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| DeleriuM2K |
Ive had my eye on the CDJ1000MK2's for a while, but 2 of them are way over my budget
Im probably gonna be going with the 800's
just wondering, are these things solid built? all metallic, reinforced construction, etc? |
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| Ibiza Dreams |
| quote: | Originally posted by DeleriuM2K
Ive had my eye on the CDJ1000MK2's for a while, but 2 of them are way over my budget
Im probably gonna be going with the 800's
just wondering, are these things solid built? all metallic, reinforced construction, etc? |
Yes bro, they're solid, and much larger than the Denon in your avatar. Go to www.pioneerprodj.com, CDJ800, then hit the "Learning" tab to see it in action, it's the same as the CDJ1000s without some trivial features and in the color gray instead of black. They're not made of metal, but a very tough plastic. Works surprisingly well. |
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| Inertia |
i dont know why, but i kep checking back at this topic
for some reason. damn, i need me a pair of these babies..
on another subject:
anyone burn mp3s to use with your CDJs?
as id probably be doing nothing more
than bedroom DJing for a while, it'd be ok,
but say, tracks that will NEVER be released,
but are on MP3, friends' productions and such,
i hear the mp3 qould sound on a club
system.
now, i notice some local (and very talented)
DJs, guys that have opened for jocks like
Diggers, Lawler, Deep Dish and such, use burned
CDs (from which im sure some are from mp3 source).
and there is really no noticeable difference
in sound quality. so how do they get around this
problem? |
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| Ibiza Dreams |
I've been using MP3s and they sound good through my HDJ1000s and through my 400 watt speakers... I don't understand what the problem would be if you were to use them on a louder system. I feel it's just the wrath of the "MP3 Haters" most of them being vinyl-spinners...
Bottom Line: If it sounds good on headphones and regular speakers, I don't see how it would sound "" on other speakers. Don't be too gullible. |
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| DeleriuM2K |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ibiza Dreams
Yes bro, they're solid, and much larger than the Denon in your avatar. Go to www.pioneerprodj.com, CDJ800, then hit the "Learning" tab to see it in action, it's the same as the CDJ1000s without some trivial features and in the color gray instead of black. They're not made of metal, but a very tough plastic. Works surprisingly well. |
hey man, thanks for the link. that whole 'learning' section really sealed the deal for me buying a pair of these puppies :D good marketing on Pioneer's part :o |
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| DarkFall01 |
| I also want to get 2 cdj-800s. About the mixer, is that a Behringer DJX700? If it is, how is it, can you give me a short review, I'm thinking of getting the same one :) |
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| m0sh |
| quote: | Originally posted by DarkFall01
About the mixer, is that a Behringer DJX700? If it is, how is it, can you give me a short review, I'm thinking of getting the same one :) |
I quite sure its the djx 700
if you don't need a mixer with more than 2 channels do not get this mixer!
get dxm06 insted (same price range) |
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| DarkFall01 |
| quote: | Originally posted by m0sh
I quite sure its the djx 700
if you don't need a mixer with more than 2 channels do not get this mixer!
get dxm06 insted (same price range) |
Well, I'm gonna add 2 TT's after a while, so, I might still consider this one, unless I find something better in the same price range... |
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| Inertia |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ibiza Dreams
I've been using MP3s and they sound good through my HDJ1000s and through my 400 watt speakers... I don't understand what the problem would be if you were to use them on a louder system. I feel it's just the wrath of the "MP3 Haters" most of them being vinyl-spinners...
