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Mackie d.2 Mixer

I'm looking into getting a new mixer this summer. I'm thinking about the Mackie d.2. Anyone own one of these or have used one? It sounds great from the reviews. Seems like a mixer that could compete with a DJM 400. Although it doesn't have built in effects like the DJM 400, it does have a Firewire interface option. The only thing that I am not sure on is the EQs, they seem awfully close together. So just curious, what do people think about it?

i never tested this mixer but it look like a scratch mixer with lot of option on xfader.
we use a mackie mixer at work for video, its a really good mixer. solid and good sound. mixer we use is also use for producing.

It is a scratch mixer. however you should wait and have a look at the d.4 when it comes out. It will be a mixing mixer, and as far as I know will have an effects unit.

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Originally posted by J:\Digital It is a scratch mixer. however you should wait and have a look at the d.4 when it comes out. It will be a mixing mixer, and as far as I know will have an effects unit.

Sounds cool but it will probably more than I am willing to spend and I really don't need anymore than 2 channels. I don't want to sepnd more than $500 on a mixer. The most i'de get is a TT to play some of my old records, but right now I just have two CDJs. Three channels is ideal, but two works as well. I might as well get the DJM 400...but I don't think I'm a big effects user, I just like to mix.

Then look into an Ecler Nuo2 or 3 or a Xone02 or 32.. none have effects, and they are either 2 or 3 channel. And if I remember correctly should be within your budget. Both have excellent sound and build quality.

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Originally posted by J:\Digital Then look into an Ecler Nuo2 or 3 or a Xone02 or 32.. none have effects, and they are either 2 or 3 channel. And if I remember correctly should be within your budget. Both have excellent sound and build quality.

Yeah thanks, i've looked into those. I just like the firewire option on this, in case in the future i'de want to do some producing. I've considered the Ecler's...I don't like the layout of the Xone 32, the 02 seems alright. I think the Nuo 3 might work, but I dunno if it's worth upgrading from a Vestax PCV 275 to an Ecler 3, dunno how big of a leap it would be. Know it would have better sound quality but beyond that....not much.

if 2 channel is all you need, i definitely would recommend the d2's. quality mixer for sure. i've used one a few times, and i loved everything about it. the eq's, faders, sound, solid casing etc. extremely pleasing to play with. the firewire option seems to cost too much, and the mixer itself is kinda bulky.. but other than that, great mixer. the nuo's are also quality. i own a nuo4 myself, but i think d2's have a much better built quality than the nuos.
by the way, the d4's are HOT!

I would highly not reccomend a nuo because of the eqs.

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Originally posted by Allied Nations I would highly not reccomend a nuo because of the eqs.

Yeah that's what i've heard, that the EQs suck, and I really want a mixer with good sounding EQs. The knobs on the Nuos also look too big. I prefer them a little smaller, but from the looks of the Mackie, they might be too small and too close together. But i'd have to actually play with it to decide, and i'm not planning to get a new mixer till June or July. I've been using a Vestax PCV 275 mixer for three years, and I like it alot, but the EQs kind of suck and I think the sound quality isn't all that great compared to these newer mixers out. That mixer has been around since like 1998 I believe.

Here's what I am looking for...

- 2 or 3 channel mixer with good sound quality, more advanced analog components (partially digital perhaps).
- Good EQs, no large knobs or really small.
- No bleeding or high latency, good recording.
- Preferably something I could work with in the future on a computer as a controller. Perhaps with Ableton or something.
- Can't be over $500.

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Originally posted by Allied Nations I would highly not reccomend a nuo because of the eqs.

That's a matter of PURE opinion. If you are not use to mixing on a Nuo (much like your limited time on mine Allied) then it will take a bit to get use them. I have ZERO issues with Nuo EQ's.

To so say they "suck" is stupid. I don't see any of the Nuo users here on TA complaining about the EQ's, only people that complain are the ones who don't own one.

i love the eq's on my nuo4. didn't like it in the beginning, but once i got used to em, i think theyre great.

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