Hello,

I'm planning to buy TTs this summer and get started in mixing, something that seems enjoyable to me although I haven't gotten to really do it yet!

With TTs, there isn't much research to be done, ofcourse everyone says Technics are the best!!...although, I donj't think I can afford a pair of Technics, anything that is cheaper but still good?

I was wondering in what to look for in a mixer though!? and what are good kinds out there, keeping in mind that I will be just starting out.

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Ths Cosmic Vortex

Last edited by Abbas on May-28-2002 at 17:43

how much money do you got, and what do want that's on your mixer?

I can't put an exact dollar figure on how much I can spend, I work full-time now, but I still don't wanna blow all my money away on equipment to start out with....

thats the thing, I don't know exactly what would be considered alright, that can last me for sometime......i have heard that 3 channel mixers are good to start off with? everywhere I've looked around people are complementing the Vestax-PCV 275

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Ths Cosmic Vortex

If you don't want to dish out the big bucks for the Vestax, i'd recommend the Numark 3002x. The cross fader is a little loose on it, but it does have LED indicators for all channels, which is a big plus in my book. I got this for 180 shipped. I think the Vestax will run you about 350-400 shipped. So it's all up to you how much you want to spend.

I appreciate your recommendation....

Though, I'm still having a problem, can't decide to buy something without doing whats good and whats bad.......what I'm trying to say here is, what should I be looking for in a mixer? (I know it might sound like a stupid question but I don't know how to phrase it)

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Ths Cosmic Vortex

Last edited by Abbas on May-30-2002 at 17:40

always check the faders, they have to be long and heavy, if you want to mix trance, techno or music like that. check how many buttons there are on a mixer, and decide if you gonna use them or not (like bass punch or things like that).
ask yourself what do you want that's on a mixer, how many channels, equalizer etc. Just buy a known mixer, like a numark, gemini or vestax or whatever. if your mixer goes stuck, it will be easier repaired because they can get parts faster.
and just ask someone, who knows a lot about mixers (not the salesman), to come with you when you buy your mixer