honestly hard to find a mixer to grow into for $300... even used..


all the ones you listed are good choices, but the best 3 channel mixer is by far the rane empath... i love the rotary version to death!

maybe you could find it used for 6 or 7 hundred....


as for used gear, try craigslist in your area, sometimes works

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I'm on craigslist already... any other suggestions?

I think the Ecler Nuo series makes the cheapiest mixes that are quality for the price. Other than that I don't know what to tell you.

Yeah man, give Ecler a try.

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Ya. Just wanted to say that I ended up buying a DJM-400, and I'm really disappointed. There are so many mixers out there that are cheaper than it ($500), and have better audio quality and more functionality (audio outputs). If I were to do it again, I'd buy an ecler nuo. Maybe a Allen and Heath 32. Probably an ecler though.

EDIT: In fact, I'm currently saving up for an Ecler Nuo 4.0 and hoping someone will buy my djm-400 for a decent price.

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To be specific, if you're looking for a three channel mixer, I'd look int buying the Ecler Nuo 3.0. It runs $525 shipped brand new. You should be able to get it for around $300 used then. Good luck.

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Originally posted by jayxthekoolest Ya. Just wanted to say that I ended up buying a DJM-400, and I'm really disappointed. .

bring it back to the store?

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Originally posted by Allied Nations bring it back to the store?

It's been too long. It was the first mixer I ever bought because I used it to get into DJing. So, I didn't know anything about DJing when I bought it and in the first few months I had it. Now I know better.

It's also like it's not the end of the world. It's a good mixer, I just think others are much better.

I found a Vestax VMC-004 for CHEAP today, I'm going to take a look at it. I read some reviews, it sounds like a good value, especially at the price I'll get it for. Anyone use one?

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Originally posted by epdarks I found a Vestax VMC-004 for CHEAP today, I'm going to take a look at it. I read some reviews, it sounds like a good value, especially at the price I'll get it for. Anyone use one?

As long as it's in good shape, it is a solid mixer. Have played on them several times both at clubs and with friends, and in general I really think Vestax makes solid mixers - especially for folks on a budget.

I'd say so long as everything works and the price is right, go for it.

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