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Posted by dJohn on Jul-12-2006 16:07:

DJM 600 comparable mixers

I'm thinking of selling my DJM 600 w/flight case because got them at a reasonable price. I know I can sell it for just as much, if not more, so I was wondering what mixers around the 700-800 dollar range were notable. I've looked into the Allen & Heaths, and the Ecler Nuos got great reviews.
How does the A&H 62 compare to the 32? Or the 92?
Thanks again!


Posted by Danila on Jul-12-2006 17:36:

I heard good things about numark fx5000 and its aroudn 500 range I think.

Anyone knows if sound quality compares? I heard the fx unit "can be sold on its own, its that good". How true is this statement?

The fx unit in it looks great though, you can sample a sound of playing audio source and scratch it (It has jog wheel on the mixer fx unit)


Posted by Ted Promo on Jul-12-2006 17:43:

A TA named Ygrene has the Numark FX5000 I believe if you want to pm him for info.


Posted by DjWoody on Jul-12-2006 17:52:

Just stay with the DJM600. IMO, the Xone 62 has good sound quality but that's it. If you can, save up for the Xone 92. Now, that's worth. If you get rid of the 600, you're going to loose all the effects since the Xone's only have filters.


Posted by DamienR8 on Jul-12-2006 17:54:

quote:
Originally posted by Danila
I heard good things about numark fx5000 and its aroudn 500 range I think.

Anyone knows if sound quality compares? I heard the fx unit "can be sold on its own, its that good". How true is this statement?

The fx unit in it looks great though, you can sample a sound of playing audio source and scratch it (It has jog wheel on the mixer fx unit)


Yep, I made the comment that the FX/sampler section of the Numark unit and YES its really that good. The Beatkeeper technology really does a good job of getting everything aligned with samples and FX. Also my buddy just purchased it from "abes of Maine" a new Jersey electronics store and not only did he get it in a day (free shipping from Nj to CT), the price was unbelievable at $419.00 Now I call that a damn good motherfreakin bargain.


Posted by punjabi on Jul-12-2006 20:08:

I have a 32 and I fucking love it!


Posted by Soundwerks on Jul-12-2006 20:11:

The NUO5 is a good upgrade


Posted by dJohn on Jul-13-2006 00:49:

Well, the effects on the 600 aren't really a concern of mine. I'm looking for a solid build and sound quality. Don't get me wrong, I have a luxury of eithre keeping a great mixer in the 600 or selling it and "upgrading" to something else. I thought about the Xone:92, and am willing to save up for it, but I'm not sure if I need that much punch...how is the 62 compared to the 92?
As far as the NuMark FX5000, I've never heard of that mixer, much less an effects processor that's good enough to be "sold on it's own"...how good can it be?
What about the Ecler Nuo line?
Thanks for the help. Greatly appreciated!


Posted by Danila on Jul-13-2006 03:04:

quote:
Originally posted by dJohn
Well, the effects on the 600 aren't really a concern of mine. I'm looking for a solid build and sound quality. Don't get me wrong, I have a luxury of eithre keeping a great mixer in the 600 or selling it and "upgrading" to something else. I thought about the Xone:92, and am willing to save up for it, but I'm not sure if I need that much punch...how is the 62 compared to the 92?
As far as the NuMark FX5000, I've never heard of that mixer, much less an effects processor that's good enough to be "sold on it's own"...how good can it be?
What about the Ecler Nuo line?
Thanks for the help. Greatly appreciated!


I dont know man, but the idea of sampling live sound and scratching live sound is sick!

I will be checking out guitar centers for display models so I can try the fx5000 out


Posted by Ryan0751 on Jul-13-2006 10:27:

The 62 is a bit old and the layout is rather weird, IMO. The 92 has a much better layout, but of course it costs a lot more money. Certainly a fantastic sounding mixer.

