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$1,000 :: Name Your Mixer
You have 1 grand to spend on a mixer, which one do you order?
Rane Empath b/c i like seperate efx processors instead of built in, It's sound quality durability, and i like hybrid mixers that work well for both mixing and scratching.
The Rane Empath is nice but you're paying for quality rather than features, and because of that it's only 3 channels. For four channel ones, I'd probably get the DN-X1500 or the Ecler Nuo5. The Ecler has better sound quality but I don't like that it treats certain types of lines** differently(gives some different gains than others). The DN-X1500 doesn't have as great sound quality but has matrix inputs, meaning any input is assignable to any channel. It also doesn't have hardcoded "line types" like the Elcer, so it(at least in my opinion) is more versatile and adaptable. Another mixer to consider in that pricerange(maybe a little more expensive, but not too much more) is the Xone62. It has high sound quality(some people say that the Ecler sound quality is as good as it), but doesn't have as many features as the Ecler and Denon. The Denon has upgradeable firmware** which will allow them to add new effects. The Ecler can't be upgraded in the same way(I think), but you can hook it up to a computer to modify some of the effects parameters. On the Denon, some of the effects parameters can be modified on the unit itself in the software.
*On the Ecler there are four phono inputs, three h-line inputs, and three l-line units(someone correct me if I'm wrong). The h-line units have lower gains than the l-line units and are designed for cd players, whereas the l-line units are designed for other line sources, like computers and sequencers. This means that if you have 4 cd sources, such as two DN-S5000's, you won't be able to use it without at least one of the lines being different in terms of the volume. I'd find this annoying but this is my preference. I don't own the mixer nor DN-S5000's so I have no personal experience with this.
**It hasn't come out yet but they say its coming out very soon. It's also supposed to correct a bug involving fader lag, which shouldn't affect you unless you scratch.
denon x1500
I had Pionner DJM 600 and liked it alot. I'd probably go with another one if $1000 was what I had to spend.
xone 32 or a Rane Empath
Starting to learn to scratch 
I can recommend Rane Empath cause I own it and love it. As for the need for 4 channels there is no need. Especially at your house, the 3 channels are fine, as you can still hook up 3 cd players and 3 turntables all at once and flip between them with a single throw switch and still have fun with effects.
Ecler Nuo-5
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| Originally posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY I can recommend Rane Empath cause I own it and love it. As for the need for 4 channels there is no need. Especially at your house, the 3 channels are fine, as you can still hook up 3 cd players and 3 turntables all at once and flip between them with a single throw switch and still have fun with effects. |
Pioneer DJM-600, It's a standard in most of the clubs, and it's easy to use and has enough features, atleast I think so...
First off, I dont think the Ecler is $1000, I could be wrong - if it is, than my choice is the Ecler. My second choice is the Allen & Heath Xone:62.
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| Originally posted by Vlad My second choice is the Allen & Heath Xone:62. |
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| Originally posted by Shudder denon x1500 |
denon x1500
And i would still have a bunch o fcash leftover.
The best prices I found on the mixers I was looking at was (all US $ & approximates)...
Ecler Nuo5: $1,000
A&H 62: $900
Denon X1500: $700
All prices are from authorized dealers. I chose the Nuo5 based on the programmable effects and a working mixer. I eliminated the x1500 because the patch still isnt out yet. There is a delay on the faders and if it has taken them since july/august when this update was suppossed to be ready to release it, I lost a bit of confidense in Denon. I know they are waiting for their dj website to be ready, but I dont think a company should affect its customer base just so they can release it w/ a new promotion.
I chose the Nuo5 because of the programmable effects, midi capabilities, and overall look / feel. I am a computer geek and the programmable effects sounded cool. I did my research and the variable line gains only come into effect if you have say a turntable and a cd hooked up the the same input. Since my setup wont call for that, I dont have to worry about it. I also liked how the mixer was more prepared for the future w/ the inputs for external equipment as well as midi out.
Denon X1500, which I already have , the Ecler was the same price, and I am a fan of Ecler, but the Denon was more to my liking.
I agree with Onceler, this patch thing is a bit of a piss take, as there waiting for a new website, and the patch has been ready for ages, but I can safely say that it will be here before christmas, I guarentee it.
Honestly out of all mixers out there, the only mixer I would want apart from my Denon is the Xone 92 Rotary, preferably the CTRL model, but thats not available.
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| Originally posted by Dirk W. +1 |
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