TranceAddict Forums (www.tranceaddict.com/forums)
- DJ Booth
-- A Great Analog Mixer
Pages (2): [1] 2 »

A Great Analog Mixer

I've been fooling around trying to discorcer "THE" analog mixer for my taste. I am pretty much a vinyl purist and refuse to use any DVS or CDJs. I love the sound and the feel for the vinyl, but i need a mixer to help to acheive a greater sound experience. I've made the thread "A Great Analog Mixer" because i would liket divide it into 2: 4 Channel and 2 channel.

I currently own a Rane 56 and it's great. Sounds very uber and has great EQ, but sadly the mid isn't full kill and it's a bit too crisp for my taste.

So far the rane is just awesome, but perhaps it's time for a change. I'm honestly looking for versatility, great sound, good EQing and a comfortable feel. Effects are not something that i appreciate as much, i can always just get a damned EFX box.

So far up on my list is: Ecler Nuo 4, Xone 92(but linear ), Rane Empath (I know it's a 3 channel :P).

For a 2 channel:Ecler Nuo 2, Xone 22, Rane 56

So far, for some reason, these are the only ones that pop up in my head. I may be a bit too picky, but i just want what will fit my needs. I don't really desire for this thread to become what's the best and this and that, i would only like a second opinion from my fellow music lovers.


By the way, i mix mostly house: Fidget house, electro house, Nu Rave, funky house, tech house, techno and from time to time i do love to put on some great trance.

Thanks

arent the ecler nuos digital?

quote:

Originally posted by SDM arent the ecler nuos digital?

Nuos are analog while the EVOs are digital.

Have you thought about the Carl Cox PMC-CX by Vestax?

Looks uber interesting, but sadly it's not in production anymore. I would try and find one, but highly unlikely. (I don't use Ebay, I'm from canada and the shipping+tax is just too much)

Very good quality analog mixer which should be on your list. Good price too.

Another great analog mixer.



http://www.htfr.com/more-info/MR223211

Formula sound are good mixers but I don't like the feel.

Look for vintage vestax - they were without question the best mixers made. I just picked up a brand new (boxed) replacement for my beloved vestax in case it ever breaks....and I got it for pennies

.....and that model was disontinued over 8 years ago.

You can get great deals on the cox or 500, boxed and new on ebay , just shop around. I just heard cox playing with his on a funktion1 system and I have to say it was one of the best sounding setups I've ever witnessed (being a professional engineer).

PCV 275!!! i know it's not a high end mixer, but I have one and it's sweet. Sound isn't bad for an analog mixer, the layout could NOT be any simpler and user-friendly, and the thing is a tank.

quote:

Originally posted by Doza PCV 275!!! i know it's not a high end mixer, but I have one and it's sweet. Sound isn't bad for an analog mixer, the layout could NOT be any simpler and user-friendly, and the thing is a tank.

Agreed, I had one of these when I first started out. Built like a tank for sure.

quote:

Originally posted by DJ RANN Formula sound are good mixers but I don't like the feel. Look for vintage vestax - they were without question the best mixers made. I just picked up a brand new (boxed) replacement for my beloved vestax in case it ever breaks....and I got it for pennies .....and that model was disontinued over 8 years ago. You can get great deals on the cox or 500, boxed and new on ebay , just shop around. I just heard cox playing with his on a funktion1 system and I have to say it was one of the best sounding setups I've ever witnessed (being a professional engineer).

Yeah this Vestax is a killer also. The first ones made in Japan are the ones to look for.

My next analog rotary mixer. Pure quality.

quote:

Originally posted by culorut Yeah this Vestax is a killer also. The first ones made in Japan are the ones to look for.

All of them (the 55) were built in japan. Vestax had to discontinue them as they cost too much to build from the quality of the components. They discontinued it and made subsequent other models in china (which were/are still damn good).

Hmmm..Guess what mixer I have (2 of)

Without doubt, the greatest mixer I have ever used (and I've owned most). The quality is unbelievable, the connectivity is more than nearly any mixer I've seen (independent I/O for each channel plus multiple destination outs), layout is so straightforward, full kills and it's built like a fucking tank made out of titanium.

