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Posted by zapper on Aug-14-2003 19:10:

Numark Matrix 3

Hi there!
Today I decided to upgrade my DJ setup (2x1210's and a DJM-300) with a third turntable (another 1210). Well, my trusty Pioneer's two channels weren't enough anymore, so I started to look around for a 3-channel mixer. I first thought about the DJM-500, which would obviously be easy to switch to. Then I looked some more, and found out about the Vestax PCV-275, the Allen & Heath Xone:32 (guess it's too expensive) and the Behringer VMX-300, all good mixers I suppose. At first I didn't even bother to look at Numark's homepage because I knew that they only sold very cheap dj mixers, and I wanted a mixer that could take a pounding.

Then I changed my mind, and found the Matrix 3, an allright looking 3-channel mixer. Nearly half the price of the other mixers I have mentioned here.

The question: Is this a good buy, why does it cost so little, there must be a compromise somewhere? The most important things for me are the feel, the quality and the ease of use of the mixer.

Thanks!

Posted by SgtFoo on Aug-14-2003 19:53:

go with the Pioneer DJM or the Behringer VMX300, numark mixers are too big, imo. Maybe you might even want to get yoursefl a 4 channel mixer for when u need 4 inputs??

Posted by zapper on Aug-14-2003 19:58:

I would really have opted for a 4-channel mixer if it wasn't for the fact that they usually cost a lot more, and on the other hand I don't think I'll ever need a mixer with more than 3 channels at the same time. Maybe for an external effects unit or something?

Posted by Sjodalf on Aug-14-2003 22:31:

quote:
Originally posted by SgtFoo
go with the Pioneer DJM or the Behringer VMX300, numark mixers are too big, imo. Maybe you might even want to get yoursefl a 4 channel mixer for when u need 4 inputs??

LOL, and you complaining about big Mixers from Numark.
doh! Behringer VMX300 is one of the biggest bastards when it comes to 3 channel mixers!! f.ex. Numark DM3002x (a 3 chan mixer) is MUCH smaler and more hany that the big ugly mixer from Behringer!

Posted by djshan on Aug-16-2003 00:16:

Re: Numark Matrix 3

quote:
Originally posted by zapper
Hi there!
Today I decided to upgrade my DJ setup (2x1210's and a DJM-300) with a third turntable (another 1210). Well, my trusty Pioneer's two channels weren't enough anymore, so I started to look around for a 3-channel mixer. I first thought about the DJM-500, which would obviously be easy to switch to. Then I looked some more, and found out about the Vestax PCV-275, the Allen & Heath Xone:32 (guess it's too expensive) and the Behringer VMX-300, all good mixers I suppose. At first I didn't even bother to look at Numark's homepage because I knew that they only sold very cheap dj mixers, and I wanted a mixer that could take a pounding.

Then I changed my mind, and found the Matrix 3, an allright looking 3-channel mixer. Nearly half the price of the other mixers I have mentioned here.

The question: Is this a good buy, why does it cost so little, there must be a compromise somewhere? The most important things for me are the feel, the quality and the ease of use of the mixer.

Thanks!

the crossfader on the matrix 3 sucks if you want to mix trance music. i traded my matrix 3 for a pcv175.