Other choices for sound/build:
Nuo 5
DJM-800 (played with one at Guitar Center, feels much better built than the 600, but not quite as solid as the Xone's).



quote:
Originally posted by dJohn
Well, the effects on the 600 aren't really a concern of mine. I'm looking for a solid build and sound quality. Don't get me wrong, I have a luxury of eithre keeping a great mixer in the 600 or selling it and "upgrading" to something else. I thought about the Xone:92, and am willing to save up for it, but I'm not sure if I need that much punch...how is the 62 compared to the 92?
As far as the NuMark FX5000, I've never heard of that mixer, much less an effects processor that's good enough to be "sold on it's own"...how good can it be?
What about the Ecler Nuo line?
Thanks for the help. Greatly appreciated!


Posted by Soundwerks on Jul-13-2006 13:20:

I wouldnt call the Numark 5000fx an "upgrade" from a DJM-600 at all. Firstly, it *is* a Numark...which says plenty right there. I've played with one before, and it felt (and sounded) like a cheap toy. Its a great mixer if you cant afford a DJM or something better, dont get me wrong, but it would be a downgrade from a Pioneer.

The XONE mixers or NUO mixers would be a nice upgrade in sound quality, build quality, FX/filters and faders.


Posted by DamienR8 on Jul-13-2006 14:46:

quote:
Originally posted by Soundwerks
I wouldnt call the Numark 5000fx an "upgrade" from a DJM-600 at all. Firstly, it *is* a Numark...which says plenty right there. I've played with one before, and it felt (and sounded) like a cheap toy. Its a great mixer if you cant afford a DJM or something better, dont get me wrong, but it would be a downgrade from a Pioneer.

The XONE mixers or NUO mixers would be a nice upgrade in sound quality, build quality, FX/filters and faders.



"Felt (and sounded) like a cheap toy". Son you must have been using some other mixer. The 5000fx is very well built and sounds fantastic. And I wouldn't call the Numark a "downgrade" from a DJM at all. Sounds to me like you have never even touched the 5000fx neverless heard it.


Posted by Soundwerks on Jul-13-2006 15:06:

I've played with it for a few hours at a store last year when it first came out. It was hooked up to a CDX, so I tried out all of its effects, EQ's, sampler etc. I found the effects to be rather "digital" sounding...a lot of them seemed to be a little weird.

The x-fader was also pretty loose (like wobbly) and the mixer kept crackling if I tapped on the faceplate. Maybe it was an early version, I dunno...but it didnt seem very impressive to me. A lot of the guys on djforums.com also complained that the x-fader wore out after a few months.

Again, for $500 or less, its a steal...its got a lot of features for the money, and it does what it says. Its no peice of crap (like a Behringer!)...but its not in the same league as an A&H, ECLER, Rane or Pioneer....


Posted by DamienR8 on Jul-13-2006 16:45:

quote:
Originally posted by Soundwerks
I've played with it for a few hours at a store last year when it first came out. It was hooked up to a CDX, so I tried out all of its effects, EQ's, sampler etc. I found the effects to be rather "digital" sounding...a lot of them seemed to be a little weird.

The x-fader was also pretty loose (like wobbly) and the mixer kept crackling if I tapped on the faceplate. Maybe it was an early version, I dunno...but it didnt seem very impressive to me. A lot of the guys on djforums.com also complained that the x-fader wore out after a few months.

Again, for $500 or less, its a steal...its got a lot of features for the money, and it does what it says. Its no peice of crap (like a Behringer!)...but its not in the same league as an A&H, ECLER, Rane or Pioneer....


Agreee to the most part, but the xfader seems fine to me. I will update this in a couple of months time to see how it fares.


Posted by dJohn on Jul-14-2006 00:40:

Thanks again. I'm currently working out a deal for the Xone:92, and if I manage to snag one, I'll put up my 600 w/flight case for cheap if anybody wants it.


Posted by Prism on Jul-15-2006 20:04:

quote:
Originally posted by dJohn
Thanks again. I'm currently working out a deal for the Xone:92, and if I manage to snag one, I'll put up my 600 w/flight case for cheap if anybody wants it.


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