Oh yeah, it doesn't sound like shit when redlined either and was the mixer that most of the essential mixes were done on (radio one studios and tours mixer of choice).

The vestax PMC-cx looks amazing and sounds like it's the mixer for me. Sadly i don't have 2000$ to spare

Althought the other option you gave me concerning the vestax with 4 chan, i just think it's overkill. 4 channel is too much for me until i can mastah teh 2 channel.

quote:

Originally posted by knowhope The vestax PMC-cx looks amazing and sounds like it's the mixer for me. Sadly i don't have 2000$ to spare Althought the other option you gave me concerning the vestax with 4 chan, i just think it's overkill. 4 channel is too much for me until i can mastah teh 2 channel.

You might say this, but you also have the 92 listed above which is a 4(6) channel mixer.

One thing i will say is buying a 4 channel mixer is a great way of future proofing a setup. Just means if you ever decide to take it that next step, you can.

Also. If you use channels 1 and 2, play them for a few years eventually (hopefully not) one or both the channels might start bleeding. All of sudden having those extra channels/faders, is a godsend as you can just swap over to them

Just my 2c.

quote:

Originally posted by DJ RANN All of them (the 55) were built in japan. Vestax had to discontinue them as they cost too much to build from the quality of the components. They discontinued it and made subsequent other models in china (which were/are still damn good). Hmmm..Guess what mixer I have (2 of) Without doubt, the greatest mixer I have ever used (and I've owned most). The quality is unbelievable, the connectivity is more than nearly any mixer I've seen (independent I/O for each channel plus multiple destination outs), layout is so straightforward, full kills and it's built like a fucking tank made out of titanium. Oh yeah, it doesn't sound like shit when redlined either and was the mixer that most of the essential mixes were done on (radio one studios and tours mixer of choice).

Well then I know who's place I am going to have a go at on this fine mixer.

quote:

Originally posted by n3lly You might say this, but you also have the 92 listed above which is a 4(6) channel mixer. One thing i will say is buying a 4 channel mixer is a great way of future proofing a setup. Just means if you ever decide to take it that next step, you can. Also. If you use channels 1 and 2, play them for a few years eventually (hopefully not) one or both the channels might start bleeding. All of sudden having those extra channels/faders, is a godsend as you can just swap over to them Just my 2c.

Agreed 100%. Spend the extra money and invest for the future.

I switch between vinyl and my DVS, and use an ecler nuo 3.0. Love it. For the first time, I have a mixer that I look at and don't think "This is good for now but what I really want is ..." I view it as future proof (as much as it can be), and it has great build, and a hefty mid range. So that would be my vote.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Rane MP2016, the Xone V6 or the Urei 1620.

quote:

Originally posted by DjWoody I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Rane MP2016, the Xone V6 or the Urei 1620.

Yeah but he was asking for something along the lines of a 2-4 channel mixer comparable to the ones he had on his wish list, I think.

But since you already started, let's get to the legend.

quote:

Originally posted by culorut My next analog rotary mixer. Pure quality.

this

I don't really count on playing on a 4 channel since it really is overkill. Xone is not really an option since i've tried and didn't like it as much.

If i were to go with a 19 inch mixer, Urei 1620 LE would be my choice.

Bozak and the original Urei 1620 will cause me some big problems once they break down.

The rane is sort of out of the list since my dream 19 inch mixer is a 1620 LE as stated.

Either way, these are very expensive mixers...

From what you say you play and what you listed, I really think you should look at the Xone:42 instead of the 92 - unless you think you are going to have two mics hooked up or need two filters. The 92 is really more of a permanant install type mixer.


Then again, I am probably pretty biased since I just got a 42 and am still smitten.

For some reason, i'm sort of leaning towards an Ecler Nuo 2 or a Xone 22. Maybe and just maybe a Rane 56s.

Woody, great post.

I was just thinking how rad the Urei 1620 is. Totally legendary sound.

Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright © 2000-2021, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.