Bottom Line: If it sounds good on headphones and regular speakers, I don't see how it would sound "" on other speakers. Don't be too gullible. |
hmm, i kinda thought that too...
what bitrate do you use?
i can imagine you at least use 160kbps
| quote: | | hey man, thanks for the link. that whole 'learning' section really sealed the deal for me buying a pair of these puppies good marketing on Pioneer's part |
i thought the exact same thing when i saw it... |
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| Ibiza Dreams |
| quote: | Originally posted by DarkFall01
I also want to get 2 cdj-800s. About the mixer, is that a Behringer DJX700? If it is, how is it, can you give me a short review, I'm thinking of getting the same one :) |
Hey bro, yes it is a DJX700. Most of the people that keep saying "Don't get this it sucks, get that instead" or "That mixer/table/equipment sucks" haven't even tried using one of them, not sure on what they are basing their opinions.
Again, seems like there are lots of haters on 700 because it's a copy of the DJM600 in a way. The mixer is BIG, larger than I thought. The sound quality is great, I can't notice any discrepancies, the faders are smooth and strong, and all the channels work like they should. I have my 2 CDJs hooked up to my mixer and also I have my Computer hooked up, so I can play MP3s through the mixer directly from my comp if I need to. It has 3 OUTPUT sources... Main, Booth, and Tape (aka Record). I have one output going to my main speakers and the Booth output going to my computer so I can broadcast my live mixing over the internet. It works great and it's a great 4-channel mixer, it has split-cue for headphones, accurate kill-switches highs,mids,lows, etc. It DOES have alot of effects, but I'll tell you straight-up, don't buy it for the effects, they really are not very impressive. You can always buy an effects equipment like the Pioneer EFX 500 or the new one also coming out on Behringer... The Tweakaliser (click for pic)
It does have a nice XPQ surround option that makes the sound seem alot wider which is pretty nice. One of the main reasons I bought it is because it is a copy of the DJM600, and if I ever get a job at a club, most of the big clubs I know of have a DJM500 or 600, so you will be able to play on the Pioneer like a pro. I've spun on an Allen & Heath Xone 32, and to tell you the truth, the DJX700 doesn't have much to envy from all the other mixers. It's a great deal, Customer Service is also top-notch.
Ah y por cierto Darkfall, de que parte de Espaņa eres?
| quote: | Originally posted by Inertia
hmm, i kinda thought that too...
what bitrate do you use?
i can imagine you at least use 160kbps
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All of my MP3s range from 192 to 320, I don't like going lower than 192, it's become a pet peeve almost. And most 192 rips sound damn good, I can't tell the difference from a 192 MP3 to the actual CD track. I truly can't understand how an MP3 at 192 could sound like (as others say) at a club. I'll let you know once I try it :)
Later :crazy: |
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| DeleriuM2K |
Ok I just watched the Jog Dial video on the pioneerprodj.com website about the CDJ1000... the platter isnt constantly spinning? Im guessing its the same with the 800 which is what I plan to get
from what I understand, when you put a little bit of backwards motion on the platter, the sound will reverse, like a scrath. but if it isnt constantly spinning, how are you supposed slow a track down - such as when your in the middle of a mix and your incoming track is a beat ahead (and your bpm's are matched) so you want to slow in coming track down for a beat and then let go when it's aligned...
this is not possible if the platter isnt constantly spinning. with a turntable, when you put a bit of pressure on the vinyl while it is spinning forward, it continues to spin forward, just slowlier. but in this caes, if pull the platter back a bit, it will reverse the track - not slow it down
is this the difference between the vinyl and CD modes? how does this work?
edit: :o if only I was patient enough to watch the next video :o
the grooves on the side of the platter, although are stationary, will push or pull the track. :o
there is nothing regarding pitch bend (what I was talking about) on the website for the 800, only the 1000. is the 800 the same as the 1000 in this respect? |
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| Ibiza Dreams |
| quote: | Originally posted by DeleriuM2K
there is nothing regarding pitch bend (what I was talking about) on the website for the 800, only the 1000. is the 800 the same as the 1000 in this respect? |
Right, if you put a bit of pressure on the top of the platter, you can scratch and reverse and spin the track forward. The grooves on the side of the platter will act like a pitch bend forward or back, so when you beat match, you move the side of the platter (grooves) forward or back to match the beats, just like a turntable. |
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