 something larger in a half a year or something.... 2 channels for the decks... and 1 (or 2) for cd players, in case you cant find a song u really want on vinyl... you could also go 4 a effect box or something... make it really take off with some fancy schmancy phazer fx right before the songs starts after the takeoff, usually two bars before..... but thats MY opinion, its up 2 u, when it comes down to it....

Posted by trintiy on Jun-19-2001 18:46:

Any of the pioneer mixers, I own the DJM-500, great mixer!