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the wheels are turning! (now for the mixer!)

hahahahha hey guys i think i actually might be getting these technics tables now the dude i lost the bid too on ebay didnt pay for some and now i have enough funds to buy them! yay 1200 here i cum
i hope this all works out so everyone keep there fingers crossed for me

also now the new dilema of a mixer comes into play i really want a one of those vestax ones everyone keeps going on about is it pcm-275?
or something i dunno but i dont have that much cash to spend now so djm-600s are out of the question but can someone reccomend a solid low budget (500 bucks TOPS aussie so 250 us) mixer? with kills
thanx!

Hehe, it looks I'll be your guiding hand for the time being

As for the mixer, the best thing IMO is to get something basic to begin with. Once you've got the hang of the whole DJ thing, you will get a sense of what you really want in a mixer and then upgrade accordingly.

Whatever you do, DON'T buy Pioneer mixers, especially not for home use. They are all right but definitely WAY too overpriced (mostly 'coz Pioneer seems to be riding their reputation more than anything else).

For US$250 you can get ... umm ... not too much. If you want to start out with only two decks then there is no point in getting a 3 or 4 channel mixer. Go for something basic like the Numark 1001x (1002x if you want killswitches ... they're not all too useful IMO). It won't cost you too much, you'll have money left over for records and nice cartriges (I recommend the Ortofon OM series ... same as Concorde, only headshell mount and lower price ... you can get the cheapest "pro" ones and put Nightclub tips on them which will give you the same performance as real Nightclub carts). If you really MUST have something bigger, try the Behringer DX-500. Nice mixer that can be had for REALLY cheap (since Behringer is coming out with a new series). The only thing about it is that its EQ is rather weak. The Vestax mixers will cost you at lest US$350-ish for the 175 and US$420-ish for the 275. You really shouldn't aim higher than that for your first mixer (especially if it's only for bedroom use).

Hope this helps.

ehm... are you looking for the new or used equipment?

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Hehe, it looks I'll be your guiding hand for the time being

hahahahaha i dont have a problem with that maybe you could help me out in the future too thanx for your knowledge dude appreciate it

edit : btw used equipment

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skywarper: what do you recomend in the same price range as djm600 ?

at least a 3 channel mixer, 4 is also good
/me is planning to get dexxx + mixer s00n


greetz!

First, it's Mr. Skywarp to you ...

Second, anything Allen & Heath ... although it would be an overkill for home use. I'd go with Vestax 275 ...

Allen & Heath: XONE:62 ...


VERY pretty, and yours for only US$1199

asdasd

lol
sorry about the name hehe
"readingmistake from me" =/


thnx alot for the advice
will check the mixer out the next time im in a store where they got it

For AU$500 new you couldnt get anything..!

Used, you may be lucky to get a Vestax mixer in the PMC series.. Not many others which are good value on the Aussie market

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Originally posted by skywarp First, it's Mr. Skywarp to you ... Second, anything Allen & Heath ... although it would be an overkill for home use. I'd go with Vestax 275 ... Allen & Heath: XONE:62 ... VERY pretty, and yours for only US$1199

that's a nice mixer, and i have heard a lot of people go on about it.. the only thing that i see a problem with, is the measly 4 light channel strip for each channel. how can you monitor with that, there isn't enough resolution..

here's a pic of the 32, so you know what i am talking about, it has the same lights.



I think i am getting the Vestax 275

Hey Guys.. Can Someone explain me what are the killswitches ??

Thanks in Advance

PIONEER DJM600

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Originally posted by DJ LIQUID PIONEER DJM600

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Originally posted by JohnSmith The only thing that i see a problem with, is the measly 4 light channel strip for each channel. how can you monitor with that, there isn't enough resolution..

You should aim to have your tracks peak at +0dB. On the Xone, you adjust your gain until the second light starts lighting up every now and then (at kickdrum hits). The VU meters (the light channel strip as you call it) for track volumes aren't that crucial anyway since you'll always check the volumes in the headphones as well as on the VU meters.

The main VU meter is precise enough to let you visually check the strenght of the signal going out to the amps.

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Originally posted by CarlosM Hey Guys.. Can Someone explain me what are the killswitches ?? Thanks in Advance

they let you kill the desired frequency range on each channel...

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Originally posted by JohnSmith that's a nice mixer, and i have heard a lot of people go on about it.. the only thing that i see a problem with, is the measly 4 light channel strip for each channel. how can you monitor with that, there isn't enough resolution.. here's a pic of the 32, so you know what i am talking about, it has the same lights. I think i am getting the Vestax 275

If You will look closely on the Xone:62 you will see it has the cue meter lights just left above the volium fader
and they are the same size

Yes, i know that you could use the 4 light VUs, just have it tripping the red one. and yes, i know the 62 has the same ones, that is why i posted the pic.

trouble is, it's not very precise. i'd rather have a full strip, like for the master volume, or on the pioneer DJM, or basically ANY other mixer out there with these meters.

why would A&H decide not to put full size ones?

one more question, on the Xone:32, can you make it so that the two big VUs above the master are the 2 tracks separated, so you can get them at the same volume with better resolution(like on the pioneer DJM300)? because if you can, it isn't such a big deal.

and yes, i know, you are supposed to do it by ear. sometimes you can't though, and it's nice to have all the tools available.

here is the pic again, just because we are on a new page now.

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Originally posted by JohnSmith Yes, i know that you could use the 4 light VUs, just have it tripping the red one. and yes, i know the 62 has the same ones, that is why i posted the pic. trouble is, it's not very precise. i'd rather have a full strip, like for the master volume, or on the pioneer DJM, or basically ANY other mixer out there with these meters. why would A&H decide not to put full size ones? one more question, on the Xone:32, can you make it so that the two big VUs above the master are the 2 tracks separated, so you can get them at the same volume with better resolution(like on the pioneer DJM300)? because if you can, it isn't such a big deal. and yes, i know, you are supposed to do it by ear. sometimes you can't though, and it's nice to have all the tools available. here is the pic again, just because we are on a new page now.

Dude, i totally agree! For me, acurate individual level metering is very important to create a perfect mix. If i cant see exactly how high each of my individual channels is peaking then when i start to mix i have to do too much correction work. I hate that

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU BUY ANY MIXER WITH THE NAME "NUMARK" ON IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have used a few Numark mixers, DM-1002x, DM3002X, EM-260, and on all occasions the sound quality from these mixers has been very poor.

Instead, go with the Stanton RM-3 $189.00, or the Stanton RM-3S $279, both of these mixers provide much better sound quality than "Numark" brand mixers.

lol.. you should have a chat with TranceGeek, that would be entertaining..

this is from the "Best Trance Mixer" thread:

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umm, someone said the sound quality of numarks suck? u gotta get yr shit straight man... i've got a numark 1885x ppd, and the sound quality is amazing!! its way better than my other mixer, the roland dj-1000... WAY BETTER, like no comparison at all

lol..

i'm getting the vestax 275

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Originally posted by skywarp

jealous are we?

If you prefer the full strip, get the PCV-275.
You wont regret it.

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