Recommend a sub-$200 mixer with more than 2 channels

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Posted by david.michael on Nov-07-2006 18:25:

Recommend a sub-$200 mixer with more than 2 channels

Need help finding a mixer on a budget. I've found a few examples. I know that I'm only going to get so much with the price range I'm looking at, but I'm trying to find the best option. 3 or more channels and under 200 bucks.

Examples:

Behringer DJX700

http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/pr...l_sku=102475605

- 5 channel
- Built-in FX
- BPM Counter
- Kills

Gemini PDM-02

http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/pr...l_sku=103640629

- 4 channel
- Built-in FX (look dumb though: applause, copter, etc.)
- 10-band EQ dual

Numark DM1200

http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/pr...full_sku=800407

- 4 channel
- 6-band EQ dual

Any of these not suck, at their price range?

Also keep hearing that Vestax has good budget mixers.

Please recommend me some mixers that meet my (quite limiting) critera. Where am I gonna get the best bang-for-buck? Links / prices / pictures / descriptions / personal experiences appreciated.

Posted by DJ_Progrezz on Nov-07-2006 18:30:

try to look for a mixer with 3 band equalisers on each channel
those last 2 dont have it, they are very bad for dj use

you could get a reloop rmx30 mixer or an akiyama (forgot the model)

Posted by david.michael on Nov-07-2006 18:34:

quote:
Originally posted by DJ_Progrezz
try to look for a mixer with 3 band equalisers on each channel
those last 2 dont have it, they are very bad for dj use

Ack, didn't even notice... good call and thanks!

quote:
you could get a reloop rmx30 mixer or an akiyama (forgot the model)

I'll have to look into it. Thanks.

Posted by SPAWNmaster on Nov-07-2006 19:44:

some of the best mixers dont have eq's on them....you don't need EQ to dj well

my personal recommendation is save a bit more and get a vestax VMC-004XL they're AMAZING and worth far more than you pay

Posted by Jeremy H on Nov-07-2006 20:17:

Retard post edited

Posted by sleepydragon on Nov-07-2006 20:51:

he wanted more than 2 channels

Posted by i got big pants on Nov-07-2006 21:38:

just curious...but why the need for a 3+ channel mixer?

Posted by Jeremy H on Nov-07-2006 21:59:

quote:
Originally posted by sleepydragon
he wanted more than 2 channels

Blind and tired, sorry

Posted by alefort on Nov-08-2006 01:53:

Behringer DJX-700. I have had mine for one year now, still in perfect working condition, averaged 3-4 hours of mixing a week since I have bought it. Never moved it. I recommend it.

Posted by Inertia on Nov-08-2006 02:22:

quote:
Originally posted by alefort
Behringer DJX-700. I have had mine for one year now, still in perfect working condition, averaged 3-4 hours of mixing a week since I have bought it. Never moved it. I recommend it.

however, working condition translates to quite shitty performance for this mixer, no offense.

another thing i don't get is why it is advertised as a 5 channel mixer? its 4 channels plus a damn mic as far as i can see.

i'd recommend saving up more man. seriously, don't buy something you'll regret down the road.

Posted by Spirit5 on Nov-08-2006 05:21:

I'de definitely look at the Vestax PCV 275, i've owned it for three years, no big complaints other than the fact it doesn't work/sound too good with CDJs/Digital, it's really made for a TT, which I used to have. But it should last you a few years. Really no $200 mixer is one that will last you a long time, your much better off investing in something with a greater longevitity, something at least $300 on up. The ideal price for me on a mixer is $500 - $800, I wouldn't spend anything less or more nowadays. My next one is a Ecler Nuo 4, that's about $700, and it will last me at least 4 or 5 years until I can afford a completely digital mixer.

Posted by Omega_Blue on Nov-08-2006 06:53:

i have a numark dm3000x, i don't know if they're made anymore but it's a frickin tank. drinks spilled on it and it's still rollin'.

Posted by dslim04 on Nov-08-2006 07:31:

I have the djx700...do not get it! I beg you, 2 of my channel faders are already dead within 2-3 months ehhhh...but im still using it...cuz im broke but next year ill get a better one.

So yea look somewhere else.

Posted by Mickey V on Nov-08-2006 13:04:

I've only heard bad things about Behringer mixers (and just about everything else they make) and I've been warned by many people to stay well away from them. Having said that, I've never used one myself, so the above is all heresay.

I've been using a Stanton SMX-251 for almost 3 years ad its still solid as a rock. Decent 3 channel mixer, and cheap cheap. I'm not sure that they sell them anymore (Unless you want to buy it in a pack with a pair of decks), but it's pretty much the same as the SMX-301 (The only difference being the 301 has kill switches, the 251 doesn't and the 301 has a booth + master output, while the 251 only has a single output).
And you'll definately be able to get a 301 for under US$200.

Posted by david.michael on Nov-08-2006 21:02:

Thanks for the advice, all.

dslim04, that sucks about your mixer... thanks for the heads-up.