Looking to upgrade my Behringer DJX 700

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Posted by NuDarkBeat on Mar-01-2010 07:35:

Looking to upgrade my Behringer DJX 700

I'm considering upgrading to a better mixer, but I am not really sure what to go for. I am looking for something that has better than average sound output. Also, it would be nice to have some filters in the mixers. I use effects, but they are not the most important to me. I spin mostly techno, minimal, tech, some tribal.

I am trying to stay around the 500-800 dollar range. What do you guys recommend?

Posted by Ted Promo on Mar-01-2010 15:18:

Allen & Heath Xone 42

it's 900, so a little more than what you're looking for but not by much. It has a really pro filter and impeccable sound output.

Posted by Brandt Slater on Mar-02-2010 01:50:

The Xone 42 is a good one. Another one of my favorites has been the Denon 1500s. I know a few people are gonna give me shit about it, but it has great qualities and really good sound to it. Another nice thing about the 1500, which lacks on other mixers. The digital out is independent. Meaning no matter what you do to the master out level it's not affected. The digital out records everything. Input, effects, pan, etc. But ignores the master volume

Posted by miamitranceman on Mar-02-2010 03:39:

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Originally posted by djkatmaus
The Xone 42 is a good one. Another one of my favorites has been the Denon 1500s. I know a few people are gonna give me shit about it, but it has great qualities and really good sound to it. Another nice thing about the 1500, which lacks on other mixers. The digital out is independent. Meaning no matter what you do to the master out level it's not affected. The digital out records everything. Input, effects, pan, etc. But ignores the master volume

That's a well-hidden but very handy feature.

Posted by Zak McKracken on Mar-02-2010 16:17:

Xone 42 seems bad ass!
Xone 32 is great too, and like 1/2 the price.

Posted by NuDarkBeat on Mar-03-2010 05:51:

I was thinking Allen & Heath as well since they are known for their amazing sound quality. Any other suggestions other than the Allen & Heath and the Denon 1500?

Posted by n3lly on Mar-03-2010 11:16:

Posted by Brandt Slater on Mar-03-2010 18:31:

quote:
Originally posted by n3lly
So it's basically like a record out, just digital?

Yep. It may do other things as well, but I use it for recording. Sample rate for the output is fixed at 44.1k. I was told it can be modified to 48 or higher.

Your output choices on the 1500,

Mains out L-R (xlr and rca)
Booth out L-R (rca)
Record out L-R (rca)
Record out Coaxial Digital Out (rca)

There's also an attenuator on the back for both main outs.

Posted by NuDarkBeat on Mar-04-2010 07:52:

So here are my choices so far.

Rane 68, Pioneer DJM-600, Allen & Heath Xone 42, Allen & Heath Xone 62.

What you guys think?

Posted by Zak McKracken on Mar-04-2010 13:54:

DJM600 fucking sucks ass, its such a fucking bad device.

Posted by miamitranceman on Mar-05-2010 02:54:

quote:
Originally posted by NuDarkBeat
So here are my choices so far.

Rane 68, Pioneer DJM-600, Allen & Heath Xone 42, Allen & Heath Xone 62.

What you guys think?

Honestly, among those, go with the 42. It's the most modern and probably the best of them.

Look at Eclers too, particularly the Nuo series.

Posted by Ted Promo on Mar-05-2010 02:58:

The 42. Look for a silver one because you can find it for 700 at some places.

DO IT.

Posted by NuDarkBeat on Mar-05-2010 05:14:

UPDATE! I just picked up a Xone 42! I am happy with my purchase.

Heads up...its going for 679.99 in black with shipping included on Ebay. Check it out reputable seller.

Posted by Stu Cox on Mar-05-2010 07:11:

quote:
Originally posted by NuDarkBeat
UPDATE! I just picked up a Xone 42! I am happy with my purchase.

Solid mixer. I love it when manufacturers design a bit of kit purely for the higher end home users (I doubt most clubs would install a 42), but without anything unnecessary so that it still has a reasonable price tag.

A mate's got one and was saying it's really easy to hook it up to a laptop and then use the laptop for FX (using Ableton or something) - I think you can just do it via the USB, so you might want to have a crack at that if you can

Posted by Ted Promo on Mar-05-2010 11:43:

quote:
Originally posted by NuDarkBeat
UPDATE! I just picked up a Xone 42! I am happy with my purchase.

Heads up...its going for 679.99 in black with shipping included on Ebay. Check it out reputable seller.

Tiiight. I picked mine up for 900 though I went through a local record shop so I think I paid for the assurance factor haha

Posted by miamitranceman on Mar-06-2010 17:34:

Posted by Brandt Slater on Mar-06-2010 20:49:

Nice buy. The 42 is sweet. I was playing with one the other day. Silky smooth faders. Does anyone know if they have a rack mount kit for it?

Posted by NuDarkBeat on Mar-07-2010 02:30:

They do have a rack mount kit...check www.proaudiostar.com