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Posted by ampburner on Jun-20-2002 15:09:

not another mixer thread!!

Sorry to start another mixer thread but oh well

My question is what mixer would you guys recommend for me...I'm going to be buying second hand CD decks from a friend of mine (he's moving to vinyl), and I need to get myself a mixer. I can already beatmatch / mix quite ok, since I've had a lot of practice on his equipment.

These are the feautures I'm looking for in a mixer, nothing fancy, just the basics:


Kinda important features (most have a high duh-factor )



VERY important:
  • quality faders, they have to be smooth, durable and not bleed
  • Overall a quality mixer that doesn't break / high durability
  • Value-for-money
  • I'm on a budget , so max price is 250,- euro



Basically I'm looking for a decent mixer within my pricerange. thnx

Posted by El~ZaPo on Jun-20-2002 16:05:

You might want to check out the Behringer VMX300.

Posted by ampburner on Jun-20-2002 16:09:

yeah I read the huge thread about them. they seem nice, but there were also a few people in there who complained about the (cross)faders, and overall quality of it. It looks cool though.

I don't need the BPM counters or killswitches, so I was thinking if there are any similar mixers with better durability and without those features in the same pricerange.

Posted by JohnSmith on Jun-20-2002 18:32:

Vestax PCV275 is a good mixer.

the EQs only go down to -16db -12 for the mids. i wish they went a little further.

but, it does have kill switches for each frequency.
you say you don't need them, and i thought i didn't either, but trust me, they rock.

Posted by ampburner on Jun-20-2002 18:42:

Vestax PCV275 is a lot more expensive around here... I've seen them from 670 to 725 euro's ... Am I looking at the wrong shops or are mixers just a lot more expensive here?

Posted by bodhichitta on Jun-21-2002 02:57:

quote:
Originally posted by ampburner
Vestax PCV275 is a lot more expensive around here... I've seen them from 670 to 725 euro's ... Am I looking at the wrong shops or are mixers just a lot more expensive here?


You're kidding!? That's like $988 - 1069 Canadian.... and I've seen a PCV-275 here for around $700, and I thought *that* was a little too expensive.

Damn, that's unfortunate. It's really a sweet rack. Since you're in Europe though, shouldn't the Behringer be cheaper? Maybe you could check that out. I'm not too sure though. Hope I've helped.

Posted by quddha on Jun-21-2002 03:26:

look for a numark. i have the matrix3. still working fine for me. :P look sleek too.

Posted by ampburner on Jun-21-2002 09:24:

I'm really starting to wonder whether it's just me checking out the wrong shops... because when I compare the prices... see for yourself:

Numark:
http://www.djgear.nl/cat.asp?groep=3&subgroep=7#
Behringer:
http://www.djgear.nl/cat.asp?groep=3&subgroep=8#

Posted by quddha on Jun-21-2002 13:07:

definately get the behringer then. the price difference is because of of the availability where you live. Behringers are more common in Europe, so they'll be cheaper.

Posted by DJ Chrono on Jun-21-2002 13:38:

I got my 275 new off of ebay for $375 US.

Posted by ampburner on Jun-21-2002 13:41:

quote:
VMX 300 nu ook leverbaar

3 dual-input stereo channels, one switchable to mic level with auto-talkover function � Gain, 3-band kill EQ (-32 dB) and dedicated level meter per channel � Awesome QRS 3D stereo surround effect � Intelligent dual auto BPM counter with time and beat sync display � Front-panel 3-way kill switches with revolutionary keyboard-like tap & hold action � Super-smooth ULTRAGLIDE faders with up to 500,000 life cycles and full VCA control � Reverse switch for crossfader � Dedicated curve control for all faders � PFL function with PFL/Output balance control and split option

Prijs: � 241,00 � 286,79 incl. 19% BTW


Posted by ampburner on Jun-21-2002 14:05:

what do you guys think about this mixer?


looks kinda nice, esp like the big faders, and it looks a lot less 'plastic' than the VMX300 which is � 286,79 ( OMFG )...but I have never even heard of the brand. Anyone know it...? is it reliable?

Posted by JohnSmith on Jun-21-2002 14:45:

Uh.. that mixer.. well, i have never heard of Magnedine, and i have done some pretty extensive research.

I wouldn't buy it. if it's that cheap, it probably isn't good quality.

i got my vestax PCV275 for $300 barely used from a user on trance addict.

as well, you might want to check out this thread, this is where i figured out what mixer i wanted, it might help you too.

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...&threadid=41264

Posted by ampburner on Jun-21-2002 15:00:

quote:
Originally posted by JohnSmith
i got my vestax PCV275 for $300 barely used from a user on trance addict.


myeah PCV275 seems very nice but at � 600 (new) it's out of my pricerange.

Posted by JohnSmith on Jun-21-2002 16:01:

600 euros? that's like $582US
that's way too much for this mixer. i got mine for $300us.

you can get it for a bit more than that NEW though,

http://www.hollywooddj.com $349US
shipping will be a bit, but not as much if you bought it new there.

the choice is yours. save up for a good one, or buy a lesser quality one and upgrade it when it wears out.

cheap man pays twice as my dad used to say.

Posted by ampburner on Jun-21-2002 18:15:

quote:
Originally posted by JohnSmith
cheap man pays twice as my dad used to say.


yup very true... but they're all so outrageously expensive. I've been reading some of the thread in the dj booth section, and comparing prices, and I'm getting the feeling that some shops are way overpricing here. could have something to do with import/tax aswell but still.

So if anyone dutch is reading this, could you suggest some shops in holland? thx

Anyone else have any advice?


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