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Posted by djcronos on Mar-25-2003 21:20:

I have a Tascam X-9, but I'm looking for something with...

Less bells and whistles. I don't feel like spending anything over $1000 on a new mixer. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Here is what I am looking for:

- 3 to 4 channel mixer (maybe more, doesn't really matter to me)
- Automatic Beat detection (not a necessity, but a definite plus)
- Low, mid, and hi EQ with trim knob
- Kill switches for low, mid, and hi
- Possibility to hook up an effect processor
- Booth out for recording
- Very good sound quality
- All knobs and faders have a "smooth glide" to them

This is what I am NOT looking for:

- Any effects on it
- Sampler
- Any other pointless bells and whistles

The type of music I spin ranges from Trance, Progressive, NRG, Hard House, and House. I like leaving my options open, so I'm looking for an all around kick-a$$ mixer.

All help is definately appreciated. Plus, if someone is looking to purchase a Tascam X-9 that's been used only at home in a smoke free environment for 5 months now, please let me know and we can work something out

DJ Cronos
http://www.wctech.net/djcronos

Posted by JohnSmith on Mar-25-2003 23:41:

a vestax PCV275 has all of that, except a booth output.

it does however have two sets of output, one RCA and one 1/4" TRS. this works well for sending one signal to the amp, and one to your recording source. there is no seperate volume control, but if you want it louder then just turn up the volume on the amp.

this is an excellent mixer, a lot of TA's have one and it has served them well.

oh, and it doesn't have a beatcounter either, but i think they are pretty useless anyway.

Posted by auujay on Mar-26-2003 00:31:

Allen & Heath Xone-32

http://www.allen-heath.co.uk/xone32.asp
or
http://www.allen-heath.co.uk/xone62.asp
I would get an Allen & Heath Xone-32 (or 62 if you want even more cool shit)

I know you said you don't want effects, but this mixer has everything else you said and is better (and more $) then the Vestax PVC-275 mentioned above.

I guess the other option is some cool Rane mixer. The Empath looks pretty cool.

http://www.rane.com/empath.html

Posted by DJ LIQUID on Mar-26-2003 03:33:

It may be a tad bit out of your price range

Allen & Heath XONE V6 High Grade Pro Dj Mixer w/ Rotary Knobs

$4,799.95

in all seriousness I'd suggest a Rane mixer....all quality

Rane mp24z club mixer

$979.95

Posted by Phu on Mar-26-2003 06:10:

I say go for the A&H it doesn't have the bells and whistle. I had a Tascam X-9 and didn't like it.

Posted by djcronos on Mar-26-2003 07:02:

Okay it looks like right now it is a tossup between the A&H Xone 62 and the Rane mp24z mixer.

Now, the question is, where can I get either of these in the US?

Thanks again for your help guys.

DJ Cronos

Posted by Mister_Michel on Mar-26-2003 14:05:

The vmx300 is exactly what you discribed

Posted by JohnSmith on Mar-26-2003 16:40:

well, the rane empath looks pretty sweet too:

you can get the Xone62 at PSSL:
http://www.pssl.com/bitemdetail.tpl...003032608310658

also the MP24z
http://www.pssl.com/bitemdetail.tpl...003032608310658

Posted by DJ LIQUID on Mar-27-2003 02:58:

the prices I got were from www.djmart.com

www.pssl.com is good too

Posted by DJ Tranz on Mar-28-2003 01:16:

quote:
Originally posted by djcronos
Okay it looks like right now it is a tossup between the A&H Xone 62 and the Rane mp24z mixer.

Now, the question is, where can I get either of these in the US?

Thanks again for your help guys.

DJ Cronos

also to the above post with djmart mentioned.

DJ Cronos, My friend owns djmart.com and I can get you a really good price on the empath or Xone32, you don't need to get Xone62 for what you are looking for. I can get you this empath:

this is a limited edition Grandmaster Flash signature edition which comes with a Rane mixer case which also has room for all your cords, headphones and cartridges. For USD $1000.00 plus applicable tax, here is the matching case:

or the regular blue Empath for under USD $900.00, just email me directly and I'll get you exact price, sorry it is too low to post it here. [email protected]

ps Xone 32 will be under USD $640.00, eamil for the exact price. also email me where this will be shipped to, and I'll get you a quote on shipping costs.

btw. all the mixers a "A" stock, brand new factory sealed, my buddy simply refuses to carry any kind of "B" stock items, only occasional demo units, used only by djmart themselves.

Posted by djcronos on Mar-28-2003 01:46:

Thanks DJ Tranz!

I sent you a PM because you don't accept emails. No worries. Hopefully I hear from you soon!

DJ Cronos
http://www.wctech.net/djcronos

Posted by The Greener on Mar-28-2003 14:01:

Well.......

I could tell you but then I'd have to shoot ya with my XonE62.....

hehehe